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Before Every Project, I Ask Myself These Four Questions

30.03.2026 · Leadership

A few years into my coaching practice, I got an inquiry that looked perfect on paper. Established company. Real budget. A leadership team…

The Honest Path: Why I Became a Career Coach in Berlin & Barcelona

18.03.2026 · Career Change

From marketing to coaching — a Berlin-based bilingual career and leadership coach shares the one question that changed everything. Book a free clarity call.…

Resilience Is Not a Character Trait. It’s a Practice.

15.03.2026 · Leadership

Most leaders I work with don’t come to coaching because they’re failing. They come because they’re exhausted from succeeding. The calendar is full.…

Your next chapter is hiring.

12.03.2026 · Career Change

Whether you’re quietly job hunting (we see you, refreshing LinkedIn at 11pm) or boldly ready for a career change. I’ve got a fresh…

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The First 90 Days: From Impostor to Trusted Contributor

09.03.2026 · Career Change

You Got the Job. Now What? The call came last week. “We’d like to offer you the position.” You hung up. You smiled.…

The Moment the Lego Bricks Said What Words Couldn’t

06.03.2026 · Leadership / Resilience & Stress

In the middle of a workshop. Lego bricks on the table. And then – silence. Not the uncomfortable kind. The other kind. The…

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“What Are Your Greatest Strengths?” – And Why Most People Freeze

27.02.2026 · Career Change

“I’m a team player. I work well under pressure. I have a passion for results.”You heard yourself say it. And somewhere inside, you…

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Lost Your Job in Germany? Here’s Your Complete Action Plan

24.02.2026 · Career Change

The E-mail came. Or the conversation. Maybe you saw it coming. Maybe you didn’t. Either way, you just lost your job. Right now,…

Should You Hire a Career Coach? An Honest Guide (2026)

15.02.2026 · Career Change

Wondering if career coaching is worth it? Honest insights on when coaching helps, when it doesn't, and how to choose the right coach for your goals.…

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How to Find Your Values – And Why They’re the Key to a Fulfilling Career

06.02.2026 · Career Change

The Story of the Burnt-Out Engineer Meet Thomas. Senior Software Engineer at a well-funded startup. Great salary, cutting-edge tech stack, respected by his…