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Become your own anchor

The world is not getting any quieter. The question is no longer when things will calm down, but how you find stillness while everything stays in motion.

Who are you when it truly matters? True self-leadership means you don’t wait for calmer seas; you learn to navigate the storm.

I guide you to reclaim your agency through mental resilience and emotional mastery. So you can stop surviving on autopilot and start leading from an unshakable foundation. 

This often means starting with creating space, regulating your own nervous system, then clarifying what you want so that you can take the lead in tricky conversations with your partners. Consciously making the right choices that fit you now, designing your worklife, step by step. 

Ready for calm command, and your next step?

Want to get to know me? Do this 7 minute practice to calm down your nervous system, or book a free intro session. 

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my way of working

You are facing a next step and you don’t want the past to keep repeating itself. What got you here, won’t get you there, right? Something new is needed: a new perspective, a new way. That’s why in our conversations, we combine science and wisdom. We look beyond the purely mental and involve your entire system.

  • Systemic: We look at the bigger picture – your place in the organization, the dynamics within your family – to gain insight into old and new patterns.

  • Relational: We include your most important relationships: What’s missing? Where are you stuck? What do you need in these relationships to move forward? 

  • Somatic: We involve the wisdom of your body to recognize your triggers and stress, and to anchor your energy, boundaries, and authenticity.

your coaching journey

Every journey is unique and starts with your questions. We use the strategic elements of Life Design to analyze your life and career and set a new course. A typical trajectory consists of 5-10 sessions.

Your Transformation in Two Parts:

  • Designing your life (ME): We create clarity about your longing, ambitions, and intention. This builds self-confidence and provides direction to take up the space you want.

  • Aligning your life (WE & IT): We translate your design into concrete, intentional choices and experiments in your work, relationships, and the systems of your daily life.

To check our connection and co-create your journey I always start with a (free) intro session.

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creating your own year plan

Do you recognize that your work goals are set, but your personal and relationship goals fall short?

Your own Jaarplan (year plan in Dutch) breaks that pattern. In one day or during focused sessions, you create a clear, holistic blueprint that keeps you on track.

Choose the format that suits you:

  • Jaarplan in 1 Day: An in-depth day at an inspiring location (such as the beach).

  • Jaarplan Coaching: Focused sessions to fine-tune and implement your plan.

  • Jaarplan with partner: With your (work) partner for a shared blueprint.

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MY EXPERIENCE AS A LEADERSHIP COACH

I have over 15 years of experience in coaching and leadership development for various professionals, entrepreneurs, and international organizations such as Spotify, Bain & Company, Volvo, Polestar, and Marshall.

I am a Master of Science specialized in Identity & Diversity and trained as an Ontological Coach (Newfield Network USA since 2013), Somatic Coach (body-oriented), and Systemic Coach. Since 2015, after 1500 hours of coaching, I was certified as a Professional Coach (PCC) by the International Coach Federation (ICF).

I bring a unique vision of Self Leadership to my work, exploring what it means ‘to live a good life at work.‘ This helps us look deeper, broader, and more holistically than standard leadership coaching. I believe that we first have to make the change within ourselves that we want to see in the world. And that with your inner work, you contribute to growth in the world—”Inner Growth for Outer Change,” as they call it at the Inner Development Goals (IDGs connected to the UN’s SDGs).

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MY EXPERIENCE AS A LEADERSHIP COACH

I have over 15 years of experience in coaching and leadership development for various professionals, entrepreneurs, and international organizations such as Spotify, Bain & Company, Volvo, Polestar, and Marshall.

I am a Master of Science specialized in Identity & Diversity and trained as an Ontological Coach (Newfield Network USA since 2013), Somatic Coach (body-oriented), and Systemic Coach. Since 2015, after 1500 hours of coaching, I was certified as a Professional Coach (PCC) by the International Coach Federation (ICF).

I bring a unique vision of Self Leadership to my work, exploring what it means ‘to live a good life at work.‘ This helps us look deeper, broader, and more holistically than standard leadership coaching. I believe that we first have to make the change within ourselves that we want to see in the world. And that with your inner work, you contribute to growth in the world—”Inner Growth for Outer Change,” as they call it at the Inner Development Goals (IDGs connected to the UN’s SDGs).

make an appointment
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Mariana Sundin

CHRO Marshall Group

Lara has been a coach to our Management Team for 1,5 year now. In the form of workshops and coaching she worked with us on topics like group dynamics, leading in complexity and psychological safety, which helped our team grow in high…

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Program Manager National Water Traineeship

“I engaged in a coaching program with Lara for 8 sessions over about a year. I started with a professional question. During this year, we touched on everything from professional challenges like goal setting…
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Anneke Vogels-van Eijk

Founder Right here & Write Now

“In 2017, my husband and I had a session to align our vision for the long term with Lara. In a clarifying session, we tackled the core under her guidance. The agreements made then have prevented many arguments and frustrations…
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Are you interested in coaching or looking for more information? I look forward to hearing from you.

    Lara van der Veen

    Tel.nr: +31641828080
    E-mail: coaching@laravanderveen.nl

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      Mariana Sundin

      CHRO Marshall Group

      Lara has been a coach to our Management Team for 1,5 year now. In the form of workshops and coaching she worked with us on topics like group dynamics, leading in complexity and psychological safety, which helped our team grow in high performance. In partnership we have developed leadership principles for our organization and designed workshops to help our leaders grow.

      I would recommend Lara as a coach for team development to elevate the collaboration and create awareness of the every-day behaviours that affects the teams´efficiency and collaborative skills.

      Helen van Sundert

      Program Manager National Water Traineeship

      “I engaged in a coaching program with Lara for 8 sessions over about a year. I started with a professional question. During this year, we touched on everything from professional challenges like goal setting to the impact of losing my father at a young age and everything in between. Lara is very open, sharp, and asks the right questions. The conversations feel very safe, and Lara challenges you. She mentions what she sees and hears, providing very valuable insights. We visited various locations for our coaching conversations, such as the beach. Definitely recommended! Just as Lara knows how to include the body in coaching, for example, through a short meditation, walk, or specific exercise. Giving space to the body. So special and nice to experience what that brings me.”

      Anneke Vogels-van Eijk

      Founder Right here & Write Now

      “In 2017, my husband and I had a session to align our vision for the long term with Lara. In a clarifying session, we tackled the core under her guidance. The agreements made then have prevented many arguments and frustrations. Especially because we both felt 100% accountable for our own choices and the consequences that came with them. Individually, I also joined a coaching program with Lara in 2018. Super nice, practical, transformative, well-explained, substantial, and Lara is a great person. Someone for whom this is really her profession and talent. Now, 7 years later, we have re-evaluated where we are, what we are aiming for, and we translating that into our year plan. What a relief to tackle it this way again. We feel more in control and still have room to be surprised by life. The best of both worlds.”