Jules' internship at Janus
After completing my bachelor’s degree in psychology, I was looking for an opportunity to gain practical experience in the areas of interpersonal dynamics and personal development. Over the past four months, I’ve had the opportunity to do just that at Janus as part of a diverse internship. From the very beginning, I wasn’t just an intern; I was integrated as a full-fledged team member—with responsibilities, the freedom to contribute, and the trust to actively participate.
Within the first two weeks, I had the opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with every member of the core team in Aying. This helped me immensely to settle in quickly and get to know the different facets, perspectives, and stories of Janus. I felt welcome right from the start—an open, warm atmosphere that defines the entire workday at Janus. I’d also like to take this opportunity to extend a big thank you to Paula Gasser for the exceptionally thorough onboarding—it made my transition much easier and gave me a lot of confidence during those first few weeks.
In terms of my work, I got to gain insight into many different areas: I assisted with the preparation and follow-up for seminars and workshops, and I was also on-site with clients for some of them. It was precisely these direct insights that I found particularly exciting. Seeing how trainers work with groups, how dynamics emerge and are professionally addressed, showed me just how much sensitivity, tact, and presence this work requires. I was able to collaborate on internal projects, take on smaller tasks independently, and also contribute to pitches or conceptual processes. I never felt like I was “just tagging along”; instead, I was always needed somewhere. In addition to many professional insights, I was particularly inspired by the topics of conflict management and strength-based approaches. Neither of these had necessarily been on my radar before the internship. This made it all the more exciting to learn something new in these areas and discover new professional interests for myself.
But what I still looked forward to every day at exactly 12 o’clock were the church bells, which heralded our shared lunch. It was wonderful to sit together outside in the garden during the summer and enjoy personal conversations with everyone present. Even the morning walk from the train station to the office, past fields and chickens, had its own special charm for me as a native of Hamburg. A peaceful way to start the day, which I quickly came to appreciate.
A particular highlight during those four months was participating in a five-day Janus seminar on group dynamics. This experience was intense, challenging, and surprisingly personal. The deep exploration of my own role within groups, the honest feedback from the other participants, and the exceptional guidance provided by the trainer team—David Dombkowski and Eva Forler—left a lasting impression on me. I learned a lot about myself—and am taking valuable insights with me for my future path. Based on this enriching experience, I can recommend the seminar to anyone who wants to explore interpersonal dynamics and grow personally in the process.
I’ve gained more clarity about what’s important to me in my professional life and the direction I might take next. Even though I don’t yet know the exact path, what lies ahead feels right. In a few weeks, I’ll be starting my master’s degree in management—with a strengthened sense of self, new insights, and plenty of curiosity. The fact that I’m so excited about this next step is partly due to my time at Janus.
THANK YOU to everyone at Janus for your openness, trust, shared lunches, engaging conversations, and a truly enriching time! I look forward to staying in touch and am sure our paths will cross again… 😊
