Coaching for Clarity, Alignment & Conscious Decisions

“What lies before us and what lies behind us is nothing compared to what lies within us” (Henry David Thoreau)

Sometimes change reveals itself quietly —
as restlessness, a question, a desire for reorientation, or an inner sense that something needs attention.
Sometimes it comes unexpectedly and unwelcome.

In my coaching space, you’ll find a structured, supportive environment
where your thoughts can unfold, where your inner motives become clearer, and where decisions take shape —
not only in your mind, but in your lived experience.

I support you in a safe, structured space where thoughts can be organized, motives become visible,
and decisions arise that not only sound right—but also feel right inside.

What Coaching Supports You With 

In this work, we focus on:

  • cultivating inner clarity

  • identifying meaningful priorities

  • structuring your thoughts

  • navigating decisions with awareness

We work through structured dialogue, deep and reflective questions, and — if you choose — the Inner Motive Analysis (IMA©).

Together, we make connections visible, recognize recurring patterns, understand underlying drivers, and develop practical, sustainable solutions and next steps.

Topics You May Bring to Coachings

  • professional reorientation and decision-making

  • personal transitions and life changes

  • clarification of values, motives, and priorities

  • working through inner blocks and habitual patterns

  • the topic you would like clarification on

This is a space to see clearly — not under pressure, but with grounded awareness.

Inner Motive Analysis (IMA©)

The Inner Motive Analysis provides an additional foundation for recognizing your personal motives, values, and decision structures in detail.

It creates transparency around inner dynamics and supports you in acting with greater awareness, clarity, and autonomy.

The Coaching Process

1. Clarification

We gently define your concern and structure your current situation

2. Deepening

We explore your motives, values, and decision foundations, and place them within the broader context.

3. Alignment

From this clarity emerges direction – with concrete, applicable next steps which are just right for you.

Framework & Investment

A single coaching session lasts 90 minutes and is offered at an investment of €250. We can meet online via Zoom or in person in Mannheim.

For deeper processes, structured coaching journeys are available. These may include the Inner Motive Analysis (IMA©) and extended guidance over several sessions, depending on your individual focus and scope.

All details are discussed transparently in the introduction call, so that the framework supports your intention with clarity and precision.

A Conscious Next Step

In a complimentary introduction call, we explore your intention and the context of your current question. 
We clarify what moves you now — and whether a coaching journey together feels appropriate.

Many clients describe my coaching process as clear, structured, and deeply supportive — a space in which decisions mature with presence.

What My Clients Say

Ms. Backe is an outstanding coach. I contacted her because my retirement is approaching soon, and I have to make several difficult decisions.
From the very beginning, I felt understood by Gisela Backe and had complete trust in her. The coaching process was not a predetermined path; instead, it was always tailored to address the issues and needs that emerged during our individual sessions or any new challenges that arose for me in between. This open and flexible approach, focused on my unique questions and concerns, highlighted the exceptional quality of Gisela Backe’s coaching for me.
After each session, I left feeling amazed. I was truly impressed by how Gisela Backe uncovered the deep biographical issues behind the topics we addressed in each meeting, enabling me to view them from a fresh perspective and discover new, more effective ways to handle them. At times, it felt almost miraculous that after our sessions, I found a clear and convincing understanding of decisions that once seemed nearly impossible. Alongside her professionalism, I also discovered that Ms. Backe is a remarkable person.

After every coaching session, I left with a sense of amazement. I was truly impressed by how Gisela Backe illuminated the profound biographical issues underlying the topics I was addressing in each session, all within a short time. At the same time, she helped me take a fresh look at these issues and discover a new, more effective way to tackle them. At times, it felt almost miraculous that, after the sessions, I gained clear and convincing insights about decisions that had seemed nearly impossible before. Besides her professionalism, I found Ms. Backe to be a genuinely wonderful person.
I can only express my gratitude for this exceptional and supportive guidance, which has broadened my perspective in countless ways. I can wholeheartedly recommend Gisela Backe without any reservations.

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Client | 68 years (2024)

I would love to know everything in the world and have a solution ready for every eventuality. Of course, this state is unattainable, often leaving me staring at vast, looming abysses. Constantly under this self-imposed pressure to optimize and organize my life, I am currently participating in numerous webinars and virtual group coaching sessions on a wide range of topics.

I met Gisela in one of these coaching sessions, and although anyone observing us might not think that this experienced, calm, and thoroughly positive woman and I—a fidgety, constantly driven person—would fit together, I immediately felt a connection. Perhaps it was the spark of creativity from her silver demonstration, or perhaps it was exactly this contrast that I needed at that moment. A one-on-one coaching session was quickly scheduled, and I always felt that Gisela was genuinely looking forward to working with me, unlike other coaches who, unfortunately, often seem more concerned with other things. True to form, everything went wrong for me in the minutes leading up to our appointment, and I started off feeling agitated. I don’t want to spoil anything, but Gisela’s MAGIC made me lose all tension in the blink of an eye. Under her guidance, I discovered the emotional parts of myself and how they can interact with one another rather than block each other out.

After this first appointment, I felt “out of my mind,” yet completely inspired, and the CHANGE became clear the very next day—fittingly, my birthday. I could hardly believe I spent it without a plan, without a well-organized schedule, and with a lot of creativity. Inspired by Gisela, I also began working with silver and created my very own personal talisman that day.

If you, dear seeker, are now wondering whether you have reached the end of your search or have found a good companion for this journey, I have a little test for you: Did you notice the three capitalized words? If not, then a coaching session with Gisela is an excellent way to sharpen both your inner and outer perception and to have the wonderful experience that I had. If you did, then you’re likely already curious and eager to experience the “FUNCTIONAL CHANGE” for yourself.

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Sandra, blogger “Lyset the reading.witch.face” on Instagram www.instagram.de/reading.witch.face | Germany

Imagine there is someone who can get your emotions out of you together with you and then, like beloved but cranky relatives, sits them down at a table so that they can find a solution for you together? Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? But Gisela does just that!!! It was an incredible journey, but in the end that’s exactly what happened: my grief, my anger and my helplessness came together to find a solution with me, because I understood one thing thanks to Gisela: ALL my feelings only want the BEST for ME!

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If I had to describe Gisela, I would say:

Gisela …

  • is loving but firm
  • creates a pleasant and safe atmosphere
  • gets the emotions out of you and lets them talk to each other in order to find the best possible solution for me
  • doesn’t let up because she knows it’s good for me

If I had to describe how I felt during emotion coaching, I would say:

With Gisela…

  • I felt held
  • I felt loved
  • I felt a deep sense of gratitude at the end
  • I felt safe to turn my inner self outwards

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Mandy Ekat, auther of „Briefe für dein bestes Ich“| Germany

I had two fantastic sessions with Gisela and can wholeheartedly recommend her.

During our first conversation, I expressed my concern about often feeling overwhelmed. We had a very intense session that moved me deeply. A few weeks later, we had a second appointment for a follow-up discussion. We explored in-depth once again. It felt almost as if she had lovingly taken me by the hand and said, “Let’s go there now and sort this out.”

The second session had a playful quality to it. Since then, I feel much lighter. I’ve become more relaxed, and instead of overwhelming myself, I simply focus on progress in any form.

In recent years, I have successfully worked with various coaches, but I can honestly say that my sessions with Gisela were something truly special and helped me immensely in a very short time. Dear Gisela, thank you so much for this experience and for the changes you have inspired in me!

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L.J.| Hamburg | Germany