Insights
Insights on burnout, wellbeing and sustainable success
Practical ideas and reflections for leaders, architects and ambitious professionals who want to grow their careers without burning out.

16 January 2026
A powerful skill that supports focus, performance, communication, and sustainable career growth...
This time of the year can feel heavy - not just because of the weather, but due to low energy, reduced motivation, and emotionalβ¦
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27 June 2025
Why expressing your creativity is so important for your wellbeing, career performance or business growth π
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14 May 2025
When Architecture Breaks Your Heart...
Are you in a loving relationship with your industry or thinking about a breakup?π In conversations with architects, I often listen to...
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2 April 2025
Whatβs the secret ingredient that makes all the difference in achieving your biggest dreams and career goals? π
*for ambitious in life and career... *If that resonates with you, leave me a comment below or book a free 40-minute Career Wellbeing...
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20 March 2025
π A common misconception about burnout is that...
... "pushing through" makes you more resilient. In reality, believing this does the opposite β it takes you deeper into the struggle with...
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13 February 2025
π¨'Everywhere is the same'
I hear this often from ARCHITECTS. What does it really mean? Why this can be harmful for your wellbeing and career growth AND what to do...
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13 February 2025
How to shift approach to career conversations and appraisals so that you get tangible outcomes and success you truly want and deserve...
Women in leadership and architect professionals often work from a place of passion and purpose - but when recognition and gratification...
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24 January 2025
Here are 3 Secrets That Will Help You Prevent Burnout for Good π±
I know you're a busy female juggling work and family demands, and you need quick tips on how to get your wellbeing better and achieve...
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8 January 2025
How to Shift Your Gloomy Mood in January: Emotional Regulation as a Professional Skill
In weather and life, January can be a gloomy month, but paying attention to your emotional landscape at that time of year can be the key...
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28 November 2024
Many Female Leaders Want a Higher Career Position, but Really Donβt at the Same Time
If you're a female leader thinking of stepping up and rising to the next career level but feeling that something is holding you back,...
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7 November 2024
Feeling the stress and pressure increasing as the year comes to a close?
In this video I share a few tips to help you navigate this busy timeβ¦π
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10 November 2023
Three Steps To Break Free From Burnout
One of the most common BURNOUT TRAPS you may find yourself into π Is to solve it by changing the job or industry. After a while of high...
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3 November 2023
BURNOUT can SURPRISE you
This might surprise you, but... This is the reason for the struggle with burnout. π Avoiding looking fear in the eyes. What does it look...
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29 August 2023
The WAKE-UP of Burnout Patterns
OK! Life isn't perfect... And Iβve experienced a WAKE-UP of my burnout patterns π π₯ Why? A lot has changed in my life since I've...
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26 July 2023
How to stay hopeful while frustration and pessimism kick in
Others are doing better than me, Get results, grow in their careers and reach life goals faster than me. I wonβt be able to get to that...
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7 July 2023
Simple way to recognise whether you experience stress or burnout
Bouncing back after a stressful day or burning out? If your experience is similar to mine and my clients βοΈ You probably donβt like being...
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26 June 2023
Do you feel you are further from being truly yourself?
How does this impact your career, lifestyle, day-to-day work and relationships? I admit I was struggling in the past with that myself. So...
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26 June 2023
The reason that can prevent you from overcoming burnout
Is the belief and repeating sound of your thoughts: π« I canβt overcome it, I tried, and I failed. I donβt believe I can change. I heard...
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12 June 2023
Break Free From Burnout
Wouldn't it be great, if taking some time off, holidays, weekends Solved our burnout issues? But often the days we take to relax We spend...
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8 May 2023
4 Powerful Steps For Burnout Prevention
I donβt have a choice. If I want to be successful I need to work harder. If I want a promotion I need to work overtime. I donβt have time...
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14 April 2023
5 Steps To start Recognising & Nurturing Your Sensitivity
Being a Highly Sensitive Person can be challenging Butβ¦ The more you learn about yourself and your trait: π The better you manage your...
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4 April 2023
Your Sensitivity Is a Natural Trait
Why am I so sensitive? Why do I care so much? I'm too emotional, and there must be something wrong with me. All other people seem to deal...
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17 March 2023
Purpose - Motivation - Reason
If you feel like you hustle and do things on autopilot but don't meet your goals or you lack motivation at work, and sometimes even...
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17 February 2023
Boundaries & Freedom
Is having freedom in day-to-day life and space to be yourself a bit unrealistic? What would you do to keep your boundaries in place if...
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29 September 2022
Life and career with or without BURNOUT?
If the truth is that BURNOUT has a destructive impact on your LIFE and CAREER The truth is also that addressing burnout can give you...
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25 September 2022
High Sensitivity, work and life
Here is me behind the scenes of career transition, running coaching practice and navigating my High Sensitivity Thank you Katrin Mantay,...
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20 September 2022
Women vs Burnout
More you take care of yourself, more you can take care of others! WOMEN have this powerful but dangerous amount of care for others....
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8 September 2022
CREATIVITY needs a 'window'
The way I think about creativity and how I experience it is this sudden realisation, inspiration, passion, idea, and exciting process of...
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22 August 2022
Reflections and ideas...
Reflections and new ideas always come to me during holidays, weekends, walks, and after parties When I make a little bit of room for them...
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22 July 2022
What are you seeing? Limits or opportunities?
LIMITS which become your EXCUSES and keep you stagnant like: β The industry is too difficult β I'm too sensitive β My projects aren't...
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15 June 2022
How vital your WELLBEING could be if you knew...
That prioritising it will lead you to: The next career step Innovative idea Promotion Pay rise Dream project Fulfilling life Satisfying...
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10 May 2022
Sensitivity is in your nature but...
Have you ever heard: 'You are too sensitive!' Have you ever thought as if something needs to be wrong with you? Do you often think you...
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13 April 2022
Letβs jump into this new week knowing
Risks, opportunities and having the courage There are some risks in showing boldly who we are There are also great opportunities which...
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