The Psychology of Work
Understanding why intelligent people get stuck at work and how to find their way forward.
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!...
Return to the office? What it does to high performers
At erfolgsgeschick, I work exclusively with highly motivated people - top performers who want to develop further because simply fulfilling their job description is not enough for them. And it is precisely these people who are currently at an interesting point, now...
True growth starts where honesty becomes stronger than pride
You can't level up if you cling to the story that you’ve done everything right. Growth begins with truth, not pride. The first step to taking your career to the next level is having the courage to admit: Not everything was perfect. Only when you stop telling yourself...
Enough is enough
When motivated people reach their limits. How to prevent Burnout and dismissals. Expectations for employees are rising. Managers are expected to manage uncertainty and turbulence, deliver great results, engage and motivate their teams, have everything under control,...