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Germany - land of poets, thinkers ... and discussions about a lack of motivation.
Psychosomatics: When the body speaks

Tell me, what topic is weighing on your mind? Or what lies like a weight on your shoulders? These phrases are far more than just words - they illustrate the close connection between our psyche and our body. We speak of psychosomatics.
Oliver Zeidler's Olympic victory: I'm most pleased that he cried

3 August 2024 is a day for the history books. After 32 years, a German wins Olympic gold in the single sculls again. And it's Oliver Zeidler. I watched the final in Paris from my home in Essen. And you could probably hear the stones falling from my heart in France. Oli has [...]
The jar full of ideas: Holiday with relaxation or with work?

When is the best time for self-employed people and entrepreneurs to go on holiday? When the time is at its quietest: in the middle of the summer holidays. When most people go on holiday. Even if it is financially unattractive. But then things are generally a little more relaxed.
Mental illness in the workplace: challenges and opportunities for employers

In a modern office where the phone is constantly ringing and emails are constantly coming in, it is easy to overlook the silent signals from employees. But these very signals can indicate something deeper: mental illness.
Footballers in the crossfire like politicians: a look behind the scenes of professional sport

The European Football Championship 2024 is like a burning glass. Within four weeks, the players will be in the public spotlight in a way they rarely are. They have to perform to the letter. Those who play a good tournament increase their market value. As fast-moving as our world is, market values also rise rapidly. The pressure is all the greater.
About understanding and overcoming trigger points

Have you ever wondered why certain words or situations upset you disproportionately? These reactions are often the result of deep emotional trigger points. In other words: you are triggered.
What are the costs of conflicts in companies?

Have you already had an argument at work? Or even a long-lasting argument? You are not alone. According to a study by the Hernstein Institute for Management and Leadership in Austria, conflicts in the workplace cost around 15 per cent of daily working time in Germany - and even more for managers.
How fireside chats strengthen relationships

Relationships enrich our lives. It's good to have someone by our side. Someone who loves, appreciates, challenges and encourages us. But relationships also mean work. If this work is not done in a partnership, the enrichment often turns into a burden. If there is a lack of communication, the partnership will suffer. Good communication with [...]
What a decision has to do with hypnosis

When was the last time you had to make a decision? A relevant one? With a financial risk? With an image risk? Perhaps also with an emotional risk? For me, it was a good five years ago. I was triggered by a former fellow student. She wanted to coach like me. That really honoured me - and I told her about my career [...]