Career · Business · New Work
Urszula Kiezun
Trainer · Coach · Consultant
I believe that work can be one of life’s greatest joys.
I support individuals in building fulfilling careers,
self-employed in developing successful businesses,
and everyone striving to create a better world of work.
How can I help you?
My Offer
Career Coaching
for Individuals
Career transition and job application coaching for everyone who wants to consciously and actively shape their professional path – in line with their life and goals. In Berlin and online. In German, English, or Polish – with a multilingual and intercultural perspective.
Career Coaching for Individuals
Career Transition Coaching
Are you considering a professional change? Would you like to return to the job market after a career break or prepare strategically for the next step in your career?
In individual career coaching, we explore where you currently stand professionally, what opportunities are available to you, and which next steps are right for you. Together, we work on:
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Clarifying your motivation and goals for professional change
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Skills analysis: your professional competencies and opportunities in the current job market
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Entering the German job market with an international educational or professional background – as a certified intercultural trainer, I particularly enjoy supporting you in this process
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Developing your professional profile and communicating your strengths convincingly
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Overcoming personal challenges and developing new perspectives
We work in German, English, or Polish, and if it's relevant to you, we also incorporate your intercultural background and international experience into our work together – they are a valuable resource for your career path.
Job Application Coaching
Would you like to improve your job applications and feel more confident throughout the recruitment process?
I support you in presenting your experience effectively, identifying suitable career opportunities, and preparing professionally for interviews and further negotiations. This includes:
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Strategic job search on online platforms and career portals
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CV and cover letter tailored to the position and target audience
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Optimizing your online presence, including your LinkedIn profile
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Structuring and managing your job search process
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Interview preparation, including practical exercises
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Salary negotiations and contract-related questions
Business Coaching for Self-Employed Professionals
Startup Coaching
Would you like to become self-employed?
With my economic expertise and experience supporting numerous successful startup projects, I support you step by step in building your own business.
Together, we work on:
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Developing and evaluating your business idea
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Aligning business goals with your personal life plans
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Target group analysis and positioning your offer
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Market and competitor analysis
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Basics of legal structures, taxes, and insurance in Germany
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Marketing, customer acquisition, and pricing strategy
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Business planning and financial planning – also as a basis for funding applications
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Developing your role as an entrepreneur
Business Development Coaching
Are you already self-employed and looking to take your business to the next level?
We analyze your current situation and develop concrete strategies for sustainable business growth
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Strengthening your positioning and brand in the German market – including transferring an existing business from abroad
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Optimizing marketing, communication, and customer acquisition
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Improving time, project, and financial management
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Selecting suitable tools and effective ways of working
Further developing your role as an entrepreneur
AVGS Coaching for Career and Startup
If you live in Germany and are registered with the Agentur für Arbeit or a Jobcenter, you may be eligible for an Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein (AVGS) – a voucher that covers my career or start-up coaching at no cost to you.
If you have an international educational or professional background, or your own migration experience, I'm especially happy to support you in navigating your entry into the German job market or continuing your professional development.
How it works:
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You receive an AVGS from your Employment Agency or Jobcenter.
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You contact me as your certified coaching provider – I take care of the formalities.
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The voucher covers the costs – you don't pay anything.
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Together we discuss your goals and topics, schedule the sessions – and off we go!
Not sure whether you're eligible for an AVGS? It's best to contact your Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter directly. They can give you information about your options and how to apply.
Training and Coaching for Companies
Workshops on New Work and Topics of the Modern Workplace
Would you like to strengthen your team and develop a modern work culture together?
I bring practical New Work workshops directly to your team – grounded in solid expertise and equipped with concrete methods and tools for everyday work. This also includes topics that emerge from and are closely connected to the New Work philosophy, such as:
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Improving self-management and efficient work organization
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Developing clear and appreciative communication within the team
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Establishing a constructive feedback and error culture
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Strengthening leadership competencies
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Fostering creativity, initiative, and responsibility
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Shaping change processes within the framework of change management
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Sharpening learning readiness and developing future skills for a changing world of work
Individual Coaching for Employees and Leaders
Would you like your employees and leaders to receive individual support through change and development processes?
I accompany and support you with professional challenges and development processes – with a focus on the individual and the context of the wider organization.
Possible focus areas for our work together:
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Reflecting on one's own professional role and responsibilities
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Aligning personal and professional goals with company objectives
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Developing an authentic, personal leadership style
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Strengthening one's own communication and conflict skills
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Personal approaches to change and new demands
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Building sustainable self-management routines in everyday work
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Fostering one's own learning readiness and further development
1.885+
hours of coaching and counseling with individual clients
1.915+
hours of classes and workshops
with groups
745+
individuals I've supported
on their way to their dream career and success
New Work
New Work is a philosophical movement that has inspired my professional work for many years.
Initiated in the late 1970s by philosopher Prof. Dr. Frithjof Bergmann, New Work emerged as a response to the alienation of work caused by industrialization and capitalism. Its goal was to reconnect work with human needs, freedom, and personal fulfillment.
The three original pillars of this philosophy are:
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Meaningful work – work that we truly, truly want
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High-tech self-sufficiency – technological innovation that expands personal freedom
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Community work – mutual support and collaboration within communities
These ideas have continued to evolve and today influence many approaches to modern workplace culture:
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Trust-based autonomy for individuals and teams
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Continuous learning and personal development
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Shared visions and goals
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Combining human potential with technological possibilities
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A holistic understanding of work as an important part of life
In my coaching and training programs, I translate these ideas into practice – through New Work workshops and related topics such as change management, leadership development, self-management, and future skills for companies and organizations.
My Blog
My blog grows out of my passion for my work and my gratitude for the people I have had the privilege to accompany on their journeys – and who have inspired me along the way.
It has developed from many hours of coaching sessions and workshops, out of encounters with people grappling with questions about their work, their professional development, and their search for meaning, courage, and fulfillment.
Here I write about career development, work, New Work, self-employment, and navigating change – at work and beyond.
About Me
I am a trained philosopher and economist, a certified intercultural group facilitator, as well as a coach, trainer, and consultant specializing in New Work.
With more than 20 years of professional experience, I have worked as a journalist and editor, led teams and projects, and supported people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds as a mentor and trainer.
For more on my background:
The question of work has fascinated me since my university studies – from social, cultural, economic, historical, ethical, and philosophical perspectives. I bring my theoretical knowledge and my interest in different approaches, perspectives, and practical solutions for the modern world of work into my coaching sessions and workshops.
My work combines various methods and perspectives: philosophical thinking, systemic coaching, group processes, agile methods, experiential learning, storytelling, and narrative approaches.
I believe that we can actively shape the future of work – and I place great value on turning reflection into action. I support people in moving forward through strategic and logical thinking while also trusting their own intuition and experience.
I work in German, English, and Polish with clients from around the world – in Berlin and online.
The cost of coaching is discussed individually and transparently, depending on your goals and needs. The first phone or online consultation is always free of charge.
Contact
Are you interested in individual coaching or coaching for your team? Would you like to take part in one of my workshops or wish a workshop for your organization?
Drop me a line! We will arrange a non-binding preliminary talk, which is always free of charge for you, to discuss what exactly our collaboration could look like!
Or perhaps you had the occasion to work with me individually or in training and would like to write a short testimonial for me and my future clients? You can easily do that here! Thank you!