Caroline 
Last week, we celebrated the closing of another Ripple journey, a moment to reflect on months of learning, growth, and connection. Together with New Female Leaders, I had the privilege of designing, facilitating, and coaching this programme for a remarkable group of female leaders and allies. Over the past months, participants came together to explore … Lees verder
Gisteren was ik op het LVV Congres voor Vertrouwenspersonen. Wat me raakte was hoe sterk persoonlijke ervaringen, overtuigingen en context bepalen hoe we situaties op het werk beleven. Iedereen ervaart een eigen werkelijkheid. In leiderschapsontwikkeling richten we ons vaak op waarden, authenticiteit, mindset, zelfbewustzijn, competenties en allerlei vaardigheden van leiders. Maar wellicht kijken we nog … Lees verder
In Tricky Times, Jitske Kramer describes the trickster – that seductive force that keeps us away from real transformation. In organizations, I often see the trickster in the narrative of short-term growth and profit. Of course, profit and quick wins are important. Every organization needs them. But when this becomes the only story, it locks … Lees verder
Prevention, trust, and a safe, inclusive workplace As an external confidential counselor, I do more than handle reports. I partner with organisations to spot patterns early, address concerns before they escalate, and strengthen trust throughout the company. What I offer: By combining the confidential counselor role with proactive insight, strategic advice, and training, I help … Lees verder
A new invitation to slow down, reflect, and lead with clarity. After years of walking alongside leaders, I’ve seen firsthand what nature does.It opens us up. It quiets the noise. It brings us back to what truly matters….. That’s why I’ve created something new: 🌿 Executive Coaching & Guided Network Walks in Nature.🌿 Because sometimes, … Lees verder
You don’t see the culture you’re in — until you step outside of it. “There’s no such thing as a Dutch business culture. Everyone is different.”That’s what I used to believe — until I moved abroad and took on my first international assignment, 6 countries and 30 years ago….🫣🫣 Living and working in a completely … Lees verder
🔔 Op Internationale Vrouwendag stond ik samen met Liesbeth Pruijs, president van UN Women Nederland, en vele anderen bij Euronext Amsterdam om de beursdag te openen met de symbolische “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality”.Een krachtig moment dat liet zien: Gender equality is geen bijzaak, maar een randvoorwaarde voor toekomstgericht leiderschap. En dan lees ik … Lees verder
One of the key projects I led through CC Transitions over the past four years was my role as Program Director for New Female Leaders, where I designed and delivered impactful leadership development programs.One of our main programs is an Authentic Leadership program for female leaders, The Accelerator, reflects the core message of CC Transitions: … Lees verder
This week we facilitated, the “True to your Inner Leader” workshop at LINKITIt was inspiring to guide a part of The Accelerator alumni group, New Female Leaders‘ Authentic Leadership Program, featuring 20 talented women from various organizations. These alumni network events, “The House of New Female Leaders” include workshops supporting their authentic leadership journey in … Lees verder
Last month I was interviewed, together with my colleague Caroline Reinking, as external confidential counselors of the Urban Gym Group. The Urban Gym Group includes all TrainMore branches, Clubsportive, BTY CLB and Renessence and is the fastest growing fitness chain in The Netherlands. As external confidential counselors we:
