Give me a chance to speak about the Camino de Santiago and I will! I got an inspiration to re-act my experience with the exact outfit I wore on the Camino, the exact same backpack which I’m sure was as heavy as the real thing. This is the last speech on stage before the Corona…
Tools for Success
I like to experiment. I like to improve things. That's why I always try new things, new approaches and new tools to solve the existing problems.
Here I share my learnings so you don't have to suffer to find the answers.
Toastmasters Speech 5: The Fear of Public Speaking
Here comes Toastmasters Speech 4! I’ve been a Toastmasters* member for exactly 9months now and I’ve got a few tips and tricks to share. *Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network.In simple words: a friendly, supportive place to face your fear of public speaking…
Toastmasters Speech 4: Baba Yaga is in Town
/* UAHAHAHA wicked witch laughter */ I tricked you, didn’t I? Your precious Kate is not coming tonight. You’re actually never gonna see her again. Instead you got the Baba Yaga, the old, old witch. Some people even say I’m the grandma of the Devil himself. /* UAHAHAHA wicked witch laughter */ So why I’m…
Toastmasters Speech 3: He Broke Me Into Pieces
Here comes Toastmasters Speech 3! Followed by my first Toastmasters* Icebreaker speech, and Speech 2: Ready, Steady, FIRE! *Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network.In simple words: a friendly, supportive place to face your fear of public speaking and discover and fine-tune your leadership style….
Toastmasters Speech 2: Ready, Steady, FIRE!
Here comes Toastmasters Speech 2! Followed by my first Toastmasters* Icebreaker speech, it was high time I introduced FIRE* to my fellow Toastmasters. *Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network.In simple words: a friendly, supportive place to face your fear of public speaking and…
Women in Tech, My Unpopular Opinion
Until this moment I’ve been restraining myself from sharing my views on the career success of Women in Tech. Until I came upon a Thought experiment by the Saving Ninja: A different opinion is somewhat frowned upon in our clique based society, but some of the greatest minds of all time were outliers. They weren’t…
Toastmasters Icebreaker Speech: The Universe Has Your Back
My journey with Toastmasters began with an Icebreaker speech in which I had 4 to 6minutes to present myself. *Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network.In simple words: a friendly, supportive place to face your fear of public speaking and discover and fine-tune your…
Spring Cleaning of The Mind
I’m a big fan of Mari Kondo and the KonMari method for decluttering. I have done it numerous times with my clothes, books, and other material possessions. The moment has come – I run out of things to declutter! 😳 So, why not apply the method to the mental clutter? Here’s a simple checklist for…
The Power of the 3 Core Values
I found my top 3 core values and I can’t wait to share the learnings! The End Stuckness & Overwhelm NOW! workshop by the amazing Nora Nagy brought me to a deep realization. The title is all-promising and too-good-to-be-true but please bear with me. I did a similar exercise with my first life coach back…
How To Get the Most out of the Books you Read: Interview with Mehmet Baha
Books fascinate me. I get lost and I find myself in the new worlds and perspectives they create. I upgrade my operating system through books. Unfortunately very often the effect they have on me is short-lived. The never-ending incoming input of daily life overrides even the biggest aha-moments. I wanted to find a way to…