by Ronja Landeck
Hi, I'm Ronja.
I am passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and communicate with compassion. Beyond that, I’m simply human, too - I love hiking, learning about gardening in the community garden, and getting creative about cooking with whatever is in season. I also enjoy connecting with friends over sports or board game nights, and volunteering at events supporting a sustainable, green future.
Did you know?
My name (pronounced Ronya) comes from the Swedish children's book Ronia, the Robber's Daughter by Astrid Lindgren. Her books are beloved in Germany, where I grew up. I enjoy carrying this character's name, as Ronia loves being in the nature, is adventurous and stands up for herself and others.
My Approach
Everything I do is grounded in the belief that every human being acts in an attempt to meet a need. Needs are universal and neither good nor bad, they simply are. What differs is the strategy we choose to meet them. While strategies can be effective or ineffective, helpful or unhelpful, the need behind them deserves understanding and respect.
Viewing the world through this lens helps me stay curious, compassionate, and open-minded. It allows me to look beyond behaviours and explore what truly matters to people.
In my coaching and workshops, I create a calm and supportive environment where people feel safe to explore, reflect, and grow - whether that relates to relationships, wellbeing, communication, personal growth, or health.
I draw on Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Inner Team Model, combining evidence-informed approaches with practical tools that can be applied in everyday life.
I continually refine my work through ongoing learning, professional development, feedback, reflection, and research - ensuring that my clients benefit from evidence-informed approaches that continue to evolve alongside the latest insights and best practices.
I am committed to ethical and professional practice and follow the codes of conduct of PREKURE and the UK and International Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA), of which I am a registered member.
My Story
I wish I could say I’ve always been passionate about communication and authentic connections. The truth is, for a long time, I didn’t even know how to be authentic.
I thought love and good intentions were enough to make relationships work - they weren’t.
I struggled to express my needs and often suppressed my emotions until they erupted, leaving both me and those around me feeling confused and hurt. I adapted constantly, trying to be the “easy” one, the “strong” one, but I was deeply disconnected from myself.
With my closest friend we joined a Nonviolent Communication (NVC) course. A few sessions in, I had a realization that changed everything:
“I have needs. They matter.
I can learn to express them.”
That moment was the beginning of a journey toward self-understanding, compassion, and authentic connection. It hasn’t always been easy, but learning to acknowledge and express my needs has allowed me to truly connect - with myself and with others.
This has led me to found Open Heart Connections where I now support others on their journey.
My vision is to help build resilient communities where connections are rooted in trust and authenticity, and where people speak to each other with compassion. I believe that when we can connect deeply and communicate honestly, we can create environments where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
