A LITTLE MORE ABOUT MY BACKGROUND
AND WHAT SHAPED MY APPROACH TO COACHING…
“Coaching begins where we reconnect with what truly matters – and leads us, step by step, to the place where courage, clarity and inner strength make change possible.”
I was born and raised in Konstanz, a beautiful town by Lake Constance in southern Germany. After studying computer science and spending time abroad, I completed a Master in Business Administration. Professionally, I have spent more than 30 years building national and international business divisions for companies such as Amazon, Siemens, Dell and Apple, and over 20 years leading teams and managers.
These experiences have shaped me deeply – as has a guiding principle that has accompanied me for many years: “Whatever you do, do it with all your heart.”
It fulfils me to contribute fully, to create, and to grow together with others. Over the years, I’ve learned and developed in a wide variety of environments – across new business areas, functions and cultures. You can also find more details on my LinkedIn profile.
My passion for coaching began about ten years ago, during an internal training programme at Amazon, where I became a founding member of Coaching@Amazon.
Since then, coaching has become not only an invaluable leadership tool with my own team members, but also a meaningful way to support many others across the organisation. I am currently enrolled in further coaching training at Munich Coaching School to obtain my ICF certification.
I was often amazed by how much the right questions can set things in motion, open new perspectives and enable real change.
I’ve also experienced this personally. With the birth of our two daughters, balancing work and family became a genuine challenge. My former “all-in” mentality no longer worked, and I realised how much I was missing the balance that came from sports, nature and time for myself.
Only through conscious reflection, accepting this inner conflict and clearly understanding my values was I able to find balance again – by focusing, setting boundaries and using my energy more mindfully. When we gain clarity about what truly matters to us, we create the space for genuine fulfilment, energy and purpose.
Every change starts with a first step…
Are you ready?