A HOLISTIC PERSONALIZED APPROACH

The most gratifying part of my work is helping someone who is qualified and competent overcome obstacles and shine

My approach to coaching recognizes that everyone has unique talents, needs and aspirations. I use a comprehensive set of self-reflection tools to help you understand your strengths, interests, and current life phase; considering all aspects such as family, dual-career, your financial situation or health. This personalized approach enables you to craft a career that truly fits your unique circumstances and goals while helping you reach your fullest potential.

Gaining Clarity

  • What it is: An opportunity to pause and reflect, building a strong foundation for your professional journey. Together, we’ll uncover the unique blend of your talents, passions, guiding principles, current circumstances, and aspirations—creating a clear vision that empowers you to deeply understand what you truly want for your career moving forward. We’ll also pinpoint hurdles and areas for growth that could stand in the way of your goals and lay the groundwork for addressing them.

  • Anyone who is:

    • Confused because you are at a juncture in your career and are unsure about which direction is best for you

    • Frustrated and stuck in your current position or company but are unclear about the best way forward for yourself

    • Suffering in a toxic team or environment at work, but the alternatives seem so fuzzy or out of reach

    • Leaving a company or position, by your own choice or not, triggering a confusing and emotional transition phase and need support and guidance in navigating the transition and next steps.

    • Finding your career path impacted by external events such as family, health issues, (international) moves etc. which require you to change your course, but you don’t know what next step makes the most sense.

    • Or, there are no imminent challenges or hurdles.  You are successfully building your career, and want to strategically plan your short, medium and long-term career goals. 

    • Unsure whether to set up your own business or work as a hired employee

    • Empower you to gain clarity about your career goals and design a path that’s right for YOU.

    • Lay a strong foundation for mapping out and pursuing your next steps to achieve your goals and reach your full potential.

Coach & Sparring Partner

  • Once you have clarity on “you” and your USP, your goals, and your career strategy, I can support you as an executive coach and sparring partner in your journey towards reaching your goals and dreams.  For example, I can support you during significant transitions, job changes, promotions, onboarding into a new role or help you navigate smaller, more specific situations, challenges, conversations, interviews and decisions you encounter along the way.   If relevant in your situation, all of this taking international or intercultural aspects into consideration.

  • This offer is for anyone who:

    • Is facing a specific challenging situation and would like a coach and sparring partner to help talk through the alternatives

    • Has to make an important decision and would like a sounding board to evaluate the options

    • Is going through a significant transition which feels like an emotional roller coaster and would like a partner to help navigate and move forward while building personal strategies to cope with the emotions

    • Has recently been promoted and is taking over expanded responsibilities.  Feeling excited and proud, yet a bit intimidated and would welcome a sparring partner during this growth phase.  

    • Wants to shine in an interview or a critical conversation

    • Wants a coach and sparring partner to talk through new situations and help define the best approach.

    • Is starting in a new company and role and would like coaching support during the onboarding phase because “The First 90 Days” are known to make or break a person’s long term success in a new role .

    • Master challenging situations, critical conversations, and important decisions with more confidence and success.

    • Build strategies to thrive during transitions, from onboarding and promotions to significant career shifts.

    • Develop approaches to tackle new responsibilities, roles, or intercultural dynamics effectively.

    • Strengthen your leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills for sustained professional growth.

Growth

  • For any specific areas in which you would like to grow professionally or personally, I support you using a coaching approach which is solutions-oriented and uses your strengths and your personal style as a foundation for your further development.  For example:

    • Developing a personalized growth plan tailored to your professional and personal ambitions.

    • Building self-awareness and leveraging it for effective communication and leadership.

    • Strengthening your ability to handle complex, high-stakes situations with success.

    • Enhancing your ability to manage stress, maintain focus, and build resilience in challenging times.

    • Aligning your personal and professional goals for a more balanced and fulfilling life.

    • Managing career transitions with confidence and strategic planning.

  • Anyone who

    • Is stepping into a leadership role and wants to inspire and guide others.

    • Has received feedback that a specific area could use improvement but isn’t sure how to tackle it.

    • Finds themselves frustrated by misunderstandings or conflicts in the workplace due to communication gaps.

    • Is struggling to maintain boundaries between work and personal life, leading to dissatisfaction and frustration.

    • Excels at the technical aspects of their role but wants to strengthen interpersonal or managerial skills.

    • Often feels overwhelmed by competing priorities and needs strategies to focus and thrive.

    • Aspires to take their career to the next level but isn’t sure how to position themselves or prepare for the transition.

    • Is navigating a cross-cultural work environment and wants to communicate or collaborate more effectively.

  • Clear approaches to tackle your specific, individual challenges. This leads to mastery, confidence, and success. You’ll come out of difficult situations like tricky conversations, planning a team offsite or a political meeting with the satisfaction and relief of knowing you’ve handled things well.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Absolutely, in fact this is my specialty. As an American who came of age professionally in Europe and lived as a repat in the States due to family career decisions, I have a unique understanding of global professionals and their unique challenges.

  • I understand the time constraints that come with being a busy professional and offer flexible meeting times to accommodate your schedule.

  • Yes, I am fluent in both English and German.

  • This is not my specialty or area of expertise. However I do have a network of people I can recommend, specifically.

  • I coach both online and face-to-face in the Munich area, as well as in hybrid models.