Dare to Change – then the big opportunities come along
Do you recognise the situation? Year after year we go to the same restaurant, because we feel so comfortable there and there aren't any culinary "surprises". For the same reason many people go back to the same holiday destination and the same hotel every year and, of course,...
Do what you love or love what you do
Studies prove that 77% of all employees do not trust management and 63% do not believe what their managers say. The world is in a crisis of trust and credibility. The consequences are a lack of motivation, increased fluctuation, conflicts, burn-outs, project failure and...
4 Key Note Speeches at the Geneva English School
On 17 October I will have the privilege to deliver 4 key note speeches in one single day at the Geneva English School. Early in the morning I will talk to roughly 200 students who are between 4 and 11 years old. My speech will revolve around "Dare! How YOU as the next...
How to become more resilient?
More than 50% of all international projects fail. They either run into substantial cost overruns or delays and it often takes an enormous effort in terms of additional investment or conflict resolution for fixing these problems. Not technical problems but conflicts among...
How Nick Williams helped me to discover my life purpose
31 July 2014: A day I will never forget. Nick Williams, one of the most inspiring personalities I have never known, visits my home. Within the framework of a very inspiring coaching he helps me to consolidate my purpose within a couple of hours. Everything becomes suddenly...
Why female leaders are moving worlds
Most leadership positions in many large and mid-sized are still held by men. But, a few women in chief executive positions such as Indra Nooyi of PepsiCo, Cynthia Carroll or former CEO of of Anglo American rank among the world’s most powerful businesswomen and have proven...
How to set goals you can achieve
Most of you might be familiar with the goal setting process SMART. Goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. There are also many other interpretations for SMART. However, still so many personal or project goals are not met. According to...