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A few insights into the day-to-day work of leadership coaching
leadership coaching insights

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Aug 8, 20255 min read


Challenges when working remotely abroad
challenges when working remotely abroad

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Jul 22, 20254 min read


then I'll just go on sick leave … employment law aspects after termination of contract
Some aspects to consider when you are on sick leave after termination of your employment.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Jul 4, 20255 min read


Where is home? Expat’s questions about living abroad.
Where is home? Expat’s questions about living abroad.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Should I stay or should I go - things to consider when taking a sabbatical
things to consider when taking a sabbatical

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
May 29, 20256 min read


Sick in your vacations in Germany – this is what you should do
Sick in your vacations in Germany – this is what you should do.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
May 13, 20253 min read


Can my employer prohibit me from doing dangerous sports?
Can my employer prohibit me from doing dangerous sports?

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Apr 23, 20253 min read


Termination of the employment contract in Germany = severance pay("Abfindung")?
End of the employment relationship = severance pay (Abfindung)?

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Apr 2, 20254 min read


Working and living in Germany – a cultural overview: part 1
Working and living in Germany - a cultural overview

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Mar 15, 20255 min read


Am I allowed to smoke weed at work in Germany?
Can you smoke cannabis weed at work in Germany?

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Solving conflicts with mediation in the workplace
Mediation can be an efficient, sustainable conflict resolution tool for employers and employees, especially expatriates.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Feb 2, 20254 min read


Breaking New Ground: Embracing Retirement as an Expatriate
Travel the world as you retire and embrace new opportunities as an expatriate.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Jan 20, 20254 min read


11 new work habits for a healthy 2025
11 new work habits for a healthy new year 2025

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Jan 4, 20252 min read


The crisis of meaning as a newly retired person – Empty Desk Syndrome
Crisis of meaning as a retired person, how to overcome feelings of sadness and depression

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Dec 23, 20243 min read


Understanding Empty Desk Syndrome: Causes, Effects, and Remedies
Understanding the phenomenon of Empty Desk Syndrome in active working life.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Dec 8, 20244 min read


Trouble on the job as an expat – 7 ways to cope
Annoyed at work? Trouble on the job as an expatriate? 7 ways and strategies to cope and improve the situation at the workplace.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Nov 20, 20244 min read


Retirement Blues: crisis and loss of identity in retirement and how to cope
The transition to retirement can bring joy, but often leads to an existential crisis and loss of identity. Discover how to combat sadness.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Some thoughts about working from home and data protection measurements
The most important measurements for data protection when working from home.

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Oct 27, 20242 min read


Retirement blues and 5 tips about how to cope with it
learn how to embrace retirement as a source of changes which bring a bundle of new opportunities to your life

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Oct 7, 20244 min read


Can you work as a nurse and also have a part time job as an undertaker?
Which secondary jobs are allowed alongside the main job? Are there conflicts?

Ilkane mentalcoaching & law
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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