Here’s where my journey began...

and why I believe yours can be just as powerful.

It's July 24th 2020

I’m holding my best friend Ronette’s hand, as she takes her final breaths.

I whisper, “I will spread your kindness in this world.”

Little did I know that promise would lead me to you today.

Grief cracked me open. I felt lost, stuck and lonely. I had nothing left to give and for someone who had always been the helper, the caregiver, the strong one… that felt unbearable.

That was the moment I knew I needed help.

Looking for support and guidance was my first bold step forward.

Losing her broke me.

Loving myself transformed me.

Through coaching, I reconnected with myself.

For years, I was the good girl, caring for others, but I had no idea how to be compassionate with myself. Loving myself felt selfish. Wrong. Till then.

Becoming my own best friend changed everything.

I started choosing me, with self-kindness, and authenticity.

Nine months after losing my BFF, I made the most painful and empowering decision of my life: I divorced after 20 years of marriage.

It was my ultimate act of self-love.

It wasn’t easy. Doubts, fear, and guilt showed up, and so did the supportive circle of friends I needed to move through them.

Every tear, every brave step, every scary leap was all worth it. Because today, I’m being my best self (on most days anyway!), living with my authentic life, the one I love.

Now, I empower other women

to do the same.
No, not necessarily to divorce! (Unless that’s what you want 😉)

I mean finally choosing you.

Whether it’s going for that career change, speaking up,

starting your own business, or traveling the world or........

[fill in your dream!].

You're ready for more meaning, more joy, more fulfilment.

You're done with playing small, doubting yourself and procrastinating like a queen.

You're ready for unstoppable confidence and bold moves forward!

Creating a life you love doesn’t happen by chance,

it happens by choice,

with the right support.

There are a ton of coaches out there...so what makes me unique?

It’s the way I combine science, heart and real-world experience...

MSc in Biomedical Sciences, I teach how your body and brain impact your growth.

18 years in corporate leadership, I know the pressure, the balancing act, the challenges.

Faced and overcame burnout, firsthand lessons in beating perfectionism and people-pleasing.

Entrepreneur since 2016, co-founder of the Blue Flamingo Innovation Consultancy.

Certified in Applied Positive Psychology and Emotional Intelligence, tools for real transformation.

ICF-Certified Coach, committed to high standards of coaching as a professional.
Senior Faculty at the School of Leadership (Amsterdam), training corporate leaders to lead with humanity.

I don’t just coach, I deeply care.

Clients often say they feel truly heard, seen, and understood

by me.

I offer a powerful mix of heart-centered guidance and science-backed tools.

I create a safe space where you’ll feel held, supported,

and cheerleaded (we’re definitely making that a word!).

With both compassion and courage, I'll help you take bold steps to create a life you love.

OK, that was the serious part….

In the end, I am just a woman living her best life!

Here are some rapid-fire-fun-facts about me:

Claustrophobic? Yes. Frequent traveler? Yes (!), I love flying off to new places, even if it makes me sweat a little!

I’m an ocean lover (a thalassophile, if you want to get fancy). The sea has heard all my secrets…

My personal email starts with 'chocomarjo', no comment ;)

My daughter Charlie (20) ? Best thing ever. Sorry, I win the proudest mom title!

Charlie goes to College in Ireland...and I am NOT an empty nester, I am a proud bird launcher! (see reframing in action here?!)

Dutch by birth, but french at heart, when I drop something, you’ll hear me say 'merde!', thanks to growing up in Paris until I was 18.

I've lived in Paris, The Hague (in the Netherlands, where I live now), San Francisco, Dijon, and Singapore. A bit of a global wanderer!

My wardrobe? Always pink, dark blue, or both. On brand! My business's name and mascotte is 'The Blue Flamingo'! Why? Ask me!
I love going out to dance the night away, my favorite dance songs are ‘I Will survive’, ‘Girls just wanna have fun’ and ‘Uptown Funk’, just to name a few.

My favorite emoji? Take a wild guess...!

Now that you know my story... are you ready to start yours?

Take the first step!

Book your free call with me!