Successful At Work - But Unhappy?
Coaching for experienced professionals navigating complex work-and-life decisions
You know something needs to change
One of these will sound familiar.
You’re settled in your job, but clearly unhappy
On the surface, things work. Underneath, something has been wearing you down.
Ignoring it isn’t working anymore.
What’s missing isn’t awareness, but clarity about what makes sense next.
You're pulled in too many directions
You’re considering several possible paths forward.
Many of them are genuiningly appealing.
What you’re looking for is focus.
You want to work for yourself - but how do you begin?
You’ve made the decision to build something that’s truly yours.
The question now is how to set this up in a way that fits your values and your life.
How I work
I work with people who are experienced in their fields, and used to carrying a lot of responsibility, professionally and personally.
Our work starts in a structured, rational way: clarifying your situation, your options, and the constraints that matter right now.
As clarity grows, deeper questions often emerge about direction, limits, and purpose.
The aim is simple: decisions that are sustainable and aligned with who you are, not just with what you do.
Who I am
I’m Anke Berning. I work as a coach and sparring partner for people facing complex decisions about work, direction, and responsibility.
My background is international and interdisciplinary. I’ve worked across countries, systems, and cultures — which has shaped how I think about work, identity, and what it takes to make decisions that hold up in real life.
I don’t offer answers or ready-made paths. What I bring is perspective, structure, and a way of working that helps you see more clearly what is yours to decide — and what isn’t.
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What Clients Say
I enlisted Anke's expertise at a time when I needed a sense of direction. Working with her made me realize how many expectations we absorb from the society we live in and those around us, and finally let me tune into what exactly it is I want - not what others want.
Asked what "success" looks like to me, at first I listed all the usual elements, but with her guidance, new words and topics came up that I never would have thought of. Anke has provided me with a blueprint for my future.
Amanda C.
Zurich, Switzerland
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The insights that I have gained have improved my understanding of my professional self and helped in setting of further career goals.
A.P.
Zurich, Switzerland
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The coaching with Anke was eye opening. Suddenly my decisions, my feelings, my experiences, my whole life seemed to form a pattern I could suddenly understand - and start with the necessary changes.
Barbara R.
Vienna, Austria
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Anke's style and methods are very effective, supporting me to refocus my thoughts and energies for the essential goals of my professional life. Also, it was a lot of fun working with her. I especially appreciate her analytical skills, her precise way of asking and her fantastic sense of humour.
Alexandra S.
Zurich, Switzerland
