As an independent leadership development professional I work in the outdoor sports industry and higher education. Besides this, I am contributing to scientific research as part-time PhD candidate at Rotterdam School of Management (NL), where I look at the role of gender in extreme environments.
I have a focus on leadership development, inclusion, gender equity and empowerment of young professionals. I develop curricula, work as lecturer, and leadership trainer during outdoor expeditions. I am also taking the responsibility for quality assurance as board member and examiner in Dutch non profit sports foundations and educational institutions.
I’m also active as volunteer mentor in Dutch youth prison. Diversity in my works keeps me motivated and on a continuous learning path.
I have been fortunate to travel all 7 continents, breaking some barriers as solo traveler. Always looking for outdoor adventures, mountain ranges and to stretch my comfort zone across various cultures. I’ve lived, studied and worked abroad, ranging from the USA, to months in South America in and Antartica in 2017, followed by a 18 months life in the Himalayas pre COVID-pandemic, where I’ve set up several sports projects. In the winter of 2024 I once again worked remotely from the mountains, this time in Central Asia. My learnings of Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazachstan can be found on my LinkedIn.
l’d like your support in my PhD-research on the role of gender in extreme mountaineering. With your support I can go safely and well prepared to Nepal later this month. Donate before the 16th of October and contribute to this project.
Fund my PhD-research here: gofund.me/70d453ae
My services
I specialise in leadership development, inclusion, gender equality and youth empowerment through sports. I create tools for leadership trainings, provide tailor made workshops for organisations, and use outdoor experiences to empower students. I provide these services in collaboration with public schools, practical and (applied) science education, societal institutions, local communities and partnerships with NGO’s.
I have multiple years experience in international sport development and project management. In particular women empowerment programs, multi-sports events and outdoor leadership expeditions.
Research & Advisory
I work as researcher at various organisations, with a focus on qualitative research, and my field of exerpertice are focused on specific sport development issues, risk behavior amongst youth, and gender equality programs in academic institutions.
Research insights guide my strategic advisory and policy making practices at sports organisations.
Teaching & Workshops
I create learning programs and facilitate workshops on the following topics:
Sports for Development – how to use sports as good for the development of communities.
Leadership Development for young professionals. How can they find their way in their early careers.
Tailor made programs, both for organizations, executive education and higher education. In Dutch and English.
Outdoor Leadership Trainer
I am a leadership development trainer during outdoor expedities in Europe. Going with a group of leaders from all ranges of business, into the remote outdoors, with only a backpack with the necessities. Moving along tracks surrounded by the force of nature, create the excellent environment to work on personal leadership challenges. Out of the comfort zone is where the learning starts.
Quality Assurance & Examiner
At various sports organisations in the Netherlands, I act in the board of advisors, for quality assurance of the non for profit goals or the organisation. Besides this, I am also an independent internal examinator at MBO4Leisure Sports, to assure the quality of the students educational level before they are eligible to graduate.
My Clients
The following list is merely intended to give you an idea of my credentials. The service I have provided before as evidence of the achievements I can secure for you.
