About Us
Our Team
At Progressive Coaching, we help individuals and teams achieve lasting success through personalized, expert-driven strategies. Our dedicated team is committed to guiding you towards meaningful growth and transformation.
About The Founder –
Travis Simlinger
As I reflect on my journey and the collective efforts of our team, I am filled with gratitude for the profound privilege to be a catalyst for positive change in the lives of our clients. Every interaction, every breakthrough, reaffirms my dedication to this deeply fulfilling path. Together, we strive not only to meet but to exceed expectations, guided by our shared commitment to excellence and compassion. It is my sincere hope that through our collaborative endeavors, we continue to inspire and empower individuals on their journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment.
Our Team
Travis Simlinger
Trainer and coordination
Travis leads the team of trainers, and feels extremely privileged to spend his days travelling the beautiful Swiss countryside, facilitating meaningful trainings in some of the most respected and well-known companies in Switzerland, and the world.
Travis is a certified Strategic Intervention Master Coach.
Strategic Intervention Coaching is a system that combines the most effective forms of various disciplines: Human Needs Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Neurolinguistics, Jungian Theory, Psychology of Influence, Strategic Studies, and Non-violent Communication (NVC).
Astrid Sommer
Trainer and Psychologist
Astrid Sommer is a Clinical Psychologist and holds a Master of Science (MSc), a degree in Business Administration specializing in Human Resources Management, and an MBA specializing in Digital Innovation. She has also completed post-graduate studies in Coaching, Psychotherapy, Social Insurance and Labor Law, Project Management, Leadership & Psychology, Kaluza’s Stress Management and Emergency Psychology.
With over a decade of professional experience, Astrid excels as a psychologist, coach, therapist, and trainer. Her expertise lies in executive coaching, mental health awareness, job & career coaching, care management, talent and skills development, psychological diagnostics, early therapeutic intervention, leadership development, change management, and crisis intervention. By drawing upon her wealth of knowledge and experience, Astrid is dedicated to delivering comprehensive support and guidance to her clients.
Lena Thoma
Trainer and Coach
Lena’s proficiency in interpersonal interactions and effective communication sets her apart, showcasing her strong social and soft skills. She approaches challenges with resilience and self-sufficiency, actively seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Holding a Master in Business Administration in International Health Management, and a bachelor of Science in Nursing, Lena has over over 12 years experience in various settings in the health care sector, and in her previous role was the Head of Corporate Health and Continuous Education, at Ender Diagnostics.
Fuelled by her deep-seated passion for mental health and well-being, Lena effortlessly radiates knowledge, enthusiasm, and a natural flair in her role as a facilitator of mental health and collaborative communication skills trainings. She is unwaveringly committed to equipping others with valuable tools to enhance their well-being.
Lira Low
Trainer and Conflict mediation
Lira Low is a leader in conflict resolution, mediation, trauma expertise, and conflict coaching for companies and executive leadership. She exemplifies executive leadership, guiding individuals and organizations through conflict with precision, warmth and professionalism.
With a background in career diplomacy and private diplomacy, Lira specialised in international armed conflict mediation with the Geneva-based Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD). During this time, her expertise as the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Advisor at HD involved pioneering trauma-sensitive approaches into mediation processes globally.
Today, Lira draws on more than 14 years of experience to provide strategic counsel and training in conflict management, leadership and group coaching, and mediation services to diverse clients in the corporate, humanitarian and family office fields.
Lira holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Hebrew from Melbourne University, and two Masters degrees in Conflict Resolution and Mediation from Tel Aviv University, and Counselling from Monash University. She is certified in EMDR trauma-focused therapy. Having called four continents home, she embraces diversity as our commonality.
Claudia Simlinger
Content and Coordination
Claudia Simlinger
Content and Coordination
Lira Low is a leader in conflict resolution, mediation, trauma expertise, and conflict coaching for companies and executive leadership. She exemplifies executive leadership, guiding individuals and organizations through conflict with precision, warmth and professionalism.
With a background in career diplomacy and private diplomacy, Lira specialised in international armed conflict mediation with the Geneva-based Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD). During this time, her expertise as the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Advisor at HD involved pioneering trauma-sensitive approaches into mediation processes globally.
Today, Lira draws on more than 14 years of experience to provide strategic counsel and training in conflict management, leadership and group coaching, and mediation services to diverse clients in the corporate, humanitarian and family office fields.
Lira holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Hebrew from Melbourne University, and two Masters degrees in Conflict Resolution and Mediation from Tel Aviv University, and Counselling from Monash University. She is certified in EMDR trauma-focused therapy. Having called four continents home, she embraces diversity as our commonality.
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