What makes you different is often exactly where your strength lies
Whether you want to grow or first need to catch your breath, there is a form of guidance that fits.
About Quiet Quality
For 7 years I have worked with people for whom what makes them different (introversion, giftedness, neurodivergence) has long felt like a burden, while it can be exactly their strength. As a coach I help professionals put that to use in work and leadership.
With a bachelor's degree in psychology (currently doing a master's in Clinical Psychology) and training in body-oriented therapy, I also work with neurodivergent adults who have got stuck in surviving and are ready to flourish again.
Two forms of guidance
The two forms differ in approach, not in audience. Choose what you need right now.
Grow
Coaching
For whom
- You want to learn to use what makes you different (introversion, giftedness, neurodivergence) as a strength
- You are looking for practical tools for work, career or leadership
- You want to grow your own way, not according to a standard mould
What you get
- Three programs: life coaching, career coaching and leadership coaching
- Ninety-minute coaching sessions, in person or online
- Blended program with supporting e-learning
- Based on scientific insights
Catch your breath
Body-oriented
For whom
- You are gifted or neurodivergent (for example autism, ADHD or AuDHD) and have been masking for years
- You notice that talking about it no longer changes what actually happens
- You are ready for a program that takes both your mind and your body seriously
What you get
- A fixed program of three phases: understanding, feeling and processing, integrating
- Body-oriented therapy and ACT
- Sessions of 60 to 90 minutes, in person or online
- Free 30-minute intake
Een Tikkeltje Anders Is Eigenlijk Heel Normaal
Together with Marije Pietersma and other authors I wrote a new book (in Dutch): Een Tikkeltje Anders Is Eigenlijk Heel Normaal, “a little different is actually quite normal”. About brains that work just a bit differently, and why that is more common than we tend to think.
Understand the brain, use the difference: the book helps you grasp what happens in a differently wired brain, and shows how to use that difference instead of hiding it.
Podcast
De Kracht van de Introvert
Stories of introverts and conversations with introverted leaders (in Dutch): how do they deal with the challenges of being introverted, and how do they use their strength? This season also brings exercises you can try yourself.
Latest episodes
What others say
A selection from the more than 200 people I have had the pleasure of coaching.
I found my sessions with Karolien very helpful and challenging (in a good way!). There have been useful applications in both my professional and personal life and I would recommend anyone to do it who is worried that their introversion is holding them back.
James
Global Head of Digital Analytics & Tech SEO
I learned about my strengths, weaknesses, leadership style and so much more. Definitely increased my confidence and happiness levels.
participant
Online leadership programme Taara Quest
My clients
Also available as a speaker on introversion, leadership and neurodiversity: for events, workshops and webinars.
More about speakingHighlighted articles
Check out the blog with more than 250 posts.
Giftedness: These Are the Characteristics of Being Gifted
Leading as an introvert: do it your way
Introversion: these are the characteristics
Introvert leadership is everywhere
