Testimonials

“I’m so grateful I found Marianne during a time when things really weren’t going well for me. I was utterly exhausted, couldn’t think clearly, and didn’t know how to move forward. I was overwhelmed with work in our business, and my personal life was running on autopilot. I just didn’t know what to do anymore. 

I confided in Marianne, and she never broke that trust. She guided me in very small steps. At first, I had no answers to her questions—my head was too full to think properly—but little by little, I found the space to reflect on what needed to change, both in the business and in my mind. Some thoughts and habits had become so ingrained, but they were often far from healthy. Marianne confronted me with this and helped me see it clearly. 

I truly wanted to “get better,” so I took this process very seriously—and it worked! Creating a new daily schedule, handling my thoughts differently, building in moments of rest, setting boundaries, connecting with and calling on my inner leader—these are just a few of the many changes that have improved so much and brought me peace of mind. 

Now that I reflect on it, I realize just how far I’ve come, and I’m genuinely so happy about that! My journey with Marianne is now complete, but I know I can always turn to her, and that gives me such a comforting and safe feeling.”

Melanie Clemens

“Marianne is a coach with exceptional insight into people. She uses this understanding to guide you effectively to where you want to be in your coaching journey. In addition, Marianne combines her expertise with a friendly, personal, and motivating coaching style.”

Maaike van Keulen

“Marianne helped me clarify what is important to me and what motivates me. By asking questions I never would have thought of myself, she helped me gain insight into why certain work-related things weren’t going as smoothly anymore. With my answers, I can now better assess if a new job, along with its responsibilities, organization, benefits, people, and mission, would be a good fit for me.”

Carolien

“I’m happy I chose Marianne and followed my intuition. What I am most grateful for is her recommending the book ‘Positive Intelligence’* by Shirzad Chamine. Based on this book, I started the online Mental Fitness Program, and my coach, Marianne, guided me through it. I am also very satisfied with the way she helped me gain insight into my own strengths and qualities. Additionally, I really appreciated that Marianne took the initiative to check in with me periodically and also made me aware of practical matters.”

Cynthia

“Thanks to our good conversations, I quickly realized that I was taking on too much (work and personal life). It turned out that I had burnout. Marianne helped me tremendously during this difficult time. What I really appreciate is that Marianne can also switch gears quickly and sense in the moment what is important and needed. Marianne provided me with many insights that I find very valuable and that will help me get closer to my goals in the future.”

M.S.

“During my learning journey toward a Co-Active approach in coaching and leadership development, I had the privilege of working intensively with Marianne for three days. Her ability to connect on all levels and reflect back insights that were incredibly clarifying and healing for me is truly remarkable.
Marianne is a wonderful, warm, and open personality who made all the difference for me during these three days. Thank you so much, and I hope many others get to experience this as well.”

Jan K. Salomons, Global Learning Solutions Manager, FedEx/TNT International

“De teamcoaching door Marianne heeft een hele positieve bijdrage geleverd aan de teamspirit. De teamleden zijn zich meer bewust van hun communicatiepatronen en de onderlinge communicatie is verbeterd. We gaan nu veel meer in gesprek met elkaar en werken constructief aan onze onderlinge samenwerking.”

CK, directeur

“I have participated in many different self-empowering courses, but I have never had such a life-changing experience as with Marianne!
I on purpose call it an experience as it goes far beyond coaching. The sessions include so much more than I had expected when I signed up for her coaching trajectory. With her enthusiasm, professional attitude, and some kind of superwoman radar vision she every time asks the right questions to come to clear goals for each session, no matter what area that might be related to. She combines kindness with strictness in a remarkable way to achieve the best results without knowing upfront what those are and which way to go.”

Karin Oversloot-van der Zel

Clients

  • Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)
  • Hogeschool Leiden
  • Amsterdam UMC, Universitair Medische Centra
  • Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid
  • NWO
  • Gemeente Den Haag
  • Hartstichting
  • Oxfam Novib
  • Albeda college
  • High Tech NL
  • Marente
  • Loxam International
  • Paavo International
  • Theater Het Kruispunt
  • Big Data Republic
  • Particulieren