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ABOUT ME
From 2018 to 2023 me and my family have been living in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) in Vietnam. Here I did coaching sessions with expats living nearby or I did them online if the person was living in the Netherlands. Since last summer we are living in Rotterdam again.
why with me?
From an early age I already knew that I wanted to work with people, remove their troubles.
My biggest wish was for everyone in the world to feel happy.
I know ... Childishly naive and impossible, but whenever I could make small differences, I did it!
I like to have good, in-depth conversations and to get to the heart of a situation or problem.
The psyche and the human body are complex, but I like to work with it and achieve something positive with it.
Background
HEALTHY FOOD
When I was young my mom often told me that healthy eating is good for you, but other than that I didn't think about it that much. When I became pregnant I got more and more interested in nutrition and realized how important good food is for the human body. After the birth of my second daughter, I started a study in the field of nutrition. In April 2017 I received the certificate for 'Leefstijl coach', that's mainly about nutrition. Now I coach people in creating and maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
CAREER
After I finished my studies at the AMA (Academy of People and Labor) in 2004, I worked as a consultant/ work coach at CWI/UWV (semi-governmental organization that provides social benefits for unemployed people and help them find a new job) for a number of years. I always attuned my services to the person I had in front of me. Following a standard protocol is not my style. I think it is important to deliver customized work. Every person is different and I like to take that into account!
PARENTING -the Dutch way-
Because I lived as an expat in Asia for a number of years and became a mother there, I gained experience and knowledge of different cultures and upbringing styles. I use this to guide foreign parents (expats/immigrants), who want to educate their children in a relaxed way - the Dutch way.
POSITIVITY
In China I have studied the Positive Psychology. This is a fairly new trend within psychology that focuses primarily on the principle: prevention is better than cure. Several scientific studies have shown that positive thinkers live healthier and longer lives and achieve their goals better. They give up less quickly and experience significantly more happiness. There are many assignments that you can perform to achieve this and I also use a number of them during my coaching sessions.
BEHAVIOR CHANGE
I am currently learning how you can sustainably improve your own behavior in a scientifically supported manner. Habits are repetitions and they create a 'path' into your brain, but they are certainly still changeable! Every day you can get up and start over!
- For a more comprehensive career overview, please check my LinkedIn page. -