Leadership is rarely about capabilities, always about clarity.
I'm an Executive Leadership Coach working with leaders who are ready to think differently, about themselves, their impact, and how they make a difference for their teams, their people, their organisations, and their clients.
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You won't need to translate your world for me.
With over twenty years in senior Human Resources roles, across corporate settings, small and medium-sized organisations, and as a business owner and senior HR consultant, I've led teams across multiple countries, cultures, and geographies.
I've been part of senior management teams, navigated the complexity of leading at scale, and lived the realities of constant change, vision, strategy, and culture.
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What a coaching journey looks like
Every coaching engagement follows a clear arc, tailored to you, from contracting and context-setting, through building awareness and action, to reviewing progress and carrying it forward.
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It's good to meet you, I'm Saskia.
For me, coaching is a reflective dialogue where you explore your own thinking, make meaningful decisions, and take action, guided by what matters most to you and to the business.
I use an integrative, systemic coaching style that draws on several schools, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Cognitive behavioural, and Solutions-focused methodologies, not from a fixed framework, but from what the moment calls for.
Working towards accreditation with the Association for Coaching · Global Code of Ethics for Coaches and Mentors
Read my storyThe power of presence
Fully present in every conversation
Creating a space of psychological safety
Supporting leaders to raise their game
An integrative, systemic coaching style
What clients say
“Saskia is an exceptional Executive Coach. During a recent transition in my role, she provided thoughtful guidance that significantly increased my confidence. She skilfully guided me to develop my own solutions and to view challenges from a different perspective, both empowering and transformative.”
“I came in slightly sceptical of formal coaching, but Saskia quickly built trust and helped me think more clearly about decisions I had been circling for weeks. The combination of warmth and well-pitched challenge has been the standout for me.”
“Saskia has struck an important balance between support and challenge, helping me think differently and see situations with greater clarity. The coaching sessions have been grounding, insightful, and highly impactful.”
“Saskia has significantly influenced my professional development. She helped me adopt a logical and objective mindset, and gave me both increased confidence and practical strategies for managing complex situations where emotional involvement was high. I highly recommend her as a coach.”
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About Me
I'm an Executive Leadership Coach working with leaders who are ready to think differently, about themselves, their impact, and how they make a difference for their teams, their people, their organisations, and their clients.
With over twenty years in senior Human Resources roles, across corporate settings, small and medium-sized organisations, and as a business owner and senior HR consultant, I've led teams across multiple countries, cultures, and geographies. I've been part of senior management teams, navigated the complexity of leading at scale, and lived the realities of constant change, vision, strategy, and culture. You won't need to translate your world for me.
I'm a lifelong learner, and that passion shows in my commitment to leadership development, as a facilitator, programme designer, and now as a coach.
A real, direct difference
Following my corporate career, most recently as International Head of HR, I knew it was time for a shift. I had spent over two decades shaping leadership from within organisations, and coaching was a natural next step.
Working one-on-one with leaders to create space for clarity, intentional leadership, and meaningful, lasting impact on the people and organisations they lead.
I consciously choose to coach in a business environment because leaders shape so much: business results, culture, employee engagement, and the day-to-day experience of everyone around them. Having worked in Human Resources across industries, countries, and cultures, I've seen firsthand the extraordinary impact of strong leadership. I want to be part of creating more of it.
Grounded in psychology & practice
My foundation lies in Industrial and Organisational Psychology (BSc) and Business Administration with a specialisation in Human Resource Management.
I further developed my coaching practice through the Advanced Executive Coaching Programme at the Møller Institute, Cambridge University, a programme that shaped me into a well-rounded Executive Coach.
I am in the process of getting accredited by the Association for Coaching (AC) and work in accordance with the Global Code of Ethics for Coaches and Mentors.
View my certificateQuality of life, by design
I live in the south of Portugal with my husband and our three dogs. We moved here nine years ago from the Netherlands, ready for a real change, and we took it all the way, even running a B&B. It's kind of a paradise: blue skies (mostly), beautiful beaches, and a very cold Atlantic Ocean.
I'm a tennis and padel enthusiast, playing three times a week, and I love cycling, on an electric bike, obviously, being Dutch. My favourite food is anything vegetarian that reaches haute-cuisine level and makes me think I could never make this, ideally paired with a nice white wine.
Quality of life is a top priority. It shapes how I live, and it shapes how I coach.
Ready to explore what's possible?
Let's talkThe Coaching Journey
I work one-on-one with senior leaders, in English and Dutch. There's no single approach or methodology, I use an integrative, systemic coaching style that draws on several schools (Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Cognitive behavioural, and Solutions-focused methodologies), not from a fixed framework, but from what the moment calls for.
What I bring is a clear awareness of the power of presence. I aim to be fully present, creating a space of psychological safety where you can explore new thinking, situations, and experiences you might not usually have the opportunity to address. In short: I help leaders raise their game through transformative shifts in mindset and capability.
What working together looks like
A clear, confidential space, shaped around you. Here’s the practical side of coaching with me.
Format
One-to-one sessions, in person or by video call, whichever suits your schedule and location.
Rhythm
Engagements typically run over four to six months, with sessions every two to three weeks, so there is time to reflect and act in between.
A confidential space
Everything we discuss stays between us. I work to the Association for Coaching’s Global Code of Ethics, so you can speak openly.
English or Dutch
Sessions in whichever language you think and feel in most naturally.
Between sessions
Space to put insights into practice, with light accountability. I share a high-level summary so you can carry the work forward.
Who it’s for
Senior executives and C-level leaders ready to think differently about themselves, their impact, and what they want to build next.
The journey, step by step
Contracting
We clarify expectations, roles, confidentiality, and practical arrangements.
Introduction & Context Setting
We get to know each other and understand your world: your role, the business environment, organisational structure, key stakeholders, and specific challenges.
Clarifying the Focus
We explore what brings you to coaching and what you want to achieve.
Defining a Clear Goal
We identify a concrete topic and agree on a measurable outcome.
Exploring & Building Awareness
We deepen understanding, generating insight into thinking patterns, behaviours, and underlying motives.
Identifying Options & Actions
We explore possible approaches, define concrete next steps, and get clear on what success looks like.
Reviewing Progress & Patterns
We reflect on progress over time and identify recurring themes or shifts.
Evaluating & Closing
We summarise the journey, reflect on learning, and evaluate outcomes.
Follow-Up
I provide a high-level summary of the coaching journey for you to carry forward.
Testimonials
“I had the privilege of being coached by Saskia and I valued every moment of the experience. Saskia is an exceptional Executive Coach and my journey with her has been incredibly beneficial. During a recent transition in my professional role, Saskia provided thoughtful guidance that significantly increased my confidence and ease in adapting to my new position. Her approach strikes an excellent balance between professionalism and genuine warmth, creating a supportive and engaging environment where I felt comfortable to open up. She skilfully guided me to develop my own solutions through insightful questioning and encouraged me to view challenges from a different perspective. This process has been both empowering and transformative. I can highly recommend the Executive Coaching with Saskia, and I am grateful that I had the chance to work with her on my professional development.”
“My experience with Saskia has been genuinely valuable. She brings a calm, considered presence to each session, which made it easy to open up about both the business and personal challenges I am working through. I came in slightly sceptical of formal coaching, but she quickly built trust and helped me think more clearly about decisions I had been circling for weeks. The combination of warmth and well-pitched challenge has been the standout for me.”
“Working with Saskia as an Executive Coach has been a truly positive experience. She has struck an important balance between support and challenge, helping me think differently and see situations with greater clarity. I've gained practical insights that I can apply daily and immediately, and I have more clarity and a stronger perspective. The coaching sessions have been grounding, insightful, and highly impactful, some focused on action, others on shifting my perspective.”
“Saskia has significantly influenced my professional development. I began collaborating with her during a challenging and pivotal period in my career. She helped me adopt a logical and objective mindset. Her extensive expertise provided both increased confidence and practical strategies for managing complex situations where emotional involvement was high. Working with Saskia has been a valuable opportunity, and I highly recommend her as a coach.”
Ready to explore what's possible?
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