Career · Life · Relocation Coach
Guiding individuals through career transitions, identity shifts, and the challenge of starting over — with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
About Jens
"When people reconnect with their identity, purpose, and strengths, their careers — and their lives — transform."
I'm not just any coach — I help people navigate change, rediscover who they are, and move forward with clarity and confidence. My passion is built on years of supporting individuals beginning their careers, rebuilding after job loss, or rising from personal hardship.
My journey began in Germany, where I earned my Master's degree and started coaching youth through international career experiences. I later joined a European network of career advisors, guiding German professionals building careers abroad and helping international professionals relocate to Germany with career and immigration support.
Everything changed when I immigrated to the U.S. ten years ago. I experienced the shock of being in a new culture — misunderstood, uprooted, and unsure of my identity. That challenging period became my turning point. Through the teachings of Michael Singer, Eckhart Tolle, and Joe Dispenza, and certifications in NLP, CBT, and Life Coaching, I rebuilt myself from the inside out.
For the past eight years, I led a career center with NCWorks/Centralina Workforce, coaching hundreds of jobseekers and collaborating with community partners. Today I run my own practice and partner with several firms — IMPACT Group, 35.80 Partners, and Careerminds — coaching professionals through outplacement, career disruption, and the arrival side of an international move.
What I bring is rare: the practical tools of an experienced career coach, the cross-cultural fluency of someone who has lived the relocation experience, and the inner-work depth of a life coach who knows that lasting change starts on the inside.
What I Offer
Whether you're navigating job loss, a pivot, or a reinvention, I help you clarify your direction, articulate your value, and move forward with purpose. This includes resume and LinkedIn strategy, interview preparation, and elevator pitch development.
Moving to a new country or culture is one of life's most disorienting experiences. Drawing from my own immigration journey — and my work with IMPACT Group and 35.80 Partners supporting corporate transferees and relocating founders — I help you navigate the emotional and practical dimensions of relocation, from identity to career integration.
For organizations supporting employees through layoffs or restructuring. I partner with outplacement firms to provide compassionate, identity-centered coaching that produces real results: renewed confidence, clarity, and purposeful re-employment.
Sometimes the real transition is internal. Using mindfulness-based approaches, NLP, and ontological coaching, I help you reconnect with who you are, release limiting beliefs, and build a life and career that reflects your true strengths and values.
Your story is your most powerful asset. I help you develop a compelling personal brand — from your professional narrative and LinkedIn presence to your elevator pitch — so the world sees what you truly bring to the table.
Engaging group workshops on resume writing, self-awareness in the job search, purpose-driven career planning, and cross-cultural career readiness. Available for workforce agencies, employers, and community organizations.
New Release
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The job seeker’s guide to knowing yourself,
telling your story, and getting hired.
Are you sending applications into the void and hearing nothing back? You’re not alone — and it’s probably not what you think.
Unrooted is a practical, human guide for job seekers who want to stop spinning their wheels. It walks you through how to understand what makes you uniquely valuable, shape your experience into a story that resonates, and show up in ways that get you noticed — and hired.
Whether you’re navigating a career transition, relocating to a new market, or simply tired of applying blindly — this book gives you a clear framework to take back control of your search.
New Releases
English Edition
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The American Dream — Navigating career, business,
and life after immigration.
Moving to America is one challenge. Building a life there is another. The Second Move is the guide no one hands you at immigration — a frank, practical look at what it really takes to succeed after the leap.
From managing time and money across cultures to navigating business dynamics and keeping family bonds strong — this book gives immigrants and expats a clear map for the next chapter.
Key Topics
Deutsche Ausgabe
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Der Amerikanische Traum — Karriere, Business
und Leben nach der Einwanderung.
Auswandern ist ein Schritt — sich in Amerika wirklich zu etablieren ist eine ganz andere Herausforderung. Auswandern nach Amerika ist der Ratgeber, den niemand mitbekommt: ehrlich, konkret, ohne Schönfärberei.
Von Zeitmanagement und Finanzen über Business-Gepflogenheiten bis hin zur Familie — dieses Buch gibt Auswanderern und Expats eine klare Landkarte für das nächste Kapitel ihres Lebens.
Schwerpunkte
My Background
2025 – Present
Independent coaching practice serving individuals through career transition, identity shifts, and international relocation — combining practical job-search strategy with mindfulness-based and ontological coaching. Includes one-on-one coaching, personal branding, and workshop facilitation for workforce agencies, employers, and community organizations.
2026 – Present
One-on-one career transition and relocation coaching for employees of global corporate clients, supporting individuals and accompanying spouses through job loss, redeployment, and international assignment.
2026 – Present
Arrival and relocation coaching for founders and families moving from Europe to the United States, as part of the firm's Soft Landing practice — the visa route, the first months on the ground, school, home, and the parts no checklist covers.
2025 – Present
One-on-one outplacement coaching blending practical job-search strategy with identity-centered, mindfulness-informed approaches for professionals navigating career disruption.
2017 – 2026
Led all operations of a high-volume career center in Mooresville, NC. Coached hundreds of jobseekers, facilitated workshops, and built employer partnerships to support equitable employment outcomes.
2003 – 2016
13 years guiding professionals through international career transitions, relocation, and workforce integration — both into and out of Germany. Included leading a Virtual Welcome Center for incoming internationals.
Education
Geography, Political Science & Sociology
My Philosophy
I work with people navigating some of life's most disorienting moments — job loss, major career pivots, and the upheaval of starting over in a new country. My job isn't just to help you find your next role. It's to help you move forward with real confidence and purpose.
Get in Touch
If you're going through a transition and want support that goes beyond the surface — I'd love to connect. Reach out directly — I'd love to hear from you.