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Become who you are!

Become who you are!

Self-knowledge: unfolding the I for a better WE.

Suppose we only have this 1 life? And suppose everything you are looking for is already laid out within you – like the destiny of a seed that knows exactly what it is meant to become. It is time to consciously find your own direction.

How does a cucumber seed know what it is meant to become?

The answer lies in what is already laid out within it. This image symbolises the work of purpose coach and potential counsellor manuela hanke. She accompanies young people, young adults and adults in times of orientation, change and inner transformation – always with the aim of uncovering and consciously unfolding one’s own nature.

At the centre of her potential counselling is the question of inner meaning – one’s personal “purpose”. It is about recognising and understanding what is already laid out within you and integrating it into education, career, health and the way you shape your life. With an individual potential development plan (PEP©), clarity, trust in your own direction and the ability to consciously go your own way emerge step by step.

Purpose means: making full use of your own potential.

The support takes place on several levels. A central component is the joint exploration of personal strengths, interests and values. An in-depth process with yourself gives you clarity about your life motives and about which unique talents and abilities distinguish you and which professional visions you can still realise. Reflecting on previous experiences, formative moments in life and inner patterns creates a coherent picture of your own personality. From this, concrete perspectives develop for educational and career decisions as well as for individual paths in life.

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“I consider it essential to be connected with yourself and to know your own purpose. Those who sense their life’s task recognise more clearly what their own contribution is – and no longer have to measure themselves against everything else that might be possible. The focus is on what is really important. This leads to more conscious decisions that are coherent – for ourselves and for our life together.”

manuela hanke – founder of TAPOJA, centre of competence for holistic education

Before something changes, you need direction.

In my work I combine analytical structure with deep self-knowledge. The person is considered as a whole – with their abilities, resources, life story, inner dynamics and potential. Development may go into depth and at the same time be practically feasible.

A protected setting enables people to understand themselves better and discover their own direction – like a seed that already carries within it what is laid out in it.

To support this, I use various tools I have developed myself that, step by step, produce a holistic picture:

The personality compass makes strengths, talents, values and inner drivers visible. The life compass turns attention to questions of meaning, life goals and personal priorities. The career and education compass helps to identify suitable learning and career paths and to make coherent decisions. The health compass includes physical and mental well-being to enable sustainable development.

…and in doing so I make the following visible:

  • personal strengths and development potential – your self-esteem grows
  • concrete next steps towards realistic options in education, career and life
  • a holistic balance between meaning, performance and health

All offerings follow a clear principle: Recognise → understand → align → implement

The aim of my purpose coaching is to strengthen people in their own development and to accompany them in perceiving their inner compass again.

How purpose changes your life

  • You find joy and fulfilment in what you do – whether in volunteering, in the family or in personal projects.
  • Your purpose helps you to invest time and energy where it really counts.
  • You live more authentically – and inspire others by doing so.

“You don’t have to become anything. You may remember who you are.”

I would be happy to help you open the door to a magnificent view of your very own sparkling core!

Contact:

Verein TAPOJA (association) – www.tapoja.at

Mail: manuela@tapoja.at

ZVR 1365254320

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