Whakate is a truly global community. With a network of experienced and highly respected experts, journalists and writers from around the world, we aim for the highest standards in researching and writing about life design matters.

If you would like to contact our Journal & Club staff, please go to Contact Us or join the Club forum discussions.

The Publishers

Thomas Groehl
Thomas is a senior business leader who managed global marketing teams in various mid-size and large software companies. Thomas highly values a balance in personal and business life. After living in the U.S., he settled in Munich, Germany. Contact Thomas in the Club @ WHAKATE.

Christoph Roettger
Christoph looks back at a successful career as an entrepreneur providing software and services to the largest companies on all five continents. Life design has been a passion and a necessity for him from early on. He lives in Munich, Germany, and Sydney, Australia. Contact Christoph in the Club @ WHAKATE.

Our Experts

Rochelle Broder-Singer, U.S.A.
Rochelle Broder-Singer is a U.S. journalist with extensive experience as an editor, researcher, and writer. She has worked for the Miami Herald, CEO Publishing Group, and Franco Public Relations Group and has explored time management and personal productivity at every end of the work spectrum, from manager to employee to sole practitioner. Contact Rochelle in the Club @ WHAKATE.

Adrian Koh, Singapore
Adrian is based in Singapore. He is a writer, speaker and business manager in a global technology firm. An avid follower of personal productivity trends, Adrian has spent the past years testing new productivity systems in the “lifehacking” community and continues to refine and share his personal system. Contact Adrian in the Club @ WHAKATE.

Ilike Merey, Germany
Ilike is a U.S. writer with family roots in Europe. She lives and works in Germany where she follows her passion for good writing and great books. Ilike holds a masters degree in English Literature and speaks several languages. Always pressed for time, she is primarily interested in learning better time management skills and maximizing her effectiveness. Contact Ilike in the Club @ WHAKATE.

Fran Molloy, Australia
Fran is an Australian journalist who writes about business, technology and family for the Sydney Morning Herald and many other top Australian and international magazines. Productivity issues are of keen interest to Fran, who wants to maximize the time she can spend with her family. Contact Fran in the Club @ WHAKATE.

Joy Pincus, Israel
Joy is based in Israel. She has written for newspapers, magazines, and journals including Women’s eNews and the Jerusalem Post. Joy is also an experienced lecturer and workshop facilitator on subjects including decision-making, achieving inner balance, handling multiplicity and human behavioral sciences. Contact Joy in the Club @ WHAKATE.

Deborah Tomassini-Buechner, Germany
Deborah is a sociologist based in Munich. She is originally from New York, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in the behavioural sciences and gained writing, researching and editing experience at the United Nations. Her main interests are social change and continuous personal development. Contact Deborah in the Club @ WHAKATE.

David Veinot, Germany
David is a researcher and librarian with an international learning institution in Munich. He worked as an information researcher at various New York City libraries and with Purdue Pharma LP. He is a Canadian with a BA in history and a MA in library & information science. David is primarily interested in carving out a meaningful work life. Contact David in the Club @ WHAKATE.

Our Art Curator

Shari Pierce, Germany
Shari is an American artist who lives and works in Munich. She received her BFA in the U.S. and MFA at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. She has received international recognition for her work and holds several exhibitions per year. Shari is passionate about art and believes in its strong connection to personal growth and promoting social change. Contact Shari in the Club @ WHAKATE.