The power of trust

Even if company culture is transparent and respectful , employees may still feel the need to discuss certain workplace situations. Out of genuine interest in what someone is experiencing or wants to discuss, I listen to them. I listen to you with respect, without judgment and I do not differentiate. Respect, reliability, and empathy are core values for me. Working in the hospitality industry and aviation, I experienced many instances of inappropriate behavior, and in my work as a consultant, I also dealt with integrity issues; these experiences help me identify with people who need to share their stories. I am also one of the two confidential counselors for all members of the National Association of Confidential Counselors (LVV). I believe in the power of trust, when we trust each other we dare to speak up. I used to live in four different countries, therefor I know what it is to be an international in another country, I can relate to the issues one can experience.
Within an organization, I am visible—not just a confidential counselor on paper—but actively working with your organization towards a better and safer work environment. My mission is to free organizations from inappropriate behavior!

My mission is to empower people in their authentic strength.

To be authentic, it is important to know and assert your own boundaries. From this authentic strength, you can perform optimally for the organization. In addition to running my own coaching business, I am an external confidential counselor at Talk&Trust.

I have earned my stripes in Human Resources, with a focus on recruitment and selection, training, and change management. Within an international organization, I have worked with cultures from around the world. I am an independent and strategic thinker and can distinguish between different interests. I have an eye for people, a good sense of interpersonal relationships, and organizational culture.

As a confidential counselor, I stand beside the reporter/victim listen without judgment, and support them in exploring possible paths. Both privately and professionally, I have regularly dealt with undesirable behavior and integrity violations. From this experience, I listen without judgment, provide guidance, aftercare, and protection. I can understand situations that can cause undesirable behavior.
I am honest, empathetic, and dare to address the elephant in the room, always with respect and 100% confidentiality. I do what I say and I say what I do.

My goal is for employees to be able to and dare to contribute to the desired culture and the mission of the organization from their own authenticity.

‘Silence can trap you, as speaking sets you free’

In my role as a confidential counselor, I strive to create a safe and confidential environment where you, as a professional, can openly share your story. Together, we can discuss your experiences and explore possible solutions. I am always available to support and help you.In addition to running my own business as an independent external confidential counselor and trainer, I also serve as an external confidential counselor at Talk&Trust.I used to work for 20 years plus in Mental Health Care (including roles as a recovery coach, project leader, and location manager) therefor I have a valuable background in my role as a confidential counselor. I view situations from a broad perspective and, with my analytical approach, I can quickly get to the heart of a matter. My empathetic approach allows me to establish a deeper connection with people. Honesty, empathy, and maintaining or fostering an open dialogue with others are of great importance for me, always with respect and complete confidentiality. My actions are consistent, and my communication is always open and transparent. Due to my ethnic-cultural background, I can work with sensitivity to diversity. This means that I am attentive to the needs, desires, and possibilities of employees from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, I am dedicated to facilitating training sessions and workshops focused on promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion within organizations. My goal is to cultivate a culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard, regardless of their background or identity.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information or to schedule an introductory meeting.

My mission is to motivate people to take control of their own lives.

After working for several years as an HR professional at Fokker and the Dutch Broadcasting Company, I made the transition in 2001 to personally guide employees through reorganizations and personal changes. I immensely enjoy seeing people take action, take control of their lives, and make positive changes. Contributing to this process is an honor and provides a great sense of fulfillment. My open and interested attitude makes it easy for me to connect with people, allowing them to share their stories and emotions. I fulfill the role of confidential counselor for ‘undesirable behavior and integrity’ with great pleasure and strive to support people who are professionally stuck in a pleasant way. I show empathy and stand for optimal and confidential guidance. Through my professional experience, personal background, and keen eye for people, I ensure that the role of confidential counselor is accessible and adds value to my clients’ situation. Whether you’re struggling with a question about whether your supervisor should or shouldn’t have said something, have experienced abuse of power, are dealing with misconduct in your personal time, or feel that your work relationship is deteriorating by the day, I am here to help with these questions. I live in the central part of the country and am well acquainted with various sectors, including SMEs, business services, banks, education, law, logistics, production, broadcasting, telecom, and (maritime) contractors and construction companies. I am more than happy to help you!

As an external confidential adviser, support person for the accused, and secretary to complaints committees, I am here for employees, managers and organizations. I offer a safe place to share your story, without judgement and with attention to the person, the role and the context. I help you regain perspective, explore options and take thoughtful steps forward, even when a situation is sensitive, complex or unsettled. Based in Drachten, I mainly work in the north of the Netherlands, but I am available nationwide as well. If it feels more comfortable, our conversation can also be in Dutch or Frisian.

For you as an employee or manager
Whether you want to share what is on your mind, are looking for clarity in a complicated situation, or need support in deciding next steps: you are welcome. Through Talk&Trust you can contact me with questions about inappropriate conduct, integrity issues, or when you yourself are accused of boundary-crossing behaviour. In every case, one thing comes first: you remain in control. Together we sort through what is happening, focus on what matters to you, and explore which step is appropriate and careful. Informal when possible, more formal when necessary.

For your organisation
Within organizations I am not merely a name in a policy document, but an engaged partner in building and sustaining a socially safe workplace. With a background in organization development, HR, management, coaching and project development, I look at both people and systems. I connect with what is already in place, contribute to thinking about policies, roles and agreements around (un)desired behavior, and help keep them alive in day-to-day practice. I am also available as secretary to complaints committees, where due care, clear process management and independent reporting are essential.

Professional foundation
In addition to my work as a confidential adviser, I work as a consultant in organization and career development. I hold a post-higher-professional qualification in business administration, am a NOBCO/EMCC Senior Coach and a NOLOC Registered Career Professional (RL). My experience as a manager of People & Organization, team coach, business adviser and program initiator helps me view situations from multiple perspectives. Professionalism and quality matter to me: I work in line with the professional codes of my associations and attach great importance to due care, confidentiality and integrity. In my work I connect analysis and action, structure and feeling, policy and practice—contributing in a practical and engaged way to recovery, clarity and a socially safe working environment.

For 15 years, I have been a dedicated (freelance) professional in national and international healthcare. In my assignments, I have always focused on the human side of work situations.

In my work, I have often operated as a mediator in the field of tension between employees, patients, doctors, insurers, etc., always in a mediating role. In doing so, I always keep the question in mind: “who is the person involved and what does it benefit this person?” My keen eye for situations and strong communication skills are my strengths in this regard.

My commitment to people motivated me to become a confidential counsellor, allowing me to apply my empathy and understanding not for commercial mediation, but for human mediation. I am a versatile professional whom people enjoy working with.