When You Need Clarity – Not Advice
You can get advice from anyone.
But clarity comes when you listen to yourself.
Most people come to me confused. Anxious. Stuck in their head.
Sometimes at a turning point — something needs to change in their work, their relationships, their life — but they’re not sure what or how.
Sometimes they’re afraid I’ll tell them what to do. Sometimes afraid I won’t — and that they don’t have the answers themselves.
They do. They always do.
What Actually Happens
You talk. I listen — not just to your words, but to what’s underneath them. The stories you tell about your past, your future, and the way you describe yourself.
And I watch for the moments where your actual self shows up — the glimpses where something true breaks through the noise. I point to that. Because it’s always already there.
Then I invite you to dream. For some, that’s hard at first. But most people find their way back to it — to what they actually want, not what they think they’re supposed to want.
You grow in the presence of unconditional support. I believe in you, and you start to believe in yourself again.
We cry sometimes. We laugh. And you always find your way back to yourself — even skeptics.
We also talk about practical steps. But I always point you back to the present — to the next step, not the whole staircase. And I celebrate every single success with you, no matter how small.
When you get discouraged, I listen. You calm down again. And you always leave more hopeful, more courageous, and more willing to follow your own path — not anyone else’s.
Because there’s no right or wrong path. Just yours.
How We Work Together
Every session starts with one question: What do you want to get out of today?
Most of the time, we get there. Even if it’s practical. Even if it feels impossible at the start.
Sometimes I use a tool called the Inner Motive Analysis (IMA) — it helps make visible what’s driving you underneath the surface. But we only use it if it feels relevant. This isn’t a system you have to follow. It’s a conversation that responds to what you need.
The Details
A single session lasts 90 minutes and costs €250. We can meet online (Zoom) or in person in Mannheim.
If you want to work together over time — several sessions, deeper exploration — we talk about that in the first call and design something that fits.
Start Here
Book a complimentary introduction call. We’ll talk about what’s going on for you, what you’re hoping for, and whether working together feels right.
No pressure. No agenda. Just a conversation.
It’s your life. Your design.
I’m here to sit with you while you figure out what that means — and what comes next.
What People 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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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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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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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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