"After working in corporations for 20 years mostly in the energy industry, I left to start my own business. I had a deep seated dream to bring environmental sustainability solutions to communities in Nigeria, so I set up my business with two arms: a profit consultancy and a non-profit foundation.

When Rita invited me to join the Mastermind, I felt overwhelmed. In addition to being a business owner and a mom, I was also working on my second master’s degree. I had a million and one things to do all the time. But I was drawn to the concept of Shestainability and the prospect of tapping into my feminine energy. So I decided to join the Mastermind with an open mind.

The experience has been very revealing on a professional and personal level. I realized I was putting all of my time and energy into my consultancy business because it’s what was familiar. But my purpose —my big dream—was more aligned with my non-profit, which I still hadn’t gotten off the ground. I also saw how I’d been getting in my own way by thinking I needed to be the one to know how to run a foundation.

One of the biggest shifts Rita helped me make was to slow down and get a lot of things off my plate.

I became more receptive. Instead of being a do-er all the time, I began to trust more in going with the flow and allowing things to fall into place for me.

In 7 weeks I did what I hadn’t been able to do in several years: found and hired someone to help run the non-profit. She actually found me and is a perfect fit for this role. We’ve already started to implement our first clean water and sanitation project on the ground in Nigeria!

Had I not taken this opportunity to join the Mastermind, I’d still be swimming against the tide, facing resistance. Whereas now I’m in the flow, everything is coming to me and that feels so rewarding.

My husband recently told me that he can see how this experience has been good for me: I’m calmer, more patient and peaceful. I’m being even more of the woman and leader I aspire to be."

Osen Iyahen - Lagos, Nigeria

Founder, Optimal Greening and Optimal Greening Foundation

“I’ve had the privilege to know and work with Rita over three years, including both a 6-month tailored program and a 2-day retreat. These experiences helped me clarify my vision, and gain the tools and the confidence required to achieve the success I sought.

In our first 6 months together, I came to Rita with a desire to exert more upward influence within the organization where I worked. What we ended up working toward was so much bigger (and better) than the original objective. With her support, I convinced senior leadership to create a new Research division and appoint me as its leader. I was thrilled with the opportunity to pursue my passion and vision and generate positive impact for our clients and the broader industry.

I sought out Rita’s support again several months later right before beginning a new higher-level role in a different company. I wanted to set myself up for success in my new role to define my vision for this next chapter of my life and ensure I was coming from my zone of genius and my power. I knew succeeding would depend less on hard knowledge (the masculine way of leading) and more on relationships and influence (the feminine way of leading, which required developing). 

Rita developed a 2-day retreat that was a powerful and valuable mix of deep psychological insight and practical application. Rita also ensured we balanced the work sessions with downtime so I could rejuvenate mentally and physically. The downtime included things like massages and long, leisurely dinners that were deeply nourishing. I walked away from the weekend more grounded in who I am and with a robust toolbox of techniques to exert positive influence both in my new role and any other future situation.

What’s always impressed me about Rita is the time and energy she dedicates to her clients, and her deep focus and genuine concern. I can’t imagine moving forward toward any new goal without her support. In fact, I recently signed up yet again to do another 6 months with her 1:1 and have also joined her Mastermind. 

If you’re considering working with Rita, I encourage you to trust your instincts and explore the possibility. The return you’ll receive on your investment is huge, not only monetarily, but particularly in terms of personal fulfillment and joy.”

Amy Bowe - London, England

CEO, GHG Blaze

“When I first started working with Rita, I was really struggling. My energy was low, and I couldn't seem to figure out what direction I wanted to go in. I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world, but I felt stuck and unfocused.

I'd tried setting up routines before, but they never stuck. I realize now it's because I didn't really understand why I was doing them or how they connected to my bigger goals.

I'll be honest, I hesitated about the cost at first. But looking back, it's been worth every penny.

RIta Hausken has this amazing ability to help you see the things that are holding you back. They don't just give you advice – they help you uncover insights about yourself that change everything.

Now, I feel like I'm in control of my energy and my direction. I can see the bigger picture of what I want to achieve and how to get there. 

It's not just about personal growth – it's about being able to tackle those big world problems I've always wanted to solve.

The biggest change? I'm not just talking about making an impact anymore – I'm actually doing it. I'm clear about my mission and I have the tools to make it happen.

Since working with Rita, I've achieved things I once thought were out of reach:

I've written a children's book to help kids fall in love with the ocean and our planet, addressing environmental issues I'm passionate about. Even more exciting, I landed my dream job in aquaculture – a position I had dreamed of but didn't think existed. These aren't just personal wins; they're stepping stones to creating the positive change I want to see in the world.”

Lenaîg Richard-Breivik - Norway

Business Development | Strategy | Innovation | Multicultural Leadership | PhD in food sciences

"For much of my life, I’d been doing what everyone else told me to do. I’d gotten a corporate job in the tech industry and climbed the ladder. I was promoted to VP. My bosses said they liked my unique, fresh perspectives. But I was still expected to conform. To work crazy hours. To do things their way, i.e. the male-dominated, masculine way. I could be different but not TOO different.

I was incredibly frustrated. I knew there was more for me to contribute yet I felt so limited and confined in this role and company. In the Mastermind, I finally had the courage to express what had been eating me up inside: “I’m 38 - can I just do what I want to do and be what I want to be - now?!” Their resounding response: “YES!”

Rita continuously encouraged us to dream bigger. “What if there were no limits? What if you could do anything in the world?” Inspired by the possibilities for my life when I’m living on purpose, I took a leap of faith and quit my job. Instead of just going from one job to another, I took time off to get really clear on what’s next.

Since then, I’ve published a book about leadership - another dream I’m no longer putting on hold. Launched a podcast and I’m running my own consultancy business.

I’m also laying the foundation to start a venture fund to invest in start-ups in fem tech and women entrepreneurs. What I’ve come to see with Rita’s support is that you can either believe that you will fail or that you will succeed. You can believe your success is guaranteed or not. It’s up to you what you put your faith in.

I’m choosing to believe that success is guaranteed instead of using an ounce of worry or anxiety. There is a much higher likelihood of success when I believe in myself, anyway! I would not have been able to believe in myself or have the confidence that I do if I hadn’t participated in the mastermind."

Nada Ahmed - Houston, USA

Founding Partner Energy, Tech Nexus | Climate Tech | Top 50 Women in Tech Award | Board Member | Author & Keynote Speaker

"A few years ago, I took a leap of faith and started my own business with global ambitions. While I was committed to my vision, I quickly realized I lacked the essential tools to navigate the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship. The journey was challenging, and I often found myself struggling to stay resilient in the face of obstacles.

That's when I started working with Rita. Over the course of a year, the transformation has been nothing short of remarkable - a change noticed not just by me, but by those around me as well. Rita has this uncanny ability to see right through to my core, asking probing questions that challenge me to think deeper and articulate thoughts and feelings I didn't even know I had.

Through our work together, I've gained clarity about who I am and what my mission truly is. My perspectives have broadened, and I now think on a scale I never thought possible before. 

The personal growth I've experienced has been immense, giving me the resilience and tools I needed to weather the entrepreneurial storm.

The investment in working with Rita has yielded returns far beyond what I initially expected. I'm now confident that the personal transformation I've undergone will have a significant impact not just on my life, but undoubtedly on the success of my business as well.

For anyone standing at the crossroads of ambition and uncertainty, I wholeheartedly recommend working with Rita. She doesn't just coach; she transforms. The journey with her is an investment in yourself that pays dividends in every aspect of your life and business."

Anne Emilie Fosse

Founder and CEO, Knitandnote AS

"I met Rita about a year and a half into starting my tech company. I wasn’t initially a business woman or entrepreneur—I’d been an engineer who loved tech, innovation and impact! So I didn’t know how to navigate this new terrain and had to learn about myself and the leader I wanted to be.

Building a startup is hard. It requires resilience and hard work. I was under a lot of stress, working constantly upstream. I chose to find support so I could succeed to achieve my goals.

With Rita, I have learned so much about myself and my talents. It’s been a journey of 3 years that definitely changed the way I see the world and all its opportunities. Imposter syndrome no longer stops me in my tracks! I have learned to raise my voice in a male dominated environment, stand for my ideas, manage conflicts and run towards my vision.

My company has grown and has a bright future. I have brought a product from idea to market and built up a diverse and talented team (8+ employees). And yet it’s not overwhelming!

Rita and I started to identify my core values, my purpose and create a vision for my future that really inspired me. I understood the power of slowing down to accelerate. It was only an impossible theory to put into practice before I met Rita. Now I spend more time with my husband and children while also taking time for myself each day.

My work with Rita is so important. She’s really helped support me grow into the next level of myself in a way that’s deeply aligned with what is most important to me. Thank you, Rita!"

Flavie Gohin - France

Founder, Fishency Innovation

“During a particularly challenging period in both my personal and professional life, I had the fortune of crossing paths with Rita. From our very first conversation, I felt an immediate sense of relief, liberation, and optimism washing over me – a testament to Rita's unique ability to create a safe and transformative space.

Rita's approach is nothing short of revolutionary. She meticulously cultivates and broadens her clients' self-awareness, laying a rock-solid foundation for collaboration and the development of fresh perspectives. What sets Rita apart is her skillful integration of consciousness-raising activities with thought-provoking inquiries. These not only foster clarity and meaning but also draw upon a rich tapestry of resources – from her personal experiences to cutting-edge neuroscience and transcendental methodologies.

Through our intensive collaboration, I gained far more than just a fresh perspective. I attained a deeper comprehension of underlying causes, triggers, and behavioral patterns. 

This newfound understanding has been instrumental in helping me recognize and respond effectively to these elements, both in my own behavior and in others. It's as if Rita handed me a roadmap to navigate the complex terrain of human interaction and self-development. 

But perhaps the most game-changing aspect of working with Rita is her distinctive strategy of providing support through WhatsApp. This constant line of communication proved invaluable. Rita's unwavering support, expertise, and encouragement were always just a message away, helping me navigate challenging situations in real-time and empowering me to discover immediate solutions. This ongoing support truly sets the experience of working with Rita apart, making it exceptional both during our formal sessions and in the moments between.

If you're seeking not just a coach, but a transformative guide who can help you navigate life's challenges with clarity, depth, and immediate support, I cannot recommend Rita highly enough. Her approach doesn't just address surface-level issues – it dives deep, creating lasting change that reverberates through all aspects of life."

Franziska Kehrer - Hamburg Germany

Passionate about connecting People and Solutions to tackle complex challenges and drive impactful change

"After working in the oil industry for 20 years, I left to start my own advisory company. While I was excited about the challenge of growing my own business, I knew I needed a lot of support to thrive. That’s when I started working with Rita.

In our first year of working together, we mainly focused on my business and my interactions with clients. But as my business grew, and I faced more challenges at work, I also experienced more challenges at home.

I began to have migraines and was losing my hair. Rita saw all the red flags and with her support, I could no longer deny that I was unhappy in my marriage. I had been afraid to leave and wanted to try to make it work for my daughter. But when she started struggling with migraines herself and stopped thriving in kindergarten, I knew it was time to take action. Rita helped me build my support system, which ultimately gave me the confidence to leave my marriage.

During that time, I also returned to school to become a certified coach. I wanted to help other women break free from toxic, abusive relationships, like I eventually did.

Now I’m growing my coaching business and recently, I hosted a conference all about thriving before, during and after divorce. My migraines have stopped and my hair is healthy and curly again. My daughter is making quantum leaps! I discovered that as I kept doing my work with Rita and getting aligned with my values and mission, the more my daughter began to thrive at school and home because I was no longer ‘broadcasting’ my concerns to her.

I’m so grateful for Rita’s support over these last 4+ years and feel amazing about my future. I feel like I’m just getting started!"

Camilla Calberg - Denmark, Copenhagen

Founder, Calberg Coaching

"It’s been the craziest year of my life and without Rita, I don’t know how I would have coped. I’m stronger now—even more of a bad ass! But not in a ‘work harder’ kind of way. Instead, I've learned how to let go of trying to control the things I can’t control, which gives me more energy for the things I can control and that are more important to me.

Through working with Rita I’ve come to realize there will always be things showing up in life that I can react to: but I don’t have to. I now have the communication and emotional skills I need to respond, not react, and set myself up for success in life and business.

With her support, I was better able to cope with challenging situations I faced while working in a toxic and abusive company. I was also able to repair key relationships with family members by letting go of old triggers, blame and distrust.

I’m no longer working nights or weekends and am now a recovering workaholic. I’ve let go of seeking validation from others and am able to give that to myself.

I never imagined that working with Rita would end up helping me overcome 20+ years of trauma…but it has. Rather than living a life centered around someone else's limited beliefs of me... I’ve found the confidence and courage to be happy and thrive in a life designed by me, and for me. Thank you, Rita!"

Megan Corcoran - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Senior Enterprise Software Solutions Executive and Culinary Television Persona

"Before working with Rita I had been feeling low for a while without being able to point out was was keeping me from enjoying life. I felt my life was a long to-do list and I was just a mere observer of the time passing by, always with the feeling there needed to be something else to it. I came to Rita thinking she could help me figuring out my next career step as also in the professional level I was feeling lost, but the work with her turned out to transform my whole experience of life.

I had tried to exert more control by attempting to plan more, have more detailed lists and this only contributed to increase the perception that life was made of chores. I tried resigning to life being that way but that also did not sit well. I looked outside to be fulfilled by the job or by my partner but that led to feeling misunderstood.

The investment in terms of time and money was substantial so I feared it might be a loss of time and I would get generic tips that I could have read in a book, and that it would ultimately not be helpful. Or in retrospect there was probably this guilt of not being worthy of that investment and that help…

Still, my doubts were overweight by curiosity since at that time I had already had one or two sessions with Rita and I was very impressed about her ability to get to the root of things as if she would have known me since a long time, so I was excited to see what could happen if I did the full program.

I feel my life has transformed since working with Rita.

I was able to gain a lot of understanding of myself, where I come from and why I approached life the way I used to. With this awareness I was able to make changes in the way I do and think that gave me back the power to shape my life and not feel like its victim. And the difference is noticeable in the way I feel and in the way I interact with the people around me.

Insights that really made an impact on me were the notion I "get to" do things rather that I "have to", regaining the confidence to trust my instinct and not default to do what the world thinks I should do, the power of rituals like journaling or meditation, and the practical tips such as the importance of simplifying the unavoidable chores so there is more space for joy.

These are some insights that resonated with me but every session with Rita was filled with wisdom and inspiration!"

Mireia Raluy Callado - Stockholm, Sweden

Senior Director Research Science (RWE), Data Analytics

I have worked with Rita for a few years already and truly believe, thanks to Rita’s helpful guidance through both personal and professional challenges, that having a coach in life is a must.

During our time together I started my own business, quit drinking alcohol, stopped smoking and got myself to one of the healthiest places I have ever been in my life.

I practice a daily morning routine to start the day off right and am equipped with various tools to help me navigate any situation that may come my way.

I also attended one of Rita’s two-day intensive resorts in Norway in 2019 and that really shifted something in me.

I made a number of big life decisions over that weekend and am actively working towards my big and what previously seems like unattainable goals.

Rita’s guidance has been invaluable. I highly recommend Rita as a coach and the two-day intensive, it’s truly a game-changer

Sofie V - Dubai UAE

Managing Director - The Communications Consultant