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Testimonials

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Joonas Karjalainen

Global System Architect
Siemens

I had a great pleasure to join the Search Inside Yourself – program and to explore mindfullness and emotional intelligence under Isabell’s guidance.

Over the well-structured course with a good balance of theory and various easily-approachable practical exercises, I was able to pick up several techniques that I’ve been able to readily apply in my professional environment and that will no doubt continue to bring value to my personal and professional development in the future.

Many thanks to Isabell for the great and upbeat instruction – I can warmly recommend her as an instructor for similar training courses/programs!

I had a great pleasure to join the Search Inside Yourself – program and to explore mindfullness and emotional intelligence under Isabell’s guidance. Over the well-structured course with a good balance of theory and various easily-approachable practical exercises, I was able to pick up several techniques that I’ve been able to readily apply in my professional environment and that will no doubt continue to bring value to my personal and professional development in the future.

Many thanks to Isabell for the great and upbeat instruction – I can warmly recommend her as an instructor for similar training courses/programs!

Manpreet Kaur

Business Development Manager
Arla Innovation Center

“Over the course three months of working with Isabell, I experienced a remarkable transformation in my professional growth.”

Isabell is an exceptional coach who approaches coaching with a holistic and tailored approach. She took the time to understand my unique needs and goals, and consistently challenged me to be my best self. I appreciated Isabell’s ability to listen and communicate effectively, and her genuine care for my success was evident throughout the entire coaching process.

One of the things I appreciated most about working with Isabell was her ability to provide me with constructive feedback that was actionable and specific. She helped me to identify areas for growth and provided practical tools and strategies to help me develop my skills. Through our coaching sessions, I have gained a greater sense of self-awareness, increased confidence, and improved communication skills. I believe that Isabell’s expertise and guidance have been instrumental in my success, both professionally and personally.

Overall, I highly recommend Isabell as a coach to anyone seeking to elevate their leadership abilities and reach their full potential. Thank you, Isabell, for your exceptional coaching and support. It has been a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to continuing to apply the skills and strategies you have taught me in my future endeavors.

Van Vuong

Head of Fundraising & Communications
Saigon Children’s Charity

“It was a great endeavor to have the SIY training with Isabell, who is very well-prepared, caring and understanding. ”

Thanks to Isabell and her fellow trainer, my first time experience with SIY happened much less challenging then expected. I look forward to keep practicing and applying this to my leadership and personal development.

It was a great endeavor to have the SIY training with Isabell, who is very well-prepared, caring and understanding. Thanks to Isabell and her fellow trainer, my first time experience with SIY happened much less challenging then expected. I look forward to keep practicing and applying this to my leadership and personal development.

Annie Dương Phan

Event | Fundraising | Community Engagement
NOI Community & Saigon Children’s Charity

It was my pleasure to know Isabell and join her Search Inside Yourself course in November 2022.

She is a dedicated and kind teacher, giving us so much care. We learned so much on ourselves in this programme and being able to connect with the purpose of our job at the charity.

I recommend corporates and organisation to engage SIY in their L&D plan for all staff.

It was my pleasure to know Isabell and join her Search Inside Yourself course in November 2022. She is a dedicated and kind teacher, giving us so much care. We learned so much on ourselves in this programme and being able to connect with the purpose of our job at the charity. I recommend corporates and organisation to engage SIY in their L&D plan for all staff.

Oliver Kläusler

CEO
Swiss Wood Solutions AG

Isabell’s depth of know-how and experience became evident immediately. Within a short time of getting to know each other, she identified key insights and provided a decisive piece of advice on a critical issue I was facing. Her guidance was truly a game-changer!

Thank you,
Isabell

Natalia Kirsten

Dermatologist/ Scientist/ Founder
K-Labs Health Cosmetics Limited

My coaching with Isabell was an incredibly intense experience. In a very short time she managed to initiate a transformative process in my life! For me it was not only a complete success on the professional side, but also in my private life. I can heartily recommend Isabell as a coach to everyone! It can change your life!

Shalini Salgia

AVP People & Culture Business Partner, India
Sterling

I have known Isabell as a coach who drives the sessions with empathy. She has not only helped me to see the blind spots, but has also enriched me with insights from her rich experience. At times she has very caringly nudged me to move forward. Thank you Isabell for helping me navigate through my thoughts, beliefs and emotions to take actions for betterment!! You truly enable in unleashing the potential one has!

Moritz Schenker

Scientific Assistant, civil service
Empa

I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend Isabell Dittmar as a coach for students at ETH and other universities.

Having experienced her two-day course firsthand, I was thoroughly impressed by her expertise in emotional intelligence and her ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies. Isabell’s methods are not only rooted in scientific theory but also incredibly engaging, making her an exceptional fit for an academic environment like at the ETH Student Project House, ETH Entrepreneur Club and many more.

Especially here, practical applications of emotional connections between young great minds is highly valuable and necessary. Her workshops are transformative, inspiring mindfulness practices that resonate well beyond the classroom. I am confident that Isabell will greatly contribute to the personal and professional growth of our students, equipping them with the tools for leadership and resilience in a complex world.

Renata Caminha, MSc MBA

Product Manager
Scheuch GmbH

Working with Isabell feels like you are in good hands.

Isabell accompanied me during my career transition project, and it felt each of our few sessions was efficient and added value. We worked together for 4 months and I went from wondering “what I want to do next” to receiving an offer from my chosen company and preparing to get started.

With her help, I could spot some points that were personally challenging and see them in a different, more emotionally balanced light, to move better forward. She tapped from examples of her professional experience and broad EQ knowledge as needed. On the way, I also learned some visualization techniques, which have been helpful to improve my EQ.

I can’t recommend highly enough her structured, empathetic and kind work style, in special for any professional that goes through a life-changing moment and wants a trusted sparring partner to make it meaningful.

René Scherer

Global Head of HRIS, Processes & People Analytics
Comet Group

Isabell is very hands-on with lots of breakout sessions. She responds to the needs of the participants and acts very empathetically. She has a wide range of expertise and a wealth of experience, which is reflected in the high quality of the training. I can recommend Isabell without reservation.

Isabell arbeitet sehr praxisbezogen mit vielen Breakout-Sessions. Sie geht auf die Bedürfnisse der Teilnehmer ein und agiert dabei sehr einfühlsam. Sie verfügt über ein breites Fachwissen und einen grossen Erfahrungsschatz, was sich in der hohen Qualität der Ausbildung zeigt. Ich kann Isabell uneingeschränkt empfehlen.

Regula Störrlein-Gasser

Head of the Events Management Department
ETH Zürich

Dear Isabell,
after having been involved with “mindfulness” for several years, your course (Search Inside Yourself) offered me wonderful and very useful additions. What I particularly liked: theory in concentrated blocks – an a huge variety of exercises to anchor the theory into everyday life. Although I only use 3 of these 25 or so exercises every day…there are still 3. Should I have a need for new experiences, I know where to find inspiration:-).

Best wishes
Regula Störrlein, Event Management, ETH Zurich

Nicole Schmitz

SIY Global Certified Teacher
SIY Global

“Dear Isabelle, it was a great pleasure to work with you recently. The time with you was incredibly exciting.”

Thanks to your great way of leading teams, everyone was able to discover new things about themselves and define their very own Learning. Your inspiring way brought our seminars to life with joy, fun and seriousness. Thank you for the great time with you! Nicole

Torben Gillich

Program Management Gas Flow Sensors
Sensirion

It was an absolute pleasure for me to join Isabell’s “Search Inside Yourself” seminar. Isabell proved to be a great coach and trainer. She understands the needs and requirements of modern leadership and is able to teach it effectively. Thank you Isabell!

Marlene Rothe, PhD

Process Chemist
Novartis

It was such a great experience to take part in Isabell’s ‘Search Inside Yourself’ online seminar about emotional intelligence! Her way of teaching and mentoring helped to understand the concepts and to build a sustainable routine for practising mindfulness, self-management and approaching difficult situations. Isabell’s knowledge and positive energy made the seminar not only interesting and very insightful but also genuinely fun and a truly memorable experience!

Sabine Schnell

Managing Director and Owner
F Ventures GmbH

I have known Isabell for several years, starting with our joint time at BCG. What really sets Isabell apart from other coaches is her very strong business acumen stemming from her former leadership positions in business. Furthermore, Isabell is an excellent empathetic listener and uses several very effective coaching approaches. I can definitely recommend Isabell if you would like to unleash your potential or that of your organization.

Olivier Dolder

Recruiting Expert
BKW

I had the pleasure to be part of a “Search Inside Yourself” Training held by Isabell.

Due to COVID-19 she needed to hold class only online via Zoom meetings. It was her first experience to hold a training like this online. To be honest, I had some concerns how a course which is deeply into personality and which is also living from the personal connections between trainer and attendees and also among the attendees.

Many words, short story – Isabell did a fantastic job! Within only a few moments we were a sworn in group and were able to discuss and share very personal topics. She was able to teach complex topics in an easy way and I really felt valued and to be in the right place. If anyone ever wants to discuss about EI and surrounding topics or would like to join a training – I highly recommend Isabell due to her empathetic personality and her way to share to content with you. I already look forward to hear more from Isabell and to future discussions.

Gioele Balestra

Co-Head of the iPrint Institute
College of Engineering and Architecture of Fribourg

With warmth, a positive attitude and a contagious smile, Isabell welcomed us in the middle of the COVID-19 lockdown for the “Search Inside Yourself” Program developed at Google.

Over more than two months, Isabell guided us through this extremely enriching journey by teaching us fundamental and very effective tools rooted in neuroscience that allowed us to deepen our emotional intelligence skills. Isabell is not only very competent and a true motivator, but she also embodies presence in the present moment and compassion.

We could not have asked for a better captain to navigate through this difficult time and to spread seeds in our lives. Thank you! I can only suggest to anyone interested in mindfulness, self-awareness, self-management, motivation, empathy and leadership to contact Isabell!

Roland Schischke

Senior HR Manager
Stadt Zürich

Emotional intelligence is certainly one of the key competencies in our today´s world of uncertainty and increasing complexity. I wanted to learn more about it and found Search Inside Yourself ’. The experience exceeded all of my expectations. During the training, you will get to know and understand yourself better. You learn to listen empathically to other people and understand what motivates them or what is not. It is a journey to yourself, empathy, active listening, mindfulness, and self-reflection.

This included joint meditations and many – sometimes very personal – conversations with the other participants. After a short time, we felt like a trusted team, together on the way to new perspectives. The supported transfer process over two months is unique. Every day there are small tasks of two to ten minutes. The excuse “I didn’t have time” is thus eliminated. This was the real enabler to change behavior and to achieve sustainable progress.

Isabell conveys the course content with a lot of enthusiasm, empathy, and humor. She was able to teach complex topics easily and I felt valued and to be in the right place. Due to her clarity, you know where the process journey is going and you always feel in good hands and competently supported. Isabell creates a serene atmosphere with her calm and benevolent manner, which makes mindful work possible in the first place.
I strongly recommend taking this impressive journey with Isabell. She makes the difference.

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Mathias Cherbuin

CTO accelerating lab automation
Chemspeed Technologies AG

Isabelle is an inspiring coach. She coached me in self-management and empathic leadership during two different courses for three months.

Her coaching immensely assisted me in developing a more mindful approach which helps me enormously to be more present in conversations and listen more closely to my colleagues.

I highly recommend Isabelle’s coachings to anyone who is looking to develop their professional and personal life!

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