Katharina Benzing
1:1 Working Sessions
Life-Work Transition & Solopreneurship
1:1 Working Sessions
Who benefits most from a 1:1 working session with me?
- Fresh off the 9-5 corporate dropouts looking to start their online business in an integrated way and skip ahead
- Industry experts & executives who are ready to explore a change or ways to monetize their expertise outside their job
- Founders on a unique life-work transition
- Established consultants and solopreneurs who feel they have not found the right life-work balance yet
- Mid-life executives on a life-work transition, e.g. after a layoff, divorce or expat plans in the US / Germany
When is it not a good fit?
- you blieve you don't need to adjust your mindset, expand your knowledge or learn new skills to start a business
- get-rich-quick schemes are your thing (newsflash, they don't exist and don't lead to a healthy, balanced lifestyle)
- you have an issue with direct, honest communication, sarcasm and a good dose of humor!
What to expect
Included: Access to GoodHabitz online courses
Let's kickstart your personal development!
160+ motivational and top-quality online training courses are at your fingertips. Any time, any where.
It's time to step up your game and expand your knowledge and skill set, and when it comes to taking your personal development seriously, I'm not kidding around. I mean it!
Thanks to my partnership with the e-learning platform GoodHabitz, you'll receive an additional headstart like no other when you sign up for a 1:1 working session: 6 or 12 months of full access to all 160+ courses. This is a self-development benefit that is usually reserved for 9-5 employees at companies like Puma or Deloitte, and it is one of the employer benefits we lose as solopreneurs. Well, no more fellow travelers! Let's make some moves and change some things.
Curious? Download a list of relevant courses below and check out what you could learn! The course library is constantly growing, with their courses being available in 20+ languages!
How does it work?
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located, and how do you cover CET, EST and PST timezones?
Through the scheduling link below, you are able to pick the time that works best for you during my general office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
General Tuesday and Thursday office hours:
EU CET: 2:00pm-10:00pm
EST: 8:00am- 4:00pm
PST: 5:00am-1:00pm
I do travel internationally, so whenever possible, I am thrilled to meet up in person for our 1:1!
Do you offer 1:1 mentorship intensives for private clients that have already had a working session?
Private mentorship clients receive about 12 hours of my time per month, including
- 1:1 access for the duration of the engagement through e-mail and Whatsapp
- 1h/week video calls, 2x30min walk & talk wellbeing sessions as needed, follow-ups, and accountability
- a bespoke program we tailor to your needs, goals and timelines for the duration of the engagement
- access to the GoodHabitz personal development online course platform for 6 or 12 months
Are you planning any group calls or cohort offerings?
What others are saying
What is a life-work transition all about?
In short: a life-work transition is the process of making a significant overall change: it's like hitting the reset button on your approach to life, aligning your work better with your personal values, passions, and desired future lifestyle. It's about pursuing work that gives you a sense of purpose and helps you integrate your work life into your personal life, not the other way around.
Whether it's changing careers, starting a one-person business, or seeking a different work arrangement, the right approach to your life-work transition empowers you to make positive changes and let you create a more fulfilling and balanced lifestyle over time.
Remember that exhilarating feeling when you toss your graduation cap into the air? Well, that was probably the beginning of your first real life-work transition! But we all know life in general is full of unexpected twists and turns, making life-work transitions a natural part of our personal and professional journeys. Most of us go through a transition every few years, whether simply through changes in our personal lives, in our careers, or even both at once. Each transition is unique and carries its own set of challenges and opportunities. The key is to embrace change, be open to new possibilities, and continuously adapt as you navigate them.
Now, does any of the following sound familiar to you?
It's no surprise that after a few years or even decades in the corporate world, many of us may find that our lives seem to run on autopilot, revolving around work that has a chokehold on our personal lives. We start feeling the toll on our mental and physical well-being, often resulting in burnout. The constant grind, the lack of fulfillment, and the longing for something more meaningful that is our own have become increasingly difficult to ignore. Or perhaps we come to the realization that relying solely on one job, where the risk of layoffs or age discrimination looms, is not the wisest approach long-term. If you're nodding your head in agreement, then it's time for action and a change.
Picture this: a life where work seamlessly integrates with your personal aspirations and desires, where you have the power to choose how you spend your precious time, where you spend it, and who you spend it with. Imagine waking up every day with a renewed sense of purpose, excited to pursue new challenges that align with your evolving interests and priorities - without the usual case of Monday morning dread.
Life has a way of shaking things up for us. It could be a major life event like a divorce or a relocation that serves as a wake-up call, urging us to reassess our path and embark on a new direction. It's at these pivotal moments that the "what-ifs" start swirling in our minds, teasing us with the possibility of a fresh start that encompasses both our personal and professional lives.
And here's the truly exhilarating part: the digital era we live in has unlocked unparalleled opportunities for individuals like you and I. The digital creator economy is only growing, offering great possibilities for those seeking to chart their own course and make an independent living off of it. Starting your own one-person online business has become not just a dream but an accessible reality for those willing to put in the effort and take a risk. The time has never been better to seize control, harness your skills and passions, and create something uniquely yours.
So, my fellow traveler, if you're yearning for a life where work and personal fulfillment are possible, where you have the freedom to shape your own lifestyle, then stop waiting – it's up to you to take the first step. Embrace the extraordinary potential of the digital age and let your entrepreneurial spirit come to life. Your new beginning is around the corner, and the possibilities are limitless.
So...where the heck do we start?
Imagine breaking free from the daily corporate grind to pursue something that actually lights you up and doesn't make you feel dreadful every Monday morning? It's time to take control, get organized, and create an integrated life that excites you! The power to unlock positive change is in our hands.
And guess what: it is never too late to start, either! Looking right at you, fellow millenial mid-lifer...
Let's redefine success on our terms and create the life we truly deserve, together.
I used to believe it was best to figure everything out on my own.
That BS wasted months of my time...
I'm Kat, your secret weapon & strategic partner
I'm passionate about mental & physical wellbeing, personal development, and solopreneurship:
- living and working with permissionless self-determination
- overcoming stressful life events & adversity through mind-body care
- and helping you unlock the massive potential of life-work transitions without wasting time
As a former Bay Area expat, Senior C-Suite Executive Business Partner and International Marketing MBA turned 6-figure solopreneur at 39 years old, I've been where you are.
Let's take bold, future-oriented action together!