
Entrepreneur
Mother of 2
10+ years of work experience
7 years of expat experience (Beijing, Hong Kong, Montreal)
Authentic | Warm and Empathetic | Analytical | Results-oriented
Since my studies, I have been passionate about sustainability and climate change. With great passion and drive, sustainability and climate have been the central theme throughout my career for 10+ years.
For example, I have worked on various projects in the NGO sector, at the European Commission, and in the education sector in Belgium. After that, I moved abroad to look for new opportunities. I worked at the European Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, where I led industry working groups on topics, such as renewable energy and the carbon market.
After that, personal events brought me to Hong Kong and Montreal (Canada), where I mainly worked as a consultant on sustainability reporting and sustainability policy (ESG) for large, publicly traded companies and SMEs.
Once back in Belgium - after 7 years of expat experience - my career path no longer felt right. After a combination of career coaching, life events, training courses and an entrepreneurship trajectory, I decided to become an entrepreneur.
Why? To specifically focus on the People aspect of sustainability. To work with people. To make a direct impact. To unleash my creativity.
What do I do as an entrepreneur?
As an experienced and evidence-based Coach & Trainer, I specialise in delivering personalised coaching & training for individuals, organisations and companies, with a focus on career development, job burnout, stress resilience, and leadership.
Credentials
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• MBA in Finance & Responsible Investment (SUMAS Sustainability Business School)
• Master in Political Science (Universiteit Gent)
• Master in Slavic Languages & Cultures (Universiteit Gent)
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• Accredited Mindfulness Teacher Training by Tony O’Shea-Poon [1] (Mindfulness Now, London) - Mar 2025 (in progress)
• Accredited ACT in Groups Training by Drs. Gijs Jansen [2] (Act Guide) - Mar-Apr 2025 (in progress)
• Giftedness Coach for Adults by Dr. Sabine Sypré [3] (Hoogbloeier)
• Stress & Burnout Coaching [4] (NL: Begeleiding en Aanpak van Stress & Burn-out) (Arteveldehogeschool)
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (Allegre Instituut)
• H.A.P.P.Y.-coach training by Dr. Peter Vermeulen (Autism in Context)
• Autism and Camouflage (Autisme Centraal)
• Positive Discipline Parent Educator (Positive Discipline Association)
• Basic Coaching training (Kenniscentrum Open Mind)
• ENTRE-Spiegel 2.0 - Scientifically validated (self)reflection tool for entrepreneurship (Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen - VLAIO)
• Talent-Oriented Parenting for Gifted Children (NL: Talentgericht Opvoeden van Hoogbegaafde Kinderen) (Exentra)
[1] Training approved by the British Psychological Society and integrates key elements of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
[2] ACT stands for Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and is an evidence-based modern cognitive-behavior therapy approach.
[3] Science-based training program of 75h.
[4] Training recognised by the Association of Recognised Stress and Burnout Coaches (NL: Vereniging Erkende Stress en Burn-outcoaches (VESB)
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• 10+ years of work experience in various sectors: consultancy, corporate, NGO, education, government
• 7 years of expat experience (Beijing, Hong Kong, Montreal)
• UNIZO Entrepreneurship Programme (2023)
• Peer-to-peer intervision: to receive advice and feedback and to learn from each other
• Long-time member of Toastmasters* (2013-2018)
• Piano - Hogere Graad 3 (Harelbeekse Academie voor Podiumkunsten)
*Toastmasters is an organisation to improve your public speaking and leadership skills.
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• Volunteer Expert (ToolBox vzw) | 2024 - Present
• Co-founder and Board Member (Act4Change) | 2012-2013
• Flemish Youth Delegate for Climate Policy at the UN Climate Negotiations in Durban (COP17) (Vlaamse Jeugdraad ) | 2011-2012