My Journey as a Consultant at Janus

Five years ago: I was in the middle of my studies—curious about strategies, structures, and change processes. At the same time, I was interested in what lay behind all of that—how people in organizations grow, lead, collaborate, and shape change. By that point, I had already encountered various corporate realities—often with a strong focus on numbers, processes, and meeting targets. This only strengthened my conviction that successful change can only succeed if people are taken into account at every step—with their attitudes, their strengths, and their ability to contribute.

Looking back, it feels like a stroke of luck that I stumbled upon an internship at Janus back then—a place where transformation is conceived not only in terms of processes, but always with people in mind.

A Shift in Perspective

My early days at Janus marked a shift in perspective for me: asking questions instead of jumping to answers. Creating space instead of controlling. I was able to learn, experience, and shape things—all at the same time. Looking back, it was a steep learning curve, filled with challenges, many new ideas, and an incredible amount of trust.

A particularly formative part of this was the systemic coaching training at Janus. Not only because I learned a lot about methodology there—but because I was able to experience what it truly means to accompany people in their development: not to steer, not to rush, but to create space, foster clarity, and offer trust. Each module showed me: Everything is an intervention—a sentence, a silence, a glance. I learned to engage in genuine dialogue, to recognize blind spots, and to not only give feedback but also to accept it. And above all: to stay in the process. This training was definitely not a comfort zone, but an honest mirror—and the best preparation for my future role.

My Work Today

Today, as a consultant, I support a wide variety of projects: One day I’m leading a module in an executive development program, guiding participants through their personal development journey. The next, I’m helping a team re-establish open dialogue—about their collaboration, mutual expectations, and what often remains unspoken in all these areas. And in between, I work with colleagues to develop new concepts for our clients. No two days are alike—and that’s exactly what I love about my work.

My Approach

The diversity of my projects is always a space for learning—full of new perspectives, experiences, and inspiration. I find guidance in an approach that has been practiced at Janus from the very beginning: being open, observing attentively, and staying connected—especially when things aren’t yet clear.

It’s often the small changes that make a big difference: a thought that resonates. A shift in perspective that creates room to act. A sentence that lingers. Development succeeds when we work with what’s already there. This is what I experience, for example, in team feedback sessions: When comments like “Your ability to bring structure to our discussions gives me direction and reassurance” or “Your calm demeanor helps me keep my bearings in stressful situations” are made, it becomes clear what a difference individual strengths make—for the individual as well as for the entire team. Such feedback opens up new perspectives, strengthens trust in one’s own resources, and at the same time shows what teams can already build upon.

For me, this is precisely where the power of a genuine strengths-based approach lies—not as a method, but as an inner conviction that makes a difference. For me, this means making potential visible instead of constantly focusing on shortcomings. Building trust where there is uncertainty. And creating spaces where people can show themselves as they are, with everything they bring to the table.

Outlook

For me, development is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process. It arises in projects as well as in daily interactions—in conversations, decisions, and shared challenges. What makes Janus special to me is that I am able to live out this approach not only in client projects but also experience it internally: through supervision, peer consultation, and an environment that takes psychological safety seriously.

I look forward to everything that lies ahead—and to many more exciting projects, encounters, and shared experiences.