Hello, I am Jane.

I’m Dutch-Chinese, born and raised in the Netherlands, and shaped by a multicultural journey that’s deeply influenced how I see leadership.

I began my career in science - earning a PhD in Chemistry from Leiden University - but my curiosity quickly pulled me beyond the lab. After starting my career in the Netherlands, I moved across Asia, living and working in Japan, China, and Thailand. Eventually, I returned to Europe and continued building my leadership experience in Germany.

In 2006, I joined a Fortune 500 company in China, leading a small technical team. That step sparked a new path - one that took me into commercial leadership roles, including a regional sales role based in Bangkok. Over more than a decade in Asia, I had the privilege of working with incredible people who expanded my perspective and deepened my understanding of cultural nuance, leadership, and trust.

In 2016, I moved back to Europe to be closer to family and took on a global leadership role in Germany. Leading a diverse, international team affirmed what I’d come to believe:
That people thrive in inclusive environments where every voice is heard and every contribution matters.

Wanting to deepen that impact, I became a certified professional coach (PCC, ICF) - first to strengthen my own leadership, and later to support others in theirs.

Then in 2022, a pivotal moment in my personal life prompted a shift. After two decades in the corporate world, I returned to the Netherlands and chose to dedicate myself fully to coaching.

Now, I empower leaders, teams, and individuals - often the hidden gems in their organizations - to build trust, embrace diversity, and lead with authenticity. My work is grounded in everything I’ve lived: multicultural awareness, emotional safety, courageous conversations, and inclusive leadership.

To support this work, I also use tools like the, Energy Leadership™ Index - an assessment that helps leaders understand how their energy and mindset shape their leadership, especially under pressure.

Becoming a coach changed me.
It helped me explore who I am beneath the roles, reframe my self-limiting beliefs, and find a deeper sense of purpose. Coaching helped me lead with more calm, more confidence, and more connection. And that’s what I now offer others.

I’ve been fortunate to have friends, family, mentors, and colleagues who believed in me, even when I doubted myself. What’s carried me forward is a quiet, relentless curiosity - and the belief that everyone has untapped potential.

We all have the power to choose: to grow, to lead, and to live more in alignment with who we truly are.

If you’re ready to explore your leadership potential, build inclusive teams, or reconnect with your sense of purpose - I’d be honored to support you.