Experience

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  Koninklijke luchtmacht

  Aug 1990 - Feb 1999

  Ict and business manager

  Several functions, operational as well as staff. E.g. Intercept Controller, Total Quality Manager and Manager of Business and Information Technology. Left the Air Force ranked Major.

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  Capgemini

  Mar 1999 - Jul 2007

  Being a personal coach and management, soft skills and projectmanagement trainer I'm fullfilling my passion; developing people. As a consultant I add value to company's by setting up training programs with impact. Responsible for the Microsoft and Service Management portfolio development, relationship with Microsoft and partners, sales and delivery, HR-manager for trainers. Responsible for sales & delivery of JAVA and Oracle projects and expertise in the public market, HR and contractmanager. Several assignments like projectleader, implementation of new developed application, interim manager & ITIL proces optimalisation.

  • Trainer, Coach, Consultant

    Jan 2006 - Jul 2007

  • Productmanager Microsoft & Service Management

    Aug 2004 - Dec 2005

  • Manager Java & Oracle

    Mar 2001 - Jul 2004

  • IT Consultant

    Mar 1999 - Feb 2001
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  Courius

  Feb 2006 - now

  I deliver highly interactive keynotes and presentations (Dutch and English) where people listen, play, experiment, laugh, learn and... get into action. A selection of topics like The power of the Connection Quotient, Connective Leadership, Empathy in Action: A Personal Experience, Leading Virtual Teams, Advanced Storytelling, Who does Carl Jung think you are, Powerful Collaborations, Networking: do you dare to be Vulnerable, Strategic Skills & Change Management. Hereby also some examples including the number of the audience:- ING, Verbindend Vermogen & High Performance Organisaties (220+)- International Leadership Week 2020, We can ALL be leaders if choose to be (130+)- Capgemini, Winning Behaviors (240+, 21 nationalities)- Majid Al Futtaim, Emotional Intelligence (160+, 10+ nationalities)- Scholengroep Het plein, Krachtig Samenwerken (450+)- Het grootste kennisfestival van Nederland, Verbindend vermogen kun je ontwikkelen (250+)- Catharina Ziekenhuis, Verbindend Vermogen (100+)- Staffing Group, Powerful Human-to-Human connections (60+)- Cosis, Working together with trust & intimacy (125+)- Le Champion, Hoe haal je meer uit partnerships (80+)- Dag van de coach, Verbindend Vermogen (200+)- Huisartsbeurs, Verbindend Vermogen (200+) Show less I have coached & trained Leaders and Leadership Teams from 65+ different nationalities. All my interventions are experience based and have a clear focus leading to personal and team transformations. While delivering my work as well as in my personal life I feel, think and act in line with my core values: brutal honesty, fierce courage, pure playfulness and deep respect. I have had the privilege of working for clients like SHELL, Capgemini, AKZO Nobel, Sogeti, Heerema Marine Contractors, ENGIE, SAP, Usoft, Smurfit Kappa, Dutch National Police and many others. How can I support you personally or your organization? Feel free to reach out and discuss your request. Show less My leadership purpose is to humanize society and the workplace by raising the consciousness level of people on their thoughts, feelings and actions. From awareness to choice and actions. From being reactive to being creative. Writing is one of the ways to do so. My writing activities:- Book 'Verbindend Vermogen' (November 2016) - BESTSELLER- Book 'The Connection Quotient' (June 2020)- E-book '12 geheimen van SUCCESVOLLE teams' (May 2014)- E-book '12 geheimen van KRACHTIG leiderschap' (April 2020)- Co-author of 'Het Leiderschapsalfabet' (January 2014)- Over 80 published articles (since 2008)The bestseller 'Verbindend Vermogen' reached #1 bestseller list Management books in only 2 weeks after release, has been nominated for Management book of the year 2017 and have already reached the 5th print. June 2020 the English version of this bestseller has been published. Show less Our missionWe are a company that makes people, teams and organisations self-aware, connecting them and getting them moving. We help you to achieve your visions, your dreams and your goals. And our standards are high. We aim at creating fundamental breakthroughs and transformations, not just small steps and small changes.Our specialismWe are specialists in the human side of change. We create focus at the individual, team and organisation levels, achieving decisiveness and results in an atmosphere of trust, respect and an appreciation of each other’s differences. In other words: by working on productivity and positivity. Forming a joint challenge for managers and employees.Our teamCOURIUS network consists of enthusiastic and extremely motivated senior professionals with passion for their vocation. They have extensive management experience and understand what your motivations are. With their experience in the field and as consultant, trainer and (team)coach, they have the knowledge and expertise to provide you with the support you need. Show less

  • Inspirational Speaker

    Jan 2017 - now

  • Leadership Expert, Team & Executive Coach, International Facilitator

    Feb 2006 - now

  • Bestseller Author

    Aug 2008 - now

  • Managing Partner COURIUS

    Feb 2006 - now
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  Schouten & nelissen

  Aug 2007 - Aug 2012

  Freelance trainer

  Design and delivery of Public and Corporate courses. Topics:- Individual & Team Coaching- Management Development- Personal Development- Organizational Development

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  Co-active training institute

  Aug 2009 - Nov 2016

  Senior facilitator for co-active training curriculum

  Senior facilitator delivering the public curriculum (Fundamentals, Fulfillment, Balance, Process and Synergy) as well as the Corporate Coach Training Programs, both worldwide.

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  Performance consultants international

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2012

  Senior consultant

  Delivering Coaching 4 Performance training and Executive Coaching.

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  Capgemini

  Nov 2013 - now

  Executive coach & facilitator of leadership development programs

  Lead facilitator delivering Leadership Development Programs worldwide. Currently facilitating Pace Setters Program (former IBS) for potential Vice Presidents (including Executive Coaching) and Leadership Exploration And Development (LEAD) for (upcoming) Principal Consultants, both international audiences. Also delivered Emerging Leadership Program (ELP) for the international audience of upcoming Management Consultants.

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  Breda university of applied sciences

  Apr 2015 - Mar 2020

  Guest lecturer

  Guest Lecturer on Change Management and Leadership.

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  Nyenrode business university

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2018

  Guest lecturer

  Guest Lecturer on Strategic Skills for Senior Marketing Professionals.

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  Maastricht university school of business and economics

  Jun 2018 - now

  Lecturer & executive coach mba programs

  1) Lecturer course Leadership & Change Management as part of MBA program.2) Coach for an international group of MBA students, individually as well as in peer groups as part of their Leadership Development Trajectory Program.

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  Majid al futtaim

  Aug 2019 - Jul 2023

  Executive coach & facilitator of transformation at the leadership institute

  Executive coach and facilitator of leadership transformation of MAF top talent who "Creates Great Moments For Everyone, Everyday".