Ethnology M.A., Coach and Consultant for Career Orientation, ProfilPASS Advisor. Practitioner of Positive Psychology (DGPP), Expatriate Coach.
20 years international project management and consulting experience in developing countries, coupled with a solid track record as a coordinator for staff training within both national and international organizations. More than 10 years expertise in facilitating workshops and seminars, focusing on the unique needs of expatriates and returnees. Specialized in career paths within international work contexts. Part of CoachingExpats since 2023.
Focus and specialization:
- Coaching returning professionals including family members
- Career coaching for professionals in domestic and international settings
- Trainer for application processes
- Professional profile counseling
- Work Languages: German, Spanish, English
- Work Experience in Europe, Latin America
In her work, Brigitte has been inspired by a statement of Antonio Machado
«Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar. Travelers, there is no path, paths are made by walking.»
Professional and Personal Background
Brigitte connects with profound insight to people’s potential, especially in transcultural contexts. With over 20 years of experience as an ethnologist in international cooperation programs both domestically and abroad, she has worked strategically and advisory on various development projects commissioned by national and international organizations. She is familiar with many of the questions that arise before, during, or after international assignments and understands the significance of professional development for those embarking on overseas postings. Hence, she has been focusing on unfolding talents in international work contexts and the professional development of international professionals for the past seven years.
Brigitte assists international professionals during their career transition or advancement. She coaches and advises her clients using tools from career counseling and profile analysis and supports them with personalized application training. Her consultancy services and training sessions utilize methods from Positive Psychology, Job Crafting, Competency Assessment, ProfilPASS counseling, and other Strengths-based approaches.
With her creative and appreciative approach, she has helped a large variety of clients refocus their attention on personal strengths and values, guiding them to rediscover the compass for their professional satisfaction and growth.
“At the beginning of any career change, it’s all about what’s already there, namely: ‘What am I capable of?’ and ‘What can I rely on?’ Engaging with one’s own competencies, strengths, values, and needs is the central first step towards greater satisfaction, engagement, and quality of performance. In our daily lives, we often overlook our intricate needs and competencies or take them for granted. Every career change—whether desired or caused by external factors—offers the opportunity to actively rediscover valuable personal resources. From there, it becomes easier to realign one’s personal compass in the professional sphere and embark on the next steps of development.”
