Dipl. Psychologist FH (MSc) Switzerland

Consultant for Organizational Development IEF, Switzerland

Member of the Swiss Professional Association of Applied Psychology SBAP.

Born in 1961, Winnipeg, Canada

Now operating out of Haida Gwaii, BC, Canada

Core Competences

Resource- and solution-focused work with individuals, groups and organizations; creative design and implementation of concepts; analytical and systems thinking; mindfulness-based interventions.

Core Topics

Developing awareness and acceptance to increase quality of life. Exploring the links between mind and behavior. Finding ways to reduce anxiety and stress by adding choices and skills. Development of personality and leadership connected with vision, wisdom and source. Going with change, collectively shaping the future. Emotionally intelligent communication. Creatively managing conflict and negotiating needs. Teams unfolding their power and performance. Mindfulness and the art of connecting.

Core Business

Counseling based on mindfulness, CBT, ACT for adults and children; organizational development; leadership coaching; designing and implementing team and leadership development programs.

Language

English and German

Experience

Independent consultant and facilitator since 2000:

• Since 2010 on Haida Gwaii: Mindfulness Training (based on MBCT), a 8-week-course. Counseling at the elementary school and in private practice. Design and facilitation of the change process in an Aboriginal social organization.
• Organizational development e.g. designing and facilitating the change process at a Public Family and Children Development Agency (80 employees), at a Navigation Company (120 employees).
• Individual leadership and life coachings.
• Leadership development programs, e.g. for the Leadership Institute of Credit-Suisse, the Teachers’ Faculty of the University of Zurich, the SAirgroup Holding, the Qualiflyer Group, the AGOGIS College Zurich.
• Seminars/ trainings e.g. the design and facilitation of seminars as “Facilitation of Groups”, “Conflict Management and Leadership”, “Enhancing Your Circle of Influence”, Creative Thinking” for staff members of Public Administrations of City and Cantons (Provinces) Winterthur, Lucerne, Zurich.
• Team building workshops e.g. for the High School Staff Rueschlikon, the Team of School Psychologists Effretikon.

Management Positions before 2000:

• Personnel & Management Development, Atraxis, (SAirgroup’s IT-Company), Zurich-Airport. Responsible for developing and facilitating leadership programs (30 days) as well as assessment centres for project leaders; team development; coaching. Reported to the board of executives.
• Head of Personnel Training, “Pro Juventute”, Zurich. Responsible for concepts and policies with regard to the regional trainers; coached organizational development; facilitated personnel training and supervision. Reported to the board of executives.
• Head of “Die Dargebotene Hand” (Life Line), Aarau. Supervised and coached 30 telephone counsellors; drafted policies and protocols; developed and facilitated curricula for entry-level staff. Reported to the chair of the board.
• Personnel & Management Development, Swissair (national airline), Zurich-Airport. Deputy; responsible for the design and facilitation of leadership development programmes (30 days) and supervision of trainer team; seminars on communication, personality development, chairing group meetings.
• Psychological Counsellor for Adolescents and Families, Samowar, Thalwil. Co- head of a team of four. Counselled young adults, families, teachers; designed and facilitated evening classes on topics as adolescence or addiction for parents and teachers.
• Therapist, Drogenstation Frankental (rehabilitation clinic for drug addicts), Zurich. Coached patient; designed and facilitated groups; took care of administrative support for the patients.