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Thomas, 32 years old, is a management consultant in the IT sector.

Despite professional success with regular promotions and a long-term relationship with his partner, he constantly feels a sense of emptiness. His feelings are muted and he doesn't experience a really intense life. He wonders whether he is in the right place at work and in the right relationship. He feels driven inside, as if he is not in control of his own decisions. He is constantly trying to please others and completely forgets himself in the process. He would love to throw it all away and start all over again. But he doesn't really dare to take this step because it's not entirely clear whether it would be the right thing for him.

Note: The examples described here have been heavily edited and anonymized to protect the privacy of those affected. Names, ages and circumstances have been changed to make it impossible to identify individuals. I often encounter cases like these in different constellations in my practice.

Manuela, 43 years old, works in human resources.

She comes to coaching because she is unsure whether or not she should accept an offer of promotion in a large service company. Due to the excellent work results she has delivered over the years, the company wants to promote her to management.

She has also worked hard to get to this position. Over the years, she noticed that her stress levels were getting higher and higher. She became increasingly exhausted, distanced herself from relationships in her life and soon had nothing more than work.

Now she is worried that she won't be able to cope with the workload and the political context that the promotion would bring. She fears that the additional stress it would cause would throw her life completely off track. She actually wants to turn down the offer, but can't bring herself to take the step.

So far, she has tried to come to a decision with pro/con lists and rational thinking to no avail.

Note: The examples described here have been heavily modified and anonymized to protect the privacy of those affected. Names, ages and circumstances have been changed so that it is impossible to identify individuals. I often encounter cases like these in different constellations in my practice.

Sabrina, 44 years old, project manager and mother of three children.

Sabrina comes to coaching because she feels very insecure in her role at work. She finds it difficult to make herself heard in a male-dominated industry.

During the coaching sessions, she tells us that she has also fallen in love with other men. She is afraid of these feelings because she doesn't want to tear her family apart.

She feels that she misses passion, excitement and intimacy in her marriage. She realizes that she is afraid to approach her husband about this, even though he would also like to have a better relationship.

Sabrina understands how both issues, at work and in her marriage, have a lot in common. She feels there is an invisible boundary within her to stand up to men with her needs.

Note: The examples described here have been heavily edited and anonymized to protect the privacy of those affected. Names, ages and circumstances have been changed to make it impossible to identify individuals. I often encounter cases like these in different constellations in my practice.

Ben, 29, business economist and manager in the construction industry

Ben became a manager in his company within 5 years of graduating. His success is based on his outstanding organizational and leadership skills. He was told several times that he had a great future in the company.

He comes to coaching with the question of whether he should study again and give up his current job in the medium term. He knows about his abilities and recognizes his professional success, but sees little meaning for himself in his activities. He wonders whether he would be better off becoming a doctor or politician in order to have a greater positive impact on society. The constant doubts lead to a great deal of stress, which in turn puts a strain on his relationship and friendships.

Note: The examples described here have been heavily edited and anonymized to protect the privacy of those affected. Names, ages and circumstances have been changed to make it impossible to identify individuals. I often encounter cases like these in different constellations in my practice.