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Coaching for experienced professionals navigating complex work-and-life decisions
You know something needs to change
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You’re not failing. You’re over-riding yourself.
You’ve been managing external demands by silencing your own needs — and now that strategy is reaching its limit.
What you’re looking for isn’t another fix — it’s a way to make decisions that hold your entire life, today and tomorrow.
That’s what we’ll build together.
You’re settled - but no longer willing to settle
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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.Â
This isn’t about escape — it’s about redesigning on your terms.
You’re juggling too many roles — and losing yourselfÂ
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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
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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.
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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 workÂ
I work with professionals who’ve outgrown their current setup — and are ready to pivot into a life that’s designed for agency, impact, and flow.
We start with structure: mapping your situation, your options, and the constraints that matter — not just what you want, but what your life can carry.
As clarity grows, we tackle the deeper questions — direction, limits, purpose.
The goal? To help you navigate complexity by weaving your own path through it.
Who I am
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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
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.Â
Alexandra S.
Zurich, Switzerland
