Get to know me
Of course, a short text on a website can't replace getting to know each other in person, but it can perhaps give a first impression of my own motivation.
family man and "idealist with grounding"
I am married and have two daughters. I studied business administration with a focus on auditing, marketing and environmental economics.
27 years in the most valuable company in the world
As a director of Apple, I left a significant mark on the environment and sustainability.
About
I am a mentor and business coach with a passion for self-knowledge, personality and career development. My mission is to help leaders define and achieve their professional goals in accordance with their values and ideals.
My own professional journey began at Apple, where I successfully worked in the environmental sector. This experience showed me the importance of using our professional skills and resources to create positive change in the world.
With an idealistic attitude, I have made it my mission to help others make their company, their environment and ultimately the world a better place through their professional activities.
My customers
My clients are primarily active in the environmental sector and bear responsibility for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and sustainability in their companies. I also work with start-ups and management consultants who pursue a sustainable business model and want to positively impact the world through their innovative ideas.
My qualifications
- Studied business administration with a focus on environmental economics at the University of Augsburg
- at Apple:
- Numerous “Management at Apple” courses
- In-depth training on communication: “Power Speaking” and “Communicating up”
- Apple University courses: Communicating at Apple; What Makes Apple, Apple
- and much more.
- Certification as a life coach according to Greator
- Rock Your Life Mentoring Certificate
- persolog trainer for personality models
- Manifestation of Consciousness with Eckhart Tolle (Younity)
- Mindful Based Stress Reduction (according to Prof. Jon Kabat-Zinn)
- Mindful Based Self Compassion (training with Dr. Christine Brähler and Helene Emma Wisser)
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The human being
My motivation for advocating for causes that serve a greater purpose has driven me for decades. Several books have significantly influenced me. Al Gore's 1992 book, "Paths to Balance: A Marshall Plan for the Earth," was the catalyst that led me to fight for a more environmentally friendly approach at Apple for several decades. I've also been interested in [unclear] for almost as long.
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The guardrails
Over time, the following values have emerged as guiding principles in my life: I love being physically active and experiencing the physical exertion and vitality of it. I find being with other people, whether in a lighthearted atmosphere or for deep conversations, equally enriching. I am particularly impressed by people who have found their purpose in life.
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The way
I am extremely grateful to have experienced Apple's corporate culture for over 27 years. The pioneering spirit, the focus on innovation, the absolute commitment to developing perfect products and services, the laser-like focus on goals in all activities, and the company values lived out in everyday life have profoundly shaped my career. Even during my business administration studies
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My realignment
For a long time, I viewed personal development primarily from the perspective of performance enhancement—being able to achieve even more in less time, whether in sports, at work, or in other areas of life. Several philosophical conversations with Albert Kitzler, his words of wisdom, and his books have brought me closer to timeless principles for living authentically.