Elly Van Laar

Experience

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  SPILplaats Studievereniging (Association Students Political Science)

  Sept 1984 - Sept 1985

  Board Member

  *Invited key speakers for lectures*Organized scientific activities for fellow students*Coordinated with Department for Political Sciences*Facilitated dialog and resolved conflicts between members*Written and received funds for various student activities

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  Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

  Jun 1991 - May 1992

  PhD student

  *Formulated research hypothesis*Collected and analyzed data for research project in Political Sciences*Initiated and facilitated peer group review meetings*Wrote and presented papers

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  REAKT Groep

  Sept 1997 - May 2007

  *Coached more than 500 clients in individual and group settings*Coordinated case management with job consultants*Taught a variety of content areas, including: job readiness, social studies, English, Dutch as a second language*Developed and offered curriculum, life skills, communication and career counseling materials*Colleague at 100+ person non-profit supporting clients of all ages with a range of challenges, including a history of incarceration, substance abuse, homelessness, mental illness, and social difficulties Show less

  • Trainer/Coach

    Sept 2002 - May 2007

  • Life Coach

    Sept 1997 - Sept 2002
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  Dynamisch Bureau B.V.

  Jun 2007 - Jun 2008

  Coach

  *Interviewed clients, developed career strategies, supported job placement*Developed and provided training*Negotiated contracts and supported business development*Increased client satisfaction

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  REAKT Groep

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  Management Consultant

  *Supported regional VP and key personnel in better understanding of and responding to clients' needs*Reevaluated fit between organization and environment, reorganized services provided*Mediated between clients and staff, and among clients*Increased revenue, client attendance and client satisfaction as a result*One of chain of psychiatric facilities throughout the Netherlands

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  Saffier De Residentiegroep

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

  Management Consultant

  *Advised president to enhance team building for efficient implementation of guidelines*Recommended actions to improve effective team communication and cooperation*Key department of 100 person company

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  Elly van Laar Coaching

  Mar 2012 - now

  Leadership Coach

  I support nonprofit leaders and others to transform conflict into collaboration by sharing empathy and conflict resolution skills.Some conflicts are in your face, others are less visible. These conflicts persist until they are resolved. When ignored, a pattern of hurt feelings turns into enemy images that undermine trust and collaboration and create discord. As a leader, you can untangle the conflict culture.You don’t need someone to criticize your leadership style. You need an objective person to talk through your challenges and ask the right questions. Hit the pause button and reflect on your own priorities, boundaries, and leadership style, so you can decide how to move ahead. Show less

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  Apex Collaboration LLC

  Feb 2019 - now

  Coach

  Helping leaders find Clarity, Integrity, and Contribution. The rarer the talent the more common the challenge to find meaning, understanding, and fruitful collaborating partners. The consequence can be diminished creativity, ineffective teaming, and the disappointment of unrealized impact. Apex offers human capital development for leaders, inventors, scientists, and creatives.

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  Leiden University

  Aug 2023 - now

  Student Wellbeing Officer