Design Thinking for work and life


LIFE DESIGN

 

DESIGN YOUR LIFE - WITH SYSTEM


Bring MORE of yourself into life.

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Does this sound familiar?

  • Do you feel like something is missing in your work or personal life – and you’re searching for a fulfilling career path or fresh perspectives? But you’re not quite sure what exactly is missing... and you feel stuck?
  • You want MORE from life, but there’s no time to dig deeper – not with work and all your other responsibilities?
  • You’d love to dream big, but your environment, financial situation – or even your own mindset – is holding you back?
    And you’re wondering: Is it even possible without taking a sabbatical?
  • You’re at a turning point (starting your career, retiring, in midlife reflection, or changing jobs) – and you’re looking for ideas on what’s next?

Then Life Design is the solution!

  • CLARITY: Through targeted questions and a structured process, we uncover what truly defines you – your core values, your strengths, and the goals you genuinely want to achieve.
  • PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL GROWTH: With concrete ideas and clearly defined next steps, you shape your own personal or professional path – one that brings your vision to life.
  • ACTION: Start testing your ideas right away through low-risk prototyping. Because clarity often comes through doing – the path emerges as you walk it.
  • TESTED THOUSAND TIMES AND SCIENCE BASED: Life Design is based on methods developed and taught at Stanford University (USA) and further advanced at the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland).
Yes, that's what I want!

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"It's never too late to become what you could have been."

- George Eliot

"The best way to predict the future is to create it."

- Peter Drucker

"Knowledge alone is not enough; we must apply. Willingness alone is not enough; we must do."

-  Johann Wolfgang von Goethe & Bruce Lee

"Opportunities in life are like sunrises. If you wait, you'll miss them."

- Unknown

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17. - 18. May 2025 / Zurich

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 LIFE DESIGN

Why & when

Life Design takes you behind the scenes – so you can uncover what drives you, what defines you, and what truly, deeply matters to you.

It offers a structured, hands-on approach to help you achieve your personal and professional goals and actively shape your life.
And the best part: it's grounded in science.

  • Discover your true self

    • Have you ever had the feeling that, despite a seemingly balanced life, something inside you still feels empty?
    • Are you at a point where change – in your personal or professional life – would be welcome, but the first step feels out of reach?
    • Do you have a head full of ideas and dreams, but no clear path to bring them to life?
    • Maybe you’re looking to reduce stress or increase your sense of purpose and motivation at work?
    • Or perhaps you’re simply seeking more meaning and fulfillment in what you do?

    If any of this resonates with you, Life Design might be the key you've been looking for.


    Life Design offers you the chance to dive deeper – to uncover what drives you, what makes you unique, and what truly matters to you. It helps you clarify your personal desires and introduces creative ways to shape your career and your life in a more fulfilling and inspiring direction.


    No matter your starting point, Life Design offers the support you need – grounded in research-based, proven methods.


    Most importantly, Life Design helps you move from analysis into action.

    Because even the best idea is worth nothing if it stays only in your head.


    When you live in alignment with your interests, you increase your well-being – and can contribute more to those around you and to society as a whole.

What you get

  • Clarity on your wishes and current challenges

    This step gets special attention. Where do you feel drawn to? What do you want MORE of in your life – professionally or personally? We’ll explore that together. Why? Because working with the right question – and focusing on your true desires – is the key to finding the right direction and designing real change.

  • Generating ideas – because sometimes more really is more

    Once we’ve clarified what you want MORE of, we’ll explore and develop creative options and ideas.

    This is your chance to think big – boldly and freely – because this is about your future path in work and life.

    And most importantly: it’s about YOU.

  • Prototyping – turning your ideas into action

    Prototypes are simply (small) experiments.

    Life Design is a tried-and-tested method that puts one thing at the center: action.

    Because a great idea means little unless you actually do something with it.

    Together, we’ll explore how you can take first steps quickly, with low risk – and even enjoy the process.

    You’ll be surprised how simple it can be.

    And how much fun it brings.

  • Feedback – Learning – Moving forward

    In Life Design, there’s no such thing as failure – only feedback and learning.

    Your experiments help you discover what works for you and what doesn’t.

    This mindset not only reflects the spirit of today’s working world – embraced by many forward-thinking companies – it also strengthens your resilience and well-being.

    And on a larger scale, it aligns with the Environmental Sustainable Development Goals (ESDG) promoted by the WHO.

Your benefits

  • Your benefits through Life Design

    • Clarity around personal and professional goals: Life Design helps individuals identify and define their own values, interests, and goals – enabling purposeful life and career planning.
    • Greater well-being and life satisfaction: By aligning your life and career path with your personal values and goals, Life Design increases overall satisfaction and supports emotional well-being.
    • Better decision-making: Life Design offers tools and methods that support you in making informed, confident decisions about your career and personal life.
    • Increased resilience: By providing strategies to deal with change and challenges, Life Design strengthens your ability to stay balanced and adapt to uncertainty.
    • Personal growth: Life Design encourages continuous self-reflection and development – leading to lifelong learning and personal growth.
    • New perspectives and expanded options: By exploring different life and career directions, Life Design opens up fresh perspectives and new possibilities.
    • Improved employability: Life Design fosters key competencies that increase adaptability and help you stay future-ready in a dynamic job market.
    • Stronger work–life balance: By helping you align your professional ambitions with your personal needs and goals, Life Design supports a healthier work–life balance.
    • Empowerment and autonomy: Life Design empowers you to take ownership of your life path – proactively and intentionally, rather than being driven by external circumstances.
Yes, I want to know MORE about it!

My WHY

The journey toward a fulfilling life – both personally and professionally.


I’m Ursula Santner, and this is my Life Design story...


From the outside, my life looked perfectly fine: an exciting job at a major bank, a good salary, a stable private life. But inside, I felt an increasing emptiness. My dreams had faded, my smile had grown heavy, and life seemed to pass me by. The dissatisfaction I carried began to affect not only my energy – but also my health.


At 49, a single mother, I found myself at a crossroads: Radically change everything – and take a huge risk – or keep going as I was, ignoring the growing unrest inside me.


After much reflection, I made my choice. And that’s where my Life Design journey began.

  • The journey back to myself...

    A time-out in Mallorca marked the turning point. I reconnected with my core values and inner drivers – and realized how essential it is to actually live by them. That journey changed everything: my career, my personal life, and the way I see myself. Today, I live a life filled with purpose, joy, and deep gratitude.


    And you can too.

    You don’t need a dramatic life change – just a clear step in the right direction.

  • Life Design: More of you in life...

    I'll show you how you can bring MORE of YOU into your life and career with Life Design. It works, is scientifically sound, and creative at the same time. 


    With my experience and training as a certified Life Design Coach at the University of St. Gallen and as a ZRM (Zurich Resource Model) trainer, I'll guide you through the process. Together we'll discover WHO you are and WHAT you want. We'll develop ideas for how you can make your career or personal life more valuable, and I'll show you how you can quickly implement them with small, low-risk experiments (so-called prototypes) and have a lot of fun doing it! 


    Prepare to bring MORE of yourself into your life. It's time to write your own story. 


    Join us – bring MORE of yourself into your life!

I'm in & want MORE from life!

You've come to the right place if...

you want to bring MORE of yourself into your life AND career and want to find out how easy that can be.

you’re considering a new direction professionally, but don’t know yet where the path will lead.

you’re looking for MORE quality of life – at work or in your personal world

you feel there’s untapped potential or adventure within you – and want to integrate it into your everyday life.

you’re curious why top universities like Stanford and the University of St. Gallen are teaching and expanding the Life Design approach.

Yes, I want that - absolutely!

What you can look forward to...

Great! You've booked your free session!


Now get ready for a powerful journey of discovery.


Imagine what it would feel like to live and work with more of YOU in it – with more ease, clarity, and authenticity.


Here’s what you’ll experience:


  • A focused analysis of your current situation, challenge or question
  • A deep look at your personal and/or professional direction
  • Clarity about what truly matters to you – and what defines you
  • Step-by-step guidance through the Life Design process
  • Insights from neuroscience and brain research
  • Encouragement to experiment playfully and without pressure
  • … and much more...


What happens next?

Step 1


You click on the button "Book intro call".

Step 2


I'll contact you at the scheduled time.

(via Zoom)

Step 3


Start of your step-by-step life design program.

What my clients say...

I had no idea this was possible

I liked my job in controlling and was good at it – but something was missing. So I decided to give the Life Design process a try. And it opened doors I didn’t even know were there. Now, I genuinely enjoy my work again – and in the end, it all came down to a simple mindset shift.