hen you engage in a conversation with Claudia Schwinghammer, her warm smile and infectious positive energy immediately put you at ease. It is instantly evident that she genuinely cares about the well-being of others and is deeply passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives—attributes that resonate in her innovative corporate coaching and consulting firm, SPARK, and her private psychotherapy practice, Mental Health Vienna.
The source of these inspirational ventures can be traced back to Schwinghammer’s personal journey of over 25 years in the corporate landscape. Amidst the grief of losing her father during the COVID-19 pandemic, she found herself confronted with a lack of support and empathy from her employer. This experience ‘sparked’ a profound realisation—a deep understanding of the importance of mental well-being and the need for compassionate leadership.
Determined to turn her pain into purpose, Schwinghammer completed six years of systemic psychotherapy training and furthered her education with an internationally acclaimed approach called Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®). It combines the most beneficial hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, NLP, CBPT and neuroscience principles. Soon, helping individuals overcome limiting beliefs, heal from past traumas and unlock their full potential helped Schwinghammer recognise the incredible opportunity to bring her expertise to the corporate world. “I’m a real freak when it comes to making a real difference in people’s lives and transforming their belief systems for good. Clients travel from all over to see me at my practice. Word of mouth has been the best thing for my business.”
On a personal level, when it comes to employee wellbeing, Schwinghammer understands true transformation goes beyond surface-level solutions. That’s why, with a network of experts fluent in 17 languages, SPARK ensures language is never a barrier to growth and development. The team’s multilingual approach breaks down linguistic barriers and allows employees to communicate in their preferred language. This creates an environment where individuals can fully engage, express themselves and absorb the transformative lessons that propel them and their organisations forward.
The sessions can range from improving sleep quality to mastering stress management techniques and even helping kick bad habits like smoking and excessive drinking to the curb. SPARK leaves no stone unturned in its pursuit of holistic health.
My mission is extremely simple—to pinpoint your pain points, understand your unique needs and craft customised coaching solutions that ignite transformative change and help you thrive
Her commitment to making a positive impact extends beyond her one-on-one interaction with clients. Soon, she will be publishing her first book, ‘Toxic Leadership,’ which draws from her own experiences and provides valuable insights into creating healthier, more empowering work environments. In addition, SPARK has recently been recognised with an award for being a human-centred organisation, further highlighting her company’s dedication to putting people first.
As SPARK ignites more individuals to become the unstoppable forces they are destined to be, Schwinghammer’s guidance will inspire countless narratives of conquering adversity and achieving extraordinary growth. Her story exemplifies the power of leading with empathy and transforming lives.
