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Holistic career and founder coaching
Welcome!
I am Elise, holistic career and founder coach
Whether you’re looking for a new job, considering a career shift, or starting your own freelance business, I help you navigate both the practical and emotional sides of career change with confidence.
Having guided over 100 clients, I’ve seen this holistic approach consistently deliver results while honoring each client’s rhythm.
I coach in English, German, and French, supporting you to create a career or business you truly love.
How we can work together:
Career coaching
Get clarity on your skills, define your next step, and create the tools you need —CV, cover letter, and interview prep— to confidently land your next role.
Founder coaching
Build your business plan, calculate a realistic finance plan, define your brand and offer, and map out how to land your first client.
Words from my clients
Es war schöön! Habe mich direkt wohlgefühlt bei Elise durch ihre einfühlsame und humorvolle Art. Durch ihre vielschichtige Denkweise hat sie mich in jeder Situation immer direkt unterstützen können, neue Denkanstöße und Motivation gegeben und gemeinsam Strategien erarbeitet. Habe mich sehr supportet gefühlt <3 Habe nun meinen Dream Job bekommen und kann nicht glücklicher sein, danke für alles! 🙂
Nora
I had the pleasure of working with Elise as my founder coach, and I cannot recommend her highly enough! She provided great support in refining my business plan and structuring my financial strategy. Her deep expertise, combined with her empathetic and encouraging approach, made the entire coaching process not only productive but also inspiring.
Bjorn
Embarking on this coaching journey during a challenging time was a significant decision, and it turned into a transformative experience. I felt connected to Elise, whose calming and objective presence, coupled with a high level of professionalism, made our interactions impactful. What stood out was Elise’s skill in blending deep introspection with a pragmatic plan.
Juliet
About me
I’m Elise, a holistic career and founder coach since 2021, having guided over 100 clients through career shifts and freelance ventures. I bring experience as a former country manager and a Master’s in corporate finance, helping clients turn big visions into actionable steps and solid plans (yes, I actually love Excel!).
Outside work, I hike in total autonomy in the mountains and perform with the colorful choir Heart Chor, reminding me that work is only one part of life. I grew up in France and have been based in Berlin for 10 years.
EXCELLENT Based on 9 reviews Posted on Nadeya H30/04/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an incredible and very helpful coaching session with Elise! She helped me gain so much clarity at a time where I was feeling very lost and confused with my career. She helped me see all of my blind spots and offered suggestions for things that I myself was not able to think of. I highly recommend working with her if you want someone who is professional, super caring, and really good at what they do! 10/10!Posted on Maria d19/02/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Coaching with Elise led me to a great place in my journey. One that on my own would've been hard to get to. Beyond helping me build a business plan, she helped me to gain clarity, confidence and to pour myself into my project aligned with my values and purpose. The before and after is huge. Now I believe strongly in what I'm doing and I have strong bases which Elise helped me to define to keep my project growing. Furthermore, Elise's energy, kindness and perspective are amazing, so it is very easy to connect with her, that really makes things flow and grow. ✨🪸Posted on Mora D08/02/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an amazing experience working with Elise as my coach. I was feeling quite lost about how to organize my freelancing career while still creating a small but stable income, and she truly helped me navigate that process. Throughout our work together, she supported me in overcoming many of the fears, insecurities, and doubts I had along the way. Elise always listened carefully and structured our sessions thoughtfully, helping us plan and build a clear career path while keeping everything flexible enough to reflect, analyze, and work through blocks that came up in my current projects. I felt genuinely supported, understood, and guided the entire time. Thank you!Posted on Manon G29/01/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Elise is an amazing coach. I didn't really know what to expect but she ticked all the box. She is gentle and motivating while hearing and reassuring about your fears and energy levels. I always left the sessions feeling confident and ready to go forward. 150% recommend.Posted on Barbara V15/01/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ich habe mit Elise zusammengearbeitet und sie hat mir dabei geholfen, meinen Businessplan zu konkretisieren und einen Finanzplan zu erstellen. Sie hat schnell verstanden, wo ich Hilfe brauchte, und mir gezielt Unterstützung gegeben. Ich fand ihr Coaching sehr hilfreich und kann sie weiterempfehlen.Posted on Aga w14/01/2026Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Elise Magnin was a fantastic experience! She helped me successfully navigate my startup grant application (Existenzgründung) and craft a solid business plan. What stood out most was her structured approach and her deep expertise in business development. Her practical advice on how to search for and communicate with clients provided me with a clear roadmap for success. If uou need a coach who is both professional and insightful, Elise is the one.Posted on Stephanie A30/12/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience working with Elise. She helped me unblock internal and external blockages around building my business and financial plans for applying to the Gründungszuschuss. I had some fears and self doubt so I really appreciate that she had the skills to work through that with me, while also focusing on getting the business plan done and applying on time. The whole process also helped me gain clarity around how I want to work in my next stage of my life as a freelancer and how I can re-structure my work routines in a way that adjusts to the life style I want to create for myself. On a practical sense, she gave me a great outline of the process and templates and tips that made everything very smooth! I'm very grateful for our work together, as I achieved my goals and now I learned how to make business plans by myself for the future!Posted on Marjiya K24/12/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. L’expertise d’Élise Magnin, son écoute, ses précieux conseils et sa vision positive et stratégique ont été précieux pendant le coaching. J’ai pu ainsi profiter de son expérience et aussi de sa bienveillance pendant une période charnière où je devais faire des choix et prendre les bonnes décisions afin de mieux avancer dans mes projets professionnels. Visionboard, questionnaire d’évaluation, identification de la cible du public à toucher, compréhension du budget de lancement d’une activité en freelance …. Merci pour tout Élise.Posted on Fiama D31/10/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the pleasure of working with Elise for a career coaching session, and it was a total game-changer. Elise didn’t just help me improve my CV; she helped me reframe how I present myself as a professional. Her insights pushed me to reflect on my story, highlight my strengths more intentionally, and align my experience with the kind of roles I’m truly aiming for. I highly recommend working with her. She brings the perfect balance of strategic thinking, empathy, and straight-to-the-point advice.