Lay the foundation for your career and build your professional base with confidence
Tailored coaching for the start of your career
The FOUND phase on our Career Development Curve marks the beginning of your professional journey. During this crucial time, you lay the foundation for your future, making fundamental decisions from choosing your field of study or training to your first job. This phase is your opportunity to gain clarity about your goals and ambitions and set a solid foundation for your success.
What questions are troubling you at this stage?
What direction do you want to take in your career, and how can you ensure that you make the right decisions? What are your main goals for the first years of your professional life, and how do you plan to achieve them? What skills and knowledge do you want to develop, and how do these align with your long-term career goals?
Are you at the start of your career and unsure which direction to take?
The FOUND phase is specifically designed for you – for young adults at the beginning of their professional journey. Whether you need to decide between studying and training, are looking for your first job, or just want to figure out which career direction is right for you – FOUND coaching offers you guidance and support.
In this phase, it's not just about making decisions, but also about developing an understanding of the job market, recognizing your own strengths and interests, and taking the first steps towards professional independence. I am ready to support you not only in finding a job but in planning a career that suits you and brings you long-term fulfillment.
With FOUND coaching, you discover opportunities, develop skills, and build the confidence needed to successfully forge your own path. I accompany you at every step, from creating your first resume to preparing for job interviews and choosing the right career paths based on your personal goals and values.
How do you gather valuable experiences, even if you are just starting out and might not yet have a 'real' job? What opportunities are there to gain professional experience during your studies or training?
How do you gather valuable experiences, even if you are just starting out and might not yet have a 'real' job?
What opportunities are there to gain professional experience during your studies or training?
Find your way: challenges and opportunities
at the beginning of your career
In the FOUND phase of your career, you face decisions that will shape your future. It is a time of "experimenting," learning, orienting, and self-discovery.
Together, we tackle the challenges that you might typically encounter during this time, and I support you in viewing these not merely as obstacles, but as opportunities.
Discover with me what is truly possible:
Your start to a successful future
As an experienced mentor and coach, I support young professionals like you in unfolding their potential and achieving their career goals.
In my FOUND phase, fresh out of school and during/after my time in the military, I faced a major decision: medicine or theology, business or law? This question alone plunged me into a whirlwind of indecision. Eventually, I decided to study economics in Hanover—a decision that would have far-reaching consequences for my career path. Later, just before my diploma, when the opportunity arose to do a PhD at LMU Munich, I did not hesitate long, as I could very well imagine becoming a professor at that time. However, in the end, practice appealed to me more than theory, and I chose industry over an academic career. I know the uncertainties you feel, the fear of making the wrong decisions, and I understand exactly how each choice will shape your path. With my coaching, I want to help you find your own paths, gain confidence in your decisions, and lay the foundations for a successful career—just like I did, but with fewer detours and more clarity. For I now know: Every decision you make not only shapes your career but also you as a person. Today, I want to pass on my knowledge and experience to you. Together, we will find the right path for your career!
Why come to me?
Benefits for you:
I understand the initial uncertainties and help you define clear goals and implement them practically. You learn to build effective networks and handle uncertainties.
Gain personal insights and guidance based on real-life experiences and professional successes.
Develop a clear understanding of your own goals and interests and how you can translate them into practical steps.
Learn how to build effective networks and maintain relationships that benefit your career and personal growth.
Find balance and strategies to cope with uncertainties and overcome the fear of the unknown.
Start your journey with a clear plan and the confidence to make the first important decisions for your future.
Together, we lay the foundation
for your successful career
I remember well my own uncertainties and decisions at the beginning of my career. Therefore, I want to share my experiences with you to show that any doubt can be overcome and any dream can be achieved. Let's shape your path together.
Your access to real
professional experiences.
Just as I once chose between different fields of study and career paths, I help you gain clarity about your goals and plan the steps necessary to achieve them. Your success is my priority.
Goal setting and
achievement as a guide
Your path is unique. I offer you tailored solutions and strategies that are customized to your personal challenges and goals, based on my own life and professional experiences.
Individual strategies
for your path
I'll show you how important a strong network is and how you can effectively build and maintain it.
I share my best practices and experiences that have helped me along the way to make your start easier.
Building and maintaining
your network
Why coaching in the FOUND phase?
FAQ - FOUND
FOUND is a specially designed coaching program that supports you in laying the foundation for your professional career. It's there for you whether you're choosing between study and vocational training, looking for your first job, or making important career decisions.
Reflection question:
How do you envision the ideal start to your professional career? What steps could lead you there?
If you are at the beginning of your professional journey and wondering how to set the course for a successful future, then FOUND is exactly right for you.
Reflection question:
What challenges or uncertainties are currently in your way, and how can you address them?With FOUND, you receive not only guidance and support in your first steps but also valuable insights and strategies to make wise decisions for your future.
Reflection question:
What decisions are you currently facing, and what do you need to make these decisions soundly and confidently?In a personal consultation, we will discuss your goals, desires, and current challenges and develop a plan on how you can achieve your professional and personal goals.
Reflection question:
What goals do you want to achieve in your professional career, and what steps are necessary to get there?
The duration can vary individually, but typically, the FOUND program offers flexible timeframes that are tailored to your needs and goals.
Reflection question:
How much time and commitment are you willing to invest in
your professional development?
Welcome to our expanded FAQ section
Here you will find answers and suggestions for questions you may have as you start your career and make decisions that will shape your future. Not only do I answer some frequently asked questions here, but I also want to encourage you to think and reflect on your own.
Ready for the first step?
If you are at the beginning of your career, let's shape your path together!
My FOUND coaching gives you the clarity and confidence you need for a successful start.
The coaching has helped me clarify my goals and develop a plan for the next few years.
Assad, Berlin
Johannes helped me structure my decision-making process for my field and place of study, and showed me ways to consciously choose between alternatives.
Malte, Herne
Through the coaching, I have learned to think critically and say NO to an attractive offer for valid reasons.
Carmen, Hamburg