Talks · Workshops · Interviews
On conditioning, self-leadership, and making clear decisions
About Me – Neslihan, Business Coach for Self-Employed Professionals & Executives
I speak on stages, in organisations, and in communities for founders and entrepreneurs.
I focus on how cultural and societal conditioning, as well as implicit expectations, shape the way we think, decide, and act.
With perspectives that invite reflection
and open up new ways of thinking.
About Me – Neslihan, Business Coach for Self-Employed Professionals & Executives
In my talks and workshops we explore questions such as:
How do society, culture and expectations shape the way we think about success, performance and leadership?
Why do we adapt more to external expectations instead of consciously shaping our own path?
What holds us back from making clear decisions?
How do we recognise the patterns that keep us small or hold us in roles that no longer fit?
How does genuine self-leadership emerge as the foundation for clear decisions and effective leadership?
I bring the underlying dynamics behind these questions to light, combining personal experience with practical coaching insights and broader societal perspectives.
Insights from practice
From a recent impulse workshop
“Overcoming self-doubt in business”
for a group of entrepreneurs and founders
Exploring how conditioning and expectations shape our thinking and decision-making in business. And why they often have more influence than strategy.
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.”
“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.”
“Neslihan has a remarkable ability to inspire people to stand up for themselves and feel passionate about what matters to them.”
I also speak on stage …
My talk
“Mental strength for your business” for entrepreneurs and founders.
The focus is on navigating uncertainty, especially in moments that call for clear decisions and ownership, highlighting the influences behind our thinking and behaviour.
…about my own story,
how cultural expectations and family dynamics have shaped my decisions, and what it took for me to follow 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.
What event organisers say
“ Neslihan deeply moved the audience with her story and her clear message.
In front of around 200 people, she spoke about aligning your inner compass with your own values and needs.
Neslihan openly shared her journey from a corporate career in business administration to location-independent self-employment, and how she gradually freed herself from family and cultural expectations along the way.
Her call to live authentically and follow your own path resonated with the audience and left a lasting impression.”
Cem Karadag, Co-Founder & Managing Director redefluss
“Neslihan’s talk was both inspiring and thought-provoking.
At the Woman Speak Up event, she reached the audience with her clarity, passion and personal depth.
What mostly impressed us was how she made complex topics such as inner voice, self-worth and adaptation tangible in a way that many people in the audience could directly relate to.
Her talk encouraged to walk their own path with greater confidence. I highly recommend Neslihan as a speaker to anyone who wants to inspire people and open up new perspectives on self-worth.”
Antonia Maurer Organizer, Woman Speak Up Keynote Talk
“Neslihan gave a keynote talk at a sold-out community event in Hamburg on the topic ‘Time for myself without guilt’.
Neslihan doesn’t just talk about self-leadership she embodies it on stage. This combination of professionalism and personal honesty makes her talks so powerful.
Her talk truly resonated with our community: honest, clear and lasting in its impact.”
Anna Allers Founder of Wundersie & Event Host
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 address 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.
Publications I’ve contributed to...
I was invited as an interview partner for the Springer Essentials publication
“Successful Implementation of Coaching and Mentoring in Organisations” by Nina C. Kraft.
In the interview, I shared why coaching and mentoring can play an important role in building organisations that are capable of learning, innovation and long-term competitiveness.
On LinkedIn, I speak openly about …
…how family dynamics and cultural expectations shaped my path for many years and what it took to gradually free myself from them.
My readers appreciate the honesty and depth with which I address these topics in my posts.
You can find posts like these on LinkedIn!
Collaborations
I collaborate with founder communities, coworking spaces and other organisations, where I regularly give talks and facilitate workshops.
GOHOffice – HOME for work | Nuremberg
Ongoing collaboration with GOHOFFICE Coworking Space.
As a freelance business coach, I design and facilitate group workshops focusing on topics such as self-leadership, mental resilience and entrepreneurial mindset. Primarily 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 formats cover key topics such as leadership, communication, collaboration, well-being and diversity, equity and inclusion, and are tailored to fit 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 supports the members of our Storytelling Academy in overcoming mental blocks and self-doubt that hold them back from being visible as a personal brand.
Through her coaching sessions and workshops, they now show up with significantly more confidence and presence.
What makes her work so valuable for our academy is her ability to combine mindset work with practical implementation.”
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.