My signature presence:
Calm - Steady – Getting to the core - Motivational – Reflective - Courage - Critic thinking - Contribution - Careful - Honest
At 50+ I bring more than credentials — I bring perspective.
As both an experienced and thoroughly trained coach and an artist, I see patterns, nuance, and potential where others may not. I combine sharp analytical thinking with deep intuition and creativity, helping clients move beyond quick fixes to discover what truly matters — and how to act on it with integrity.
What defines my coaching approach:
– A strong relational foundation: real connection and trust
– Fast insight into the essence of complex challenges
– Clear, goal-focused guidance grounded in authenticity
– No gimmicks, no trends — just what works, backed by experience and evidence
– A fusion of logic and creativity: strategic, but never rigid
In addition to coaching, I have a role as supervisor for other coaches — a role I value deeply.
As a supervisor, I support coaches in their own professional growth, helping them sharpen their practice, reflect on ethical challenges, and deepen their presence and impact. It’s a role that demands clarity, compassion, and rigor — qualities I also bring into my work with clients. Holding space for other practitioners strengthens the entire coaching ecosystem, and I am committed to upholding its quality and integrity.
I’ve trained extensively in coaching, communication, and leadership. I stay informed through evidence-based literature — and I apply what actually works. I steer clear of over-simplified models, flashy labels, and coaching fads. My clients don’t need more noise — they need clarity, courage, and a trusted partner who can hold the mirror, ask the right questions, and walk beside them with presence and purpose
A 'relational', systemic and result driven approach is the common thread in my coaching and supervision work. I believe and have seen again and again that coaching is one of the most powerful ways of both personal and organisational growth.
Other roles: freethinker+ HR/policy professional + parent + partner + artist + master in Arts English £ Dutch linguistics & literature
Relevant certificates & training
• Certified Supervisor of Coaches and Consultants -The Tavistock Institute of Human Relations London (UK)
• Oplossingsgerichte intervisie - Oplossingsgericht Centrum
• Gecertifieerd wandelcoach - Instituut voor Duurzaam Ondernemen
• Postgraduate executive coaching - Ashridge Business school UK
• Inspirerend coachen - Jef Clement
• Gecertifieerd professional coach - The Coaching Square
• Mindfulness - ITAM
• Heartfulness - ITAM
• Bemiddeling - Franky De Meyer
• Oplossingsgericht werken - True Colours
• Managementvaardigheden - SD Worx
• Coaching and Leadership - Minds in Motion
• Conflicthantering - Minds in Motion
• Train the Trainer - Minds in Motion
• Master en Geaggreerde in Germaanse Talen - Universiteit Gent
Experience
• Executive & career coach - Zelfstandig
• Coordinator Learning & development en HR coach - Universiteit Gent
• Beleidsmedewerker Kwaliteitszorg Onderwijs - Universiteit Gent
• Interne coach - Vlaamse Overheid
• Senior coach, trainer & coordinator - Minds in Motion
• Trainer consultant - Randstad Training & Services
• Trainer - CERAN Lingua International
Credits photo:
Ellen van den Bouwhuysen