In 2023, I made a radical decision: to live an entire year from my "full yes". No longer doing what I thought I had to do, but only what truly resonated from my body.

This transformation began during a walk on the Eifelsteig. Exhausted and dissatisfied with my life, I decided to try something different: listening to my body instead of my head. While walking, I slowed down when my body asked for it.

This became a turning point. I discovered that my body has its own wisdom that speaks in sensations, not words. It was the beginning of a deeper connection with myself that completely changed my life.

My Soulbatical taught me that real change does not begin with thinking, but with feeling. By recognizing my body's signals and following my "full yes", I transformed from an overworked, often dissociated entrepreneur to someone who lives with inspiration every day.

For years, I lived primarily from my head. As a successful entrepreneur in the cultural sector, rational thinking was central. I saw my body as an instrument that had to execute what my brain conceived. The result? RSI, burnout, leg pain, asthma, intestinal issues, and depression.

During my deep dive into the polyvagal theory, I discovered that our nervous system constantly scans: does this feel safe or unsafe? Under stress, we jump into different reactions: fighting, fleeing, or freezing.

I realized that I often lived in a "frozen" state without being aware of it. My head became hazy, I couldn't concentrate, and I "checked out" during conversations. This was not asthma or an allergy as I thought, but a deeply rooted stress response.

Through conscious exercises and guidance, I learned:

• Recognizing when my nervous system goes into stress
• Techniques to bring myself back to a safe state
• Communicating from body awareness instead of only from my head

These insights now form the basis of my work in individual coaching and training.

On my journey towards living with a full yes, I discovered Human Design as an essential tool. This system shows your energetic blueprint – how energy flows through your system.

For almost all Types in Human Design, body awareness is crucial:

• As a Generator or Manifesting Generator, you must feel your Sacral response
• As a Projector, you must feel when your energy is draining
• As a Manifestor, body awareness helps you feel when it's time to inform
• As a Reflector, body awareness gives you anchors during your Lunar Cycle

Human Design confirmed to me that as a Manifesting Generator, I must listen to my body to reach my full potential. I discovered that my body always points me in the right direction, if I just listen. Are you also curious about your own energetic blueprint? Request a free profile check and discover your Type and Strategy.

Another crucial discovery on my path was the Wheel of Consent – a communication model that helps discover what you really want and how you can communicate it.

The Wheel of Consent revolves around two important dynamics:

• Giving and receiving
• Taking and allowing

This tool helped me realize that I struggled with receiving and allowing. I was used to always being in action, always giving or taking. It was a revelation to discover that I was also allowed to receive what I truly wanted, without having to do something in return.

The Wheel of Consent is now an essential part of my coaching and training, because it so powerfully helps in identifying your true desires and boundaries.

Drawing from my own experience and years of training, I now help others find their own path to a life of full yes. I offer:

Individual Coaching

Personal guidance to increase your body awareness and break through patterns that hold you back. Together we develop a "toolbox" that allows you to:

• Learn to regulate your nervous system
• Recognize and communicate your natural yeses and nos
• Create deeper connection with yourself and others

Personalized Human Design Book

A custom-written book that fully explains your specific Human Design, with practical advice for work, relationships, and personal growth. Unlike general books about Human Design, this is completely tailored to your unique energetic blueprint.

As an entrepreneur and leader of companies with approximately 300 people, I have experienced how body awareness transforms business success. By living from a full yes, my work is no longer a must, but a may.

At Soulbatical, we share these insights with entrepreneurs and professionals who want to make an impact. By restoring the connection between body, mind, and soul, you gain access to a deeper wisdom that leads you to authentic success.