Find a coach
Are you looking for a coach? If so, you’re welcome to contact one of the university’s internal or external coaches; you can do this directly yourself, after choosing a coach who seems suitable.
Are you a staff member of LUMC? LUMC has its own career center that provides career guidance. More information.
Are you a student? The coaching offered on this page is exclusively for staff members of Leiden University. However, the University also has extensive career guidance for students, see Career Services for more information.
Internal coaches
Leiden University’s professional coaches offer individual coaching and career guidance. View the profiles below to read more about the focus areas of each coach. If you’d like to make an appointment, please send an email to coaching@bb.leidenuniv.nl.
Are you a PhD candidate or postdoc? Then you can request a free consultation and 3 to 5 meetings with an internal career coach (this does not apply to external PhD candidates).
Ine is an experienced career professional and coach who can help you improve your resilience and discover your talents, motivators and interests – and what careers suit these – and how to become more effective in your work. More about Ine and how to contact her.
Marieke is a career coach who can help you get a clear picture of what you want and what is important to you in your work. She will work with you to explore how you can get closer to your goal. More about Marieke and how to contact her.
Kick has extensive experience in academia and is a career and personal effectiveness coach. He can help you get a grip on difficult situations by gradually exploring the sticking points in your work. He can also help you discover your motivators and talents, and figure out what jobs will suit you. More about Kick and how to contact him.
External coaches
You can schedule a free, no-obligation introductory session with each of the coaches. If you ‘click’ with a coach, there will be an intake interview to clarify your coaching needs and what kind of programme you want. The coach will then send a price quotation, which must be approved by your manager/HR adviser.
If you need some help with choosing, you can fill in this form to further specify your needs and then read the following coach profiles carefully.
About the coach
Noldie is a practical, results-oriented coach with 32 years of experience. She coaches in a friendly and informal way, with humour and patience, and focuses especially on connection and collaboration. Her approach is structured and characterised by clear communication.
Make an appointment
You can make an appointment for either an online or on-site session with Noldie. She speaks Dutch and English.
If you’d like to make an appointment, please get in touch with Laura van Gigch via 06 81 93 95 75 of laura.vangigch@solidsense.nl. For more information, see the Solid Sense website.
About the coach
Florien: ‘I’m an alumna of Leiden University, having graduated with a degree in Chemistry in 2007. I then worked at Delft University of Technology for three years, where I gained a sense of the complex relationships within a university. My science background taught me to think in a solution-oriented and analytical way, which gives me a good rapport with people who also think along similar lines.
Whether your problem relates to being effective in your current work or gaining a perspective on other work, the solution is always situated in a different area than the problem itself. We explore the problem and its context together, and use a targeted approach to tackle it.’
Florien has a great deal of experience with coaching university staff members, including trainees, PhD candidates, study advisers, IT specialists and associate professors. She has NOLOC certification.
Make an appointment
Florien coaches on-site in Delft, close to the station; in Leiden, adjacent to Leiden Lammenschans station; and, in consultation, at Leiden University. You can also make an appointment for online coaching. Florien speaks Dutch and English.
You can contact Florien by sending an email to info@frisperspectief.nl or calling 06-15060431. You can also view her website and LinkedIn profile.
About the coach
Manon: ‘My approach and personality can best be described as structured, engaged, informal, development-focused, challenging and friendly. People appreciate my incisiveness, positivity and humour, and my thought-provoking questions.
I am available for coaching questions about career orientation, making choices, motivation and increasing job satisfaction. In addition, I offer coaching programs for employees who experience stress and are looking for a better balance, more energy and resilience’.
Manon has worked for more than 15 years as a career coach and is Noloc certified and a recognized partner of the CSR center for stress and resilience. She has experience in coaching LUMC staff, including PhD candidates and postdocs. She also coaches staff of various other organisations, both profit and non-profit, whose staff are generally university educated.
In her work, she uses various coaching methodologies and adapts her approach to the staff member, question and situation.
Make an appointment
Manon coaches both online and on-site in Zoetermeer. You can also have alternating online and in-person sessions. Manon’s preferred language for coaching is Dutch. You can reach her by email at manon@manonerich.nl or by phone at 06-489 30 092.
Read more information or make an appointment via the website.
About the coach
Katrientje is an engaged, focused and empathic coach. Her coaching style is informal, confronting and supportive. She creates opportunities and makes connections aimed at your development.
Make an appointment
Katrientje coaches on-site in Oegstgeest. If you’d like to make an appointment, please get in touch with Laura van Gigch via 06 81 93 95 75 of laura.vangigch@solidsense.nl. For more information, see the Solid Sense website.
About the coach
Gerdine: ‘Clients describe me as kind but also direct. I’m empathic and development-oriented, and also think humour is important. Together we explore what you want to achieve, and how to get there in a way that’s appropriate for you.’
Make an appointment
Gerdine coaches on-site in Leiden and Leiderdorp and, if preferred, partly or fully online. She works in Dutch and English.
Read more information or contact Gerdine via the website.
About the coach
Martine: ‘I’m an engaged and empathic career coach, and like to work step-by-step, together with the client, towards concrete and challenging goals. My working method is characterised by sensitivity, structure and clear communication.’
Make an appointment
Martine coaches both in-person and online. She speaks Dutch and English. Read more information or contact her via the website.
About the coach
Marion: ‘I challenge you to investigate your issue yourself. I listen and ask further questions, hold a mirror up to you and speak about other people’s experiences. With attention, energy, humour, knowledge and insight into human nature, we identify what may be holding you back. We then look at where there’s room for improvement, growth or change. I help people to believe in themselves again and to take action: sometimes with a smile and sometimes with tears.’
Make an appointment
Marion coaches both in-person (in Voorschoten) and online. She speaks Dutch and English.
View Marion’s LinkedIn profile and website for more information or to contact her.
About the coach
Roselien: ‘I’m empathic, supportive and can be confronting, a mirror to create awareness. I’m also informal and focused on growth and development. I enjoy working cooperatively, with humour.’
Make an appointment
Roselien coaches both online and on-site in Zoetermeer. She speaks Dutch and English.
Read more information or contact her via the website.
About the coach
Carine: ‘Development is an important guideline, to ensure that an improved balance can be sustained. My approach is structured, kindly confronting, empathic and practical. There’s also often laughter during the sessions.’
Make an appointment
Carine coaches online, by phone and on site in The Hague. She speaks Dutch and English.
Read more information or make an appointment via the website.
About the coach
Jill: 'I help you to be the best version of yourself. I am not the coach who just says what you want to hear. I hold up a mirror to you and ask you critical questions. I like to work with body and mind.'
Make an appointment
Jill coaches on-site in Zoeterwoude, but will easily switch to meeting online when that is more convenient or preferred. She speaks Dutch and English.
Read more information or contact her via the website.
About the coach
Erwin: ‘My motivation is to re-empower you, help you to regain your confidence, so that you can then independently take the next step in your personal development and your career. My approach is down-to-earth and results oriented, based on an inherent interest in you as an individual.’
Erwin has NOLOC certification and you can contact him for career guidance and executive coaching.
Make an appointment
Erwin coaches both online and on-site in Rijswijk. He speaks Dutch, German and English.
Read more information or make an appointment via the website.
For supervisors and teams
Do you have a question about managing your team or an employee, or would you like to learn how to deal with conflicting interests or how to motivate people? In a series of sessions, a senior leadership coach can help you make the transition from content expert to administrative leader. They can also help you with a specific case study.
If you would like to explore this further, please contact your HR adviser to clarify your question. Do you need help choosing a coach? E-mail us at coaching@bb.leidenuniv.nl for advice on the best match.
About the coach
Aletta is an experienced coach in the academic world. By combining her intuition and analytical thinking skills, she quickly gets to the heart of the matter. She can help you reflect on your behaviour, leading to illuminating insights. This will help you develop strategies that are more satisfying and effective.
Make an appointment
You can meet with Aletta online or at her office in Delft. For more information or to make an appointment, see Aletta’s website.
About the coach
Anne has broad expertise in coaching, both individually and in groups, and in particular for multilingual/multicultural situations. She is a former professor and institute director, and has extensive knowledge of the academic world. Anne's personal coaching can support you in the challenges that come with a job as professor or dean.
Make an appointment
For more information or to make an appointment, see Anne’s website.
About the coach
Astrid guides you from different angles, focusing on personal development, awareness of obstacles, exploring your talents, and clarifying your personal and organisational goals, among other things. Her coaching style is characterised by care, equality, and respect, combined with intuition, empathy, humour, and analysis.
Make an appointment
You can contact Astrid by e-mail at astrid@astridvaneijk.nl or by telephone at 06 53 67 97 96. Or visit her LinkedIn page for more information.
About the coaches
Ben Verheijden
Ben is an experienced coach who specialises in questions about personal leadership and important choices in your life and career. He provides training and consultancy in higher education.
Erika Pape
Erika is an empathic, positive, and goal-oriented coach with extensive experience in the academic world. She creates an atmosphere of trust and connection, and ensures that you feel comfortable sharing your story. Together, you can analyse the situation and determine your goal. Self-reflection plays a central role in this process.
Liesbeth Halbertsma
Liesbeth enjoys working with supervisors who have questions arising from their academic work environment. She does this based on her experience as an organisational consultant and coach. She also integrates her background as manager and director. She helps supervisors, but also guides organisations, teams, and departments that want to determine their strategic course together and strengthen mutual cooperation.
Make an appointment
Ben, Erika, and Liesbeth work at Bureau Takacs & Verheijden. For more information or to make an appointment, see their website.
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About the coach
As a coach, Florien focuses on pausing in order to move forward purposefully. By taking a step back, you can start moving again and grow. She has experience with systems thinking, NLP, transactional analysis, and MBTI, among other things.
Make an appointment
You can contact Florien by telephone at 06 45 07 213.
About the coach
Lynne always looks for an approach that adds value for the individual employee or the team. She engages in conversation with you, uses role-play, gives you tough feedback, and often takes a confrontational approach.
Make an appointment
For more information or to make an appointment, see Lynne’s website.
About the coach
Marien provides individual coaching that leads to awareness and personal transformation. He effectively gives you insights into your talents and qualities, but also into the pitfalls and old, ingrained patterns that can hinder you from advancing in your career and personal development.
Make an appointment
For more information or to make an appointment with one of these coaches, see the website.
About the coach
Marleen: ‘I help leaders and teams – particularly in Life Sciences – to get moving again when things are not going smoothly. Don't expect standard coaching conversations – I ask sharp questions, challenge you to think differently, and help you filter out the noise so that you can focus once again on what really matters.’
Marleen's approach is well-suited to people with a scientific or technical background.
Make an appointment
For more information or to make an appointment, see Marleen’s website.
About the coaches
‘Our coaching helps supervisors become more transparent, decisive, empathetic, and effective, and to achieve better results. It also encourages them to develop a vision and to involve their team in this process.’
Loïs Weber and Henk-Jan Vernes coach various target groups and organisations, including universities.
Make an appointment
For more information or to make an appointment with Loïs or Henk-Jan, see their website.
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Henk-Jan Vernes
About the coach
Louise: ‘To get started on your own development, you need insight and courage, but to actually continue to develop, you need to devote attention and time to it over and over again. I am happy to support you in this process.’
Louise is an honest, direct coach who uses various forms of coaching, such as voice dialogue, systemic work, and polarity thinking. To gain insight into your own puzzle, we will take a close look at your biography. Case studies and questions from your daily work practice will form the most important basis for our work together.
Make an appointment
For more information or to make an appointment, see Louise’s website.
About the coach
Wouter: ‘My approach is accessible, friendly, and empathetic, but also sharp, direct, and challenging. People come to me with questions about leadership, career development, and challenges in complex administrative environments. I am someone who quickly understands and senses the complex environment at the university and UMC.’
Wouter is experienced in coaching students, scientists, and medical professionals in all phases of their careers.
Make an appointment
Wouter coaches both on location and online. He speaks Dutch and English. For more information or to make an appointment, see Wouter’s website.
For more information or to make an appointment, see Freerk’s website.
About the coach
Caroline: ‘I coach leaders whose leadership is still developing – especially when there is friction or things become unstable. Whether it's the transition from content expert to administrative leader, clarifying administrative dynamics, or searching for a new balance: I am here to mirror, encourage, and deepen.’
Caroline gives you space for reflection and engages you in conversation about values, role awareness, and sustainable impact, among other things.
Make an appointment
For more information or to make an appointment, see Caroline’s website.
About the coach
Harry works with people who are often at an important turning point in their career, working in a sometimes rapidly changing and complex work environment. He tailors his approach to you, your question, and your situation. His focus lies on the higher management level at universities, among other things. Harry uses an intensive process in which assignments are given that you are then invited to test in practice and discuss in a subsequent session.
Make an appointment
Harry coaches on location in Oegstgeest. Contact him for an appointment via vissers.harry@planet.nl or view his LinkedIn profile.
About the coach
Harm: ‘A common theme in my work as a coach is dealing with reality. Based on my years of experience, I know that change can only happen when people dare to face the truth and allow themselves to feel.’
Harm is a coach who challenges and encourages people to stand their ground, overcome conflicts, and make room for what is coming next. In the process, he always strives to create an environment in which people feel safe.
Make an appointment
For an appointment, you can contact Harm by telephone at 06 55 19 35 55.
About the coach
Derk is a no-nonsense coach, direct and confrontational when necessary – but always with humour, perspective, and an eye for the human aspect. He combines deep insights with practical methods that not only increase awareness, but also set things in motion. Depending on the question and the person, he chooses a tailor-made approach, always focused on insight and results.
Make an appointment
Derk coaches both online or at a location of your choice, as well as at his home. He speaks Dutch and English. For more information or to make an appointment, see Derk’s website.
About the coach
Rebekka: ‘I work with professionals, teams, and managers who want to grow in their leadership, improve collaboration, and stand firm in times of change. In my work, I use various theoretical frameworks to deepen insights and translate them into what is needed in practice. My approach is both intuitive and goal-oriented: I combine sharpness with sensitivity and offer space for development that really sticks.’
Make an appointment
Rebekka coaches both on location and online. For more information or to make an appointment, see Rebekka’s website.