Recent blog posts

Stories minimize the risk of being eaten

Evolutionarily speaking, that is. Without passing on stories and experiences from generation to generation, humans would probably not have survived. I can’t guarantee that my blog confers a survival advantage. But here I can offer some insights into the topics that I encounter in coaching and that drive me.

Why Vulnerability is Not a Good Thing – and How to Recognize It

Stress per se is neither good nor bad. Unlike vulnerability, which can lead to mental and physical illness as a result of prolonged stress. But why? And how do you recognize it?

Boost productivity with … breaks

Which methods help us to work more productively and on the right things? This time: How we can achieve more with the power of breaks.

Be more productive with … timeboxing

Which methods help you to work more productively and on the right things? This time: timeboxing or “living in the calendar”.

Strengthening resilience

Navigating well through crises and high stress: wonderful! But why does resilience, which is so hyped today, not only have good facets but also difficult ones?

Should I stay or should I go? Why it’s difficult for us to make career decisions

Why do we find it so difficult to make career decisions? A look at decision theory helps to understand us better.

How to get over imposter syndrome

No one wants to constantly doubt their own abilities. But how do you get rid of impostor syndrome and its four apocalyptic horsemen?

What exactly is … precrastination?

Wouldn’t it be nice to stop putting things off? Yes and no, because the urge to do everything immediately can also lead to stress and overload.