Find Purpose in Life’s Challenges with Katja Pischel, Episode 380

Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Katja Pischel, a mountain and nature enthusiast living between Germany and Colorado. With a background as a former executive in corporate tech and experience in the start-up world, Katja now helps leaders and entrepreneurs create impactful personal brands. In this episode, she shares her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, her personal experience navigating severe health challenges, and the powerful insights found in her new book, And Then Life Happened. Katja’s message is one of resilience, connection, and the transformative power of women supporting women. In This Episode: Katja Pischel shares her inspiring journey from Microsoft to entrepreneurship, driven by personal challenges and the deep desire to live in alignment with her true purpose. Learn how she overcame a vision crisis in 2024, keeping her business thriving with strong systems, clear priorities, and simplified marketing strategies. Uncover the power of resilience and authenticity as Katja shares how embracing support transformed both her personal and professional growth. Hear the story behind her book And Then Life Happened—how a life-changing diagnosis led her to trust her intuition and amplify the voices of seven powerful female leaders. Find out how a health crisis reshaped Katja’s approach to business, inspiring her to trust her instincts, adopt flexible planning, and boldly expand her business globally. Why it’s crucial for women to lead with their voices in tech, especially as AI and technology evolve, and how authentic leadership fosters meaningful connections. Katja Pischel is a former executive in corporate tech with a startup background, she’s now an entrepreneur with a four-day workweek. On a mission to guide over 1,000 senior female leaders from corporate to entrepreneurship, Katja helps them redefine success, build their personal brand, and create scalable offers to reach their first €10K in revenue. As Germany’s top personal branding expert for leaders in tech, she’s worked with over 300 professionals to enhance visibility, effectiveness, and create the career and business they truly deserve. “I learned that I am resilient to a point that I never could have imagined before.” ~Katja Pischel To learn more about Katja, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn. Katja Pischel's Show Notes