About me
I know change from the inside out
Ever since my childhood in the US, I have been interested in people. My mother told me that I always paid attention to people, and often wanted to know why they did what they did. This was probably no coincidence, as she was also deeply interested in people – I remember her often spending hours on the phone with friends and neighbours, mostly listening.
I cannot imagine work that is not focused on people. At the start of my career, I worked as a counsellor and psychotherapist in hospital settings. After moving to the Netherlands, I have worked in higher education as a lecturer, trainer, and advisor, and now as a coach and supervisor.
I believe that people deserve the chance to grow, develop, and be happy. Contributing to the quality of life of others is my professional mission.
my vision
From feeling stuck to clarity and peace
I believe in the potential of people. We often already carry the answers to our own questions within us, but we do not always know where or how to find them. By learning to understand yourself and others better, space is created for a more harmonious professional and personal life.
Support from another person can make the difference; sometimes it can even be life-changing. I know this from my own experience, both personally and professionally. As a coach, supervisor, and facilitator, it is my mission to create that space for others.
background
Qualifications and experience
My approach rests on a solid foundation of training and years of experience, giving me a calm and confident approach.
Psychotherapeutic foundation
- Certified Coach 2011 Coaching Development, Ltd
- 1997 – Master of Clinical Social Work, New York University
- 2011 – Certified Coach – Coaching Development, London, UK
- 2025 – Certificate in Supervision – Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. LVSC
Supervisor & coach
2026 – Registered Supervisor, National Association for Supervisors and Coaches (LVSC)
Registration no. SHI002 – S
In practice
More than 30 years of experience in guiding individuals and groups in personal development, in both healthcare and education
15 years in healthcare
- 1990–2004 (USA) Mental health counsellor and psychotherapist in various healthcare settings
- 2004: Relocation to the Netherlands
20 years in education
- 2004–2014: Lecturer and coach for international business students (personal and professional development)
- 2014–present: Advisor, trainer, and coach for lecturers, administrative staff, and managers in higher education
- 2025: Certificate in Supervision
In all my roles, one common thread has remained constant: a genuine interest in helping people find a deeper connection with themselves, with others, and with their potential.
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