
A new transition
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After my transition to a new career and my transition to becoming an experienced internationally certified coach, I’m in a new transition.

Yes to women’s networking events
These events can be powerful in terms of women’s finances (promotions & pay rise) and wellbeing (feeling optimistic about the future and feeling more connected to others).

Why career development is a business priority
To win the ‘war for talent’ in the long term, companies need to invest in the career development of their people. What are they looking for and what are opportunities you can offer them? It's a business priority. Read more in this blog

What would you like more of in 2023?
Crafting a job you love isn't self-indulgent. It's an amplifier of your and the organization’s performance. In this blog I share 8 questions, focussed on appreciation, that can help you to figure out what you would like more of in 2023.

How to retain talented women in your organization
Like men, women do job hop. They can’t be taken for granted. So, what can you do to retain the talented women in your team and organization?
In this blog I share three quick win interventions and three longer term strategies that will positively impact your employee retention.

How transferable skills can help you in your career development
Transferable skills can help women to play a different game when applying for a new job. They are key for your career development. Learn more about your transferable skills and how to use them in this blog.

10 ways to stay committed to your 2022 career goal(s)
It’s February already! You probably set yourself a career goal for 2022. In this blog I share 10 ways to help you to stay committed so you will achieve your goal.

Fix the ‘broken rung’ and improve gender diversity
Missing the first managerial step (‘the broken rung’) is a big obstacle women face on their path to higher levels in an organisation. In this blog I share four game changing interventions for fixing this 'broken rung' and improving gender diversity in your organisation.

How to reduce the risk of your next career move
Thinking about a next step in your career can bring in feelings of uncertainty. Am I good enough for the job? Will the culture of the organisation be a good match? How will it impact my work-life balance? In this blog I share how you can reduce the risk of making the wrong decision.

The power of values for your career
Values are who you are. You can see them as a compass that shows you how to stay true to your unique self. With your values you can give direction to your career in an authentic way.

How to overcome your fear of not being good enough
Is self-doubt holding you back at work and do you want to ‘play bigger’? In this blog I share 2 powerful ways to overcome your fear.

4 ways to manage your energy better at work
You can manage your energy for your work by focussing on 4 energy wellsprings: body, mind, emotion and spirit. Build in small rituals in your daily life and you can quickly boost your energy.

What you can learn from a marathon runner when changing your career
Are you thinking of changing your career? In this blog I share 8 essential tips which will help you to successfully cross the finish line.

How to spend your energy wisely in the next 6 months
Your energy is your currency, so spend it wisely. Especially now, coming out of a lockdown period, I think it’s a good moment to reflect and set yourself some mid-year resolutions. How?

A powerful question when feeling stuck in your work life
Feeling stuck and uncertain about the next step in your work life? This powerful question helps you to break out of the default mode of your current CV.

10 tips for a winning CV
Did you know recruiters spend on average less than 30 seconds on an initial review of your CV? So, create a winning CV which gets you into that first meeting. Here are my 10 tips.

How to get more satisfaction from work without changing jobs
How do you feel about your job? Are you still motivated and fully engaged or do you dread Mondays? There is a great way to bring more happiness into your work life without having to change jobs. It’s called job crafting.

3 simple tips to reduce “Zoom fatigue”
Do you recognise those days when you feel drained after a day of back-to-back online calls which makes you just want to avoid social activities and be on your own? In this blog I share 3 easy ways to decrease your "Zoom Fatigue".

A quick way to get more efficient during the day
Do you feel like you spend most of your time in a ‘reactive mode’? With this simple time management tip you work more focussed and get more done during the day.

10 inspiring questions for your New Year’s Eve
10 inspiring questions to reflect and look ahead so that you'll end 2020 with a good feeling and can start 2021 full of positive energy.

How to be super productive now and enjoy relaxed Christmas Holidays later
It’s Christmas in three weeks. Where has the time gone?
And it's such a busy period, right? Prioritizing your work according to this matrix can help you to be super productive now so that you can enjoy relaxed Christmas Holidays later.

Never that blank page again
In this blog I share the most powerful writing technique I’ve learned so far. It helps you to get started. You write in less time and with more impact.

The one thing that has changed the way I work and parent
3 years ago I saw a TED-Talk which had a huge impact on me.
It has changed the way I work and how I parent. And I'm convinced that it will have the same powerful impact on you.
Read it in my latest blog.

The biggest myth about women and networking
The jobmarket is totally different from 10 years ago. It has developed into a more ‘hidden jobmarket’. This means that networking is essential in job searching. You often hear women aren't good at networking. I think it's a myth. Why?

How to finish 2020 strong
The kids are back at school and it feels as if a new phase of 2020 has started. What are you still hoping to achieve this year?
In this blog you can read how to set yourself strong goals, so you will be celebrating some exciting career successes at the end of the year.

What about your partner?
Often couples still prioritise the man’s career. How is the work-life balance for you and your partner? Do you feel you have enough time for your aspirations? This blog gives tips for discussing careers, kids and chores with each other.

5 books to boost your confidence during the summer holidays
Would you like to boost your confidence for a next step in your career? Check out the 5 books in my latest blog. Perfect for the summer holidays!

How to beat your ‘perfection enemy’
Struggling with perfection?
In this blog I share tips how to beat your 'perfection enemy' so you can make powerful steps in your career.

How to create real ‘me time’ as of next week
The last couple of weeks I’ve offered free ‘reload sessions’ to my former clients to give them extra support in these difficult times. What I often heard was that they are longing for more quiet ‘me time’ moments. Maybe you recognise it as well?
By answering the 4 questions in this blog you’ll have more ‘me time’ as of next week.

How the playground provides helpful information for your career
Are you not sure about a new job opportunity or a career change? Did you know that the playground provides helpful information to explore this further? Read it in my latest blog!

8 tips for balancing work from home and home schooling
Combining work from home and home schooling is a tough job. This blog provides 8 helpful tips to create a better balance.

How to move forward when you’re not happy with your job
Do you not go to work with the same positive energy as you used to? Do you feel like something is missing?
Then it could be time to evaluate your current professional situation. In this blog you can read how your personal values can help you to move forward in your career.

Why a female professional with children is an asset for your team
Did you know that when a female professional becomes a mum, she is perceived as warmer but less competent to work than before? This is unfortunately an unconscious bias women have to face at work. This blog focusses on another perspective, so we can create a new perception of women who have a career and young children.

5 tips so you do get that one thing done
I'm way behind with making photo books which has made me feel guilty. But on Sunday evening my first photo book was ready. That gave me such a positive boost that I thought why not share the 5 steps I followed with you. Because if these work for me, you can benefit from them as well!

How would Madonna approach your situation?
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your personal life or career? The feeling of 'it is just the way it is'. And do you want to conquer this feeling of being stuck? Change your perspective! How? You can read it in this blog.

Do you think she is difficult?
Curious which conversation topic is both essential for women to improve their work-life balance and for companies to attract and retain top talent, to increase productivity and to become more profitable? Read it in my latest blog!

How is it with your inner fire?
Do you sometimes feel that your "inner fire" has almost been extinguished? That everything feels heavy and that you have to drag yourself through the day? Then it could be that your personal values are under pressure in your work life. Read in my latest blog how you can deal with that.

Please help!
I find it difficult to ask for help. Very difficult. And yes, I already hear your response. What is difficult about that? Well good question... But last week I did ask for help and it has brought me so much! Read it in my latest blog.

Now I will fail
“You are not good enough. What do you really know? You will make a poor show”.
Do you recognize these voices as well? Probably 70% of women do.
In this blog you can read how I've learned to deal with these critical voices, enabling me to move forward in my career.

A crazy dream
This experience has taught me that I can dream big (or should I say ‘crazy’) and just have to go for it.

The man behind the cash desk
Companies which have gender diversity high on their agendas perform financially better and are a more interesting employer. You would expect companies are now achieving concrete results on gender diversity. But no. How do you make gender diversity the business priority it is?

Get more done in a fun way with a tomato
The Pomodoro technique is a great way to get more done in less time and in a fun way!

Advice from one of the most influential women in the world
Sheryl Sandberg is COO of Facebook. In 2013 she wrote the book 'Lean in'. A must-read for every woman!

How do you make the difference with your (female) talent?
Men and women clearly make different considerations regarding work. This has an impact on both women and organizations.