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When I was 6 years old, I made a secret promise I kept for 30 years.

My whole life, I had been the responsible one.

Master’s degree in business. Fast-track consultant. CEO at 32.

For years, I had been building a life on the promise of always being the cool girl. Smart, accomplished, independent.

The one who doesn’t need anything from anyone.

But life has this radical way of showing you what’s not true anymore.

And so in 2021, my story changed:

We were already in the middle of a global pandemic. I’d just had my first child and started my role as CEO. And if I’m honest, I already knew something in my life wasn’t right. I just wasn’t ready to face it.

But then life forced me to stop.

On January 9th, the doorbell rang. It was my sister. I was happy about the surprise visit and buzzed her in. When I opened the door, I smiled and wanted to hug her. But then I saw the look on her face.

And my heart stopped.

In that moment, I knew everything was about to change.

And then she told me that our Dad had just died.

For the first time in my life, I couldn’t outrun myself anymore.

Because this wasn’t something I could fix, this was something I had to face.

And the truth I had to see was that I had built a life that depended on me never being weak.

It took me a long time to start rebuilding myself. To learn to trust. To let the right people in.

But the life that waited for me behind that door, is the most joyful, fulfilling and abundant life I did not even know was possible.

If this resonates, let’s connect. Would love to share that journey with you 💫

#storytellingcontentchallenge by @vanessavonfrankenberg

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To be an influencer or not to be an influencer 🙃

#storytellingcontentchallenge by @vanessavonfrankenberg

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It’s genetic. by @vanessavonfrankenberg

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I’ve spent 100k on personal development and I’m not afraid to admit:

1. I have a really hard time asking for help. Even though I have the best people in my life, it still feels vulnerable.

2. I would sometimes rather work than play with my daughter and this makes me feel like a terrible mother.

3. I’m a lot in my head and analyse way too much which sometimes keeps me from simply living my life.

4. Joy is the hardest emotion for me to feel. I can do grief, anger. But joy doesn’t come easily to me.

5. I tend to date the wrong people - those who want me for my strength, but can’t deal with my vulnerable side.

6. People often think I’m confident and extroverted, but I actually don’t feel comfortable in big groups of people I don’t know.

7. I love longevity and personal development but I sometimes add more stress by optimizing every aspect of my life.

8. I still derive too much value from being the smart, independent one who doesn’t need anything from anyone.

9. Even though I invested so much money in coaching, the biggest shift in my life actually came from 100€ somatic work sessions. Because my job is not to rationalize or reflect more, but actually to feel.

So here I am, done hiding and showing up for myself.

If you need a safe place to do the same, this is it. Follow along 🙂

#storytellingcontentchallenge by @vanessavonfrankenberg

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Are you ready? by @vanessavonfrankenberg

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Simple but not easy. by @vanessavonfrankenberg

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Gotta do what you gotta do 🔥 by @vanessavonfrankenberg

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In times when everything becomes more artificial (which obviously has great benefits, but also its challenges), becoming more human again is the real strategic advantage 💫 by @vanessavonfrankenberg

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Done hiding 💫 by @vanessavonfrankenberg

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We sometimes get lost in the hustle, the complaining, tax statements and everything that’s wrong about building your own business.

But sometimes it’s worth remembering how being able to do so is one of the biggest privileges one can possibly have. And gratitude helps us find more ease and joy in the whole process. by @vanessavonfrankenberg

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Business growth follows personal growth. Always 💫 by @vanessavonfrankenberg

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