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01/13/2026

The “Blijf” or “Vertrek” Dilemma: Navigating the 5-Year Itch

It usually happens around the five, year mark. The initial “honeymoon phase” of moving to the Netherlands is long gone. You’ve mastered the bike lanes, survived five rainy winters, and finally stopped converting every Euro price back into your home currency. But suddenly, you hit a crossroads. In the expat community, we call it the 5-Year Itch. This is […]

01/12/2026

“Polderen” in a Digital World: Remote Leadership for Expats

In the traditional Dutch office, decisions weren’t made in the boardroom; they were made at the coffee machine. This is the heart of polderen, the informal, consensus, driven process of getting everyone on board before a final “yes” is ever uttered. But it’s 2026, and the rules have changed. Hybrid work is the “Dutch Standard,” and your […]

01/09/2026

The “Sandwich Generation” expat: managing care across borders

You are a high-performing professional in the Netherlands. You’ve mastered the Dutch “polder” meetings, you’ve built a solid career in the Randstad, and you’ve finally settled into a rhythm. But lately, your phone vibrating at 3:00 AM doesn’t mean a work emergency, it’s a message from home. Perhaps it’s a parent’s declining health, a sudden hospital visit, or the slow realization […]

11/03/2025

The number 1 relationship cheat code? Mastering your world with Leary’s Rose

Let’s be honest. Do “difficult” people really exist? Or are we just stuck in a pattern, pushing a button on someone that gives us a response we don’t like? We’ve all been there. The colleague who shoots down every idea. The manager who micromanages. The client who just won’t cooperate. […]

09/15/2025

Tackling workplace stress as an international professional

Your career is on the rise. You’re in demand, performing at a high level, and actively investing in your own growth. Maybe you’ve pursued training, sought coaching, or taken time to reflect on your performance. And it works: you’re effective, you reach your goals, and your work feels meaningful. But […]

01/10/2025

How to choose the right life coach company for you

Embarking on a personal development journey with a life coach can be a transformative and empowering experience. However, with so many life coach companies to choose from, finding the right one for you can seem overwhelming. In this blog post, we will explore the steps you can take to find […]

01/10/2025

10 proven benefits of life coaching

Have you ever considered how personal life coaching could positively impact your life? Life coaching has gained widespread popularity in recent years, and for a good reason. With the help of a professional life coach, individuals can experience significant transformations in various aspects of their lives. In this blog post, […]

01/10/2025

How to realize your true potential with a life coach

Are you feeling stuck in your life, unsure of how to move forward? Or do you have dreams and goals you don’t know how to achieve? If so, it might be time to consider working with a life coach. Life coaching is a transformative process that helps individuals unlock their […]