I grew up in the mountains of South Tyrol, in a place shaped by clarity, calm, and a strong sense of foundations. Over the past 20 years, life has taken me through Vienna, Madrid, London, Geneva, and Berlin, across cultures, industries, and different ways of leading. What stayed with me through all of it was a deep curiosity for people, the organisations they build, how they show up in moments of pressure, and what strong leadership really requires.

My career led me through the public and private sectors, from the UN and NGOs to fast-growing startups. I supported leaders through uncertainty, guided teams through rapid growth, and worked in environments that moved fast and demanded even more. What became clear to me was this: pressure doesn’t make leaders stronger. It pulls them out of clarity and real connection. Not because they lack skill or ambition, but because we’ve lost touch with how to stay connected with ourselves when pressure builds. That’s when I learned that leadership isn’t about doing more.

It’s about how we relate to ourselves in those moments. When that shifts and we operate from a more present state, things begin to change. Communication becomes more honest, decisions clearer, and trust comes easier.

Another part of my story began long before my career. I was born in Peru and raised in Italy, two worlds that shaped my sense of identity early on. Living between origins taught me something no formal training ever could. What grounds us doesn’t come from circumstances, roles, or expectations, but from the relationship we build with ourselves. Reconnecting with my biological family years later brought a depth that still influences the way I meet others.