“In any given moment you have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.”

Abraham Maslow

You’re thoughtful, capable — maybe even successful on paper — and yet something inside feels foggy, off, or too much.
You might be overwhelmed. Unmotivated. Trying to push through.
Or you’ve hit a quiet moment of “Is this it?”

I help people come back to themselves — gently and honestly.
Together, we create space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and find clarity about what’s next.

I’m an ICF-credentialed mindset coach with a PhD in Organizational Behavior. My work blends psychological insight, coaching research, and deep human presence. I also support clients navigating leadership roles and career transitions — not with one-size-fits-all strategies, but with space to grow into their own way of leading and living.

Whether you’re in a new role, a new country, or just a new chapter, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

You don’t need fixing.
You just need space to hear yourself again.

For individual coaching and corporate-sponsored coaching clients.

  • Executive Coaching

    Are you looking to boost your efficiency and genuine presence as a leader?

  • Expatriate Coaching

    Are you in search of an expatriation experience that is both meaningful and successful?

  • Emotional Wellbeing Coaching

    Do you want your emotions to serve you? Do you want more self-efficacy, healthier relationships and experience more joy and less stress?

  • Self-Actualization

    Are you experiencing a period of transition, or are you seeking greater alignment and fulfillment in life?

TESTIMONIALS

  • Erna is a caring and inspiring coach who helped me secure a position within a short period of time. Thanks to her help, I could further elaborate on my professional vision and set a plan and timeframe to achieve my mid-term goal. I was surprised by how open I was with my coach. I trusted her so much that I could open up and get to the root of why I was getting in my own way.

    Malena H.

  • Erna Herzfeldt is an expert coach who helped me with all aspects of landing a job from applying to interviewing to negotiations and planning the transition. She helped me see things I would not have considered myself and gain confidence in the process. I highly recommend coaching with Erna Herzfeldt her coaching was invaluable.

    Sophia L.

  • Coaching with Erna has changed how I tackle my professional and personal challenges. It helped me develop courage, focus, and discipline.

    Matthew P.

  • Being supported by Erna as a coach was a tremendously enriching and helpful experience! Her respectful, appreciative, humorous and professional manner gives you the secure feeling of being in good hands. Erna knows how to ask the right questions in the right places. She is a very patient and attentive listener and leaves enough space for your own thoughts and feelings to unfold. At the same time, she supports this thought process through professionally placed questions and always focuses her gaze on your available resources. Her innovative, creative ideas surprise in a very positive way and help to break through stuck thought loops and to find good solutions and ways for oneself through a change of perspective. Erna has a rich assortment of helpful exercises and methods that she brings out at the right moment and encourages you to work specifically on your issues. I would highly and warmly recommend her as a Coach - thank you so much, Erna!

    Olivia M.

Ready to explore how 1:1 coaching could support you?
Book a free, no-obligation introductory session using the link below.
We’ll talk about your current situation, explore what you’re looking for, and see if working together feels like a good fit.