Coaching & counceling. Systemic, acceptance- & commitment-based (ACT), solution-focused.
Actually, it should be quite easy, right? But why does it feel so differently?
Okay, whether in business or in your private life - sometimes things get complicated. But what if "complicated" piles up to a true logjam? Where "somehow I can't get ahead" starts, coaching begins...
Coaching & counseling
In professional as well as private life, coaching refers to the support for questions and concerns by a neutral accompanist - the coach. “Somehow I can’t make headway” - time for a coaching session: At times where you are not quite able to progress on your own, coaching helps you to create new scope and space.
As a coach, I am not an oracle, a guru or a know-it-all. But a companion, questioner, and horizon-expander. Because when it is actually clear how it should be, sometimes it only needs someone who helps to clear the way...
Cases & examples
Career
Things have been going pretty well so far. The invitation to the Development Center did not come in unexpectedly. But the rumors did: Apparently, his management level is to be downsized. So is this about a step up? Or a kick out the door? A clear head, that is what he wants. But what good is a “clear head” without a “valiant heart”?
Decisions
They all think the world of him here. Well, the other day, the headhunter called. There was also this other opportunity. The one he always waited for. His best friend said: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. But which bird is what? And to be honest, he was really never into birds anyway...
Change
Just married. And his career is on track as well. Okay, since the baby was born, life got a little bit more demanding. But all this fighting between him and her lately? And his lack of sleep does not add any good. By the way, soon, her parental leave will come to an end. And then?
Pressure
Tight deadlines. High visibility. Lots of expectations. Well, she has to fight through this. Just grit your teeth a bit more. What else can she do: Speak out against the pressure? Abandon here colleagues? No way! Because failure is not an option here. Or is it?
Team
Only as a team we can get there. One for all, all for one. How hard can that be? After all, these are all highly paid experts. With years of experience. But right now? Well, things seem to drift in the wrong direction. What we need is a breath of fresh air. If only we knew how to get the windows open...
Targets
The target is clear. But the way to get there? She would just have to get started. Sit down. And go. Every journey starts with a first step. So what is she waiting for? If universal wisdom fits on a single postcard, it can't really be that hard. Or can it?
How I work.
You have got it all there. It is possible. In coaching, I trust in a systemic approach that relies on Acceptance- and Commitment-Therapy-based (ACT) ideas and techniques.
As a solution-focused coach, I firmly believe: Everything you need for your solution, you already bring with you. It is just a matter of "finding". Together we question what is holding you back. To clear the way for what you need.
Business coaching or personal growth, corporate or private context, in your team or 1:1 - the topics addressed in coaching are entirely based on my clients’ individual priorities, for example…
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Dealing with challenging situations, emotions and cognitions
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Creating clarity, orientation, and perspective
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Working with inner values, strengths and resources
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Increasing psychological flexibility
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Interrupting non-workable patterns, creating new margins and scope
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Clarifying roles and responsibilities, dealing with conflicts
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Dealing with phases of uncertainty and change
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Target planning and solution finding, working on / towards a specific goal
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Reflection, fine-tuning, professional and personal growth
How we work together...
1:1 coaching
Typically, a coaching session covers a period of 60 to 90 minutes. We often (but not necessarily) meet several times, usually at intervals of a few weeks. A joint coaching process rarely comprises more than four or five sessions. Coaching sessions are always based on the principle of confidentiality and voluntariness. Accordingly, our sessions take place in a protected and pleasant location setting in Bonn or Cologne. Coaching sessions can be conducted in German or English.
Getting in touch
The first contact is best made via email or the contact form on this page. This way we can clarify the "basics" easily (e.g. your general request, the current availability in terms of time and space, the fee). Afterwards we will take the time to get to know each other: We will schedule a free initial call of about 30 minutes. Here, you have the opportunity to get a little more into your specific topic, to ask all your questions, and to get an impression of me and my way of working. Afterwards we both decide if we want to start working together.
