A Life Fully Lived with Dr. Heinz Plaumann: From Global manager to Career Mentor

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What if your career could be both brilliant and balanced?

What if everything you’ve achieved—your wins, your failures, your pivots—was actually preparing you for a life that’s more aligned, more meaningful, more you?

In this episode, Dr. Heinz Plaumann shares what it means to live a life fully lived. From global manager in the chemical industry, with over 35 years of international experience, more than 25 patents, and leadership roles across continents—to now mentoring others through career roadmaps, emotional intelligence, and what he calls your “belly fire.”

But Heinz isn’t just a chemist or inventor. He’s also a jazz musician, a teacher, a coach, and the creator of Flashcard Leadership. His story proves that success isn’t just about what you build—it’s about who you become along the way.

If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to align your work with the life you truly want, this episode is your reminder that it’s not. Heinz shows you why.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• How Heinz went from science to strategy to coaching
• Why your reputation walks into the room before you do
• The “career roadmap” approach—and how to adapt it as you grow
• The power of emotional intelligence, behavior styles, and being a learn-it-all
• Why success without fulfillment is never truly enough

Favorite Quote

“Don’t be a know-it-all—be a learn-it-all. That’s how you build a life fully lived.”

Resources & Links

• Connect with Heinz: Heinzsight.org
• LinkedIn: Heinz Plaumann
• Watch his Flashcard Leadership videos 

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