Why Mindfulness as a Foundation?

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My coaching approach works by cultivating your consciousness growth.

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"Pure consciousness is the awareness and your ability to perceive the current moment." 

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However, the ability to live in the present moment is greatly undermined by your limiting thoughts and the "permanent voice in your head." Your mind drifts off and usually deals with the same topics from the past or the future repeatedly, as in an endless loop. In this state, one is literally "cut off" from the real-life that always happens NOW, in the present moment. Needless to say that this also causes stress, which is not healthy and makes you sick in the long run

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Regular mindfulness training and exercises, combined with formal meditation, can "tame" and "clean up" your mind. This will increase your awareness. That is the basis of my teachings. Over many years I have developed a structured framework, "The 7 Pillars of Mindful Leadership". This framework is based on a scientific and data-driven approach.

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My motto is:

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"If something is not measurable, we do not know whether we are developing in the right direction."

 

Through systematic training of your mind and methods of continuous inquiry, we can free our minds from limiting thoughts and false beliefs. Your emotional intelligence (EQ) grows with new capabilities (e.g., empathy, compassion, kindness, a positive attitude, optimism), or existing skills will continue to grow and thrive. A deeper connection to yourself and your intuition is established.

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On such a strong foundation, we can then implement principles and methodologies of "New Leadership." I published the "12 Principles of Mindful Leadership" a few years ago. These are very easy to understand, but you can only master them with an increased level of present awareness and the associated roots in the present moment. I have experimented with these ideas in larger companies (such as Zalando) but also in startups and observed the positive impact on the team, my organizations, and the entire company.

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If you can successfully implement these principles in your company, you will create a "New Workplace" to make a positive and sustainable contribution to this world.

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Now you can see how everything builds upon each other and fits together. There is a lot to learn and a lot to "unlearn."

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You need openness and the courage to give up old behavior patterns that are no longer helpful. 

 

As a reward for your transformation, your increasing level of consciousness and awareness, your effectiveness as a manager and leader will grow to new levels. Furthermore, this new level of awareness will also have a positive and lasting effect on your private surroundings with your family and friends.

 

Executive Coaching / Business Coaching:

Gain a fresh and different perspective

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Oftentimes it is helpful to look at problems from a different perspective. This can be incredibly eye-opening and can lead to new and creative solutions. However, as a prerequisite, you have to be open-minded and curious to explore other viewpoints.  
Business coaching or executive leadership coaching comprises (but is not limited to) topics like career transition, interpersonal and professional communication, performance management, organizational effectiveness, managing career and personal changes, developing executive presence, enhancing strategic thinking, dealing effectively with conflict, and building an effective team within an organization.
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I observed that many leaders I have worked with in the past have a strong desire for personal growth. What is missing is someone neutral with whom you can talk about your goals, mission, and strategy for getting there. 
 
But also someone who is a very experienced leader and possibly went through similar situations before. In both cases, in the role of an executive coach, I can be that sparring partner who can challenge your ideas and provide suggestions that you can use as input for your decisions. 
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We could collaborate on a specific focus topic (e.g., new leadership, technology, innovation, stress resilience) over a longer period of time or adapt discussions based on current business or personal growth challenges. Usually, I will work with you as long as needed. Typically over a period of 6-12 months. 
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In my experience, the biggest blocker holding you back is your own mind, with all the limiting and false beliefs. We will work together on cultivating methods of continuous inquiry and deepen your self-reflection capabilities using mindfulness techniques and meditation. Only with the capability of an honest self-assessment can you really grow. In the beginning, it is also very helpful to integrate 3rd party feedback and observations from others to identify your "blind spots." 
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Together we will develop methods of a continuous "questioning process" and deepen your self-reflection skills using mindfulness techniques and meditation techniques.
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You can only grow with the ability to assess yourself honestly.

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If you're interested in leadership coaching please also consider applying for the Fellowship of Mindful Tech Leaders - a great supporting network to accelerate and fuel your personal growth.