Testimonials
Testimonials
Before I met Astrid, I was uncertain about my career after 16 years with one company. Astrid’s is different from a traditional coach. Her approach prompted me to explore my passions and core competencies, leading me to consider companies that value what truly makes me tick. With newfound clarity and confidence, I’ve pursued opportunities aligned with my authentic self. I confidently recommend Astrid to anyone seeking career guidance. Thanks to her, I’ve gained new perspectives about myself while navigating the transition towards new employment.
Before coaching with Astrid, I already knew that I wanted to make a change, but I didn’t feel confident enough to take the right path. The most important question for me was what career opportunities were open to me based on my characteristics/strengths and my current life situation and needs. I realised through Astrid’s coaching that I have many more skills than I thought and now know how to apply these skills in my professional life. Now I have a vision that I can follow, and I am super happy. Astrid is a woman with a heart. She responds to her clients, actively thinks along with them, and thus personalises the coaching. All career-related questions are in the best hands with Astrid.
I had a discussion with Astrid on my ageing parents, she listened attentively and provided me during our talks with some very useful tips and tricks: I thought that as my parent were getting older, our roles would reverse, and I would need to be a parent to my parents. Astrid offered me a different perspective: I will always stay the child in the relationship to my parents, but I know now how to better support them. I see my parents as the individuals they became in their life and by identifying their values I can talk to them better. I have a better connection with them and can better support them. It was only a small step, but it made such a big difference for me.
Before having had the coaching, I experienced lack of clarity on what my key strengths and abilities were and how to put these into practice. I have now more clarity on what my strengths are and what I enjoy doing. I am better able to focus and to find activities which align with my long(er) term interests and aspirations. Astrid has a wide professional experience, having worked internationally and also for many years with EU institutions. This experience enables her to understand the professional challenges one may experience in these environments. With a clear framework she guides the coachee through the different coaching phases, asking (critical) questions to help you along the way and sharing her observations and tips.