Mentales Training für Extremsituationen
- für mehr Fokus, Leistung & mentale Selbststeuerung.
Nervensystembasierte Begleitung beim Wiederaufbau nach Ausnahmesituationen.
Michaela Baumgartner, B.A.
Certified Mental Trainer
Specialization: Operational Mental Trainer
About me
I’m Michaela, 32 years old, a proud mother to a wonderful son and the wife of a strong and loving partner.
My professional journey began after graduating from the University of Applied Science in Steyr with a focus on project management and technical sales, in trade and industry companies. However, life had a profound test in store for me. Due to a long-term, severe chronic illness, I was forced to face challenges such as bedridden confinement, total isolation, darkness, and the renunciation of all stimuli. This time was a labyrinth of pain and uncertainty.
But it was precisely there, in this darkness, that I discovered my iron will and mental strength. It was this will to survive that sparked within me the desire to share my experiences and show others how to develop inner strength.
The hardest time of my life became my most intense learning phase – my personal training as a mental coach began in the middle of a "cage" of illness and hopelessness. This experience shaped me and showed me that mental strength is not only essential for survival but can also be the key to a fulfilled life.
The training program to become a certified mental trainer with Wolfgang Reichl-Furthner at the RE-agieren Institut für Personal- und Mentaltraining was an important and deeply valuable part of my journey.
Today, I work with my own approaches, which continue to evolve over time. I accompany people over longer periods through deep crises and transformational processes — and I learn from every single person I work with.
This continuous, carefully attuned guidance over an extended period is more than a profession to me — it is deeply enriching. I am grateful for the trust placed in me and for the depth that this work brings.
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Mental strength for extreme situations
MindPlant stands for mental strength — precisely where life becomes unpredictable. In exceptional situations, it’s not motivation or positive thinking that makes the difference, but the ability to remain internally capable of action, even in the presence of fear, pain, or overwhelm. It’s about support, orientation, and inner stability when nothing can be taken for granted.
Your thoughts are like plants:
What you nurture within grows — especially when external security is missing.
I pursue two completely contrasting approaches, guided by both experience and passion.
-People who voluntarily enter extreme situations.
-Those who find themselves in extreme situations unwillingly and unprepared.
MindPlant - Survival
Mental training for people who voluntarily push their limits.
Whether in operations, survival situations, or adventures, inner strength matters in critical moments. With my strategy, you receive a clear, practical guide to help you maintain calm, focus, and the ability to act. I work on multiple levels — physically and mentally — while accompanying you in an inspiring, motivating, and realistic way.
I work with the nervous system to regulate stored stress responses.
Training or course available on request
MindPlant - Resilience
Mental training for people who are suddenly thrown into extreme situations, unprepared and unwillingly.
When life suddenly changes everything — through serious illness, accident, loss, other dramatic setbacks, or life crises — familiar strategies often aren’t enough. In these extreme situations, I guide you professionally and individually, step by step, back to inner stability and the ability to act.
I work with targeted mental techniques, mind-body integration, and a connection to nature to release blockages, strengthen inner power, and create a solid foundation for orientation, self-confidence, and the ability to act.
Possible individual collaboration
Individual sessions
Focused guidance for specific issues, decisions, or urgent challenges.
Individual session: 140,- EUR
MindPlant Fokus Outdoor
Individual one-on-one mental training (approx. 10 hours of personalized 1:1 support)
MindPlant - Focus Outdoor is a personalized experience, tailored to your life situation, wishes, and needs. Genuine mental training in connection with the elements of nature. For people who are ready to face themselves and grow personally.
Clear, personal, deep, and long-lasting.
Individual guidance
Some processes take time.
I support people over several weeks or months in their mental rebuilding, within a personalized and carefully tailored framework.
Collaboration by arrangement.
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customer-feedback
Michaela Anna, 32
"Michaela is an incredibly empathetic, reflective, and strong personality. In the one-on-one sessions, she created a space where I felt very comfortable and safe. Her concept, based on the four elements, is extremely well thought out and is tailored individually to each person.
What makes Michaela truly special is that she conducts her sessions outdoors in nature. She thoughtfully selects suitable locations in the forest, by the water, in caves, and more, integrating a variety of practices and rituals with and within nature — something I have not experienced with anyone else.
Michaela manages, on one hand, to bring calm, structure, and clarity to complex topics with her expertise, while on the other hand, she can inspire, motivate, and drive you forward. Another aspect that makes her stand out for me is that when you choose to train with her, she is always by your side. In extreme situations — when I felt helpless or overwhelmed — I always had the option to reach out to her whenever I needed.
For me personally, this was an incredible feeling of support during that difficult time. I am deeply grateful to her for providing me with mental techniques, affirmations, routines, and valuable insights, which allowed me to emerge from my extreme situation stronger and more confident.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Michaela to anyone, as I know that with her story, empathy, and authentic approach, she can create the space for anyone to pull themselves back from extreme situations.
Thanks a lot, Michi!!"
Lisa, 35
"Michaela is a unique mental trainer and a wonderful human being. Through her sensitivity, empathy, and intuition, she adapts to the individual needs of each client or group. She lives her techniques and works in a practical, nature-inspired way, using simple yet profound tools. This woman has walked through the deepest darkness herself and, for me, is a role model and a great inspiration for what is possible with the right mindset. For me, the combination of gentleness, sensitivity, stepping out of your comfort zone, and the integration of nature elements is simply amazing — 100% recommended!"
Stefanie, 29
I would like to sincerely thank you for the mental training, which has been so valuable to me. I found it amazing to connect with the four elements in nature and build the concept around it, and I could really identify with it. The atmosphere in the forest was incredibly suppportive and helped me a lot to engage with the exercises and my own thoughts.
The clear introduction to neuroscience and the visual representation of thoughts were extremely helpful. The connection with the elements helped me recognize negative thought patterns.
You were very gentle in your approach and provided me with enough time and privacy. I especially appreciate the surprisingly simple exercises you gave me for daily practice. On the second day, I was able to learn about my personality type and formulate new perspectives and goals. What was particularly impressive was how you incorporated the elements of fire and water to create a unique atmosphere of comfort.
You succeeded in bringing me out of my 'comfort zone' with your incredibly sensitive and creative, yet also so inspiring and motivating way of conducting the entire training. I gained many valuable insights and rekindled the somewhat burnt-out inner fire within me. And for that, I am endlessly grateful to you!
Sara, 31
Michaela took a lot of time during the initial call to get to know me and my reasons for mental training. From the start, this made me feel that she had specifically prepared and was addressing my needs individually. During the actual training, my well-being was always her top priority. Michaela thought of every detail – from providing information on the appropriate clothing for training in the forest to tea, snacks, and comfortable seating. This thoughtful preparation shows how much heart and soul she puts into her training.
The mental training was an incredibly enriching experience for me. It was sometimes very emotional, but it helped me get to know myself better and clearly define my goals. The experience in the forest perfectly complemented the whole process – this environment enhances the impact of the training in a special way.
I would definitely recommend Michaela and her mental training to anyone. She manages to tailor her training so individually that everyone can take something away for themselves. Through her empathetic approach, you feel not only understood but also empowered to develop new routines and implement them in daily life. The location was truly a dream – calm and inspiring, perfect for mental training. Michaela is not only professional but also warm-hearted, and I wholeheartedly recommend her services!"
Elke, 52
The overall package was very cohesive, especially the initial call, which helped me feel free and more open during the training. The fact that you managed to overcome such a difficult life situation yourself has been and continues to be an immense source of inspiration and support for me. It showed me that there is always a way, no matter how tough the circumstances may be.
The connection with the elements of nature and the meditations were profound and have had a lasting impact on me. I now stand more firmly in myself and no longer let external expectations influence me. The scientific foundation of the methods gave me additional clarity and confirmation.
All in all, it was a very valuable and helpful experience. Your authentic and likable manner really spoke to me, and I would definitely recommend you. You will help many people on their journey. THANK YOU!!!
Juliana, 64
Contact
MindPlant e. U.
Michaela Baumgartner, B.A.
Certified Mental Trainer
Hummelberg 8/2 | 4341 Arbing
+43 (0) 660 / 50 48 070
office@mindplant.at
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