Find your sparkle
in the career that fits YOU
&
Create inclusive spaces for others

Comprehensive Career Coaching 

CV, Cover Letter, LinkedIn & Interview Prep

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coaching

*je bent ook van harte welkom voor coaching in het Nederlands

Hello, I’m Marjolijn

My pronouns are she/her.

Striving to create a space where all people feel welcome, appreciated, valued, and support others to do the same is at the core of my being. 

That’s why I offer career coaching and interview prep as well as DEI coaching.

In my own career, I experienced how challenging it can be to land a job and create a career that actually fits you. The whole you, as you are right now. A space where you can truly be yourself and shine.

As a former HR advisor & recruiter and certified Co-Active Coach, I offer both insightful coaching to clarify your career path AND practical support to secure a new job.

With a wider impact and purpose on creating inclusive spaces for others, I fully support the work you do to foster diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI).

As a professionally trained coach who is informed on DEI work and developments, I am here to support you in feeling confident, crafting and focusing your DEI journey, and dealing with the demanding nature of the work.

Testimonials - career coaching

I recently had the pleasure of working with an exceptional job coach who provided a truly fantastic experience and service. Their holistic approach to career development set them apart, addressing not only the technical aspects of job hunting but also the emotional and motivational facets.

The coach's personalized attention, genuine interest in my success, and wealth of knowledge made the entire process rewarding. Their encouragement boosted my confidence, and I now feel equipped with the skills and mindset needed to navigate the job market successfully.

I highly recommend this coaching service for anyone seeking a transformative experience with a coach who not only is professional but also genuinely cares about your success. Thank you for an outstanding journey towards my career goals!

Rajiv Luthra - Senior IT Project & Program Consultant

Zita Vígh - Client Management Specialist | Stylist

Working with Marjolijn has been one of the best decisions I made while reconsidering my carrier path. I have been struggling for a while and apart from the technical advice on how to prepare a much better application, she helped me to recognise and listen to my inner voice, clarify and see my values and what really is important to make better decisions.

She is friendly and very attentive, definitely not a one-size-fits-all approach. I can highly recommend her services to everyone who has arrived at a crossroad and need direction, and to see their carrier and possibilities from a different angle. Massive thanks again, Marjolijn!! :)

Zita Vígh - Client Management Specialist | Stylist

Amelia Rodríguez Escudé - Project Manager | Industrial Designer

This was my first time working with a career coach, and I am very grateful that I found Marjolijn. She has a very personal coaching style, she is warm and kind, honest and practical. She will help you find answers by yourself and guide you to organize your thoughts. Marjolijn helped me with practical activities like how to structure my CV, but we also had deep conversations about my career choices, my personality and skills, and which working conditions would make me happy. These conversations made my job hunting process much easier and more enjoyable, and I was confident to be applying to organizations that were a good match with my knowledge, skills, values, and interests. I learned so much with Marjolijn and it was a pleasure working with her!

Amelia Rodríguez Escudé - Project Manager | Industrial Designer

Daria Golub - Engineering manager

As a result of working with Marjolijn as my career coach, I ended up with amazing opportunities and made a confident choice for my career. As a new mother, I was struggling to define my next career move which would fulfil my aspirations and fit into my “new” life. And Marjolijn’s amazing skills of active listening and compassionate approach supported me. She was very attentive to details and made sure that I was focusing on my strengths and positive energy. I highly recommend working with her!

Daria Golub - Engineering manager

Elena Trofimova - Legal officer

Along with coaching skills, Marjolijn has extensive HR experience and can advise on practical matters such as improving your CV and interview preparation. She is very professional, knowledgeable and structured, but also naturally talented and intuitive. During our sessions Marjolijn was at the same time empathetic and firm, which has worked wonders for me.

I can highly recommend Marjolijn as an excellent career coach!

Elena Trofimova - Legal officer

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How I can help

CAREER COACHING

Step into a career that is the shape of you

If you are looking for a job where you can excel, really make a difference, and feel appreciated just as you are; and a job that also fits your values and lifestyle

I can help you:

✔ Clarify all the boxes your new job needs to tick to qualify as a YOU-shaped job

✔ Build the confidence and focus that will make your job search so much easier and quicker

✔ Communicate your experience, values, skills, potential, and priorities in all the stages of the selection process (cover letter, CV/resume, LinkedIn, interview) 

JOB INTERVIEW PREP

Get ready and land that job

If you want to show up confidently, answer and ask questions calmly in your job interview, whether you have already been invited, or you expect to be 


I can help you:

✔ Feel well prepared before and calm during the interview.

✔ Be clear on what you have to offer and why you’re a match for the job, and communicating it in the most effective way.

✔ To ask the right questions so you can assess if the job is actually the right fit for you.

DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION COACHING

Be the best DEI specialist or ally you can be

Whether you’re an independent DEI trainer or consultant, manager or representative in an organisation, or you are simply serious about being a DEI ally

I can help you:

✔ Explore your individual strengths and opportunities to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your organisation or community, in YOUR way, optimising your approach.

✔ Deal with challenges and stress to build a solid foundation for your work in continual positive change

✔ Hold you accountable so you have a partner on your DEI journey

Testimonials - DEI coaching

Thank you for your heartfelt planning of very solid and useful content, step-by-step, with the right pace to guide us to open up and integrate well into the new environment.

I am very grateful for this inclusive and relaxing space you have created, and I will continue with my commitment today!

Y.M.

The sessions with Marjolijn were all focussed and to the point. Through her thoughtful and creative approach, Marjolijn helped me better understand my responsibilities for a more inclusive organisation and society, as a Caucasian man. In a matter of minutes, Marjolijn was able to help me look at situations from a different perspective, allowing me to access information and knowledge I already possess, but I was not aware of.

Cristian Boscheri - Facilitator / Trainer / Artist

Marjolijn has been coaching me for a while and now I feel confident in how I am crafting my own DEI journey.

To share some context, I am a black DEI consultant/coach and Marjolijn knows how to bring out my best by asking questions that unlock my hidden power.

Having a coach who is empathic and understands the challenges that come within the DEI domain creates a win-win-win situation for you as an individual, your team, and the organisation.

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 Looking forward to connecting with you!

If you are interested in working with me, let’s have an introductory call (free, no strings attached) and see if we click. I’d love to meet you. Even if you decide this is not the path you want to take, you will still walk away with a fresh perspective on your individual work-life situation and an idea of how to move forward.