Originally from Belgium
10 years of expat experience
Based in Singapore, previously in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Montreal
Authentic | Warm and Empathetic | Curious
From a young age, I have been passionate about sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues. As a result, sustainability and ESG were 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, I relocated to Hong Kong and Montreal (Canada), where I mainly worked on sustainability reporting and sustainability policy (ESG), and responsible investment for large, publicly traded companies and SMEs.
At a certain point, I made a career transition and set up my own company.
Why? To specifically focus on the People side of sustainability. To work with people. To make a direct impact. What do I do as an entrepreneur?
As a leadership coach and mindfulness teacher, I help leaders, teams, and high achievers build clarity, resilience, and focus — so they can perform at their best without burning out.
Credentials
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• Associate Certified Coach (ACC) (International Coaching Federation - Singapore)
• Stress & Burnout Coaching Training (NL: Begeleiding en Aanpak van Stress & Burn-out) (Arteveldehogeschool - Belgium) [1]
• Foundational ACT Training (Allegre Instituut - Belgium) [2]
• ACT for ADHD by Dr. Russ Harris (Psychwire) - in progress
• ACT in Groups Training by Drs. Gijs Jansen (Act Guide , The Netherlands) [3]
• IBCT Couples Therapy Training (Relatie Guide - The Netherlands) [4]
• Foundational Coaching training (Kenniscentrum Open Mind - Belgium)
• Giftedness Coach for Adults by Dr. Sabine Sypré (Hoogbloeier - Belgium) [5]
• H.A.P.P.Y.-Coach Training by Dr. Peter Vermeulen (Autism in Context - Belgium) [6]
• Training on Autism and Camouflage (Autisme Centraal - Belgium)
• Positive Discipline Parent Educator (Positive Discipline Association - The Netherlands)
[1] Training recognised by the Association of Recognised Stress and Burnout Coaches (NL: Vereniging Erkende Stress en Burn-outcoaches (VESB)
[2] ACT stands for Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and is an evidence-based modern cognitive-behavior therapy approach.
[3] Accredited training
[4] IBCT stands for Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy. IBCT is a third-generation cognitive behavioral therapy and is one of the most well-researched forms of couples therapy in the world.
[5] Science-based training program of 75h.
[6] Training by internationally renowned autism expert Dr. Peter Vermeulen on how to design evidence-based and personalised wellbeing strategies for adults with autism.
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• Certified Mindfulness Teacher training (UK College of Mindfulness Meditation - England) [1]
• Mindfulness for Business CPD Training (UK College of Mindfulness Meditation - England)
• Mindfulness with Teenagers and Young Adults CPD Training (UK College of Mindfulness Meditation- England)
[1] Certified teacher training course approved by The British Psychological Society and integrates key elements of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Both are evidence based and the latter is recommended by NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
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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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Pro-bono Coach at the Humanitarian Coaching Network
Pro-bono Coach at United World Coaches
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
