Choices by Carlijn

Carlijn is a Dutch coach passionate about helping people thrive. Inspired by nature, she believes that personal growth requires proper care. Just like flowers and plants, every person needs different conditions and care to flourish. She believes that lasting change starts with self-awareness and a deep understanding of who you truly are. In her coaching, she focuses on your unique characteristics and on how they interact with your environment, helping you create the conditions to thrive.

Carlijn combines a results-driven, no-nonsense mindset with a sensitive and open presence. Her approach is direct, well-structured, and always attuned to your needs and pace. She stands for simplicity, honesty, ownership, and reconnecting with your true nature. In her thinking, she is open-minded, reflective, and curious; in her actions, she is disciplined and decisive. Blending sensitivity with a subtle sense of spirituality, she quickly grasps what’s really at play. With a background in economics, she brings strong analytical skills that help reveal the bigger picture, while her experience as an (executive) advisor ensures clarity and precision in her communication.

Choices have always been a central theme in Carlijn’s coaching programs, as she strongly believes that we always have a choice in how we respond to a situation. However, when we feel overwhelmed by emotions or limiting beliefs, it may no longer feel as though we have a choice. That is where Carlijn’s coaching comes in: helping you regain ownership of your situation. She helps you reconnect with your inner compass, disentangle truth from the stories we tell ourselves, and move forward with intention.

Carlijn has experienced a profound personal transformation over the past 15 years, supported by various coaches and practices such as meditation and breathwork. Deeply grateful for the many coaches who have guided and supported her along the way, she now feels called to support others who would benefit from having her walk alongside them on their journey.

Carlijn has lived in various places in the Netherlands and spent three years in Washington, D.C. as an expat. She currently lives in Amsterdam.

Does this resonate with you? Carlijn would love to get to know you.