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How to make it easier to leave the comfort zone

Many people are dissatisfied with their current situation (especially in the professional sphere) and know that a change would do them good. However, they have often remained so deeply and for so long in their comfort zone that they find it difficult to change anything.

Where am I going and what is my goal?

These are questions that more people deal with than you might think. Even those who outwardly seem to have everything under control often ask themselves: Am I really where I want to be? And if not, where should I go?

They are scary questions because they require courage, motivation and a strong mindset to take the leap into the unknown. But actually doing it? For many, it feels extremely difficult, if not impossible.

No Hyrox Marseille for me - but valuable lessons in dealing with challenges

Two weeks ago, I was sitting in the emergency room still processing the news from the day before: I had a slipped disc.

What I had initially thought was a severe muscle strain from training turned out to be something much more serious. The pain extended from my back to my feet, and the MRI confirmed the cause.

Embracing change: Turning necessity into opportunity

We live in a world that is constantly evolving - standing still is simply no longer an option, neither for individuals nor for companies.

But change is not always welcome. As creatures of habit, we tend to resist change and often cling to the familiar. But in a world where change is inevitable, the question is: how can we make it a positive and inspiring experience?

How do I know when it's time to give up?

The supposedly "right" answer is: never. But sometimes the best decision is to stop pursuing a goal.

I learned that during my second attempt at self-employment. After the failure of my first business, I thought I now knew how to do it.

12 lessons I live by

From my long search for my purpose in life, my midlife crisis at 30 and my two cycling records, I have learned valuable lessons that I live by today.

Here are 12 of them:

More than just business

One of my clients, a successful entrepreneur, suffered a severe blow when her husband died after a sudden illness. I had already accompanied her as a coach, supported her with important business decisions and offered strategic advice.

𝗔 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗵𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁...

As ironic as it may sound, there is one big lesson that Deutsche Bahn teaches us: you can't control everything on your (life's) journey. Sudden stops, detour, massive delays and unexpected changes of destination are all part of it.

Career change: 6 factors you might want to consider

You are at a point where you are considering a career change but do not know where to start? These 6 factors might help you to consider what questions are important to answer for your change.

Why a dynamic mindset?

A dynamic self-image is crucial for continuous personal growth and success.

It means that we do not see our self-image as static, but as flexible and changeable.

Do you really have no goals, or are you simply afraid of searching for them?

I meet many people who claim to be happy without clear goals. They go through their days and seem happy. Or at least that's what they say.

The seemingly impossible goal: writing a book

When I recently published my third book, a lot of people told me they wanted to write a book too, but it seems like a huge goal!

Yes, at first it can seem overwhelming to write 120+ pages, but with the 6 key factors to success, you can develop a solid strategy: