Raphaela — Practical philosopher, applied ethicist, transformational coach (CPC) — Founder, The Socratic Lens
Academic Foundation
- Master’s in Interdisciplinary Ethics — University of Vienna, Austria
- Bachelor’s in Philosophy — University of Vienna, Austria
- Additional studies: Theatre, Film & Media (University of Vienna); Romance Philology (University of Salzburg)
Professional Coach Training
- Certified Professional Coach (CPC) — International Coach Academy (ICA)
- ICF‑accredited Level 2 training — Actively accruing hours toward ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) accreditation
- FlipIt™ Coach Certification — International Coach Academy (ICA)
Experience
- 3+ years formal and informal 1:1 coaching experience across academic, professional, and personal contexts (clarity work, identity exploration, mindset, and growth strategies)
- Associate, Fly High Academy — Co-created workshops on professional development & well-being; content creation, marketing, facilitation, client support, operations
Distinctive Skills
- Trauma‑aware approach — Grounded in lived experience & personal study of psychology/healing practices
- Bilingual: English & German
- Intercultural expertise — Europe → U.S. transition, international contexts