{"id":1273,"date":"2013-06-09T10:03:33","date_gmt":"2013-06-09T10:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/?page_id=1273"},"modified":"2026-04-12T09:49:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T09:49:26","slug":"about-me-motivation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/about-me-motivation\/","title":{"rendered":"Motivation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At the age of 31, I found myself at a professional low point \u2013 and had to rethink my <a href=\"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/glossary-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">career<\/a>. This experience shaped me \u2013 and ultimately led me to my profession.<\/p>\n<h2>Driven by personal experience<\/h2>\n<p>The start of my career was difficult. I left my first job after university after eight months for health reasons. I then spent four years in a role that did not match my inclinations and left my potential largely untapped. Following these experiences, I undertook a <a href=\"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/glossary-personal-and-professional-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal and professional assessment<\/a> to reflect on my professional aspirations and needs.<\/p>\n<p>These experiences motivated me to support others as a sparring partner: to recognise their potential \u2013 and to realise it in their professional lives.<\/p>\n<h2>Personal and societal value<\/h2>\n<p>We spend a large part of our lives working. It makes sense \u2013 and it is possible \u2013 to do something that suits us. Those who bring both talent and enthusiasm to their work are not only more satisfied, but also more successful.<\/p>\n<p>A career aligned with one\u2019s own aspirations increases personal well-being while at the same time creating value for organisations and society.<\/p>\n<h2>Personal responsibility as an opportunity<\/h2>\n<p>Today, many people have the freedom to decide what they want to do professionally. This freedom is a privilege \u2013 and a <a href=\"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/glossary-responsibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">responsibility<\/a>. It challenges us to contribute to our own satisfaction and professional success through thoughtful decisions. This is exactly where I aim to support you.<\/p>\n<h2>Your next step<\/h2>\n<p>If you are wondering whether, for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/for-individuals\/coaching-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coaching<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/for-individuals\/personal-and-professional-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal and professional assessment<\/a> would be useful in your situation, an initial conversation is worthwhile. In a free, no-obligation initial meeting, you will get to know my way of working \u2013 and can then decide whether this approach suits you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone +41 (0)76 223 97 88<\/strong> or via <a href=\"mailto:peternaef@2026.karrierecoaching.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">E-Mail<\/a>, WhatsApp or Threema.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles on motivation (<a href=\"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/articles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all articles<\/a>)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/rethinking-meaning-and-sustainability-in-the-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rethinking meaning and sustainability in the workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/2026.karrierecoaching.ch\/en\/career-success-through-specialisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Career success through specialisation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the age of 31, I found myself at a professional low point \u2013 and had to rethink my career. 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