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“I wear so many hats, Pioneer, Coach, Mentor and Leader…
What I do best is – I inspire passionate, empowered action!”

This is my Story

I went into business for myself full time 3 years ago. I left my corporate job and started a  Neuro Linguistic Programming (short NLP) Coaching and Training Company. I did a number of things, I worked with corporate executives on their leadership skills, and I worked with private clients on anything from overcoming depression to choosing a new career and I ran NLP Certification training. Lots of different things, loved the variety but there was just lots and lots of work. I did very well for myself in my first year, I made a 6 figure income right off the bat, that’s more than I had made working my corporate job. But I worked a lot more hours and by the end of that first year in business I was exhausted. I did everything myself, I thought of my business 24 hours a day and worked 6 to 7 days a week. Every 2 months or so I would rock up at my mentor’s office completely overwhelmed and in tears not knowing how to go on. It wasn’t fun I can tell you. I felt really burned out.

So then I thought this isn’t what I went into business for, I decided to take the foot of the pedal the next year and my income went straight down. So now I started stressing about not having enough money. I got worried that I wouldn’t be able to have the sort of lifestyle I wanted running this business and I started looking for alternative ways to make money and educated myself about running a business. I spent more than $50,000 all up and about 18 months or so gaining knowledge finding a way to make the sort of money I wanted but found nothing that really fulfilled me on a soul level.  I really wanted to run a business that was meaningful for me and my clients, make me money I wanted and allow me the time freedom I had always dreamed of. I wanted to spend time with my husband and ride my horse whenever I feel like it.

So after doing a lot of research, travelling overseas and doing a number of workshops I finally found mentors I could relate to and the business model that really worked for my business. I have since completely restructured my business, raised my prices significantly to reflect the true value of what I am offering. The moment I did that, it was like a weight lifted off my shoulders and I could breathe, it is so empowering to just go and name my higher fees and stricter payment terms,

I have found a clear niche in helping other service professionals who went through similar things I went through to fulfill their dreams.

It just became so obvious that that was what I was supposed to do, more and more people asked me about how I attracted clients, how I did so well financially, how I structured my marketing and so on. I realized that there were some things I had already been very good at from the start, like selling my services, structuring packages and dealing with mindset issues. And now I have a whole system that shows people how I run my business generating a 6 figure income while having the lifestyle I want for myself. Because that’s what I have now, I go riding 5 days a week, I spend time with my husband, I work from home making a solid 6 figure income with a clear pathway now to take that way further. And that’s really exciting, I just love it!

 

Apart from running my business, my Passions are…  

…Spending time with my amazing husband Bruce, we love spending time in nature, eating good food and having heated discussions about world affairs and politics

… Spending time with my horse Ninga, riding Dressage and just hanging out enjoying being around each other…

…Connecting with my large family in Germany, catching up on the gossip and family dramas and comedies…

… laughing and hanging out with friends….

 

I am an absolute stand for…

…stepping into your personal power and following your dream no matter what…

…helping people in a big way and being rewarded very well for it financially…

…freeing people from the limitations they impose on themselves and helping them create a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life…

 

My Background and Qualifications in a Nutshell
  • Successful 6-figure Solopreneur
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (completed bilingually German/English in Hamburg/Germany and Sydney/Australia)
  • Certified Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Masterpractitioner and Trainer
  • Registered Clinical NLP Masterpractitioner Member of the Australian  Board of Neuro Linguistic Programming
  • 6 years of corporate experience in leadership roles focused on Management Consulting, Company Restructures, Leadership Development, Performance Management and Performance Coaching