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Methods Monday: Scaling Questions - Gaining clarity and making progress visible Some topics feel difficult to grasp. Not necessarily because they are especially complex, but because many things are happening at once: thoughts, emotions, expectations, inner doubts. In moments like these, it can help to pause and bring some order to one’s own perception. Not to find an immediate solution.But to consciously notice where you currently stand. Scaling questions support exactly this

Methods Monday: The Pareto Principle. The Art of Recognising What Truly Matters We all know the feeling of being incredibly busy and yet not really moving forward. The Pareto Principle invites us to take a step back and ask a crucial question: Where should I truly direct my attention in order to achieve maximum impact? Not as a rigid rule.But as a thinking model for wise decisions.   What is the Pareto Principle? The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, describes a

Methods Monday: The Learning Zone Model – development between safety and growth Development rarely feels linear. At times, we move through our daily lives with confidence and routine. At other times, new situations challenge us, create uncertainty, or raise doubts. And sometimes, it simply becomes too much. The Learning Zone Model helps to better understand these different states. It makes visible where learning is possible, where stability is helpful, and where overload begi

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: how our inner attitude enables development Why do some people seem to find it easy to deal with change, try new things, or learn from setbacks, while others feel blocked more quickly, start to doubt themselves, or withdraw inwardly? Often, the difference lies less in skills or talent and more in the inner attitude with which we approach challenges. This is exactly where the concept of the fixed vs. growth mindset comes into play. Two ways of thinking

Methods Monday: The SMART Method – Clearly Defining and Consciously Aligning Goals After the previous Methods Monday focused on the WHY – on meaning, inner direction, and personal drive – the next question arises quite naturally: How can meaningful, well-aligned goals be derived from this? Especially at the beginning of a year, this is a common topic for many people. Ideas are there, wishes too. Yet without clarity, goals quickly lose their direction. This is exactly where th

Methods Monday: The WHY Method – Making Your WHY Visible The beginning of the year invites many people to pause and look ahead. New goals take shape, intentions are formulated, ideas are sorted. Before things become concrete, however, one essential step is worth taking: gaining clarity about your own WHY. This is exactly where the WHY Method comes in. It helps to make meaning, motivation, and inner direction visible – as a solid foundation for decisions and goals that are not

Methods Monday: The Wheel of Life – Gaining clarity about what supports your life Sometimes clients come to coaching with a diffuse sense of dissatisfaction. There is no specific problem they can point to, rather a feeling that their current situation as a whole does not feel quite right. The Wheel of Life is a coaching method that addresses exactly this point. At a glance, it creates clarity about which areas of life are well nourished and where things feel out of balance. S

Methods Monday: The Gift Within the Problem – What Life Is Offering You   Some gifts do not come wrapped in gold paper. They arrive as detours, crises, drawn-out phases, or situations we would much rather get rid of immediately. Especially during the holiday season—when everything is supposed to feel calm, harmonious, and light—problems often become particularly visible.  This method invites you to gently shift your perspective. Not in the sense of sugarcoating or forced grat

Methods Monday: Appreciative Inquiry – Strengths-Based Change That Lasts In my last blog post on strengths-based orientation , I wrote about why sustainable development begins where we make what is already working visible—rather than focusing exclusively on deficits. This is exactly where Appreciative Inquiry comes in. This coaching approach invites us to consciously focus on what already works, gives strength, and creates meaning. Appreciative Inquiry is therefore not just a

Strengths-Based Leadership & Teamwork: What It Unleashes – and Why It Works Many organisations still follow a familiar logic:identify weaknesses, analyse what isn’t working, and fix it. This approach has its place – but it only captures a small part of what makes people and teams truly effective.A perspective focused solely on deficits often overlooks the very elements that sustain collaboration: the individual resources, talents and strengths that allow people to perform at

Method Monday: The Resource Tree – Grow into Your Strength There are moments in life when we forget how much strength already lives within us. We keep moving, keep functioning, keep holding things together – yet overlook the experiences that support us, the values that guide us, and the visions quietly waiting to emerge. The Resource Tree invites us to pause, breathe, and reconnect with our inner foundation. It reveals what is already present and what is ready to grow. A meth

Method Monday: Feedforward – Looking Ahead for Growth and Trust Feedback is an essential part of any development process (see also my related blog post ...) – and yet, there are moments when looking ahead can be more helpful than looking back. That’s where Feedforward comes in – a method developed by Marshall Goldsmith that helps people actively direct their potential toward the future. It’s not the opposite of feedback but rather a valuable complement – solution-oriented, i

Methoden-Monday: The Hot Seat – Courage for Honest Feedback   In my last blog post , we explored the art of giving feedback. Today’s method takes it one step further – making feedback tangible and experiential: The Hot Seat.  This method creates a safe and respectful space for honest feedback – open, clear, and at eye level. It invites teams to share what is often left unsaid, fostering trust, self-reflection, and a culture of genuine communication.   What is the Hot Seat?

Why honest feedback is the driving force behind personal development and collective strength Feedback is everywhere – at work, in relationships, and in everyday life. It’s more than just a reaction from others: feedback is a mirror that shows us how we come across, where we stand, and how we can grow. And yet, many people find it difficult to give or receive feedback openly. The fear of criticism or misunderstanding often holds us back. But within an open feedback culture lie

Method Monday: The Johari Window – Gaining clarity about yourself and how others see you Sometimes others see something in us that we don’t (yet) recognize ourselves — a strength, a pattern, or a behavior. The Johari Window helps to make exactly that visible: the fascinating space between self-perception and how others perceive us. It’s a simple yet profound model that invites self-awareness, trust, and open communication — in coaching, teamwork, and personal development.   W

Method Monday: The Miracle Question in Coaching - When visions of the future become a source of strength Recently, in my Method Monday, I wrote about the Birthday Speech from the Future  – a method that helps you create a vivid picture of your desired future. The Miracle Question is a more compact, easy-to-apply approach that follows a similar idea: it invites you to imagine a life in which your current challenge has already been resolved. With just this one question, a surpr

Method Monday: The House of Change – Understanding Emotions and Dynamics in Change Processes Change is rarely comfortable – but it’s a natural part of growth. Whether at work, in teams, or in our personal lives, every transition stirs something within us. Between security and uncertainty, holding on and letting go, we move through inner phases that challenge us – and help us grow. The House of Change makes these emotional and psychological dynamics visible and shows how we ca

Method-Monday: The Birthday Speech from the Future – Looking Back on a Fulfilled Life The Birthday Speech from the Future is a powerful coaching method for reflection and goal work. It invites you to look back on your life from a future perspective – creating clarity, motivation, and new direction. What the method is about The Birthday Speech from the Future is one of my favorite coaching methods – especially when clients are seeking orientation or a sense of direction in the

The Path to Greater Clarity, Confidence and Growth Every person has a unique personality. It shapes the way we think, feel, and act – at work, in relationships, and in everyday life.But what exactly is personality? And why is it so valuable to consciously explore it? What Is Personality? Psychology describes personality as the combination of traits that fundamentally shape how a person experiences, feels, and behaves. It is what makes us distinctive – our “inner structure” th

Method Monday: The Eisenhower Matrix – Gaining Clarity in Task Management The Eisenhower Matrix is a true classic – and probably familiar to many of you. Still, it deserves a place in my Method Monday  series. It’s one of the most effective yet simple time management methods to set priorities, stay organized, and make intentional use of your time. Especially in today’s work life, where tasks, emails, and meetings seem endless, this method is a valuable tool to bring calm, str