Blog | Birgit Hoffmann

Jul 114 min read

Coaching veterinary students toward resilience

As an executive coach working with veterinary students in Namibia, I step into a container of resilience. Let me share their story—the...

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Running towards success: How executive coaching supports leaders to transform into champions

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May 92 min read

Running towards success: How executive coaching supports leaders to transform into champions

With Two Oceans ultra marathon behind us, and the big C (Comrades) about a month away, I pondered about the value of long-distance...

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The "Gold Standard": Why it is wise to choose an ICF accredited Executive Coach

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Mar 172 min read

The "Gold Standard": Why it is wise to choose an ICF accredited Executive Coach

When searching for a coach to guide your professional journey, the abundance of options can be overwhelming. Amidst the sea of...

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Navigating Stress: Essential insights for Professionals for improved work life balance

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Mar 72 min read

Navigating Stress: Essential insights for Professionals for improved work life balance

Stress not only contributes to premature ageing and disease, but also impacts decision making and executive presence. In today's...

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Warm wishes for a Christmas filled with hope, joy and magic!

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Dec 11, 20231 min read

Warm wishes for a Christmas filled with hope, joy and magic!

May this season fill your heart with dreams as bright as the holiday lights! Embrace the spirit of possibilities, set bold goals, and...

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October is mental health month. How do you show up?

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Oct 26, 20232 min read

October is mental health month. How do you show up?

How do you navigate the tightrope between performance and self-care, between achievement and mindfulness? Do you thrive, or have you...

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It Takes a Village to Thrive: The remarkable influence of teachers, mentors and coaches

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Jul 16, 20232 min read

It Takes a Village to Thrive: The remarkable influence of teachers, mentors and coaches

They say, "It takes a village to raise a child." But have you ever considered how this adage applies to our professional development? In...

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"Unleashing Leadership Potential: The Transformative Power of Executive Coaching"

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Jun 18, 20232 min read

"Unleashing Leadership Potential: The Transformative Power of Executive Coaching"

A lot is being said about the remarkable benefits of executive coaching for today's leaders. In the fast-paced and ever-evolving business...

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We must first lead ourselves, and then only then we can lead others.

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Apr 2, 20233 min read

We must first lead ourselves, and then only then we can lead others.

Or, how self-reflection can support you to grow into a great leader! Think back on all of the different leaders that you’ve had in your...

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Mar 3, 20231 min read

Creating strong company boards

The 2022 Annual Corporate Directors Survey from PwC reveals some interesting findings around #BoardPerformance: #Directors are...

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Dec 21, 20220 min read

Merry Christmas!

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What are some of the benefits of executive coaching?

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Aug 20, 20221 min read

What are some of the benefits of executive coaching?

Executive coaching is perhaps the most powerful approach to leadership development and transformation for senior leaders and high...

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Jun 20, 20222 min read

What makes you lie awake at night?

Contributors to executive stress and burnout. Or “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” Nietzsche Everyone is at risk...

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May 29, 20222 min read

The power of stillness in leadership

Stillness means “to be steady while the world spins around you. To act without frenzy. To hear only what needs to be heard. To possess...

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“What got you here won’t get you there” …. managing in times of change and uncertainty

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Apr 4, 20223 min read

“What got you here won’t get you there” …. managing in times of change and uncertainty

The pace of change in our lives is fast and accelerating. This is coupled to impermanence und uncertainty. There are ever-increasing...

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Want to achieve your goals this year? Invest in developing grit.

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Jan 10, 20222 min read

Want to achieve your goals this year? Invest in developing grit.

We often push ourselves to be productive, by which many of us mean ‘busy’, and busi-ness seldom leads to the real success we yearn for. ...

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The end of the year is an opportunity to reflect, and prepare for another successful year!

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Dec 11, 20212 min read

The end of the year is an opportunity to reflect, and prepare for another successful year!

The end of the year is the ideal opportunity to reflect on all that happened this year and prepare for the year to come. Self-reflection...

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Oct 30, 20212 min read

Leadership is not a solo flight!

As a leader, your performance is only as good as the aggregated performance of your team. Leadership is not a solo flight! How do you...

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Your circle of influence dictates your path

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Jul 31, 20212 min read

Your circle of influence dictates your path

Every business needs strong leaders to guide, inspire and impact those around them, to work together and achieve a common goal. To be...

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What does “executive presence” mean and how do you get it?

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May 16, 20212 min read

What does “executive presence” mean and how do you get it?

In its simplest terms, executive presence is about your ability to inspire confidence. Inspiring confidence in your subordinates that...

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