A structured 7-day retreat for clarity and reset

Coaching-oriented and psychology-informed.
In the green hills of Đà Lạt, we guide you through a step-by-step clarity process so you slow down, think clearly, and leave with concrete next steps for your career and life.

Created in Germany and co-designed with expert Vietnamese coaches, PaperFrame•7 was born as an alternative to “just wellness.” Many professionals needed a structured way to reset — something practical, lasting, and approachable. The workbook became our core: your daily companion during the retreat and a clarity tool for long after you leave

OUR STORY

Where structure meets reflection

PaperFrame•7 began as a simple question shared between two structured minds — one from business, one from engineering: what truly creates fulfilment once success no longer felt meaningful?

While travelling through Vietnam, journaling and reflecting on what might come next, the idea took shape: what if there were a space that combined the discipline of work with the depth of self-reflection — turning evidence-based tools into real-world direction?

Founded by Niclas and Pascal, PaperFrame•7 combines strategic clarity from the corporate world with structural thinking from engineering — creating a grounded, psychology-informed path toward personal fulfilment.

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Niclas

PaperFrame•7 arose from a personal crossroads shortly after I left a high-pressure role in M&A to build something of my own, rooted in my deep interest in psychology.

The idea took shape while travelling with Pascal through Vietnam, journaling about what came next. The result is a practical, non-therapeutic alternative to wellness or therapy: a clear, guided week applying evidence-based tools to create real outcomes — so you can gain clarity on your direction and leave with a realistic plan, whether you decide to optimize, shift, or reset.

Coursera Specialization Certificate: “Foundations of Positive Psychology” (University of Pennsylvania, non-credit, 2025).


Pascal

My path to PaperFrame•7 began in a very different setting. The world of engineering and system optimization, where precision and structure guide every decision. Over time, I became curious about a different kind of system - the human one. I realized that, just like in engineering, we lose efficiency when alignment fades; we run fast, but not always in the right direction.

That insight sparked a deeper interest in psychology and personal development - understanding what truly keeps people balanced and fulfilled. PaperFrame•7 grew from that search: a space where structure meets reflection, and evidence-based tools help you pause, recalibrate, and move forward with clarity and purpose.

Certificate of Completion: “Positive Psychology” (Harvard Health Publishing – Harvard Medical School, 2025).

What Makes Us Different

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    Structured clarity journey

    every day has a clear focus, from unwinding to defining your future steps

  • A workbook titled 'PaperFrame 7: The Retreat Workbook' resting on a wooden surface, featuring a cover with a soft landscape painting of trees and hills.

    Your personal workbook

    a high-quality journal with guided exercises, supporting you during the week and long after

  • A young woman with long dark hair and a slight smile, wearing a patterned blouse with green, black, and beige designs, standing outdoors near green foliage and a beige wall.

    Coaching-oriented, not therapy

    experienced facilitators provide honest guidance in a safe, supportive space

  • Group of people sitting around a campfire at night outdoors, surrounded by trees and near a body of water.

    Small group, big impact

    with max. 10 participants, you’ll find space for your own process and genuine exchange

  • A bowl of noodle soup with vegetables and mushrooms being poured with hot water from a metal ladle. The setting is on a table with a white tablecloth, including a small vase with white flowers and tea set in the background.

    Fresh and local cuisine

    all meals included, designed for balance and energy

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    Trusted standards

    Created in Germany · Co-designed & co-led with Vietnamese coaches · EU travel regulation compliant

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Who joins?

Founders and Senior Professionals at a turning point — strategizing their next business chapter, leadership role, or career pivot.

Expats and globally mobile leaders seeking a cognitive reset and future-planning framework, rather than just relaxation.

High performers who struggle to switch off and need a guided framework to restore sustainable output and regain focus.

Not suitable for: anyone needing therapy or medical treatment, or those looking for spiritual awakenings or mass events.

No pressure to change. Just space to reconnect with what’s already there.

What you take home

  • A calmer mind and renewed energy

  • A workbook filled with insights you can revisit anytime

  • A grounded, realistic plan for what’s next in life and career