„When we build on our strengths, our weaknesses become irrelevant."
„The greatest opportunity to make a difference is to pay attention to what is already moving."
„When we focus on the positive, our mood and well-being improve."
„Having strengths doesn't mean you're good at everything. It means you have specific talents you can use to achieve excellence."
„There are no perfect people, only people with perfect talents."
„Strengths are the unique combination of abilities that make a person unique."
„Every person has strengths. When we recognize and nurture these strengths, we can motivate ourselves to extraordinary performance."
„We should focus not only on what we don't have, but also on what we do have."
„The real challenge is finding talents that others overlook."
„Success comes from focusing on what you can do, not from fixating on what you can't."
„When we focus on what we can do, we will be among the best in our field."
„It is the task of leaders to recognize and nurture the strengths of their employees."
„Strengths are the keys to peak performance."
„Every person has a unique combination of talents and abilities they can use to make their contribution to the world."
„Focusing on strengths creates an environment where people can unleash their potential and give their best."
„It's important that everyone knows and uses their strengths to get the best out of themselves."
„We must focus on our strengths to compensate for our weaknesses."
„When we focus on what we don't have, we waste our energy."
„Developing strengths is like lighting a fire – it takes time and effort, but once it's burning, it can't be stopped."
„When we use our strengths to help others, we can change the world."
„The greatest power we have is the power of choice."
„You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live your purpose, and to do it courageously."
„Where your creative attention flows, your life flows too."
„Inner confidence is the key to everything – the foundation on which a fulfilled life is built."
„Positive psychology calls on us to do what traditional psychology has never done – to deal with the good life and not just the bad life."
„The key to psychological health and happiness is to focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses."
„Happiness is not a goal, but a by-product of right action, of seeking meaning and satisfaction in our lives."
„Positive emotions are the fuel that drives us, and positive relationships are the goal we strive for."
„Positive psychology focuses on the study of what makes life worth living."
„The goal of positive psychology is to help people lead a fulfilled life by using their strengths and talents."
„Life is not a race. We should focus on developing our own strengths and fulfilling our own potential."
„Optimism is fuel for well-being and resilience. When we focus on the positive, we can better deal with challenges."
„Well-being is not just a state, but a process. It requires continuous attention and work."
„Resilience is the ability to recover from challenges and emerge stronger from them."
„The best way to predict the future is to create it."
„Effective management means doing the right things. Leadership means doing the right things."
„The most important thing in the communication process is to hear what is not being said."
„The greatest danger in times of change is not the change itself, but inadequate adaptation."
„One of the most important tasks of a manager is to recognize and nurture the strengths of their employees."
„Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower."
„Today's leaders must be aware that they are responsible for training tomorrow's leaders."
„One of the greatest challenges for managers is asking the right questions."
„Flow is a state in which we are completely absorbed in an activity that challenges us and brings us joy at the same time."
„Happiness does not come from material wealth, but from the way we shape our lives."
„Creativity emerges from the state of flow, when we fully concentrate on a task."
„The secret to a fulfilled life is finding an activity that challenges us and brings us joy at the same time."
„Life is a sequence of moments. The secret of happiness is to live each moment consciously."
„The ability to control and regulate our emotions is the key to a fulfilled life."
„The best experience in life is the one that means the most to you and that you pursue with the best intentions and greatest effort."
„The key to happiness is not the possession of things, but the ability to shape our environment and our life in a way that aligns with our needs and values."
„In a world full of distractions and interruptions, it is essential to consciously direct our attention and focus on the things that truly matter to us."
„Life is not only a search for happiness, but also a search for meaning and purpose. When we focus on what is essential, we can lead a fulfilled and meaningful life."
„Positive psychology is concerned with what is good in us and how we can strengthen these qualities to help ourselves and others."
„Positive psychology is not a science of happiness, but a science of well-being."
„It is more important to lead a meaningful life than a happy life."
„Positive psychology deals with the factors that contribute to people living a fulfilled and satisfied life."
„It is not about always being happy, but about leading a life full of meaning and purpose."
„We should not only focus on our weaknesses, but also cultivate and use our strengths and talents."
„Success and achievement are important, but they should not be attained at the expense of our well-being and health."
„Resilience and the ability to recover from setbacks are important factors for our well-being and life satisfaction."
„It is important to build and maintain positive relationships with other people in order to lead a fulfilled life."
„True well-being does not come from external conditions or circumstances, but from our inner attitude and stance toward life."
„Positive psychology is not a guide to happiness, but an invitation to lead a fulfilled life."
„Optimism is not a naive trust in the future, but a conviction that we have the ability to take our lives into our own hands and shape them."
„Strengthening character and virtues such as kindness, wisdom, courage, and justice can help us lead a more fulfilled and happier life."
„Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means you choose to look beyond the imperfections."
„True happiness comes from within. It has nothing to do with material things or external circumstances."
„A positive attitude is the key to happiness. Be grateful for what you have."
„People who help others and commit to something greater are often happier and more satisfied."
„The ability to control yourself and build positive relationships are important factors for a happy life."
„True happiness doesn't come from possessing things, but from the joy of living and the love for others."
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the following FAQs we answer the most common questions about Purpose Coaching, Gallup CliftonStrengths®, Profilingvalues, coaching duration, investment and online vs. on-site sessions in Bern, Zurich and across Switzerland. PurposeCoach® has supported more than 750 individuals, leaders and teams across Switzerland and Europe – since 2014, certified as a Gallup CliftonStrengths® coach and Profilingvalues partner. If your question is not answered here, book the free 30-minute consultation – we take time to clarify your concern, the right format and your next step personally.
Personal development coaching is a structured process that helps you clarify and reach personal and professional goals. At PurposeCoach® we work strengths-based with Gallup CliftonStrengths® and Profilingvalues – scientifically grounded, not just gut feeling. Unlike consulting or mentoring, a coach doesn't hand you answers; instead they make your own resources visible.
Personal development coaching is a structured process that helps you clarify and reach personal and professional goals. At PurposeCoach® we work strengths-based with Gallup CliftonStrengths® and Profilingvalues – scientifically grounded, not just gut feeling. Unlike consulting or mentoring, a coach doesn't hand you answers; instead they make your own resources visible.
Coaching is solution- and future-focused – designed for healthy people seeking clarity, growth or change. Psychotherapy treats mental health conditions and often works with the past. For acute symptoms like depression or burnout we recommend parallel medical care – coaching does not replace therapy.
Coaching is solution- and future-focused – designed for healthy people seeking clarity, growth or change. Psychotherapy treats mental health conditions and often works with the past. For acute symptoms like depression or burnout we recommend parallel medical care – coaching does not replace therapy.
Typical outcomes after 4–6 sessions: clarity on your top talents and values, a grounded decision on your next career step, stronger self-confidence and concrete routines for daily life and leadership. Gallup research shows people who use their strengths daily are 6× more engaged and 3× more satisfied at work.
Typical outcomes after 4–6 sessions: clarity on your top talents and values, a grounded decision on your next career step, stronger self-confidence and concrete routines for daily life and leadership. Gallup research shows people who use their strengths daily are 6× more engaged and 3× more satisfied at work.
A 1:1 Strengths Breakthrough Coaching (SBC) typically includes 4 to 6 sessions of 60–90 minutes over about 90 days. A single session can give quick clarity; deeper change processes benefit from 6 months of support. You decide on depth and pace.
A 1:1 Strengths Breakthrough Coaching (SBC) typically includes 4 to 6 sessions of 60–90 minutes over about 90 days. A single session can give quick clarity; deeper change processes benefit from 6 months of support. You decide on depth and pace.
A CliftonStrengths® assessment with debrief starts at CHF 62, the SBT online course at CHF 697, and a full 1:1 SBC package ranges from CHF 1,490 to CHF 3,500 – depending on scope. In your free 30-min consultation you receive a transparent, tailored offer.
A CliftonStrengths® assessment with debrief starts at CHF 62, the SBT online course at CHF 697, and a full 1:1 SBC package ranges from CHF 1,490 to CHF 3,500 – depending on scope. In your free 30-min consultation you receive a transparent, tailored offer.
Look for accredited coaching training (e.g. ICF), scientifically validated tools (Gallup CliftonStrengths®, Profilingvalues) and verified client testimonials. PurposeCoach® is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and Profilingvalues consultant with over 750 clients across Switzerland and Europe.
Look for accredited coaching training (e.g. ICF), scientifically validated tools (Gallup CliftonStrengths®, Profilingvalues) and verified client testimonials. PurposeCoach® is a certified Gallup Strengths Coach and Profilingvalues consultant with over 750 clients across Switzerland and Europe.
We open with a check-in on your current situation, go deep with focused questions, exercises and reflections around your strengths and values – and close with concrete next steps for the week ahead. After each session you receive a short summary with your key insights.
We open with a check-in on your current situation, go deep with focused questions, exercises and reflections around your strengths and values – and close with concrete next steps for the week ahead. After each session you receive a short summary with your key insights.
Yes. Over 70% of our sessions run online via Zoom – flexible from anywhere in Switzerland and Europe, often in the evening alongside your job. On-site coaching in Bern (Seftigenstrasse 302, Wabern) is ideal for intensive half-day sessions or team workshops. Impact studies show comparable results.
Yes. Over 70% of our sessions run online via Zoom – flexible from anywhere in Switzerland and Europe, often in the evening alongside your job. On-site coaching in Bern (Seftigenstrasse 302, Wabern) is ideal for intensive half-day sessions or team workshops. Impact studies show comparable results.
Book a free 30-minute initial consultation – non-binding and confidential. We clarify your goals, check the chemistry and you'll see whether our strengths-based approach fits you. If it doesn't, we're happy to refer you to other certified colleagues in our Swiss network.
Book a free 30-minute initial consultation – non-binding and confidential. We clarify your goals, check the chemistry and you'll see whether our strengths-based approach fits you. If it doesn't, we're happy to refer you to other certified colleagues in our Swiss network.
In session one we define measurable goals (e.g. career decision, energy level, team satisfaction) and use before/after self-assessments on a 1–10 scale. Your CliftonStrengths® profile remains your personal reference – we check after 90 days what has concretely changed in your daily life.
In session one we define measurable goals (e.g. career decision, energy level, team satisfaction) and use before/after self-assessments on a 1–10 scale. Your CliftonStrengths® profile remains your personal reference – we check after 90 days what has concretely changed in your daily life.