About me

I officially studied creative writing techniques and became a writing coach with the program “Training in Progress” at the writers’ studio Vienna.

I brought the focus on the “process” of writing into my academic community. At first, colleagues did not really understand what I was doing. Did not we have enough “How to publish” and “Paper Development” workshops? But, their focus is on the result of writing while many of us struggle with the process of writing – sitting down and bringing output to paper. I was not sure whether anyone would be interested in a format that talks about writing routines, techniques and blockages.

Experimentally, I developed a three-month PhD program for a German University and got the feedback from participants that this was the most effective course in their PhD career.

The Academy of International Business was innovative enough to give me a chance to offer a pre-conference workshop at their renowned Annual Meeting and we were surprised how many people showed interest in this format and about the spectacular feedback they gave.

Because an important part of my concept is the energy of writing together, I was not sure whether my concept would work online. But Corona forced me to and demand and feedback for my course formats where overwhelming.

It is not only about writing techniques and routines – I empower and help scientists to find their identity as authors that have an impact to change our world.

2013 my world fell apart. Within a year, I experienced crises in several corner pillars of my life. I struggled with the multi-task environment of a job that requires focus and deep work. I had several throwbacks as a scientist with rejections of papers and job applications. I struggled with reconciling motherhood and my job. My body broke, I had a disc prolapse, lost a child and finally had a cancer diagnosis followed by tedious therapies.

My first thought was to give up – life demanded too much from me. But then I remembered my qualities to never give up and asked myself what was in my power to improve my situation.

Goals that I set up just a few days before my diagnosis helped me to focus on the good. I studied and practiced positive psychology and mindfulness. I devoured books and online programs for self-development. I asked myself what am I passionate about and decided to devote my life to joy.

What repeatedly came up in this process was my dream to become a speaker and coach to share my knowledge and experiences with fellow scientists so that they too can regain focus and clarity about their life’s priorities and live by them.

In 2020, I took part in a program by Veit Lindau, one of Germany’s top speakers and most successful online coaching entrepreneurs to become a professional speaker.

This was followed 2021 by Veit Lindau’s LifeTrust coaching program where I deepened my knowledge and practice to become a professional coach.

I clearly see that I can improve the world by supporting scientists in their personal development so that they can focus on their research and find solutions for the many challenges that we face in the world, be inspiring teachers, cooperative colleagues, sensitive leaders and lead a happy and fulfilling life as a scientist and a private person.