FROM ANXIETY TO CLARITY
Meet Dominic Junghänel
I'm Dominic Junghänel, founder of Mindful Career, based in Zurich, Switzerland. My mission to help people create meaningful change is deeply rooted in my own journey.
As a young adult, I struggled with an anxiety disorder and low self-confidence. For years, I felt stuck and unsure about my path in life and my career. Through professional support, including coaching, I found greater clarity, built my confidence, and gradually started to overcome the obstacles that held me back.
Today, I help others navigate similar challenges, supporting them on their journeys of self-discovery and professional growth.
MY STORY
From Switzerland to Tokyo, and back
Born and raised in Switzerland, I moved to Japan after university and spent more than ten years living and working in Tokyo. During that time, I built my career in international marketing and communication, eventually leading partnership development for a cross-cultural marketing agency.
Working with colleagues and clients from around the world taught me how deeply culture shapes the way we communicate, collaborate, and make decisions. It also sparked my interest in personal development, leadership, and the unique challenges of building a life and career far from home.
Looking back, these experiences laid much of the foundation for the work I do today.
WHY I DO THIS
Choosing a different path
Although my international career was interesting and life in Tokyo exciting, I could never shake the feeling that “something was missing”. It was only after a six-month leadership coaching program, I gained something I had been missing for years: a deeper understanding of my values, my strengths, and the kind of work that gave me a sense of purpose.
That experience changed the direction of my career. Combined with my everything I learned about overcoming anxiety, adapting to life abroad, and working across cultures, it inspired me to become a coach myself.
Today, I combine those personal insights with professional coaching to help others gain clarity, build confidence, and create meaningful change in their lives and careers. My goal isn't to provide you with the answers, but to help you discover your own and have the confidence to act on them.
CREDENTIALS
✔ Certified NLP Practitioner
✔ Certified Business Coach
✔ Mental Health First Aider
✔ Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
✔ 15+ years in international marketing and communication
✔ Leadership experience in multicultural teams
✔ Coaching in English and German