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Best Leadership Coach in the World

Key Takeaways I set the bar for the best leadership coach in the world. My journey runs from cardiovascular surgery

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Dr. Kersti Brehm - Global Career Coach - Leadership Coach for Women
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Online vs In-Person Leadership Training: Pros & Cons

Let’s Cut Through the Noise. Here’s the Honest Breakdown Leadership training isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is how you learn it.

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Why Smart Women Still Undervalue Themselves And How to Fix It

Let’s Talk About the Quiet Epidemic No One’s Admitting She’s intelligent. Respected. Driven. She walks into the boardroom with poise,

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How to Balance Ambition and Freedom in Today’s Career World

Let’s Be Honest: You Want More. But You Also Want to Breathe You’re not trying to check out. You still

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What Is a Portfolio Career?  Why Are High Performers Choosing It?

Let’s Start With the Obvious Question: Why Stick to One Job? Be honest,  when’s the last time one job gave

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How to Know It’s Time for a Career Coach (And How to Choose One)

So You’re Wondering if a Career Coach Could Actually Help You’re not drowning, but you’re definitely not thriving. Your career

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Should You Build a Portfolio Career in 2025? A Strategic Deep Dive

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Navigating the Healthcare Revolution: A Guide for Small Facility Owners

The healthcare landscape is undergoing a monumental transformation, driven by technological advancements, changing demographics, and evolving patient needs. While these

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Because I didn’t know I could. I know, it sounds Because I didn’t know I could.

I know, it sounds insane. You’re probably thinking:
How could someone smart, ambitious, and driven NOT ask for more money?

But working with my clients now, I realize I’m far from alone.
Brilliant, accomplished women - completely unaware of what they’re losing.
In my case? Roughly €500,000 over the course of my surgical career.

In medicine, we’re conditioned to believe it’s not about the money.
We care about patients. We serve. We took the Hippocratic oath.
Talking about money feels… unethical. Almost dirty.

So when I started, I didn’t even ask what I would earn, let alone negotiate.
I just assumed there was a tariff contract and that was that.

I remember one occasion in lead to my consultant job in Berlin.
I asked about the salary and the answer was:
“It should be enough to get a nice apartment in Berlin.”

And I accepted that. 🤯
That sentence defined my worth for years.

Fast-forward to my pivot into healthcare consulting at 36.
I negotiated my salary for the first time.

Within four months on “the other side of the table,” I learned what was actually possible:
off-tariff contracts, performance bonuses, equity…

A whole new world.

Looking back, I wasn’t stupid. I was simply uninformed.
No one teaches women in medicine - or most industries - how to negotiate.

That’s part of the fire behind what I do today.
I help brilliant women not make the same mistake.
Because knowing your worth isn’t arrogance.
It’s strategy.

If that´s you, write me a DM and we figure it out together! #salarynegotiation #womeninmedicine #womenover40 #corporatewomen
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