Certified Business and Career Coach

My story

Originally from Germany, I moved to Valencia, Spain, in 2008 with a 9-month contract in EU affairs and communications. Leaving behind a “safe” permanent position at a French NGO felt like an adventure—and 16 years later, that adventure is still unfolding in the most unexpected and rewarding ways. Taking the leap into the unknown, leaving security and careful planning behind, turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.

Until 2014, I continued working in various EU regional programmes and communications roles, but during that time, I became a mother to two daughters. Balancing the demands of a 9-to-5 job with family obligations left me feeling increasingly stressed and unfulfilled, with no time for myself or my passions. Amidst it all, a growing voice inside me kept saying, “There’s so much more out there waiting to be explored.”

So, I took another leap and stepped out of my comfort zone: I quit my job and embarked on a new path as an international communications consultant specialising in sustainable development and human rights projects. It was, without a doubt, the best professional decision I ever made. For the first time, I felt aligned with my entrepreneurial spirit, working in a setup that allowed me to grow in multiple directions while maintaining a healthy balance between my work, family, and personal interests.

In 2019, with a growing number of large assignments and campaigns, my husband Oliver and I founded Legado Sharpe & Fischer SL, a company dedicated to two pillars: communications for international projects and catering for film productions and events. Our family life, now a dynamic patchwork with four children, continues to inspire and drive us.

Along this journey, I also co-authored the seek-and-find children’s book Ecosistema Valencia with the Valencian illustrator Anneta Santacreu. The book blends the tradition of German Wimmelbooks with highly educational content about the history and culture of Valencia and its surroundings. It is also a homage to my daughters, capturing their childhood in the city through a unique and artistic lens.

But our growth did not stop there. In 2024, exactly five years after founding our company, Oliver and I took the next step in our personal and professional journeys by becoming certified Mindvalley coaches. Oliver specialised as a Life Coach, while I focused on Business Coaching, driven by a clear sense of purpose: empowering women as well as social and cultural organisations to create and live their dream lives by guiding them along their professional paths. My mission is to help them step into the unknown, embrace change, and find fulfilment in their unique journeys. I also support them in securing funding—whether from the EU, crowdfunding, or other sources—to bring their dream projects to life.