What do starting a new career chapter two weeks before giving birth, leading a community as a mayor, and building solutions for complex microfluidics applications have in common?
👉 Unshakeable self-trust.
The answer, according to Dr. Anne Ringlepp, is that stepping into your true value and setting firm boundaries – whether in a male-dominated technical industry or in local politics – is what turns high-pressure situations into powerful career moves.
In the latest episode of “The Expert Talk,” Anne, Technical Sales Support Specialist at HNP Mikrosysteme, Chair of the IVAM Focus Group Microfluidics, and Mayor of Klein Trebbow, explains how she built an authentic, multi-faceted career by trusting her gut, embracing open communication, and never being afraid to say “I don’t know.”
Susette Germer, CEO of SalesPro4U, first met Anne through the IVAM Microtechnology Network at the IVAM High-Tech Summit 2026. Our conversation there immediately showed how much experience and perspective she brings across science, Technical Sales, motherhood, and leadership and became the starting point for this episode of “The Expert Talk.”
🧠 Through her inspiring journey, she shows how resilience, boundary-setting, and direct action can transform your career trajectory.
🔥 Key takeaways:
– Why picking up the phone beats submitting dozens of online resumes
– How to land your dream role by being transparent about your life stage
– The art of setting professional boundaries without fear of being labeled “difficult”
– Why technical sales is an incredible entry point for scientists entering industry
– How to balance a high-tech MedTech career with civic leadership
Whether you’re preparing for your next career move, transitioning from academia to industry, or learning to advocate for yourself, Anne’s message is simple: Don’t hide behind a resume, show up as your authentic self and claim your space.
The professionals who thrive the most are not those who play it safe.
They are the ones who trust their value and take bold, direct action.
👉 Looking for support with your next career transition, high-tech role, or leadership challenge?
We’re happy to connect you with our international network of coaches and companies.
Stay authentic. Stay bold. See you in the next episode of “The Expert Talk.”
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