Talks · Workshops · Interviews
About leadership, responsibility and inner clarity
I speak on stage, within companies, and in communities for entrepreneurs and founders.
I talk about personal conditioning and external expectations, about inner blockages, and how they shape decisions and leadership.
My impulses encourage reflection and enable a lasting shift in perspective.
What my talks and workshops are about
Many challenges in leadership, collaboration and entrepreneurial responsibility don’t come from lack of knowledge.
They arise because people are internally blocked — caught between external expectations and what genuinely feels right for them.
In my talks and workshops, this is exactly where we focus:
on personal conditioning and unconscious patterns that slow down decisions, encourage adaptation, or lead people to function rather than actively shape their work.
I make these dynamics visible and show how inner clarity develops as a basis for clear decisions and effective leadership.
Practical. Reflective. Grounded in everyday working life.
Insights
From a recent impulse workshop
“Putting an end to self-doubt in business” for a group of entrepreneurs and founders
The workshop focused on topics such as mental strength, self-leadership and navigating difficult decisions.
What participants say
“Your workshop reminded me how valuable group exchange can be. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us — and thank you for such a great workshop.”
“Your workshop really showed me again how valuable it is to exchange ideas in a group. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, and for such a great workshop.”
“Neslihan really makes you think while also motivating you. I’d recommend her to anyone interested in learning more about themselves and their self-worth.”
I also speak on stage …
My talk
“Mental resilience for your business” for entrepreneurs and founders.
In this talk, I explain the influence our thoughts have on decision-making — and why they so often determine whether something works in business or not.
…about my own personal background,
How cultural and family expectations shaped my decisions,
and what it took to choose my own path.
My keynote „Follow your own inner compass"
as an invitation to stand by yourself,
to speak up for yourself,
and to shape your life and business in alignment with your own values.
I share my own story to show what can happen when we constantly adapt and act against our inner voice.
“Neslihan stands out with her story and her clear message.
In front of around 200 people, she shared her message of aligning one’s inner compass with personal needs and values.
Neslihan spoke openly about her journey from becoming a location-independent business owner while freeing herself from family and cultural expectations along the way.
Her call to live authentically and follow one’s own path visibly resonated with the audience and left a lasting impression.”
Cem Karadag, Co-Founder & Managing Director redefluss
Podcasts, interviews & publications
I also address these topics in podcasts, interviews and publications.
I regularly appear as a guest on podcasts and in interviews. I also publish articles that explore responsibility, (self-)leadership, and how personal conditioning and external expectations shape decisions and career paths.
Podcasts I’ve appeared on
Positioning requires inner clarity — otherwise your business won’t work.
Because if you don’t know what you stand for, you can’t convince anyone else either.
On the KUDAKERO business podcast.
How Neslihan Kahyaoglu found the courage to let go of old constraints and discovered freedom.
On the JOSH trifft podcast.
Your inner compass: for navigating professional change with confidence.
On the reboot now LinkedIn Live with Nicole Vanessa Schulte.
“Follow your intuition, not the expected path.”
On the Female Talk: Frauen. Zukunft. Chancen by Jessica Spingies.
“Double roots mean double potential!”
On the Türk it easy business talk series
with Fredric Tillmanns and Jonas Prien.
Growing up between a Turkish family home and a German environment, Neslihan spent a long time searching for an “either–or.” Today, she knows that her dual heritage isn’t a balancing act — it’s an advantage.
Fear of success and clarity in business.
What happens when personal and societal expectations meet the desire of beeing self-employment?
On the business podcast by Bianca Fischer.
Publications I’ve contributed to...
I took part as an interview contributor in the Springer essentials publication
"Erfolgreiche Implementierung von Coaching und Mentoring in Unternehmen" by Nina C. Kraft.
There, I explained why coaching and mentoring play a key role in building learning-oriented, innovative, and competitive companies.
On LinkedIn, I speak openly about …
…which family and cultural expectations shaped my path for a long time, and what it took to break free from them.
My readers value the honesty and depth with which I’ve been sharing these stories for over two years.
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Collaborations
Ongoing collaborations with founder communities, co-working spaces and companies, where I deliver talks, workshops and facilitated discussions.
GOHOffice – HOME for work | Nuremberg
Ongoing collaboration with GOHOFFICE Coworking Space.
As a freelance business coach, I design and facilitate group workshops here on topics such as self-leadership, mental resilience and entrepreneurial mindset. Especially for entrepreneurs and founders within the community.
“Neslihan brings exactly those topics to the table that many business owners are concerned with, but that are rarely addressed openly. Her workshops support our community in approaching entrepreneurial goals with greater clarity, confidence and ease.
With her authentic and empathetic approach, she creates spaces where genuine exchange and reflection become possible. We truly value our collaboration with Neslihan and are very glad to have her as a strong partner for our community.”
Franziska Teufert, Managing Directer GOHOffice – HOME for work
tealside technologies GmbH | Leadership Development
As a freelance business coach and leadership trainer, I design and deliver tailored live, online and on-the-job training formats, as well as 1:1 coaching, on behalf of tealside technologies GmbH for leaders at all levels — from emerging talent to senior management.
The programmes cover key topics such as leadership, communication, collaboration, wellbeing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are carefully tailored to different organisational contexts.
“Neslihan has a strong ability to convey complex topics clearly, in a practical way, and on equal footing.
Her trainings and coaching sessions are interactive, immediately applicable, and make a tangible contribution to both personal and organisational development.
For us, Neslihan is a highly valued partner who brings integrity and commitment and makes an important contribution to a modern learning culture within organisations.”
Onno Cubasch, Co-Founder & Managing Director tealside technologies GmbH
contentheldin.de | Personal branding for entrepreneurs and founders
In this collaboration, I supported entrepreneurs and founders through 1:1 coaching as well as interactive workshop formats.
The focus was on identifying and resolving mental blocks and self-doubt within a short space of time, enabling clients to communicate their expertise clearly, confidently and effectively on LinkedIn.
“Neslihan supported the members of our Storytelling Academy in recognising and working through mental blocks and self-doubt that had previously held them back in their visibility.
Through the coaching, they now show up as experts with greater confidence and presence.
Neslihan combines inner work with concrete implementation. That’s exactly what makes her coaching so valuable for our Academy.”
Melanie Schröder, Founder & Managing Director, contentheldin.de
More collaborations
MentorMe
MentorMe is Germany’s largest professional mentoring programme for women, with a focus on career entry, advancement, positioning and professional reorientation.
As a volunteer mentor, I support mentees through individual mentoring relationships as well as career-focused training sessions and workshops. I help them gain greater clarity and decision-making confidence, and support them in shaping their professional path in a way that genuinely fits them.
redefluss
redefluss is a personal development platform where speakers share their expertise on stage.
As a speaker and partner at redefluss, I share impulses for personal growth on stage. I also provide mindset coaching for other speakers, supporting them in overcoming fear and self-doubt, building confidence on stage. So that they can share their message clearly and impactfully on stage.