Coaching
Identity development and personal leadership
for people who feel it is time for the next step
Coaching at Nest of Kin focuses on identity development and (personal) leadership. You'll learn to understand yourself better, in relation to others and the world around you. You'll be creatively challenged to reflect, feel, play, think, and act.
At Nest of Kin, I help you (re)discover your own path. Not by telling you how to do things, but by giving you space to discover what you (perhaps) already know, but haven't quite dared to do yet.
You feel like something needs to change, but what exactly? Or you already know what needs to change,
but something's holding you back.
You no longer want to be stuck – instead you want to continue to grow into your authentic self.
To discover who you are, what you value and how you can shape your place in the world.
I can offer you the following forms of coaching, which fall within my scope of practice.
Life Coaching
Life can sometimes be challenging and questions can arise around subjects such as: work, relationships, health or illness, making choices, finding direction, wanting to make an impact, seeking peace, or rediscovering oneself. Whether you're stuck or want to move forward – you don't have to figure all it out on your own. Nest of Kin can support you in many ways with: - Finding answers to your questions, wuch as: Where in life are you now? Where do you want to go? What do you need to get there? - Exploring your patterns, desires, and motivations - Working with your head, heart and hands - Developing a proactive, self-confident attitude - Filling a backpack with tools to take on your life's journey The goal isn't to be or become "perfect," but to truly connect with yourself. To connect more deeply with what's important to you. To feel more joy in and with what you do. To experience more control over the choices you make and over what you can influence. Life coaching at Nest of Kin is experiential. This means not just talking about things, but also feeling, doing, and experiencing them. This can be done in nature, using creative tools, and/or through playful exercises that engage your intuition and imagination.
Leadership coaching
True leadership starts from within. Not by exerting control or meeting others' expectations— but by daring to feel, choose, and act in alignment with your values and inner wisdom, combined with what needs to happen professionally. Leadership coaching at Nest of Kin is for people who: want to make an impact without losing themselves want to lead in a way that suits their personality seek a balance between decisiveness and sensitivity want to take up space with greater clarity, confidence, and calm question the classic image of "the leader"—and want to reshape it, in their own way Together, we examine your patterns, strengths, beliefs, and blind spots. We work with what's present now. Your head, heart, and body all have a voice. Sometimes in nature, sometimes with creative work methods—always tailored to you. Leadership coaching can be part of an individual program, but can also serve as an entry point into larger questions surrounding team dynamics or organizational development. Are you – as a leader, team, or organization – looking for guidance in a larger change process? Then check out our [Consultancy] services – where we work together to create vision, structure, and meaningful change within an organization. Curious about leadership coaching? [Feel free to contact us for an initial consultation.]
Child and youth coaching
Children and adolescents' questions are actually not very different from those of adults. They, too, come to me with questions about: Low self-confidence or uncertainty about their self-image Anxiety in social interactions, for example, in friendships, when going out, or in social situations Coping with a new situation such as divorce, grief, illness, or at school Coping with physical limitations or chronic illness Dealing with emotions, such as aggression, grief, fear, insecurity, or power Lack of resilience or assertiveness Lack of a clear direction Bullying or being bullied Fear of failure in social situations or at school High sensitivity or overly sensitive to stimuli Thinking slightly more complexly than peers Stress or anxiety-related complaints Planning problems or difficulty with time management Depression or motivational problems Limiting beliefs Attachment issues Learning disabilities Fear of dogs
Animal and nature-assisted coaching
Nature is a non-judgmental mirror, a source of inspiration. Coaching in or with nature helps you connect, literally and figuratively, with yourself and the world around you. You detach from thinking; it brings you into the present moment. You experience your body, your feelings, and your place in the bigger picture just a little more than in a busy (city) environment. Trees and animals don't judge. Air and water create space. The seasons reflect your rhythm. In nature-supported sessions, we use: everything that is offered to us outdoors: - natural metaphors - rituals and symbolism linked to our natural systems - working methods that connect you with what is around you - the healing effect of slowing down and sensory experience - what we can learn from how other animals communicate, live, and survive I always work with what is there; not with what we expect from nature or other animals.
For whom?
Coaching can help you if you:
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At a crossroads and looking for a new direction
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Longs for more self-knowledge and self-care
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Are dealing with (high) sensitivity, (high) giftedness or multipotentiality
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Living with a chronic illness, disability or a major loss (to yourself or a loved one)
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Looking for a new balance
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Want to develop (personal and/or functional) leadership
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Would you like to look at yourself creatively, playfully and with depth?
Nest of Kin is there for children, young people, adults and professionals.
Hoe werkt het?
We starten met een vrijblijvend kennismakingsgesprek. Van daaruit wordt een coachtraject op maat ontworpen.
Soms zijn een paar sessies genoeg, soms is het nodig wat langer samen op te trekken.
De duur en frequentie stemmen we af op jouw behoeften, tijd en energie.
Thema’s die vaak voorbij komen:
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Wie ben ik? En wie wil ik zijn?
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Hoe leef ik in lijn met wat ik belangrijk vind?
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Hoe kan ik trouw zijn aan mezelf
én in verbinding blijven met de wereld? -
Hoe geef ik mijn creativiteit de ruimte?
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Hoe vind ik rust en richting in een veelheid aan ideeën?
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Hoe ga ik om met de uitdagingen van mijn lichaam?
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Hoe leef ik meer vanuit vertrouwen dan vanuit controle?
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Hoe kan ik mijn veerkracht, assertiviteit, zelfvertrouwen en/of flexibiliteit vergroten?
Wat je mag verwachten?
Je krijgt begeleiding vanuit zachtheid én helderheid; humor én diepgang; vertraging én beweging;
gebaseerd op analyse en inleving: altijd afgestemd op jouw behoeftes en signalen.
Er kan gewerkt worden met:
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Creatieve en kunstzinnige werkvormen
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Lichaamsgerichte oefeningen
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Systemisch werk (zoals (familie of organisatie) opstellingen)
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De kracht van verhalen, symbolen en rituelen
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Het landschap van jouw binnenwereld
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Het leren in en met natuur en dieren
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Neurolinguïstisch programmeren
De sessies kunnen plaatsvinden:
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In de natuur (in Nederland, Canada of een ander land)
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In de werkruimte van Nest of Kin
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Online (of middels een blended variant)
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Individueel of in een kleine groep
Testimonials
"Ruth has helped me get closer to the things that I really find important in life.
and to make a stronger stand for this."
Sarah, 19 years old
“I'm glad I took the time and space for myself,
in these ever-busy times with my work, ambitions, and young family. Very valuable."
Gunhild, 35 years old
"Ruth is a talented, great coach who quickly gets to the heart of an issue. I worked with her in my role as HR manager at a large cultural center, and she provided excellent support to several of our employees.
With her enthusiasm, empathetic approach and expertise, she quickly builds trust.”
Janneke de Glas, HR Manager at KunstenHuis-Idea
“For me, the coaching was mainly practical and very useful.
Working on yourself in company in an open and honest way where 'feeling good' is paramount.”
Laura, 32 years old
"It is an added value to be away from everything and therefore be able to create more space
and get to deeper themes."
Sandra, 39 years old
"Nothing is required. Everything is allowed. Everything is possible. But that doesn't mean I had a free day.
“It is precisely in freedom that it is wonderful to explore what occupies your mind.”
Ariane, 44 years old
Ready to land, grow and fly?