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Successful At Work - But Unhappy?  

Coaching for experienced professionals navigating complex work-and-life decisions

You know something needs to change

 

You’ve kept things running – organised, steady, reliable – for others, for your team, for your life. Somewhere along the way, you put yourself last.

You’re at a turning point. Your dissatisfaction can no longer be ignored. You don’t want to keep adjusting yourself to circumstances. You want to shape the next stage of your life with intention – with greater autonomy, less external pressure, and space for what truly matters to you.

You’re ready to ask the fundamental questions: Who do you want to be? How do you want to work? What do you want to invest your time and energy in?

This is where we begin. Together, we develop a clear frame of reference for the transition that lies ahead.

You’re settled - but no longer willing to settle

 

On the surface, things work. Underneath, something’s wearing you down — and you’re done ignoring it.

You’re not looking for a new job. You’re looking for a life that holds your real self, not just your role. 

This isn’t about escape — it’s about redesigning on your terms.

You’re juggling too many roles — and losing yourself 

 

Career, family, societal expectations — they all pull you in different directions.

You’ve been silencing your own needs to manage it all. Now you’re running on fumes.

What you need isn’t more focus, but a life that’s built on your values, not just your schedule.

You’re ready to build something that’s truly yours

 

Whether it’s a company, a role, or a new way of working — you need a blueprint that fits your life.

Not just a business plan. A system that holds your values, your energy, your relationships.

Think of it as your life’s foundation: built to hold.

That’s what we’ll design.

 

Career is more than a job

It’s shaped by the wider system around it — your values, your relationships, your energy, your legacy, your societal expectations.

If your career doesn’t allow you to live healthily, creatively, and in fulfilling relationships, it’s not a good career.

TAKE THE TEST: IS YOUR LIFE STILL GOING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?

How I Work

 

I work with people who have built substantial careers – and realise that their current environment no longer fits. They’re ready to reassess how they want to work and live.

We start with structure: clarifying where you are, which options are realistic, and which criteria matter most to you – not only in the short term, but in the broader context of your life.

From there, we address the fundamental questions – direction, impact, and the decisions that align with your positioning.

My goal is to help you develop a clear frame of reference that enables you to navigate future changes with stability and flexibility.

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 lived and 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

Committing to my next step in life doesn't mean that I need to put myself in a box.

I am allowed to consider and act upon more than what other people count as success in my own life. Anke is a professional sounding board who helps you consider all areas of life to help you make an informed decision.

Vahri Robinson

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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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 finally let me tune into what exactly it is I want - not what others want. ...

Anke has provided me with a blueprint for my future.

Amanda C.

Zurich, Switzerland

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The insights that I have gained improved my understanding of my professional self and helped in setting 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

 

 

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