Hello Reader, You already know that you want to set up your own business and that you ideally want to do this while still being employed? Excellent! You are looking for a “side hustle”. Often people don’t quite know how to tackle this and how to take the first step. They often dream about setting up their own business, but then decide that it is not the right time yet. But when is the right time? By starting your business as a side-hustle you will gain relevant experience. It also allows you...

Hello Reader, What does success mean to you? I often find that when I begin to work with a new client, that they are chasing an old version of success, or a version of success that is not theirs. Recurring themes are a good salary, job safety, a big and well-known company, a house, family & kids. This creates a lot of expectations and puts a lot of pressure on them to achieve all of the above. And when they have landed the job, got the salary and are working on the house & family, they...

Hello Reader, You have a high daily work load and you want more time for your hobbies, friends, exercise and for your partner? In the evenings you feel mentally exhausted when you finally do close your laptop? You want to switch off and bring peace and quiet into your evening? You want to get better at prioritising during the day and get better at saying no at work? Begin to prioritise yourself! You are worth it. Look at your biggest boulders (your most important tasks) and get one done first...

Hello Reader, It’s 3 a.m., and you’re tossing and turning in bed. You had a good day at work, but sleep just won’t come. Your mind keeps circling around this idea—something you’ve been wanting to try, something you can’t stop thinking about. You have a vague sense of what you’d like to explore, but there’s also that loud voice in your head saying: “This is unrealistic. How could I possibly make money from this? It’s safer to stick with what I’m doing now.” The next day at work, you catch...

Hello Reader, It’s Monday. You’re on your way to work. You greet your colleagues, step into your office, boot up your computer, and open your emails. And then, you catch yourself sighing... A thought crosses your mind: “What am I doing here?” You can’t shake the feeling that you’re not making the kind of contribution you know you could be—whether to someone else’s life, society, or a cause that truly matters to you. First, let me reassure you: there is nothing wrong with you. This feeling...

Hello Reader, Over the last couple of years, I have really learned to listen, learn, share responsibilities and to come up with creative solutions.I now proudly consider myself an excellent change manager - and a home co-CEO & COO! I feel incredibly lucky to now be part of a family of four and that my partner and I can continue working while raising our children.To do so was a conscious decision for both of us and holds deep significance. We both knew that we wanted to continue to work and...

Hello Reader, Are you following a “standard” career path, but you don’t feel excited about it? Do you sometimes feel like external expectations are steering your career instead of you? You don’t need to have someone else’s career, if it doesn’t feel right for you. What matters instead is that your career makes YOU happy and that it matches with your personal definition of success. In the “Own Your Career Path - Foundations Workbook” I share with you for free how you can take big strides...

Hello Reader, I’m excited to share that I am now your full-time ally and mentor! I’m passionate about supporting women in their careers—helping them navigate professional transitions and take on new challenges. As a career and business coach, a scientist with leadership experience, and a mother of two, I bring a unique perspective to helping women become successful, happy, and confident professionals. Whether you’re just starting your career or you’re at a more advanced stage, I’m here to...

Hello Reader, Feeling stuck on a big career decision? You’ve got a job offer, but you can’t decide whether to take it. You value the stability of your current position—it’s familiar, and you know what you’re doing. But at the same time, you’re afraid of staying in the same role for too long. This new opportunity could lead to growth, but you’re unsure where it might take you. Conversations at the dinner table only leave you more torn, with everyone offering a different opinion. Let’s cut...