Finding your personal safe harbor

I grew up in the port town of Bremerhaven, Germany, a city that has been a gateway for trade and migration for a few centuries. Water, wind, giant ships, and greedy seagulls are all things I associate with this place, but if that were all that signifies Bremerhaven for me, one could easily replace it with another port town like Barcelona or Boston. It is the presence of my family that called me to return here after 27 years of living in the US to lay anchor for a little while, as I consider it my “safe harbor.”

A safe harbor is an environment that offers protection, a break, a refuge, and conditions under which we can thrive. One does not have to travel around the world to find their own personal safe harbor. Just think of those conditions under which we flourish when:

• We are not being judged
• We can explore
• We receive gentle guidance
• We are encouraged to take risks and try new things
• We are granted space and grace
• We get to interact with curiosity
• We can put ourselves first and attend to our own needs
• We can nourish our mind, body, and soul

Did I leave anything out? Maybe a beautiful view and an umbrella in your drink? Either way, these conditions are not necessarily the norm in life and work, where distractions get in the way, targets and deadlines must be met, and we deal with restrictions, rules, and compromises—or are they?

Coaching, a unique space that offers a safe harbor regardless of your location or identity, is where you can truly thrive. As a professional coach, I can create the ideal conditions for you to not just thrive, but to soar. My signature program, SOAR, is designed to help professionals transform mindfully and with ease, enabling you to soar in all aspects of your life.

If you are currently navigating turbulent waters and find yourself in the midst of a significant transformation, it is time to lay anchor. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I am here to guide you gently into your safe harbor, and perhaps even share an umbrella drink with you.