Fresh Thoughts

Career coaching and team development

You’re in the driver’s seat

Make the most of your potential, for yourself and for your team.

For professionals For teams
Simon Jansen

Where would you like to go?

For professionals

Career coaching

A clear view of your work and a sense of direction in your career. Making better use of your strengths and your potential, and deciding for yourself where you want to go. Together we shape it into a leadership program tailored to you.

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For teams

Team development

In the driver’s seat together. A team in which people make the most of their strengths, take initiative and feel engaged. From a team day or management team session to a longer leadership program, together with team coach Allard.

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You set the course, I sail with you

A career is rarely a straight line. It’s more like sailing. You choose a point on the horizon, and the wind helps shape your route. Sometimes you tack, and sometimes you discover a better destination along the way. That’s what makes life interesting. You steer your own ship, and I sail along with you.

  1. 1. Clarity

    What do you want, and what don’t you want?

    We get clear on what gives you energy and what you’d like to develop. And on what you no longer want, including things from the past that you’re ready to let go of.

  2. 2. Direction

    Which point on the horizon?

    Through personal leadership, you choose your own course. What is realistic for you, in your work and in your life?

  3. 3. Steps

    How do you get there?

    We define concrete steps, and I help you actually take them. And if a storm comes up, you’ll know when to lower the sails or ask for help.

Simon Jansen at the office

About me

Business experience, personal attention

For more than 25 years I worked in the financial sector, from trainee to Managing Director. I lived abroad, traveled a lot for business and worked with people from all over the world, including the international colleagues in my own teams. Since 2021 I have been a coach. Both worlds come together in my work: I know how organizations work, and I take a genuine interest in who you are.

I truly believe that happiness and success are something you can shape, and in the power of a positive outlook.

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How I work

Walk and talk

We meet wherever suits you best: on a walk near your workplace, in a coaching room in Utrecht close to Central Station, in Arnhem or Nijmegen, or online. Insights often come naturally while walking.

Tailored to you

A program usually consists of around six sessions, although two or three often make a real difference already. I send you tailored exercises and other material to support your program. Where it helps, we also use a scan of your core drives.

Getting to know each other first

In a free online intro call we explore together whether there is a click, and whether I’m the right coach for you. Choosing a coach is not something you do often, so it should feel right.

The Fresh Thoughts coaching room in Utrecht, near Central Station

Where to find me

Right by Utrecht Central Station

In Utrecht I coach at Stadsplateau 30, a short walk from Utrecht Central Station. Easy to reach by train, and a quiet place for a good conversation.

I also have coaching rooms in Arnhem and Nijmegen. And of course we can go for a walk or meet online.

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What others say

“Simon is observant, sharp, analytical, empathetic and strict when needed (and all of it wrapped in warmth and humor).”
Peter, lawyer and mediator
“Working with Simon feels like a mentor that is providing you with grounded and thoughtful guidance, where the sessions feel like you’re having a natural conversation.”
M.P., Content Marketing Specialist
“The team sessions with Simon brought our team closer together. Stronger together.”
Jamie D., Strategic Communication Advisor
More testimonials

Would you like to offer coaching to your employees?

How it works for employers

Let’s get to know each other

Schedule a free online intro call, with no obligation. It’s often possible at short notice. After that, we can quickly plan the first session, in Utrecht near Central Station or at another location. I’d also appreciate it if you let me know how you found me.

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Or call: +31 6 12392186