Hi, I'm Isabel

I believe as a modern mom,
you deserve to redefine motherhood on your own terms and create a more joyful lifestyle for yourself and your family.

As your coach, I will support you
on this transformative journey by holistically promoting your well-being.

Are you a modern mom,
figuring out motherhood and its joys and challenges?

I have been there myself. 

Before motherhood, I was very career-focused. As a senior digital marketing manager at global fashion brands, I worked at a high pace, traveled extensively, and was accustomed to 40 to 50-hour weeks.

After having my son, I returned to work after 5 months of maternity leave, taking on a new job in corporate marketing. I thought that I could do it all and just step back into my old mold. But while my professional side was excited to express herself at work, my mom side felt guilty and missed being with my son.

I wasn’t fully present in either role, always feeling like I was running behind and not being good enough. Seeming to keep it all together was draining and unfulfilling. The quote by Osho deeply resonates with me. I had to admit that being a mother was a whole new role that I had to (slowly) grow into and create a new version of myself.

The moment a child is born, the mother is also born

She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. Osho

I felt lost
I tried to maintain being my old self. But something had shifted. I needed to reconnect with what was truly important to me now and figure out who this new version of me was.  

I felt exhausted
Juggling my responsibilities at work and as a mom left me feeling guilty to carve out any time for myself. So I deprioritized doing the things I love and caring for myself. Only when I got very sick, I started cutting back and taking responsibility for my well-being again. 

I felt unfulfilled
Feeling torn between work and family, I realized that I craved to work at more flexible hours so that I could spend more time with my family. My priorities had shifted. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do yet, but I was longing for a career that supported both - my professional aspirations and my new lifestyle as a mom.

I felt alone
Since I didn’t have many ‘mom friends’ at the time, I often felt unaware, confused, and overwhelmed by this transformation. I didn’t know how to cope with my new and old responsibilities, the mom guilt, and the physical and mental exhaustion from lack of sleep, hormones, and ….

What did I struggle with?

To deal with these struggles,
I started caring for my well-being again, prioritizing time with my son, and doing the things I love.

I invested in therapy and coaching to figure out this new
version of myself and the life I wanted to lead. 

I am still me, but now I am also a mom
Motherhood was (and still is) such a beautiful transformation. It created not only a new but a much more authentic version of myself. It helped me to explore and prioritize what is really important to me, which feels much more aligned with who I am and how I want to lead my life.

I can’t serve from an empty cup
I had heard this expression before but never understood how true it was until I neglected ‘what fills my cup’. Through motherhood, I learned how important it is to incorporate time for myself to stay healthy and happy. So I rewired myself that taking time to do what I love and care for myself is necessary to ensure I feel well and I can take care of my loved ones and be joyful and present with them.

I need ‘the village’
My independence used to be very important to me. I wanted to do it all by myself so I wouldn’t be a burden to anyone. But through motherhood, I have learned that I need ‘the village’ and how much I appreciate the help and support, especially as an expat. I’m originally from a small village (!) in Germany but have lived abroad since my early 20s - mostly between Amsterdam and Porto. I also learned that people generally like to help. They only need to know when help is needed. So it’s ok to ask friends and family for help or to pay for help from professionals, such as therapists, nannies, coaches, cleaners, Uber Eats, you name it. Admitting that I needed support and accepting help strengthened my relationships and created deeper connections.

I am not alone in this
Although I often felt alone during this confusing transformation (which I later learned is defined as ‘matrescence’), I was assured that my feelings of losing ‘my old self’, being overwhelmed by my new responsibilities, feeling guilty about carving out time for the things that I love, and craving a different lifestyle since ‘my priorities had shifted’ weren’t unique to me in many conversations I started having with other modern moms. These conversations helped me realize what an amazing and special time motherhood is. And how grateful I am to experience it.

What have I learned?

These experiences have reconnected me with a more authentic version of myself
and inspired me to explore a new career path as a life coach.

This path fills me with purpose and joy and allows me to be more present with my family.

I can truly say, that I am leading my most joyful life as yet.

If you feel as lost, exhausted, or unfulfilled as I did,
I’m here to help you navigate this transformative period.

Would you like guidance in creating a more joyful lifestyle
that aligns with your priorities as a modern mom?

Let’s have a chat.

I’d love to meet you and hear what’s on your mind.

FAQs

  • As someone who has often operated from a place of logic and practicality rather than fully connecting with my emotions, I’ve come to experience the incredible power of listening to my intuition and aligning with my feelings.

    This journey of self-discovery has taught me just how important it is to not only engage the mind but also nurture the heart. It’s this balance that I strive to bring to my coaching practice, guiding my clients to do the same.

    My approach combines practical tools, mindset work, and a deep connection to emotions, helping clients tap into their full potential by listening to both their head and their hearts.

    Throughout the coaching process, I am there to guide and support you every step of the way as you embark on your transformative journey.

  • I’m originally from Germany. But I have lived abroad since my early 20s and have worked in English for the majority of my life. Therefore, I offer coaching in both, German and English. 

  • Your well-being is built on four essential pillars: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. As a modern mom, these areas of well-being are often put to the test, with the constant balancing act of managing work, home life, and the pressure of trying to do it all. The result is often a sense of exhaustion, overwhelm, guilt, and unfulfillment—and, over time, this can lead to burnout.

    In my Embrace Your Well-being program, we take a holistic approach to addressing each of these four pillars. We’ll work together to restore balance, nurture your well-being, and help you become the happiest, most authentic version of yourself again. By focusing on your physical health, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and spiritual fulfillment, we’ll create lasting positive changes that not only benefit you but also have a powerful impact on your family’s well-being.

    This program is available both as one-on-one coaching and as a group program, allowing you to choose the format that best suits your needs. I invite you to book a free introductory call with me, where we can discuss your goals and explore how we can work together to elevate your well-being and bring more joy into your life.

  • I became a coach for modern moms because motherhood led me to reimagine my career and my life. After becoming a mother, I found myself feeling lost and unfulfilled in my previous role as a Senior Marketing Manager. The demands of my career no longer aligned with the person I had become, and I longed for work that would allow me to embrace my new identity as a mother while also giving me the flexibility to spend more time with my son. Coaching became my path to that balance—both as a personal transformation and as a new career direction.

    The fulfillment I found in coaching inspired me to help other mothers do the same. It’s incredibly rewarding to guide moms through creating a lifestyle that nurtures both their personal well-being and professional aspirations. By supporting them in aligning their values and goals, I’ve seen how transformative it can be to build a life that feels joyful, purposeful, and balanced. Coaching gives me the opportunity to help others navigate the same journey I went through—and I’m honored to be a part of that process for modern moms who are ready to create the life they truly want.

    You can learn more about my story here.

  • Coaching is a goal-oriented process. By focusing on what the client wants to achieve, the coach supports them to bring those future goals, dreams, and visions into reality now.

    Therapy primarily explores the past and focuses on healing something that has already happened to help deal with issues in the present.

    These are the key differences between coaching and therapy:

    Coaching

    • Focuses primarily on the present and future

    • Centered around personal growth and professional development

    Therapy

    • Focuses on the past, present, and future

    • Designed to help you work through deeper issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma

Testimonials

  • Isabel was such a powerful guide. She has an incredible ability to listen and make new sense of what is being brought to the table. Her questioning is gentle, insightful, intelligent, and inspiring, and will guide you to parts of yourself you didn’t know needed to finally see the light. She is pure gold and I am eternally thankful for our time together.

    Tessa, Los Angeles

  • A session with Isabel feels like that first sip of coffee in the morning that sparks a burst of inspiration. She empowers you to step into your gifts, she challenges you to move past your edges and gently shows you how to step into what you are truly capable of.

    Alex, New York

  • Being in a coaching conversation with Isabel was such a powerful experience for me. She made me feel seen, safe, and like she heard every single word I said, which she beautifully reflected to me in a way that was eye-opening, so that I was able to see myself clearly. I left our session feeling so light, uplifted, full of joy, and true peace. I felt connected to myself and my path in a much deeper way.

    Nanna, Copenhagen

  • Isabel, your questions made everything so clear—my purpose, direction, goals. And your ability to distill my very vague thoughts into a direct and clear plan. I no longer have any doubts of how to spend my very precious time. Thank you for making it all so attainable and helping me create a concrete yet flexible structure. Your guidance and insight have been invaluable. Thank you 🙏

    Kate, Lisbon

  • Isabel created a safe place for me to show up as my authentic self. She made me feel seen, heard, and understood in each of our conversations. Her powerful open-ended questions allowed me to gain more clarity around my goals and create more self-awareness. She served as a wonderful guide and also challenged me into taking action that will move me closer to my goals. I’m very grateful for our time together.

    Alexandria, Honolulu

  • During our conversation Isabel helped me to structure thoughts, ideas & questions which were occupying me. With her clear and mindful guidance, I gained clarity, changed my perspective and felt encouraged to believe in my own abilities. The session developed naturally and Isabel’s calm and positive personality created a trustful and enjoyable environment. She made me feel liberated, clear and free for my future journeys.

    Sandra, Amsterdam

  • When I came into my session with Isabel, I was stressed, questioning myself, and feeling like I was hitting a wall. After just an hour together, I left feeling inspired, empowered, reinvigorated, and ready to take action towards my current goals.

    Kristen, Seattle

  • I got so much out of my time with Isabel. She is so professional yet very easy to talk with. As a result of our time together, I was able to set manageable short term goals, which I would have never have thought of alone. These are ultimately setting me up for my bigger, long term plans which Isabel also enabled me to visualise with greater confidence and ambition.

    Sorrel, Porto

  • I had a discovery session with Isabel and she was amazing. She truly created a safe space for me to open up without judgement. The best things is that she helped me find concrete solutions to my challenges and created clear and achievable steps for me to follow in order to make some needed changes. I left feeling empowered and optimistic. Huge thank you for our session Isabel.

    Julia, London

  • What I value about working with Isabel as my coach is the powerful way she asks me questions. Isabel is authentic, professional, a great listener, and provides a non-judgmental space for me to explore my goals. She brings a warm, sunny presence to our coaching partnership. I really recommend Isabel as a coach and she will expertly guide you to your goals in life.

    Anand, Dublin

You deserve all the love, care, and joy that life offers.

Love, Isabel