Life & Business Coach

Whether you want to advance your personal development, achieve career goals, or find support during challenging life phases, my coaching offers tailored solutions designed around your needs, always placing your individual concerns at the center. Career transitions, stress, relocation, divorce, burnout, and other significant changes or complex life situations are my core areas of expertise.

I support my clients with my knowledge as a communication specialist and wellness expert, my psychological background, my empathy, and my professional and life experience. I work intuitively while following a smart, strategic approach. I combine intuition with the latest insights from neuroscience and findings from positive psychology. With many years of experience, I guide you on your path toward greater self-confidence, clarity, and success. In my coaching sessions, we work together on targeted personal development, building new skills, and strengthening your inner resources. My areas of expertise:

Personal and professional development

Stress management, procrastination, burnout, and work-life balance

Dealing with narcissistic personalities

Relationship coaching and conflict resolution

Leadership coaching, mentoring, and team development

Career coaching and interview preparation

Navigating major life or career transitions

In my work, I place great value on aligning the coaching process with your goals and needs so we can create sustainable, meaningful change together. We identify and overcome internal obstacles that may be holding you back, opening space for new perspectives. My aim is to support you in experiencing more ease in handling challenges. Being a coach is my calling, and I offer you professional guidance on your journey toward personal and professional growth.

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Top 15 Coaches In Basel In 2025

For the second time in a row, the team from Influence Digest has awarded the top 15 coaches in Basel after thorough research. I am very happy to be part of this selection again – a recognition for my work in supporting people to achieve their goals and realize their full potential.

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Coaching in Basel and throughout Switzerland - your contact point for individual and professional coaching

In my role as a certified Corporate Wellness Specialist and graduate of the programs in Communication and Psychology, I offer psychological counseling and collaborate with an extensive network of therapists, coaches, and consultants. Thanks to this collaboration, I have been able to optimally design my coaching programs for individuals and organizations.

Through years of experience and proven methods, I create a supportive environment where you can make the right decisions – whether it concerns professional or personal goals. I accompany you with professional competence and empathy through difficult situations and show you how to integrate mindfulness and clarity into your life. Whether you are looking for individual counseling or team development, my coaching services support you in achieving your goals and developing personally as well as professionally.

Why coaching in Switzerland?

Basel, Zurich, Geneva, Lucerne, or Bern are not only beautiful cities, but they also offer a dynamic work environment where many people must tackle professional and personal challenges. My coaching in Basel or online helps you to address these challenges effectively. Together, we will develop strategies to achieve your goals and unlock your full potential.

Testimonials

A few months ago, I went through some significant changes in my life - I quit my academic job in the USA to return to Europe and take on a new position in the industry. I struggled with my job search and was very happy when I learned about Mara's personal 1:1 coaching program. Through her professional coaching, I regained my self-confidence and improved my daily efforts in the job search. Mara helped me prepare for upcoming interviews and shift my focus from negative to positive aspects. After 6 weeks of coaching, I found my dream job and look forward to this new chapter in my life. I am grateful for Mara's support during the last months, not only during the sessions but also for being available for questions between sessions.
Iuliana Toma, Front End Developer: "First, I would like to mention the good mood I had before each coaching session with Mara. The joy and enthusiasm that Mara probably noticed with which I spoke during the session. I had confidence from the very beginning that I was in the right environment to open up and let myself be helped. Mara was a gentle, calm, funny, empathetic, ambitious coach who, alongside the recommended exercises and rules tailored to my situation, also provided some insights into my personal life that I had not discovered in a year of psychotherapy. Mara managed to uncover these aspects in a very short time and express them so clearly and effectively that I could integrate them very easily. Some changes in my thinking are already very obvious, others, I am convinced, will follow because we have planted many seeds together :). I thank her for the positive influence on my life."
Elaine Borges de Souza, Front End Engineer: "Before I met Mara Schär, I was overwhelmed and stressed. Mara helped me and my team, and people only had good feedback: 'The best professionals, great method, great organization.' I see that she strives to help people by creating a tailored plan for everyone. I am grateful to work with such professionals."
Alina Nechifor, Keele University: "I am very grateful that I met Mara. She is a wonderful person who helped me organize my thoughts and set my priorities differently. The most important thing: she showed me how to accept my less good sides (mistakes). At first, I thought that only almost perfect or very smart people book mentoring/coaching sessions. But together with Mara, I learned that it doesn't matter what stage of development I am in. She helped me improve, make progress, complete tasks quickly, and not keep postponing, to become the best version of myself. I feel happy that I had the opportunity to meet her and benefit from her intelligence and knowledge. I simply admire her. I am so grateful!"
Anamaria Iosif, Customer-Service Manager: "I am so grateful to have Mara as a mentor. In the past months, I have become more confident in my role and have learned more about myself as a woman, as a mother, but also as an individual. In every session, Mara was there to support and advise me with a smile and a positive attitude. I can say that I have achieved a lot regarding my goals (which I also set with her) and I feel like I know my strengths a little better. When I started, I was (I only realize this now) alone, even though I had 3 children (the oldest from a previous marriage, with issues related to the divorce, and the youngest with nonverbal TSA). I also had my husband, but I had a lot of doubts, insecurity. I always wore a "positive mask" even though I had no job and my husband's parents controlled our lives. I had only one goal: one more day, and the day after tomorrow we will see. Today: most problems with the girl are solved, and my son started to speak and write. My husband, who has accompanied me throughout this whole process, supports me more. Additionally, I have a job that I love. I feel more motivated every day, I feel happy, and above all, I have regained control over my life. It is great to see how many positive things happen in one's own life when you have the right mentor. I have truly learned more than I expected. Mara has managed to push me out of my self-doubts and help me build self-confidence. She is a kind, patient, empathetic mentor who inspires me every day. Through simple tasks, I have addressed the root cause of my gaps and can clearly say that I am now a different person. We have connected both personally and professionally."
Anna Woloszyk
Iuliana Toma
Elaine Borges de Souza
Alina Nechifor
Anamaria Iosif

Coaching Packages & Individual Coaching – Tailored for you

I offer both tailored coaching packages for long-term guidance and individual coaching sessions that adapt flexibly to your current needs and goals. Your personal concerns are always treated with respect and care. Coaching, however, requires time, as meaningful change and sustainable solutions often emerge only through continuous reflection and ongoing work on your own patterns and challenges. To achieve long-lasting success, it is essential to allow yourself space for growth and to integrate new perspectives step by step.

Whether you are pursuing professional change or looking to enhance your personal quality of life, I am here to support you with guidance and practical tools. During an initial conversation, we will define your goals together and create a customized plan that moves you forward step by step. Each package is designed to be fully aligned with your individual needs and circumstances, ensuring the best possible support on your journey.

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Alexandra Madalina Popescu, Sales Analyst: "Mara came into my life when I was going through one of the worst professional phases of my life. I decided to give the program a chance and have a conversation. The energy that Mara radiated was palpable through the phone screen, so that after just a few minutes I knew I had made the right decision. We worked together for several months, and now that I have reached the end of the program, I can sincerely say that with the right mentors, you can achieve ANYTHING! Mara was the support I needed during these months, and with her help, I was able to better understand my own feelings and make better decisions during the application process for a new job. She helped me with my career transition, and I can happily say that all the goals we set at the beginning of the program have been achieved. Trust the process and your mentor! Mara's experience, her kindness, and her commitment have brought me to this point where I am satisfied with my new job and with myself. Thank you for your kind words when I was at my lowest, and for your constant support, Mara!"
Gianna Dimitris, laboratory technician: "I must honestly say that I was stuck and confused before I met you. During our sessions, I felt understood and supported by you! I received inspiration and help in several areas of my life. Because of you, my mind and my path are now clearer. I am grateful to you, Mara, for showing me the way to a greater self. Thank you very much and many hugs!"
Cristina Cucos Gheorghiu, Accounting Expert & Founder: "I want to thank Mara for the coaching! I went through a time of uncertainty, I didn't know what I wanted from my life. She opened up valuable new perspectives on my current situation. I want to emphasize that Mara did not make decisions for me, but helped me develop new paths for myself. She showed me how to deal with new situations and how to use my own knowledge and self-confidence. I can warmly recommend Mara to anyone who wants to enhance/improve their personal or professional life."
Michele Albrecht Fritschi, School Management Assistant: "Our feedback is extremely positive. The program has left an exceptionally good impression on us and is already being used regularly in one way or another."
Jana Daniela Poretti, Engineer: "I came to Mara with the hope of gaining new impulses for my personal and professional development and to rethink my self-understanding. Due to her diverse qualifications and experiences, she offered me a much more holistic perspective and support than I had expected. With interesting, innovative methods and exercise tips, she helped me approach things in a structured way and direct my thinking in a different, more positive direction. Just a few weeks after starting our work, a lot has changed in my life and I look forward to continuing my development."
Alexandra M. Popescu
Gianna Dimitris
Cristina Cucos
Michele Albrecht
Jana Poretti

Management and Leadership: Coaching for Executives and Teams

Leadership is a decisive factor today for the sustainable success of companies and organizations. In a time when change and complexity are part of everyday life, leaders and teams face ever new challenges. This is where professional coaching comes in: it supports leaders in purposefully further developing their skills, reflecting on their leadership role, and developing new strategies for team collaboration.

Coaching for leaders and teams is about recognizing individual strengths, deliberately developing them, and jointly finding solutions to current issues. An experienced coach accompanies leaders on the path to greater clarity, effectiveness, and self-confidence. Not only are personal goals defined, but concrete strategies are also developed to successfully implement them in everyday business.

Typical topics in leadership coaching include the development of a modern understanding of leadership, handling conflicts, fostering team spirit and motivation, as well as strengthening one's own leadership skills. The balance between professional demands and personal well-being – the famous work-life balance – also plays a central role.

For companies and organizations, coaching offers the opportunity to specifically strengthen teams, improve collaboration, and optimally utilize the potential of all employees. Through tailored coaching sessions, workshops, and consultations, leaders and teams are empowered to actively shape change and explore new paths together. This creates an environment where innovation, motivation, and sustainable success become possible.

Whether in Basel, Zurich, or throughout Switzerland – coaching for leaders and teams is a valuable offering to confidently master the challenges of the modern work environment and actively shape the future.

I support leaders and teams in communicating more clearly, overcoming internal blockages, and mastering challenges with greater ease. With a goal-oriented and practical approach, we jointly promote effective leadership, stronger collaboration, and sustainable development.

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Creative Workbooks for Inner Balance
Strengthening Mindfulness: Your Personal Workbook for Inner Peace and Clarity
SFr. 17.60
Prokrastination überwinden: Dein Workbook
Overcoming Procrastination: Your Workbook for More Productivity and Less Delaying
SFr. 15.90
Strengthening Resilience: Your Personal Workbook for More Balance, Focus, and Emotional Strength
SFr. 15.60
Digital Detox Workbook - Book Journal
Digital Detox Workbook - Book Journal for more focus, calm & mental freedom
SFr. 17.70
Manifestieren: Bedeutung und Wissenschaft
Manifesting: The Meaning of Action – Your Workbook on the Psychology of Goal Achievement
SFr. 15.90
Burnout Symptome & Stressbewältigung
Burnout Symptoms & Stress Management – Your Workbook for Self-Care and Prevention
SFr. 21.40
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Why do we even need coaching?

In the last ten years, technological advances have rapidly revolutionized our lives. The volume, speed, and complexity of what we now call 'the fourth industrial revolution' are impressive. We are experiencing a tsunami of change that will fundamentally alter our lives, our ways of working, and our interactions. Such situations present us with new challenges and can disrupt our mental balance.

Wellbeing is part of a modern and conscious lifestyle today. And it is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. Feeling good, finding and maintaining inner balance, living a balanced life, and staying healthy and successful under pressure – this is what more and more people desire in a performance-oriented society.

Your chance for sustainable changes

In our Life & Business Coaching, it's not just about short-term successes, but about long-term, sustainable changes that positively impact your life. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey and together walking the path to greater satisfaction and success.

I accompany you or your team on the path of change, encourage you, and develop a strategy with you to achieve your goal.

Coaching in Basel and throughout Switzerland: new perspectives

My coaching offers you the opportunity to develop new perspectives and overcome personal challenges. Whether in the area of work-life balance, team development, or individual decisions – my coaching helps you gain clarity and find solutions. My coaching approach is aimed at both youth and adults who are seeking guidance and support during a challenging phase of their lives. Through targeted mindfulness and perspective shifts, I accompany you on the path to unlocking your full potential and overcoming personal boundaries.

My coaching services are designed to support teams and individuals in fostering resilience and dealing with emotional situations. Companies and institutions are increasingly relying on this psychological process support to empower their employees and improve teamwork.

Contact me today and start your personal and professional transformation with coaching in Basel, Bern, Zurich, or anywhere in Switzerland.

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Retreats for your well-being

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Then maybe now is the moment to take some time for yourself. My psychological retreats are designed to bring you back to your balance. Each retreat combines psychological support, mindfulness, nature experience, and joyful being for body, mind, and soul. At the sea, where we connect psychology and wellbeing while sailing: wind, vastness, trust. Learn more... In Transylvania, also known as "Dracula's Land," one of the most original and mystical places in Europe, surrounded by forests, silence, and natural power. Learn more... In the Swiss mountains, where hiking, conversations, and shared fondue make life easier again. Learn more... If you would like to know when the next retreats take place or what they cost, feel free to contact me (info@joycorporate.ch), and I will send you all the information personally.

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