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About Hertha Wolff-Arend

I am a business coach and writer located in Paso Robles, California. I am the author of the book Be a woman and act like one. Succeeding in business and life’’ and I write a blog for women with the same title. I give motivational speeches and offer leadership and personality trainings to women. I also work with business owners and managers to support them in their leadership skills and personal development. As a strategic consultant, I also help companies with their communication and marketing strategy. Born and raised in Germany, I spent most of my adult life in Europe. I have a German university degree in languages and economics and I worked for many years in the advertising industry as one of the few female managing directors in Germany for major international advertising agencies such as Young&Rubicam, TBWA and Bates. My client list consisted of mainly blue chip clients, where I was responsible for their communications strategies and the development and execution of the advertising concepts. Just to name a few clients: Lufthansa, Danone, Kraft Foods, Bosch, Singapore Airlines, Ericsson, Campbells etc. In 2004 I relocated with my husband and son to California. I graduated from New Venture West in San Francisco as a Certified Integral Coach and started my own coaching practice in 2007. I am fluent in German and English and have conversational skills in Spanish. Aside from my dedication to work and family, I am a passionate dressage rider. I am devoted to supporting women in business, with a focus on women in the lower and middle management who are aiming at a career in the higher ranks or who want to develop their own business.

Get Over It – Get a Pedicure

Yesterday I was worried. Today I got over it and had a pedicure instead. Some might call it denial and judge me superficial and trying to avoid confronting my pain. I call it being in the moment and enjoying life … Continue reading

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Myth or Truth? Successful Women Are Less Likeable Than Successful Men

When I give public speeches I often talk about the motivation or hesitation of women climbing the corporate ladders.  Women feel that they have choices today, and the fact that only a few make it to the very top (women … Continue reading

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Arriving Home – Why Belonging is the Key to Happiness

It was on December 28, 2004 when we arrived at San Francisco Airport.  With ‘we’ I mean my husband and son, our dog and 10 pieces of luggage.  I will never forget this day which was the beginning of challenging … Continue reading

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Are you a control freak?

I don’t know about you, but I like to stay on top of things. I like to be in charge and I like to be in the driver’s seat. It feels somewhat safer to rely on myself than on others. … Continue reading

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The lifelong journey to lifelong learning

The first time I consciously reflected on becoming a beginner again – learning something new and entering unknown territory – was just before my son was born.  In my ‑ as I like to call it – “old life” I was a … Continue reading

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My Life with Horses

When I was about 8 years old, maybe even younger, my mother put me on the back of a horse I felt intimidated by the height of the horse, but at the same time I was fascinated by the whole … Continue reading

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The Healing Power of Passion

“Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.”  (Hebbel, German Poet and Dramatist, 1813-1863) Anything we do with passion comes from our hearts.  It is part of our true nature and it shows who we really are … Continue reading

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Farewell of a Snow Queen

There was no major party at my house without Marsha and there will be no more parties with Marsha! Marsha passed away yesterday morning. She has left behind a hole far too big to fill, footsteps far too big to … Continue reading

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The Voice Within Us

We all live with this other person within us – the one who tells us what to do, what not to do and constantly questions our capabilities.  Some call this voice “the inner voice,” “the inner critic,” or the superego. … Continue reading

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A True Christmas Story

Once upon a time there was a little girl. She lived in a country far away where Christmas was celebrated on Christmas evening. It was the custom that the children had to spend all afternoon in their rooms to wait … Continue reading

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