Campfire coaching

I have a lot on my mind, it's complex stuff and I don't see the direction I need to choose yet. Somewhere I should know the answer myself but I can't get to it. I need a sparring partner, an external pair of eyes who sees me, acknowledges my situation and get it, and then asks me good questions, who truly understands me. Who helps me explore and deepen. I am looking for inspiration and fulfillment, need nourishment, new energy. I need to break free from the familiar routine and see things from a different perspective.

Campfire Coaching

Campfire coaching For people with a complex job or phase in their (personal) life, I offer campfire coaching: sessions of half a day in a 1-1 setting. As a personal coach I am a present listening, mirroring, questioning and, if necessary, confronting. The context is completely different from a corporate office building; we are together in nature, taking a walk, being inspired by what we see, hear and feel. And at a campfire, we take advantage of a phenomenon that has existed since time immemorial: we warm ourselves by the fire while being together, being present, having a meaningful conversation. Sometimes there is silence, sometimes we dwell on emotions that are there. We take our time so that what was complicated can unfold.

In the hustle and bustle of a demanding job and busy personal life, it is often quite a challenge to really take time for something, to really stop and consider and feel what choice is at hand. There might also be moments and phases in life when you ask too much of yourself, when the tension curve is too long. Then it is important to also take a moment for yourself, to release tension and blow off steam, to recover.

People go home with new insights, recharged and grateful for the strengthened connection with their own core, with their own wisdom.

Campfire coaching usually starts late afternoon and is held in the Doesburg / Zutphen area. A simple meal is part of the program. Please contact me for more information.

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People-made is custom-made. Every human being is unique, en every situation is unique. To effectively anticipate to this, requires an open mind and attitude, with respect and recognition to what is present, being it visible or non-visible. 

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Clients about me

  • When feeling the need to reflect and consider my ambitions for the years ahead, René was the perfect coach for me. In just a couple of sessions he was able to structure my thoughts, to get to the core of my doubts, and to help me realise that I could unite conflicting motivations and objectives. There is not a week passing without me reconnecting with insights I had during our sessions.

    Daniël Lakens
    Associate Professor, TU Eindhoven

  • As a social entrepreneur, I find Rene a very insightful mind and coach who helps me tie together the various aspects of my business. Rene brings back wholeness and comprehension instead of dissecating, analyzing, segmenting. This helps our team a great deal advancing further in our mission in a healthy way.

    Ingrid Cayet
    CEO and Founder, Madaga - The Great Little Foods company

  • René has a great personality and is a great 'activator' - he does not speak/interact from a place of authority, but instead relates to people on a personal level which I find to be highly effective and it is very aprreciated. Very revealing course. I would recommend it to everyone.

    Assistant Professor, TU Eindhoven
    regarding Rene's Academic Leadership Course

  • With Salt Farm Texel, we worked hard with René between 2015 and 2017 to give this startup a good foundation. René has contributed enormously to this. In the development of the business models, but especially in coaching the team with diverse characters. Here you notice René's experience, knowledge, expertise, reliability and humanity. With a gentle, compelling hand, he always knows how to get to the heart of the matter. His famous opening question “How are you today?” creates a setting where not only the business viewpoints are exchanged, but also the human ones. Therein lies René's added value.

    Robin Konijn
    CFO Salt Farm Texel / Silt Trial Farm

  • René was able to listen very well in a very short time and to sense what was needed to get to the heart of the matter. Quiet, clear, creating space. Balance between clear thinking and warm feeling.

    Bianca de Ruiter
    teacher

  • I have worked regularly together on assignments with Rene since 2010 for various Sinclair Group clients. During that time, I have learnt that Rene has the ability to quickly get to the root of an issue, be it with individuals or the interaction of a group of people. This skill, combined with his strong interpersonal skills set gives him the ability to coach both senior individuals, as well as leadership teams, towards common goals in a subtle but very effective manner"

    Steve Martin
    European Director, Strategy and Operations Management at the Sinclair Group

  • For more than 18 months I worked intensively and very pleasantly with René. A professional at heart who does not lose sight of the human dimension during sometimes difficult and confronting situations. René brings it back to the essence and leads the group to the desired outcome that is widely supported. He summarizes and fortunately does not hesitate to put his input forward. Prepares thoroughly and ensures an optimal result in the right atmosphere. Exceeds expectations.

    Adriaan Verbeek
    Dirigo International

  • René is a pleasant guy who is very good at getting a process moving, helped by the right intonation. He is knowledgeable and incisive, and strict when necessary. He knows how to bind and fascinate.

    Anton Kersten
    Director of Operations South Stork Technical Services

  • In the couple of months that I had the privilege to be coached by Rene we managed to achieve a major change in the way I work and feel about my work. I deliberately say “we” because to me it feels like we were in it together. Rene has the rare and powerful combination of being a warm and empathic person who is at the same time pragmatic and gets straight to the heart of the matter. It allows him to offer both support and direction, and provide the coachee with lots of new insight, self-confidence and practical tools that are immediately applicable.

    Coachee
    Assistant Professor, TU Eindhoven

  • What I admire in Rene's way of training and coaching is his ability to be gentle and powerful at the same time. He is lovingly and openly present, while keeping a firm grip on leadership. This ensures that those he trains/coaches can be vulnerable in the confidence that he keeps the goal in mind and continues to direct them accordingly.

    Coachee
    TNO