…sent by my great-uncle from one of his trips to Africa. From a young age I was fascinated by foreign places and their people, and to this day I explore the deeper layers of the world and our human experience.

My story is one of challenging the ‘status quo’ and taking the roads less travelled. I simply love the diversity of life, so it is natural to explore the unknown; new places, people and their stories and our minds - understanding human behaviour. Wanderlust and thirst for adventure led me to travel, work and study in many different places across the world. My ambition is still to travel more and work across Africa. Berlin, London, Melbourne were my home at some stage and since 2010 it is Cape Town in beautiful South Africa.

After 15 years in the corporate world, I decided to step out and redesign my life.

Numerous challenging experiences - both personal and professional - such as loss, resistance, judgement and times of total limbo, overcoming a period of depression and anxiety, have shaped me as a coach.

These experiences have strengthened in me the desire to support others on their path to a balanced and fulfilled life. In 2012, I discovered the power of coaching and have been training and educating myself at various international coaching institutes ever since.

The most crucial lesson I have learned over the years is the importance of self-awareness and self-knowledge. We do need a strong foundation. Without this foundation, no matter how positive we think we are, it becomes very difficult to withstand prolonged stress and we can simply burn out. Knowing our values and strengths, our triggers, what drives us and where we want to go, is our foundation.

I believe that we already have the best version of ourselves within us. It is often hidden under the many layers of our life experiences, influenced by the culture we live in. It is there to be unleashed. With more clarity and motivation, we can focus on what we want and stop fighting what we no longer want.

a unique worldview

My luck in life is that my work combines much of what I love - travelling, researching, learning and sharing. I read everything I can to learn - what makes us humans feel alive, how culture and conditioning affects us - and I share my insights with you, my clients. Therefore, the programmes are a combination of my vision, expertise and experiences (such as fascinating insights into other cultures) gained during my more than 25 years as an expatriate and in international business.