My name is Hester and I’m keen to share my story with you. I’m from The Netherlands, but was born in Muscat (Oman) and grew up in various countries. Our current home is in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

I completed my Master of Science in Human Movement Sciences, majoring in Sport Psychology, in Groningen and Amsterdam. It was here that my initial interest in personal development, what drives us and what success means to us, was sparked.

I started my corporate career in a highly competitive, fast-paced sales organization and later moved into the space of HR consulting, in the HR tech scene. When my partner and I got the opportunity to move abroad for work, we made the big decision and have since lived and worked across several countries in Asia: Vietnam, Singapore and the Philippines. My international career has spanned across sales, account management and customer success, working with large clients across the European and Asian markets.

My family have nicknamed me ‘Switzerland’, the one who seeks harmony, always looks out for others and selflessly offers to help. I have plenty of experiences of being uprooted, moving across borders, tackling crossroads and have had to restart life a number of times. I know how hard scary decisions can be that impact your life, and I also know how kindness and guidance can lighten things up.

My passion for helping others thrive fuelled my journey to become a trained Co-Active Coach. I want to make a positive impact on others, one conversation at a time. It's during coaching conversations that I can bring my whole self, where I get energized from seeing others shine brighter and stand taller, and where I can witness remarkable transformations. It's an honour to work with people from diverse backgrounds and watch them make brave decisions and be proud.