Online coaching for personal and professional growth

A calmer mind.More energy for what matters.

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. If you’re feeling stuck, more thinking and more effort may leave you feeling even more overwhelmed. Together, we look at what’s keeping you stuck, what you need and what you’d like to change.

What I offer

Personal and professional coaching

Based in The Hague, I offer one-to-one online coaching in Dutch and English to clients across the Netherlands, for both personal and work-related concerns.

Personal coaching

Would you like to feel less stressed, worry less or trust yourself more? Perhaps you want to communicate better, recognize your strengths, build a fulfilling relationship or find more meaning in your life.

You might know what you want to work on, or just feel that something needs to change. We explore what’s getting in the way and what you want for yourself, then work on changes you can put into practice.

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Coaching for organizations

Coaching gives employees support with stress, change and habits that are getting in their way. It can also help them settle into a new role, develop their strengths or take more ownership of how they work.

Sessions focus on what the employee wants to achieve and how to apply what they learn at work, from setting priorities to handling difficult conversations.

The approach is tailored to the employee and the organization. Get in touch to talk about what would help.

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Lessons from martial arts

You don’t always need to push harder

Martial arts have taught me that effort alone isn’t enough. When you’re constantly tense, it’s harder to move freely or respond quickly. You learn to notice where you’re holding tension, find your balance and move when the moment is right.

I see the same thing in everyday life. When you’re overwhelmed or keep repeating the same patterns, it’s tempting to push yourself harder. In coaching, we pause to understand those patterns and what triggers them. You can then start responding differently, instead of slipping into the same habits.

I use ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), an evidence-based approach that helps you handle difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them run your life. We explore what matters to you and how to act on it, even when you feel uncertain. That could mean saying no, easing the pressure to be perfect or taking a first step toward something you’ve been putting off.

About me

I’m Viola de Boer. I love movement, and I’m equally interested in what helps us make changes in our lives. Years of Kung Fu, Qigong and meditation have taught me when to pause and pay attention, and when to take action.

My coaching combines ACT and body-based exercises with nine years of experience in legal and business roles. I’m warm, direct and practical. Together, we explore what’s getting in your way and find ways to change it that work for you.

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Client stories

What clients say

Viola is a fantastic coach. She gave me the time and freedom to discover how to stay true to myself in different situations.
I usually prefer to work things out on my own, so I’m especially glad I had these conversations with Viola. She listens closely, quickly gets to the heart of things and asks questions that really make you think. She doesn’t hand you answers; she helps you find your own.
Viola is positive and open. I felt comfortable with her very quickly.

J.B.

I felt comfortable with Viola from the start. She’s empathetic, asks just the right questions and gives you time to work things out for yourself.
I also appreciated that we did more than talk. Sometimes we paused to notice what I was feeling in my body, paying attention to those feelings and my breathing. I learned some surprising things about myself.

Kim

I had never experienced coaching before because I never felt confident enough to share my feelings and needs with someone, but being with Viola was a completely different experience; she is attentive, kind, and very calm.
Her English is excellent, which made communication easy throughout the sessions.
She listens to you and creates an atmosphere where you feel comfortable and at ease. Talking to her helped me realize things about my life I hadn’t been aware of, enabling me to start making decisions, finding solutions, and taking action.
If you feel stuck or are unsure about what direction to take, I highly recommend Viola as a coach. Her personality and way of speaking encourage you to reflect and take action. With her guidance, I felt supported and safe, never judged. I am so happy to have met her. ✨

Claudia

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Let’s get to know each other and talk about what you’re looking for in coaching. Your first call is free, with no obligation to book sessions.

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