Meet our coaches
Martine is committed to personal and professional growth, especially in international transition or after difficult events. She has 25 years of diverse working experience in 7 countries
Martine has worked as a diplomat in former Yugoslavia, counsellor in the Dutch Armed Forces and in a hospice in London, worked as an expat/business coach and organised mountain retreats in Brazil. She works now with individuals all over the world, in sectors such as FMCG, IT, Banking, the Public Sector, Non-Profit Organisations, Defence and Health care.
Martine's focus is on enabling the growth and transformation of professionals in an international context, in a diverse setting. Empowering professionals and leaders to thrive in transition, when facing life events like loss of work, health or bereavement. Working on energy management, resilience, identity and meaning.
COACHING STYLE
What clients like about Martine is her balance in being supportive yet challenging, her sense of humour and her holistic approach.
“Martine knows exactly what questions to ask to uncover the root of problems and thought patterns you may not even be aware you had.”
Martine’s coaching approach is transformational, inspirational, and challenging. Using your unique qualities and personality as a starting point, you will explore and break through limiting patterns and thoughts. To achieve your goal with renewed inspiration and self-knowledge. She will help you authenticate, develop a sense of purpose and identity help leaders and professionals to become more effective, powerful, and fulfilled.
In addition to her role with the OCM, Martine is a counsellor in a hospital and has her own business focused on ex-pats and career development.
Outside of work, you will find Martine somewhere outdoors hiking, enjoying the silence and nature. Or relaxing with friends, having a glass of wine, playing chess and engaging in profound conversations.