Episode 015: Luisa Bergholz: Why You Don’t Have to Shrink to Be Taken Seriously — Reinventing Yourself with Luisa Bergholz

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From “What Do I Even Want?” to Reinventing Yourself — On Your Own Terms

In this episode, I’m joined by Luisa Bergholz — work psychologist, coach, and founder of Limonata Coaching — where she helps people figure out what they actually want (especially when they’ve been stuck in the question for years), and go after it with courage.

What really struck me in this conversation was how deeply Luisa understands the invisible weight so many of us carry — trying to fit into systems that were never built for us, trying to follow a path that doesn’t feel like us… and wondering why it’s not working.

If you’ve ever felt like your job looks “fine” on paper but feels wrong in your bones — this episode is a love letter to you.

We talk about what it really means to reinvent yourself (without burning everything down), how to stop looking outside yourself for permission, and why clarity doesn’t come from thinking more — it comes from moving.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever thought:

“I know this isn’t it… but I have no idea what is.

” We talk about:

Navigating the golden cage of a “good” job that’s no longer aligned
Why clarity comes after action — not before
How to listen to your intuition (when you’ve been disconnected from it for years)
The messy process of letting go of roles and identities that no longer fit
What it means to be a Selbstneuerfinderin — someone who keeps reinventing themselves
Releasing the idea that a test, book, or expert will “tell you” what to do
Going from doing what’s expected → to creating a life that’s true

This episode is your reminder: You don’t have to blow it all up overnight. But you do get to choose a life and work that feel like you.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
04:04 Luisa's Journey to Reinvention
06:37 The Struggle with Choices and Interests
08:56 The Golden Cage of Comfort
11:22 Catalysts for Change
13:57 Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship
16:22 Navigating Financial Security
18:37 Finding Clarity Through Action
21:19 Reinventing Yourself: Job vs. Total Change
23:45 Understanding Job Crafting
25:46 Finding Meaning in Work
27:54 Shifting Perspectives in Career Choices
29:50 The Importance of Self-Discovery
31:50 Navigating Online Coaching
33:46 Choosing the Right Language for Coaching
35:39 Lessons from Past Experiences
41:36 The Journey of Belonging in Communities
48:19 Reprogramming Limiting Beliefs
50:33 Rewriting Personal Stories
54:15 Embracing Authenticity and Self-Confidence
58:34 Maintaining Centeredness in Business
01:00:48 Coaching Methodologies and Client Engagement
01:05:42 Vision for the Future

💬 Connect with Luisa
Instagram: @luisa.bergholz
Website: luisabergholz.com

🌿 Connect with me
Instagram: @esztergodor
LinkedIn: Eszter Godor
YouTube: @esztergodor
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🎈 If you’ve been editing yourself just to “fit in”… This is your sign to stop shrinking. Start sharing.

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