Sigrid Engelbrecht
Sigrid Engelbrecht (* 1954 ) is a German author , painter and designer who also worked as a local politician for over 25 years .
Life
Sigrid Engelbrecht first studied German , journalism and economics in Berlin and later also textile design in Münchberg (Bavaria). After graduating as a designer, she worked for various companies in the textile industry, at the same time completed a distance learning course (advertising graphics) and set up her own graphic studio in Bayreuth in 1990. From 1988 to 2014 she exhibited various works in the field of graphics and painting in Germany, France, Austria and the Czech Republic, in Germany often accompanied by readings from her lyric texts.
From 1986 to 1994 she was a member of the Upper Franconian District Assembly as District Councilor for Alliance 90 / The Greens ; from 1990 to 2010 she was a city councilor in Bayreuth , from 1991 to 2009 also parliamentary group leader. At party level, she worked in various functions between 1986 and 2005: acting member of the federal executive board, member of the state party council in Bavaria, chairwoman of the federal working group on women's politics, board member of the local political association Gribs (Greens and alternative in the councils of Bavaria).
She was awarded the Bavarian Communal Merit Medal , the Golden Citizen Medal of the City of Bayreuth and the Golden Ring of Honor of the City of Bayreuth for her local political work .
In the years between 2002 and 2008, Sigrid Engelbrecht changed the focus of her work.
After completing her training as a mental and wellness trainer from 2002-2004 (at Conzendo, Hamburg and the Institute for Sport and Tourism, Düsseldorf) and as a mental coach in 2008 (NLP & Coaching Institute, Berlin), she began to work as a trainer and coach in adult education . Focus: coping with stress, personal development, mood and self management.
In connection with this, Sigrid Engelbrecht has made a name for herself as the author of guides on these focal points. Her best-known book was published by Gräfe und Unzer and is entitled "Let go of what is in the way of your happiness" and was published in 2009 under the title "Loslaten wat je niet gelukkig maakt" and. a. also translated into Dutch. The 9th edition is currently on sale.
Sigrid Engelbrecht has lived in Berlin since 2010. From 2012 to 2015, she completed the course "Biographical and Creative Writing" at the Alice Salomon University in Berlin-Hellersdorf, completing her degree with the title "Master of Arts (MA)".
Works
- Hot flashes? I'm just warming up for the restart. Knaur Verlag, 2019, ISBN 978-3-426-87821-7 .
- Mama - A for everyday heroine to Z for sorceress. Duden Verlag, 2019, ISBN 978-3-411-72364-5 .
- Girlfriends - A for very best to Z for solidarity. Duden Verlag, 2018, ISBN 978-3-411-72342-3 .
- with Michael Linden : Let go! It's enough - ways out of bitterness. Ecowin Verlag, 2018, ISBN 978-3-7110-0138-2 .
- I stand on myself - appreciation makes me and others strong. Knaur Verlag, 2017, ISBN 978-3-426-87769-2 .
- Seven days for easier decision-making - the creative hands-on booklet. Herder Verlag, 2016, ISBN 978-3-451-61394-4 .
- I! Three letters that will change your life. Gräfe and Unzer Verlag, 2016, ISBN 978-3-8338-5300-5 .
- Take back your life. Herder Verlag, 2016, ISBN 978-3-451-61383-8 .
- He who laughs first laughs best. Gräfe and Unzer Verlag, 2016, ISBN 978-3-8338-5299-2 .
- Pause the world. Gräfe and Unzer Verlag, 2015, ISBN 978-3-8338-3983-2 .
- Realize my place in life. Kreuz Verlag, 2015, ISBN 978-3-451-61325-8 .
- Unfold what you are made of. Ariston Verlag, 2014, ISBN 978-3-424-20103-1 .
- Let go of what worries you. Gräfe and Unzer Verlag, 2013, ISBN 978-3-8338-2332-9 .
- Let go and get started. Kreuz Verlag, 2013, ISBN 978-3-451-61146-9 .
- The anti-burnout book for mothers. Kreuz Verlag, 2012, ISBN 978-3-451-61122-3 .
- From the sense of envy. Orell Füssli, 2011, ISBN 978-3-280-05441-3 .
- Let go of what makes you small. Gräfe and Unzer Verlag, 2011, ISBN 978-3-8338-2156-1 .
- The anti-burnout book for women. Kreuz Verlag, 2011, ISBN 978-3-451-61014-1 .
- Live crisis-proof. Kreuz Verlag, 2010, ISBN 978-3-7831-3455-1 .
- Let go of what is in the way of your happiness. Gräfe and Unzer, 2009, ISBN 978-3-8338-1370-2 .
- Dance with the saber-toothed tiger - stress management for all types of stress. Orell Füssli Verlag, 2009, ISBN 978-3-280-05323-2 .
- “Getting in a really good mood” - those who are in a good mood get more out of life. Droemer Knaur, 2008, ISBN 978-3-426-64917-6 .
- Best Age Power - strength training for body and mind. Pietsch Verlag, 2007, ISBN 978-3-613-50557-5 .
- Hot years - full of energy through menopause. Gräfe and Unzer, 2006, ISBN 3-8338-0271-5 .
Web links
- Literature by and about Sigrid Engelbrecht in the catalog of the German National Library
- Works by and about Sigrid Engelbrecht in the German Digital Library
- Official website
- Official website
- The encourager - Sigrid Engelbrecht portrayed by journalist Dagmar Möbius in 2012
Individual evidence
- ^ Parliamentary group Bündnis90 / Die Grünen and Independents ( Memento of December 6, 2010 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ Working for the good of the city. ( Memento of January 2, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) (PDF; 3.3 MB). In: Stadtnachrichten. Official journal of the city of Bayreuth. No. 8, June 11, 2010, p. 3.
- ↑ Winner of the Golden Ring of Honor of the City of Bayreuth ( Memento from July 18, 2014 in the Internet Archive )
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SURNAME | Engelbrecht, Sigrid |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German non-fiction author, painter, designer and local politician |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1954 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Bayreuth |