"I know how difficult it can be as a leader, parent, and human being to take time for yourself – but also from experience that it starts with yourself. The more you invest in yourself, the more you can give, and the better you can do it."
Individual coaching
What can coaching give you?
I offer individually tailored coaching sessions that can help you navigate under pressure over time, handle and face change, and maintain (or regain) contact with your values, your relationships, and your own well-being.
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Perhaps you are already carrying years of pressure, secondary trauma, and constant crises. If you work in a field that strains your mental well-being, you may already be experiencing symptoms such as poor sleep, irritability or anxiety.
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I provide knowledge and concrete, evidence-based methods that make a difference in everyday life, and which you can draw on in an acute situation. You will gain tools and insights which you can return to again and again.
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Coaching helps you make a difference – without burning out.
Personal Sustainability
There is a particular risk associated with working in a field with high emotional demands and where the suffering of others is part of everyday life. Your alarm system is constantly activated, but may not have time to turn off again. The body's nervous system becomes exhausted. Over time, this can lead to serious health problems. It also becomes more difficult to handle problems and the needs of others in the way you would like. Both at work - and at home.
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That price is way too high.
You can't change an entire organization or sector alone – but you can take the first step and start with yourself.
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The Personal Sustainability package is defined by three main themes:
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Know your weapons: you will be given tools to handle stress in the situation, so you can better regulate your nervous system and stay calm.
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Lower your baseline: you learn to neutralize the long-term effects of pressure so you recover better, regain your energy and become more resilient.
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Find your way through: you identify the elements that stress you the most. I support you in clarifying your goals, developing strategies and a clear, prioritized and actionable plan.
Management coaching
I work with new as well as experienced leaders, especially in purpose-driven organizations involving high emotional complexity.
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Step into a confidential space where you can gain new knowledge, sparring and the necessary space to reflect. We will address the specific situations and topics that are most relevant to you - conflict management, change management or better work-life balance. You will gain perspective and focus.
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Find the values that drive you and that serve you best today - so you have a strong starting point, along with the right tools and motivation to create new habits that work for you - and your team.
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Gain the skills and awareness needed to ensure your own and others' ability to function - and thrive - in work that involves high mental strain and/or potential trauma. I provide concrete tools and methods to prevent burnout - or if needed, to recognize and handle symptoms of stress or trauma.
If your team or partners are exposed to potentially traumatizing situations, investing in learning a trauma-conscious approach can make all the difference.
My approach
I am an internationally certified coach and work with techniques that provide overview, perspecitve and identify possible actions. My coaching incorporates knowledge about the brain and cognitive processes, so you can become aware of underlying beliefs and patterns that may be limiting you. In the same way, you can find new alternatives and form lasting habits.
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I have worked in NGOs for over 20 years and know the sector from the inside. I understand both the great privilege of having such meaningful work - and the health challenges that can come with it.
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In my work with stress management and burnout, I draw on my specialty as a trauma and stress coach. I share knowledge and techniques and help you incorporate what works best for you.
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My background as a top and middle manager means that it is not just theory, but many years of practical experience that form the basis of my management-coaching.
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I tailor the design of a session or package to your goals and wishes. After each session you will receive a written summary of the most important points and tools, so they are easily accessible in the future.
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I work with individual sessions to address specific challenges, such as controlling your nerves in a particular situation, but recommend a package of 3, 5 or 7 sessions to get the maximum benefit from the coaching.
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Contact me to hear more.