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The No Time Never-Ending Story

The No Time Never-Ending Story

“Violetta, something needs to change. We are much too stressed.” A great objective to hear from a team. So we start working, analyzing, streamlining, and finding solutions. Everybody is happy and on board. Aha moments start popping up. The team starts implementing....

Is Productivity a Pet Peeve for You?

Is Productivity a Pet Peeve for You?

Today’s professional world moves faster than ever. Responsibilities increase, external pressures increase, and overwhelm increases along the way. Adapting to a never-ending to-do list, constantly changing priorities, and working under pressure gives you the feeling of...

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The No Time Never-Ending Story

The No Time Never-Ending Story

“Violetta, something needs to change. We are much too stressed.” A great objective to hear from a team. So we start working, analyzing, streamlining, and finding solutions. Everybody is happy and on board. Aha moments start popping up. The team starts implementing....

Is Productivity a Pet Peeve for You?

Is Productivity a Pet Peeve for You?

Today’s professional world moves faster than ever. Responsibilities increase, external pressures increase, and overwhelm increases along the way. Adapting to a never-ending to-do list, constantly changing priorities, and working under pressure gives you the feeling of...

Mompreuneurs and Other Super Heroes

Mompreuneurs and Other Super Heroes

I have been reading posts by mostly a very young generation of women who spread the word about their role as mothers, whooping up their job, or running a company, and appearing as the role models and super heroes to young women planning their future. It all appears...

The Epidemic of Unproductive Meetings

The Epidemic of Unproductive Meetings

How many meetings do you have a day or a week? Are they all necessary and useful? If your answer comes with rolling eyes and a sigh of frustration, do something about it. Don’t waste more of your valuable time. Instead gain some white space in your calendar. Here are...

A Story of an Unproductive Day

A Story of an Unproductive Day

People think they have to be productive 24/7. I can tell you, this is never the case. You have your good days and bad days. You have days when things run smoothly and days when you just want to slam the office door and run away. That’s called reality and part of being...

A man is not a plan or Don’t live someone else’s life

A man is not a plan or Don’t live someone else’s life

And I mean it to the very core of these statements. Part of my work is supporting women in executive positions or those who aspire to them. I also support executive assistants in their professional development, a target group that is still 90% female. These women are...

Teams and a new feeling of belonging

Teams and a new feeling of belonging

I recently had several face-to-face workshops with clients of mine. As much as I love working virtually, there is something to the fact of being with a group or team in one room, working on challenging topics, watching the reactions, the body language, and the...

Slow down – will you?

Slow down – will you?

“How was your vacation? Wonderful, we were in Italy for 3 weeks”. Those short fun conversations are gone, since summer vacation was over around the beginning of or mid-September. The fun conversations were quickly followed by “It was wonderful but after one week I was...

The Time Illusion We Create

The Time Illusion We Create

Whenever I travel, I see the time miscalculation that is created in the world we live in. It’s the flawless illusion of always getting things done or getting to a place on time. We are telling ourselves stories and believing them, too. After the pandemic, we are...

What is the MORE you are looking for?

What is the MORE you are looking for?

One of the taglines I use in my coaching business is: Reach your goal, explore the more. The MORE is often the part people cannot identify. Recently, I have had a few of these encounters. People who are not happy with where they are or what they do. At the same time...

Stop pleasing the world around you – you’ll never succeed

Stop pleasing the world around you – you’ll never succeed

In a conversation with a friend last night, and following a FB discussion on a very similar subject, I couldn’t fall asleep before writing my next blog. Once again, it’s about women who think they have to please the world around them first. On top of that, apologize,...

Save harbor and traveling the world

Save harbor and traveling the world

Time flies, even in this crazy time of the pandemic. In the beginning of the year I wrote that we all need to find a reset button. Well, you can tell I found it. I have made use of these crazy times when I had no control over my environment. I was getting upset about...

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What Clients Are Saying

"I was pleased to get to know Violetta Krok in a difficult team coaching setup as well as in personal coaching. What makes Violetta stand out for me is that she can skillfully read between the lines and make the right comments, which in turn allow you to come to the crucial questions yourself.

In a disjointed team made up of alpha males, she managed to skillfully take on emotional situations, de-escalate them and turn the emotions into positive results.

She has a good instinct, that at first glance have nothing to do with the actual topic. At second glance, however, they are partly responsible for the current situation.

What is also significant for me is the experience she brings to the table and how quickly she manages to familiarize herself with topics that were initially completely foreign to her."

U.S.
Chairman of the Works Council – Pharmaceutical Industry - Germany

"Violetta is one of a kind. She certainly can help any expat learn and master the German language. But what really sets her apart, is her decade-long coaching experience ranging from pharma industry to public sector. She is kind, honest and empowering. She is also tough, unapologetic and accountable. You want her in your corner for sure, and I can say that after 4 years of continuous coaching, I will sorely miss our weekly reality checks!"

Dr. C.V., Ph.D.
Senior Scientist - Pharmaceutical Industry - Germany

"Violetta is the perfect coach you are looking for. She is flexible and can adapt to your personality and your goals. She will not find the solution to your problems but will nicely guide you to find the way to solve them. Her level of energy and empathy is without any limit! Violetta was instrumental in the success a essential steps in my career and personal life and supported me on a very strategic projects to achieve my objectives. I would recommend her without any restriction."

Dr. F.M., Ph.D.
Senior Scientist - Pharmaceutical Industry - Germany

"I’m fortunate to have worked with her over the past three years and she has been key in giving me the support I needed to make the bold decisions that really took my career in hi-tech to the next level, twice. I highly recommend working with Violetta if you need a top-notch ally by your side to achieve the next big goal in your professional journey. "

C.C.
Team Leader - Tech Industry - USA

"You‘re looking for a professional coach? Be aware, Violetta is not the one for everyone ... why am I saying that? Well, I guess if you really want to get going, develop and grow your personality, hire her - she‘s the best and will kick your ... If you‘re looking for someone who is just „nice“, don‘t do it. Violetta will not accept lame excuses, long-winded speeches or the like - she WILL make you move! "

K.J.
CEO - Quality Systems - Germany

"Violetta is definitely the kind of high energy level woman you want to have by your side. Always positive, full of endless resources and straight to the point. Violetta has definitely inspired me to drive my career to the very top, believe in me & find my happiness. She is a unique admirable business happy lady... Wanna be as successful and happy as I am today??? Then just get Violetta on board! "

Dr. S. P., Ph.D.
Senior Scientist - Pharmaceutical Industry - Switzerland

"I could use a lot of terms to describe the skills of Violetta and in which way it´s a great benefit collaborating with her but I realized that one single word summarizes what is guiding her: EMPATHY. "

Dr. F.M., Ph.D.
Senior Scientist – Pharmaceutical Industry – Germany

"Violetta, you are the best, most amazing, coolest coach/teacher/therapist ever!!!!"

Dr. E.S., Ph.D.
Senior Scientist – Pharmaceutical Industry – Germany

"Thank you, Violetta! You are an inspiration! "

C.W.
Executive Assistant – Pharmaceutical Industry - Germany

"Dear Violetta, Just a quick note to say thank you for the great time we had during the management assistance training ... Particularly the Saturdays with you as an instructor were amazing, and you helped us discover skills we never suspected we had ... You are such a charismatic woman with an amazing ability to encourage people, and with such a positive attitude ... You have made such an amazing, lasting impression on me, and I am very grateful to you for your positive energy. Such a pity that the training is already over. "

A.S.
Manufacturing Industry - Germany

"I can only repeat what the other girls have said ... We had a great time, with lots of support, information, instructive contents ... and what was never missing in your lectures was that we all had a lot of fun and were highly motivated. As far as I am concerned, I would not mind monthly coaching sessions ... "

U.S.
Virtual Assistant – Germany

"Thanks to her charismatic personality, Violetta has no problem at all to engage all participants in her seminar right from the start. Right from the first minute, it was clear, this woman knows what she is talking about, and that it will be more than just theoretical knowledge that gets imparted. Her enthusiasm spreads easily to all the participants and the mutual interactions do not permit boredom to take hold even for a minute. "

S.W.
Executive Assistant – Public Sector - Germany

"I highly recommend Violetta as a language coach. She is extremely personable, always engaging and encouraging, and has deftly guided me through the hurdles of the German language. I feel that her unique combination of patience and persistence, and her ability to relate to my experience as an expatriate has really helped me to maintain the learning pace needed to acquire the language and use it in my daily life, even in the midst of trying to balance the competing demands of work and family life."

Dr. G.L., Ph.D.
Senior Scientist – Pharmaceutical Industry – Germany

"I wanted to thank you, by the way: Because the statement “YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STAY HERE” has helped me immensely and encouraged me to take the first steps towards leaving my company, checking out the job market and reviewing my qualifications, and to dare step out of my “comfort” zone! "

J.K.
Executive Assistant – Germany

"I have just received the training results. I am completely stunned. Many thanks, I have not taken it in yet. You have given me so much, thanks again!"

L.B.
Executive Assistant – Engineering Works – Germany

"My assistant is one my most valuable assets. Her ability to professionally manage my (and others’) needs has direct and deep consequences for my ability to deliver results and on how I am regarded by others. She is already quite a strong performer, and so the coaching program is a both a recognition of her talent and also a development investment to take her performance to the next level. "

Dr. A.M., Ph.D.
Supervisor to an Executive Assistant - Pharmaceutical Industry - Germany

"It was truly enriching – one of the best seminars/continuing education courses that I have ever attended. The coaching is fantastic, and Violetta Krok is unique."

R.R.
Executive Assistant - Pharmaceutical Industry - Germany

"I suddenly realized what impact my behavior and my thoughts had on myself and my surroundings. We were given tools that brought calmness to the way I think, feel and act. I have never experienced such team work. The time is ripe - and so am I - for new things, new thoughts and new emotions. The coaching helped me to let go. I would recommend coaching to everybody who faces life changes, who has to change directions. The coaching results can be felt and seen. Violetta's coaching fosters development on a personal and professional level."

N.N.
Executive Assistant - Pharmaceutical Industry - Germany

"What did you do with them? This team is like an amazing clockwork. And they can read my mind. "

Dr. J.M., Ph.D.
Supervisor to an Executive Assistant Team - Pharmaceutical Industry - Germany

"The classes were immensely exciting, amazingly well put together with different presentation tools and full of valuable content. You are absolutely amazing, and that makes you stand out!"

M.M.
Automotive Industry - Germany

"It’s been an incredible journey learning from you! Thanks for walking me through the language and the culture in the past year, plus many local tips! It’s been a tremendous journey for our family, and I very much appreciate we can communicate with you. "

Dr. Z.D., Ph.D.
Senior Scientist - Pharmaceutical Industry - Germany

"I have been taking language training with Violetta for one and a half years now.
What makes it so amazing is the way she is able to share her knowledge, embracing her passion for her work while teaching a language and culture. And not only with everyday life topics we are challenged with while getting integrated in a new country and culture but with added interesting work-related skills. A full package! Yes, there are a lot of professionals in this area, but only a few can evolve us in a way that brings us to learn more than a language, but also makes us discover matters which we can bring for our entire professional and personal life. More than grateful! "

T.A.
Executive Assistant - Pharmaceutical Industry - Germany

List of Clients

  • Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
  • Sanomed Gesundheits- und Sportnahrungsmittel GmbH
  • Wieland Werke AG
  • PERI Vertrieb Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
  • SSV Ulm 1846 Fussball
  • Diehl Aviation GmbH
  • ACD Elektronik GmbH
  • Colep Laupheim GmbH
  • Georg Schlegel GmbH und Co. KG
  • Bästlein Gebrauchtmaschinen GmbH
  • Brunel GmbH
  • Transporeon GmbH & Co. KG
  • First Fit GmbH & Co. KG
  • Prinzing GmbH
  • WEH GmbH

Violetta Krok

Professional Development Coach + Trainer

VK Business Communication Solutions | Ulm | Germany