Ikigai Compass – Coaching for Career Clarity

Because you are not made for a life in templates.

You want to make a change – but you’re not sure where to begin.

Perhaps you’ve been feeling for a while that your current career no longer fits who you are. You have different interests, strengths and ideas, but turning them into a clear direction feels difficult.

Or maybe you’ve already explored different possibilities, reflected on your values and thought about making changes. Yet one question remains: What do I really want, and how can I make it part of my life?

That’s where the Ikigai Compass comes in.

Through our coaching sessions, we take the time to explore your interests, abilities, values and needs. We look at what motivates you, which possibilities suit you and how you can begin to develop new career perspectives.

The aim isn’t to push you towards a particular path. It’s to help you understand yourself better, so you can make choices that feel right for you.

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Many interests. Many possibilities. But which path is right for you?

You don’t have to decide everything right now. Start by understanding yourself.

Perhaps you can imagine yourself following several different career paths. Maybe you want to change something, but you’re not quite sure what. Or perhaps you already have an idea of where you’d like to go and wonder whether it truly fits your needs and abilities.

The Japanese concept of Ikigai offers a starting point for exploring what gives your life meaning.

In Ikigai Coaching, we combine this exploration with a structured look at your professional life. You’ll reflect on your strengths, interests and values, discover new perspectives and explore which next steps might be right for you.

The goal: To gain a clearer understanding of what matters to you, the professional opportunities available to you and how you can put your insights into practice.

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Your Ikigai process:

The 5 phases

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#1 Your passion

What excites you? When do you lose track of time? Which topics have stayed with you over the years?

We’ll take a closer look at what brings you joy, sparks your curiosity and captures your interest. We’ll also explore the things you may not have given enough space to in your life so far.

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#2 Your vocation

What are you naturally good at? Which skills have you developed over time? And which strengths might you be overlooking?

Together, we’ll explore your experiences, abilities and personal resources. We’ll also take a closer look at how you see yourself and discover strengths and possibilities you may not have fully recognised before.

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#3 Your task

What truly matters to you in life and at work? What do you need from your working environment to feel comfortable and make good use of your abilities?

We’ll explore your personal values, needs and ideas about what a fulfilling professional life could look like.

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#4 Your career prospects

How can you bring together your interests, strengths and values to explore new career opportunities?

We’ll develop ideas, consider different possibilities and look at which options could fit your current circumstances and future goals.

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#5 Your lived Ikigai

Finally, we’ll bring together everything.

You’ll develop a clearer picture of what makes you who you are, where you’d like to go and which practical steps you can take next.

The result is a personal framework for making decisions and finding direction – something you can continue to draw on long after our coaching sessions have ended.

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What My Clients Say

Alex, Climbing Instructor & Coach

“After graduating and going through a difficult time, I wasn’t sure which career path to take. I struggled with significant inner barriers and was very afraid of making the wrong decision. That’s why I decided to join Suzanne’s four-month ‘Wurzel & Flügel’ coaching program.

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What I particularly appreciated was her flexibility. At a crucial moment, we spontaneously changed our approach. Looking back, that turned out to be a turning point. It eventually helped me leave my ‘invisible walls’ behind.

Other effective exercises and valuable insights from Suzanne gradually helped me take action.

Today, I know which direction I want to take! I feel confident and proud to be following my own path.”

anonymous, Lawyer

“I started coaching because I wanted to address my personal challenges and consciously make more time for myself again.

What helped me most was having someone by my side who encouraged me to actually take that time and who was also willing to explore areas that might feel uncomfortable. This combination of support and honest reflection was incredibly valuable to me.

Above all, I came away from coaching with a deeper understanding of myself. I became much more aware of the different forces and influences affecting me and how they shape the way I think and act.”

Nicola, Music & Arts Managerin

“My Ikigai coaching experience with Suzanne was an exciting and insightful journey that helped me reflect on my current career situation at midlife and gain fresh perspectives.

Suzanne was an incredibly helpful partner throughout this journey of discovery and supported me wonderfully along the way. I was particularly impressed by her warm, confident approach and her extensive professional expertise.

The coaching was an extremely positive experience that helped me see things much more clearly.

Thank you so much, dear Suzanne!”

Valentin, Civil Engineering Student

“‘I was blind but now I can see.’ Although that might sound a little exaggerated, coaching with Suzanne has brought about lasting changes in my life.

Before starting coaching, I had already spent a lot of time questioning my problems and searching for explanations and solutions, but I kept going around in circles.

The coaching process was well-structured while also being highly tailored to me and my individual needs.”

Philipp, Mechanical Engineering Student

“Coaching with Suzanne took me on a journey of self-discovery, exploring my innermost thoughts and feelings. Looking back, I wouldn’t want to have missed any of it.

Suzanne was very empathetic, genuinely passionate about her work, and brought fresh insights to every session that helped me let my guard down and open up.

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Coaching helped me gain greater clarity about my emotional challenges and set many important processes in motion within me. Thank you!”

Irina, Chemistry Student

“Suzanne provided a safe and welcoming yet professional space where I could work towards my personal goals for a more fulfilling and happier life. She offered inspiring insights without putting herself at the center of the process.

At the beginning, Suzanne provided more guidance during our conversations, which gradually decreased as the sessions progressed. This matched my own feeling that I was becoming increasingly independent, taking more initiative, and opening up.

I genuinely looked forward to every coaching session. In addition to the more in-depth methods we explored during our sessions, I also learned several easy-to-apply techniques that helped me put my goals into practice in everyday life.”

How We Get Started

1. A Free Introductory Call

We’ll begin with a free, no-obligation 45-minute conversation to get to know each other. You can tell me about your current situation, your questions and what you’d like to change. Together, we’ll explore whether the Ikigai Compass is a good fit for you.

2. Your Personal Ikigai Coaching

If you decide to move forward, we’ll work together in six individual coaching sessions of 90 minutes each, spread over seven weeks.

3. Your Next Steps

Throughout our sessions, we’ll explore your career direction, personal strengths and future possibilities. By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what matters to you and a set of practical next steps to take forward.

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