My cradle was in Athens and I spent my youth in South-America, Africa and ultimately in the Netherlands. I studied Western- and Indian philosophy, which I later on supplemented with executive courses. I started out in marketing consultancy and later on made the switch to the corporate environment of a large financial service provider. I was working on the group’s strategy, launched a new insurance firm in China and went back to the Netherlands to become the director of a number of financial organizations. In my life I learned to give shape to numerous changes and discovered the power of mental flexibility.

Since 2003 I have been an executive coach working with professionals and executives, with the motto “the complete person in their profession.” I combined this for five years with being Chairman of the board at Van Ede & Partners. My coaching and many master classes are all about gaining self-awareness and increasing mental flexibility. I am fascinated by people’s capacity to continue developing themselves. My personal experience tells me that there are virtually no limits to this. Contributing to this is what inspires me!