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BARBARA IN A NUTSHELL
My life has never followed a straight line—it’s been an adventurous, winding path shaped by curiosity and courage. Even as a child, I was the type to carve my own trail, and that spirit has stayed with me ever since.
I was born in Toronto, Canada, to Swiss parents, and when I was just one year old, we returned to Switzerland, where I grew up and completed my education. Today, my home base is in the stunning Swiss Alps, my ultimate Happy Place. But as a world traveler, I have many spiritual homes—places like Argentina, Bali, and Mexico, where my heart feels completely at ease. I’ve also lived and worked in Toronto for several years, adding another layer to my story.
For 17 years, I owned and ran a boutique marketing communications agency in Bern, Switzerland. But in 2017, I decided it was time to follow my heart and turn my passions into my life’s work. Since then, I’ve certified as a 500-hour yoga teacher, trained as a Thai Yoga Massage therapist, and studied Slings Myofascial Training® and Body Reading with art of motion. I’ve also immersed myself in the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, Michael A. Singer, and Dr. Joe Dispenza.
Since 2019, I have been working as an Empowerment Coach, helping people discover their inner strength, build self-confidence, and lead a fulfilling life of self-determination. In 2023, I proudly self-published my first book, EMPOWER YOUR LIVING – Creating a Life of Ease, Abundance, and Joy.
I believe every problem has a solution, no matter how overwhelming it may seem. I have a knack for quickly understanding complex situations, connecting the dots, and mapping out clear paths forward. This ability also allows me to unite people and ideas, fostering spaces of inclusivity, collaboration, and growth.
I don’t see myself as a guru. I’m simply a life guide, a friend, and someone who passionately shares my story to inspire others.
In 2021/22, during a three-month sabbatical traveling across Mexico, I discovered a new passion—scuba diving—and became an Open Water Scuba Diver. On a return trip in 2022/23, I earned my Advanced Open Water certification. Diving has opened up an entirely new universe for me, offering insights and inspiration that I draw upon in my daily life and work.
Beyond diving, I’ve been skiing since the age of two and find joy hiking in my beloved Swiss mountains. I’m also a keen photographer and a devoted foodie who loves exploring life’s flavors, both literal and metaphorical.
Communication is at the heart of everything I do. My mother tongue is Swiss German, and I’m also fluent in German, English, Spanish, and French.
In a nutshell: I live life boldly, passionately, and fully—and I’m here to help you do the same.
I AM …
… abundant creativity built from a childlike curiosity and fierce will to create.
… changing the things I can and lovingly surrender to those I can’t.
I AM THE CHANGE I WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD.
… open, direct and clear in my communication. I AM walking my talk.
I AM unapologetically ME.
… tolerant and respectful towards my fellow human beings.
… loyal, compassionate and empathetic.
… decisive, unwavering and a born leader.
… gentle as a feather, steady as a mountain, strong as a lioness and flowing like the ocean.
… a survivor, a warrior. I AM EMPOWERING MY LIVING.
… lovingly embracing my shortcomings. I AM the creator of my HAPPINESS.
… dancing with every fibre of my BEING. I AM DIVINE HEALING ENERGY.
… living a healthy and economically conscious life.
… a traveler, explorer and scuba diver.
… infinite LOVE AND LIGHT
AND I WILL GUIDE YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY TO YOUR GREATEST SELF.
Embracing the Call to Live Your Best Possible Life & Do the Things That Scare You The Most
(Mosaic Life Podcast, with Trey Kauffman)