Coach in the forest touching leaf on tree
Marika Manzanares cross-cultural coach in nature

Your cross-cultural coach in Lucerne

Who am I? 

  • #1 I am well structured and take responsibility that we are not getting lost in our coaching session.

    #2 I am an attentive listener. 

    #3 I have a cross-linked way of thinking.

    #4 I am an optimist and believe that everything in life happens for a reason.

    #5 I am respectful about your way of seeing the things in life. 

    #6 I know my limits. 

    #7 I am curious and open to new ways of thinking and doing.

    • Solution-oriented short-term coaching, Coachingbande

    • Advanced training in outdoor coaching with Katja Dienemann

    • Embodiment in therapy and counseling, Dr. Maja Storch

    • CAS Cross-Cultural Coaching

    • Laughter yoga trainer

    • Feminine Leadership Coaching 

    • Intercultural management

    • Further education in grief and end-of-life care

    • Master of Science in Business Administration

    • Nature is a great source of inspiration for me. A walk in the forest often allows me to see the big picture and to think outside the box. I am convinced that nature helps us to find the way back to ourselves and provides us with helpful metaphors if we are receptive to them.

    • My firm belief is that we all have the resources within us to deal appropriately with the challenges of life. I look forward to working with you to find out how you can reinforce your inner strength in harmony with nature.

    • I was born at the end of the 1970s in Leipzig, Germany. My mom is Polish, my dad is German. I have spent about half my life outside of my native country living in Venezuela, Spain and, since 2008, in Switzerland.

    • Since I started my career, I am working in multinational companies and often interact with people from different cultural backgrounds.

    • Today I live with my Argentinian-Spanish husband in Lucerne in a patchwork family. Together we have four children who were born between 2003 and 2017.

    • I love foreign languages, reading, waterfalls, metaphors, hammocks, the wind in the trees, silence, cherries, hats, travelling, the rain in the jungle, the tic tac of the clock, meaningful conversations, puzzles and listening to chirping birds.

    • I am someone who is asking questions about the why and reasons behind something all the time. People around me have told me that it's often my unusual and profound questions that make them think (out of the box). I am an organised person and decisive.

    • Sledging and swimming are my favorite sports and I love being in churches. 

    • My favourite colors are pink, blue and green.

    • My greatest sources of energy are the daily 5 tibetan rites, nature, my family and always continuing to learn.

Are you still curious? You can find out more about my coaching approach in my blog.