My professional development has also been significantly shaped by the masters from whom I have learnt. From Tibetan and Russian teachers, I have acquired perspectives and methods that still form a defining part of my way of thinking today. For me, the lama initiation is not a title or a rank, but an inner commitment centred on discipline, mindfulness and lifelong learning. At the same time, I consider critical thinking, scientific curiosity and continuous professional development to be just as important. I believe that different perspectives do not exclude one another, but can enrich one another.

I grew up in a parentified role during my childhood. From a very young age, I took on responsibilities that significantly shaped my personality. Today, I no longer see this as a loss, but as one of my most important professional assets. I learnt to quickly make sense of complex situations, to connect with others in a sensitive way, and to recognise subtle patterns that often remain hidden for a long time. This powers of observation, a systems-based approach and a curiosity about human behaviour continue to shape my work to this day.

However, my professional journey has been shaped not only by my studies but also by my own life experiences. In my early thirties, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Later, I also had to face cancer. Both of these life events fundamentally changed the way I view the human body, the psyche and the process of healing. Even during these periods, I wasn’t content merely to understand what was happening to me. I began to research. I asked questions. I looked for connections. I kept learning until I found the answers. My rheumatoid arthritis went into complete remission, and following my experience with cancer, I once again found that knowledge, awareness, medical science, psychological work and lifestyle changes, when reinforcing one another, are capable of supporting the healing process. These experiences have not only transformed me as a person, but have also opened up new avenues for me as a professional.