Who is Ans?

Born and raised in The Netherlands, I had about 20 years of experience in HR, recruitment and job coaching until I became a Life Coach and Counsellor in 2012.

I lived and worked in The Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa and more than 20 years in Shanghai, China.

I’m a certified NOBCO / EMCC Practitioner Coach (European Mentoring and Coaching Council)

As a member of NOBCO (Nederlandse Orde van Beroepscoaches), member no. 31267, I will abide by their International Code of Ethics (IEC), see www.nobco.nl

I know from experience how hard it is to recover from a toxic relationship.

My method was to put on a strong face and ignore my feelings and my hopes.

It wasn't until I found myself desperate and totally lost in a foreign country that I decided to get professional help. That changed my life for the better and helped me become the best version of myself.

After this, I made it my mission to help other women deal with similar issues. Because I know that it is possible: we CAN come out happier after a bad breakup and we CAN make sure we do not make the same mistakes again.

ANYTHING ELSE?

In my teens, I was a member of the Dutch National Swimming Team and won various National Championships and team records with PSV Swimming Club. Later in life as a Master Swimmer, I competed in European and World Championships.

I also love to write; I published a book in Dutch on the Shanghai Lockdown (https://www.boekenbestellen.nl/boek/lockdown-in-shanghai/62959 ). But that is another story.