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Change strategies \/ Home EN<\/h1>\n

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Change strategies and Leadership Performance<\/h2>\n

As a psychologist and sociologist, I serve as a sparring partner, executive coach, consultant, and trainer for leaders and entrepreneurs who are in or about to enter a change process. Through commitment and a carefully designed, effective yet flexible structure, I support individual professionals and organizations facing complex change challenges. I analyze, design, and lead the human<\/em> side of sustainable change processes and help you improve your decision-making and overall leadership performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By taking the time to reflect thoroughly on humanity earlier in the process and by connecting at every phase, you not only prevent unnecessary misconceptions and common pitfalls in the analysis, design, and implementation within leadership and change processes. It also becomes possible to achieve more constructive, more effective, and more deeply nourishing or recovery-supporting results<\/strong> with the same amount<\/strong> of time, attention, money, energy, and resources. I am happy to support and train you in this through consulting<\/strong><\/a>, executive coaching<\/strong><\/a>, and the customized Sustainable Change Program.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

You can rely on me<\/h2>\n

With my strong analytical skills and strategic vision, I quickly get to the heart of issues. I bring structure, make connections, maintain calm, and provide honest, constructive feedback (whether asked for or not). I maintain an overview and steer towards sustainable results by having you take responsibility for addressing bottlenecks. Of course, you are welcome to draw on my knowledge and experience. Even when things get tough, I am available. With patience, tact, and an honest, constructive approach, I guide you\/your team step by step through the change process that leads to the necessary results in leadership and execution.<\/p>\n

I connect with professionals and organizations that aim for lasting constructive change. For example, in the public domain, in the areas of mental health, public health, education, the energy transition, or the circular economy.\u00a0<\/span>If that’s you, let’s connect<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n

Warm regards,<\/p>\n

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Wendy van Mieghem<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Recent clients<\/h2>\n

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What is your next step?<\/h2>\n

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See the human: increase your emotional intelligence<\/h3>\n

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Consultancy<\/h3>\n

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Why breathing space for humanity?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The rejection of our humanity unconsciously seeps into every workday. You suppress your needs or those of others, dismiss feelings, or become trapped in expectations, blame, and judgments. Unintentionally suppressing what is human leads to feeling unsafe and powerless, and leads to a lack of healthy human contact and communication. This gives rise to misunderstandings, frustration, and deficiencies. People withdraw. How on earth do you get things done\u2026?<\/p>\n

Breathing space for humanity begins with you: by recognizing how you treat yourself and those around you. Things can improve by learning to deal constructively with needs, emotions, pain, and tensions that have been previously suppressed or denied. No more avoiding or postponing; instead, acknowledge what is necessary to understand your humanness. This way, you and others can move forward. You make a difference by increasing your emotional intelligence and applying it to your actions and attitude.<\/p>\n

By aligning your thinking, feeling, and actions, you become the reliable and safe leader that people enjoy working with. This fosters a work environment where people collaborate more effectively, feel heard and valued, and this, in turn, enhances overall results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We offer you a secure base to learn to deal with humanness constructively. Learn through interaction and nurture your sustainable change process from the inside out.<\/p>\n

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Why I do what I do<\/span><\/h2>\n

From an early age, I combine a keen eye for observing human behavior with an open heart and mind. I like to get to the core of what is going on, in order to work on sustainable recovery, growth, change, and leadership from there. In doing so, I like to live by example in dealing with the hustle and bustle of humanity. Once you are willing to do the inner work, so much constructive change is possible in work and life.<\/p>\n

I learned early on that not everyone can, wants, or dares to do this. As a child, I witnessed my parents struggling with their emotions, pains, and tensions daily. Rather than seeking help or learning to care for themselves, they did everything possible to avoid their feelings. When I turned 18, my parents abruptly repudiated me.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the following years, I not only learned how to recover from the damages that were done, but I also discovered that many other people, like myself, struggled with how to deal constructively with their emotions, needs, tensions, and pain. It is not up to me, nor to anyone else, to push you through your fears. You have to be ready to look at yourself in the mirror. Only when you’re willing to regularly invest your time, attention, and effort into achieving sustainable results does the time come for me to add value to your process. If that\u2019s what you want me to do, of course. I can do this by listening carefully and attentively to how you relate to yourself and giving you constructive feedback.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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