About me
In essence:
- Austrian, now living in Washington, DC with my family.
- Certified Executive Coach from Georgetown University, Institute for Transformational Leadership
- PhD in Psychology with 10+ years of passionate, mission-driven teaching and leading psychology and neuroscience research projects
- Supervision and mentoring at prestigious European universities
- Expert on empathy, social cohesion, and mimicry, with publications in leading journals and numerous talks at international conferences
- Trained singer, dancer, and actress, with a deep understanding of the body-mind connection
- Having experienced personal and professional transitions, wins, and hardships alike, I empathize with the complexities and demands of life and work
- Actively engaged in my international community, fostering cohesion and support
Read about my life’s journey in more detail here:
My journey is driven by curiosity, creativity, and a deep desire for connection. Growing up in Burgenland, Austria, amidst the beauty of vineyards, I lived and worked in Vienna, Oxford and Aix-en-Provence. Now, I live in Washington, DC, with my Italian husband, a teenager, and two toddlers.
Driven by my passion for understanding the human mind and brain, I earned a PhD in Psychology and conducted research at various European universities, including the Universities of Vienna, Oxford, Bucharest, and Aix-Marseille. I led several research projects and project-teams focussing on the psychology and neuroscience of positive social behavior, compassion, empathy, prosocial behavior, and social cohesion. My goal is to bring this knowledge into the world, creating a positive and lasting impact for my clients.
Before psychology, I trained as a dancer, singer, and actress. These experiences shaped my understanding of the powerful connection between body and mind, and I continue to honor this connection in my daily life and my coaching practice. By integrating my practical coaching skills with my scientific expertise, and leveraging the body-mind connection, I work with my clients towards their desired, sustainable results.
With a certificate in leadership coaching my clients are female and international leaders, as well as individuals in transition – all from various paths of life and work, such as industry, corporate and science.
My goal is support my clients to reach their desired outcomes for long-term sustainable success in life and work.