- Heyers, K., Schrödter, R., Pfeifer, L., Ocklenburg, S., Güntürkün, O., & Stockhorst, U. (2025). (State) Empathy: How Context Matters. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, 1525517. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1525517
- Heyers, K., Pfeifer, L. S., Merz, C. J., Stockhorst, U., Güntürkün, O., Wolf, O. T., & Ocklenburg, S. (2025). TSST-OL: Comparison between online and laboratory application and effects on empathy. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 171, 107211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2024.107211
- Heyers, K., Pfeifer, L. S., Walusiacki, K., Reinke, P., Moser, D., Ocklenburg, S., & Wolf, O. T. (2024). Stability and durability of salivary alpha-amylase across different storage conditions. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 161, 106929. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2023.106929
- Klaey‐Tassone, M., Durand, K., Damon, F., Heyers, K., Mezrai, N., Patris, B., Sagot, P., Soussignan, R., Schaal, B., & Consortium, M. (2021). Human neonates prefer colostrum to mature milk: Evidence for an olfactory bias toward the “initial milk”? American Journal of Human Biology, 33(5), e23521. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajhb.23521
- Klatt, S., Noël, B., & Schrödter, R. (2024). Attentional asymmetries in peripheral vision. British Journal of Psychology, 115(1), 40-50. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjop.12676
- Pfeifer, L. S., Heyers, K., Berretz, G., Metzen, D., Packheiser, J., & Ocklenburg, S. (2022). Broadening the scope: Increasing phenotype diversity in laterality research. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 16, 1048388. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2022.1048388
- Pfeifer, L. S., Heyers, K., Ocklenburg, S., & Wolf, O. T. (2021). Stress research during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 131, 581-596. https://dor.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.09.045
- Pfeifer, L. S., Heyers, K., Wolf, O. T., Stockhorst, U., Güntürkün, O., Merz, C. J., & Ocklenburg, S. (2024). Using the online version of the Trier Social Stress Test to investigate the effect of acute stress on functional lateralization. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 20826. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-71668-w
- Schrödter, R., Fasold, F., Schul, K., Schwarting, A., & Klatt, S. (2024). The role of perspective in refereeing: Insights from a video-based decision-making experiment. Journal of Sports Sciences, 1-9. https://dor.org/10.1080/02640414.2024.2356439
- Schrödter, R., Heyers, K., & Pinnow, M. (2024). Approaching the gateway to doping hypothesis through personality analysis. Personality and Individual Differences, 225, 112662. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2024.112662
- Schrödter, R., & Klatt, S. (2023). Context matters: an examination of game management in refereeing. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1-24. https://doi.org/doi.org/10.1080/1612197X.2023.2236788
- Schrödter, R., Laborde, S., & Allen, M. S. (2021). The dark core of personality and sexism in sport. Personality and Individual Differences, 183, 111119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.111119
- Schrödter, R., Noël, B., & Klatt, S. (2022). Game management by referees to compensate for errors in judgement: a decision flow model. International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/1612197x.2022.2161105
- Schrödter, R., Schwarting, A., Fasold, F., Schul, K., & Klatt, S. (2023). The Relevance of General Spatial Anticipation Skills for Basketball Referees. Applied Sciences, 13(5), 2991. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13052991
About us
Dr. Katrin Heyers
Founder of DecathLead
Doctorate degree (Dr. rer. nat.) specializing in acute stress & empathic abilities • Spokesperson for Sport Development, German Athletics Association (DLV) • Member of the Sport Development Commission, European Athletics
Competencies
Scientific research experience
Project and event management
Stage management
Moderation
Many years of involvement in national and European athletics committees
Focus on applicable insights for high-performance environments and sport development
Favorite Modules
Acute & Chronic Stress
Internal Communication
Change Management
Leadership
Mental Health
Dr. Robin Schrödter
Scientific Support, DecathLead
Doctorate degreee (Dr. rer. nat.) specializing in decision-making behavior & personality • Member of the German Esports Federation / Esports Academy • Former member of the German national team in sabre fencing
Research Focus
Decision-making behavior
Personality research
Didactics & teaching methods
Doping & nutritional supplement consumption
Favorite Modules
Personality & Personal Development
Decision-Making Behavior
External Communication
Learning
Emotions & Emotion Regulation
Scientific Publications
Values
Science as a foundation
We work with what works – not with opinions or trends.
Our content is based on current psychological theories and empirical research.
Self-efficacy & development
We strengthen trust in one’s ability to change.
We show what it takes to turn mistakes into progress – because only those who take risks grow. We foster courage, reflection, and clarity of goals.
Authenticity & clarity in roles
Whether on stage, in training, or in dialogue – we take a stance, define our role, and communicate openly. This also means: acknowledging knowledge gaps instead of covering them up.
Exchange instead of competition
Learning happens in dialogue, not in duels. We provide approaches for openness, team spirit, and exchange about training, thinking, and leadership strategies.
Target-group-specific communication
Whether young athletes, experienced coaches, or federation professionals: we design content to fit age, role, and context – tailored to the needs of our clients.
Our attitude
Discipline, innovation, courage for development – these principles shape our work.
We believe in scientific practice – and in the people who drive sport.
