ABOUT ME

My Story, My Values, My Passion

I wasn't sure if I should make an about page at all. It felt weird, because most of the about pages I've seen, do not actually tell you about the person behind a business or a product and lack the type of depth I'd expect from an about page. Then I thought that I could give it a shot and be different. I could make an about page that actually brings across who I am: Where I came from, what values I live by and what I'm really passionate about. I hope you enjoy this attempt to give an authentic behind the scenes look into my life. If this is not what you came for, I'm not offended, just hit the button below and I'll meet you there.

MY CHILDHOOD

I'm a 90ies kid and the eldest of three brothers. I grew up in a bi-cultural household which was not always easy: I often felt misunderstood by friends and sometimes felt that I belong to neither of these cultures fully and that my life and the people I love were scattered across the globe which meant that I wasn't always sure where "home" is (in a geographical sense). My brothers and I have each others backs to this day, we're like a wolfpack in that way.

MY TWENTIES

In my 20ies, I went on to discover the world. I worked and travelled in the US and Canada before I started studying law in the Netherlands. Having a bi-cultural background really opened me up to other cultures which is how I ended up making lots of new friends. In this decade I gathered a lot of different work experiences that each taught me something about the world and myself (see my LinkedIn). I understood that home is where I feel home and that doesn't have to be a specific physical location.

MY EARLY THIRTIES

Now in my 30ies, I feel that I know where I want to g(r)ow. My values, vision and purpose are clear to me and I'm successfully running my business offering a range of services to support others with my skills. I've become more spiritual, in tune with myself and nature, and am constantly working on my mental health. This is also when I started Hearts Wide Open - The Men's Health Podcast. Being more in the present, really feeling my emotions and loving life are some of the things I cherish.

VALUES

I Embrace These Values Daily In Everything I Do

I've been using personal values as my personal guide to live by since 2014. Since then, as I changed and evolved, so did my set of values. Revisiting my personal values is something I do every other year. I've also given countless workshops helping others to define their own set of values. You can find more info on this on the page about workshop facilitation.

Play

Embracing a playful spirit of lightheartedness and creativity: Engaging in activities that bring me joy, spontaneity, and a sense of fun. Exploring the world with curiosity, imagination, and a sense of wonder.

Sensuality

Sensuality is fully experiencing and appreciating the richness of the senses. It’s about being attuned to and cultivating a deep connection to our body and environment through touch, taste, sound, sight, and smell.

Connection

Building and nurturing meaningful relationships. This involves deep, authentic interactions with others, where empathy, understanding, and mutual support foster a sense of belonging and emotional intimacy.

Community

This reflects the commitment of contributing to a group or society. Fostering togetherness, collaboration, and shared purpose where everyone feels valued and supported as part of something larger.

I'm lucky enough that after a long time of searching and trying out various things, the answer to what I really wanted to do for a living was already living within me: I want to help others with all I have.

But it took a while to understand what that really means and how I could make enough money with this to sustain myself and live a comfortable life.

In the end I found clarity. I started working on my mental health and formulated my current set of values in this process. Btw you just read them in the red banner above this.

Then I discarded a lot of the things I was doing in order to create focus for myself. Without focus, you cannot become great at anything. So these 4 things are what I enjoy and what I'm f****** good at 😊

Interested to know what I do outside of work? Keep scrolling!

Want to find out more about the work I do? Click on the images or the button below to navigate.

MY WORK AND THAT...

What I Do For A Living

WHEN I'M NOT WORKING

We Have One Life - I Try To Live & Experience It To The Fullest

See some of the things I enjoy doing in my leisure time. If you're on desktop, you can hover over the image in case it's not clear what's happening on the image(s) 😜

MY PODCAST

Hearts Wide Open - The Men's Health Podcast

I started this podcast in 2023 with one of my best friends Soroosh. Since then we release episodes on men's health and mental health twice a month. Have a listen and follow us on our socials to never miss an episode. Wanna collab? DM us on Instagram!