Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.
― Oscar Wilde
That line used to make me roll my eyes. What does it even mean to “be yourself” when you're always adapting, aiming high, and holding everything together?
For a long time, I didn't know either. I just knew that the way I was pushing through life—relentless, productive, driven—was quietly wearing me down. But, it wasn’t the goals that were wrong. It was how I was chasing them that didn’t feel sustainable. Therefore, that question stayed with me for long time:
What if there’s a better way to do this, one that doesn’t cost me so much?
It’s the question that changed everything.
MY JOURNEY From Disconnection to Genuine Leadership
I was born and raised in Berlin, but staying in one place never felt like an option. Curiosity and growth have always been an integral part of my nature. They've taken me across continents and through constant change, from Stockholm to Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Madrid, and now Barcelona. Each move forced me to recalibrate, step into unfamiliar territory, and stay grounded while adapting to change.
It led me to question not just how people (including myself) behave but what drives our choices, fears, and patterns. That curiosity led me deep into the fields of psychology, leadership, and personal development. But the most powerful insights didn't come from books or certifications. They came from my own lived experience: from questioning roles that looked good on paper but left me drained, to learning to trust myself again, while choosing alignment over approval.
Because here's what I know now:
Most people aren't struggling because they lack the capability. They're struggling because they've never learned to fully trust themselves.
WHY I DO THIS WORK
Because I know exactly what high-performers silently endure. For most of my life, I overachieved. I set high standards. I pushed through exhaustion. I measured my worth by output and results. And for a while, it worked, until it didn't.
What it really gave me was anxiety, imposter syndrome, self-criticism, and several rounds of burnout. I became so good at performing that I forgot how to simply 'be.' I ignored my needs, blurred my boundaries, and lost the joy in the process.
I do this work because I know what it feels like to appear successful on the outside while quietly suffering on the inside. Striving to be everything for everyone comes at a high cost: your health, relationships, and self-trust.
I found a way out of that exhausting cycle, and I can help you find yours.
Authenticity isn't a buzzword for me. It's a necessity. When you aren't honest with yourself, your body keeps the score. Overthinking, people-pleasing, control issues, perfectionism—they don't make you better, they only make you tired and even sick.
You don't need another podcast, productivity hack, or pep talk. What you need is to learn to reconnect with yourself, to gain more clarity, and to build profound self-trust. In other words, it's all about becoming more of you, not less. Authentic leadership starts when you lead with your whole self: body, mind, and the wisdom they both hold.
So, if you're a high-performer or first-time founder who knows these patterns aren't sustainable but doesn't know where to start, let’s talk!
The solution is obvious: you have to unlearn what no longer serves you. It's all about realigning with yourself, your rhythm, and what truly matters to you. That's where we begin.
Because your company can only grow as far as you can lead it. Book your Clarity Call here!
