The Psychology at Work
Understanding why intelligent people get stuck at work and how to find their way forward.
Gen Z, Millennials, Boomers: Are We Asking the Wrong Questions?
Corporate culture is shaped less by what organisations say than by what people observe. What gets rewarded, tolerated or sanctioned teaches employees how things really work.
Stop Protecting Managers Who Drive Good People Out
Why do organisations tolerate managers who repeatedly mistreat employees? A look at workplace power dynamics, unequal credibility and the consequences of failing to act.
Why Motivated People Leave Jobs They Actually Like
People can like their jobs and still decide to leave. Sometimes the problem isn’t a lack of motivation, but that their motivation no longer has room to develop.
Corporate Culture Is One of the Most Overused – and Least Understood – Concepts in Modern Work
Corporate culture is shaped less by what organisations say than by what people observe. What gets rewarded, tolerated or sanctioned teaches employees how things really work.
Competition Doesn’t Change People. Perceived Scarcity Changes Behaviour.
Competition alone doesn’t change how people behave. But when opportunities, resources or security begin to feel scarce, collaboration can turn into self-protection – and colleagues can start to look like competitors.
Stop Waiting for Your Job to Get Better
Sometimes we know a job no longer fits, but keep waiting for something to change. The problem is that waiting can feel like movement while leaving everything exactly as it is.
When You Feel Like You Don’t Belong at Work
Feeling out of place in a new team doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t belong. Sometimes we mistake the discomfort of not yet belonging for evidence that we never will.
Why Good Employees Stop Speaking Up
Silence at work doesn’t necessarily mean agreement. Sometimes people stop speaking up because they have learned from experience – their own or others‘ – that saying what they think comes with a cost.
Why We Stay When We Know We Should Leave
“I know I’m unhappy. But at least I have a secure job.” Most of us probably know some version of this feeling. We know something isn't right. We may have lost interest in our work. We may feel held back by our manager. We may no longer believe in the company we work...
When Love is not Enough: Watching an Adult Child slip away
How Parents Are Torn Between Love, Anger, and Responsibility There are situations parents rarely talk about. Not because they're uncommon, but because they feel shameful. Your child is an adult, intelligent, articulate, and confident in their abilities. They speak of...
‘What if I can’t find a good job?’ – A whole generation’s new Job Anxiety
German version below It's a topic that's rarely spoken about out loud – whether they're just starting their careers or have already gained some initial experience. I see it in my sessions: the quiet, deep-seated uncertainty that paralyzes many young adults today. They...
Trapped by Overthinking: how young adults can break free (and how parents can actually help)
german version below It happens gradually... More and more decisions arise – university, job changes, internships, going abroad. 'Which career suits me? Should I look for another position? Does my job actually fit me?' Many young adults today aren't stuck due to a...
Why starting your career today is harder than ever
german version below A perspective young adults, parents, and leaders should understand. "The world is yours" or "Find your passion" sounds inspiring. And it couldn't be further from the truth. Because here is the reality: Starting a career today is harder, more...
Why finding the Right Environment matters more than hard work
Why finding the Right Environment matters more than hard work
True power lies in teams
High performance is not a sum of talents. It is the quality of the space between people. Teams win when information moves fast, trust runs high, and decisions improve as they pass through the group. Connecting individuals into a high performing team is hard work!...