My Journey

From Traditional Education to Transformational Coaching

I earned my Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Munich, Germany, and spent 17 years teaching high school biology and chemistry in Munich and São Paulo, Brazil.

Even then, I was always asking:
How can we truly support bright, sensitive students who don’t fit the mold?

That question became my mission.

Stepping Beyond the Classroom

In 1994, I made a bold shift. I left teaching to explore new methods of learning and personal development. I earned certifications in:

• Educational Kinesiology

• TMI (Technique of Mental Integration)

• Behavior Analysis

I went on to open the very first “Pädagogische Praxis” (Educational Consulting Practice) in Munich — a place where children could be understood and supported beyond the limits of traditional schooling.

Expanding My Reach

While living in Phoenix, I became a certified coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF) and began developing leadership programs for companies.

As a Master Certified Coach (MCC), I’ve mentored coaches and leaders across the U.S., Europe, and Australia. In 2017, I became certified as a Longevity Coach, helping gifted and sensitive individuals find renewed purpose in the second half of life.

What I’ve Learned Along the Way

Over the years, one thing has become crystal clear:

Bright kids LOVE Genius Coaching.

Why? Because:

• We speak their first language: Play.

• We use play purposefully to build trust and confidence.

• We recognize their struggles with being “different or neurodiverse.”

• We encourage them to stay outside the box and truly be themselves.

• We help them move beyond high IQs to feel their unique value.

• We offer tools — to them and their parents — for shaping a brighter future.

• We support them in peeling off limiting labels like ADHD or OCD, revealing the brilliance underneath.