TO TELL YOU WHERE I AM, LET‘S TALK ABOUT WHERE I‘VE BEEN.
"CHANGE HAS ALWAYS BEEN PART OF MY LIFE: BORN AND RAISED IN SOUTHERN GERMANY, I LIVED IN TRANSFORMING ISTANBUL FOR YEARS.
LIFE TAUGHT ME THIS: EVERYONE HAS THE POWER AND POTENTIAL TO TRANSFORM THEMSELVES AND THEIR LIVES, TO REACH THEIR DESIRED STATE.
I STRONGLY BELIEVE IN THAT AFTER SEEING THOSE I WORKED WITH CHANGE AND EVOLVE. BUT MY CONVICTIONS STEM FROM MY OWN LIFE AS WELL."
TO UNDERSTAND MY OWN DEEP TRANSFORMATION, LET‘S HAVE A LOOK AT MY PAST AND PRESENT.
MY PAST: A DANCE BETWEEN CULTURES.
My roots made me who I am: I was born and raised in Southern Germany, within a diverse culture and society – curious and, from the start, highly engaged in life. My inner energy brought me a lot of life experience. While I was developing a successful management career in well-known multinational companies around the world, what I enjoyed the most was being involved in the growth of my teams' and people’s potential.
Still, this career was not without its challenges: While my transnational background triggered some inner conflict others might not experience, it opened my head and heart to different aspects of life and different approaches to it. From time to time I felt compelled to fend for myself. Perpetually in a stress-induced "survival mode," I became a fighter who had unknowingly disconnected from her emotions. While I sharpened my intellectual abilities, I still lacked a deeper understanding of my emotional needs. Today, I am happy to say that my effort and perseverance invested have paid off, and my inner state is highly transformed. My biography is a testament to my borderless inner world.
"I HAVE COME TO SEE THAT ALL WE REFLECT AS HUMANS COMES DOWN TO TWO CRUCIAL NEEDS: SELF-WORTH AND COMPASSION. THIS IS A LIFE-LONG LEARNING CURVE – WE PROBABLY WON’T EVER BE DONE, AS IT’S ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO VALUE OTHERS AND LOVE OURSELVES A BIT MORE DEEPLY! JOIN ME IN THIS ADVENTURE."
MY PRESENT: A GIFT OF TRANSFORMATION.
Over a decade ago, I finally dived into the unseen depths of my self. A wide range of possibilities presented itself once I was ready: coaching, psychology, executive training, breathwork, meditation, systemic constellation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Hawaiian Huna philosophy, Taoism, further trainer courses, workshops and collaboration partners enriched my life and finally triggered my deep transformation towards a truly fulfilling life.
Still, these experiences were just the beginning. I began to grasp the scope of true change when I altered my day-to-day behaviour. These changes were almost imperceptible at first, but, in hindsight, they became huge and life-transforming. They are still very satisfying, and I made sharing my views on how to accomplish this state of permanent progress my life’s work.
You want in on this? Great – let’s dive deep and rise high together!
GET IN TOUCH
"I AM BLESSED WITH A STRONG INTUITION. I JUST HAD TO LEARN HOW TO USE IT PROPERLY AND FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE MYSELF AND OTHERS BENEFIT FROM IT."
GRATITUDE
Learn to give honest thanks.
Gratitude has been my biggest motivator. I am living it in all areas of my life and often verbalise it, too. This has not been something I have learned or been trained for – it just comes naturally.
However, I note that many people do feel puzzled when I give thanks for small things that they take for granted. Personally, I am already very grateful when anyone shares their time and energy with me – they are the most valuable assets we have in this life.
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CENTERING
A breath of fresh air by meditation.
Centring yourself is a core part of meditation. It introduced me to a very simple practice that had a valuable impact on my life: breathing. Whenever I feel nervous, overly excited or scared, I begin to monitor my breathing.
This practice enables me to stay in the moment and present with people. Coupled with the emotional intelligence I have gained, it makes for a powerful combination that fuels one’s connection to oneself and others.
COMPASSION
A subtle yet profound shift of self.
The biggest change I witnessed over the years concerns my growing levels of compassion. Like any lasting transformation, this did not happen overnight. It is only observable when I share my thoughts on other people’s situations.
But, through feedback, I am very confident that these traits I acquired over the years truly make a difference for people – they feel accepted and safe. This is a shift of perspective that I now would not trade for anything.
THE NIAGARA FALLS REMINDED ME HOW LIFE CAN TAKE A SUDDEN 90-DEGREE TURN. IN THAT MOMENT, IT OFTEN FEELS LIKE A WHIRLPOOL.
My 2011 trip to the Niagara Horseshoe Falls impressed me with the waterfalls' breath-taking natural spectacle, reminding me about the flow of life.
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