I grew up as a gardener’s daughter in Aalsmeer, in the Netherlands. From a young age I was taught to make connections with other people, to remain curious and to work hard to achieve your ambition. As a child, I was always exploring what the world has to offer. And, in fact, I still do. I have regularly travelled abroad for study and (volunteer) work. I like to do Ashtanga Yoga, cycling and hiking in nature to stay physically and mentally balanced.

After graduating in Business Administration, I worked in the financial sector for seven years. I am familiar with the challenges, pressures and insecurities as a new leader. This enables me to empathize well with difficult situations or relationships in the workplace. I have noticed that wasted potential can lead to insecurity, tension or stagnation, at some cost. Leaders who invests time and energy in the personal development of employees can turn this around. Therefore, within my roles as team coach and manager I have always committed myself to supporting the growth of employees, utilize their strengths and improve their well-being. I take this with me in my interpretation of the coaching profession.

I obtained my NOBCO accredited degree as Coach Practitioner at De Baak. In addition, I successfully completed the Specialisation E-coaching. During these studies I further developed my coaching skills, as well as examined my own personal themes and limiting patterns. Whilst confronting, growth is only possible outside your comfort zone. As a result, I now experience more peace of mind and trust my intuition.