Gizem den Hoedt
Work & Organisational Psychologist | Coach | Assessment Specialist
Helping people gain insight, confidence and sustainable growth
Everyone encounters moments in life and work where they feel stuck, uncertain, overwhelmed, or ready for the next step but unsure how to get there. My role is to help people better understand themselves, discover what drives them, and translate those insights into meaningful action.
As a Work & Organisational Psychologist and certified coach, I support individuals in strengthening their self-awareness, communication, resilience, and personal effectiveness. Whether you are navigating a career change, experiencing stress, struggling with confidence, or simply looking to develop yourself further, coaching provides a safe and structured environment to explore your challenges and opportunities.
My approach combines psychology, coaching, and behavioural insights. Depending on your goals, assessments such as behavioural analyses, motivation assessments, and competency assessments can be incorporated to create deeper self-awareness and a more targeted development journey.
"I believe sustainable growth starts with understanding yourself first."Free introductory intake (30 min)
Every coaching journey starts with a conversation.
Together we explore your current situation, challenges, goals, and ambitions. From there, we create a coaching plan that fits your personal needs and development objectives.
My coaching style is practical, approachable, and solution-focused. The goal is not only to create insight but also to translate that insight into concrete actions that can be applied in daily life and work.
Depending on your goals, coaching may be supported by:
- Behavioural assessments
- Motivation analyses
- Competency assessments
- Personal development exercises
- Communication exercises
- Reflection assignments
- Practical action plans
Individual Coaching
Personal coaching trajectories tailored to your unique goals and circumstances.
Personal Development Coaching
For individuals who want to better understand themselves and continue growing both personally and professionally.
- Self-awareness
- Confidence
- Personal effectiveness
- Values and motivation
- Personal growth
- Behavioural patterns
- Goal achievement
- A free intake session to discuss your goals
- A coaching trajectory tailored to your needs
- Practical exercises and reflection assignments
- Greater self-awareness and personal insight
- Concrete tools to support your development
- A safe and confidential environment
Career Coaching
For professionals seeking more clarity, direction, fulfillment, or growth in their career.
- Career choices
- Career transitions
- Professional development
- Job satisfaction
- Discovering strengths
- Career planning
- Insight into your strengths and motivations
- Support in making career-related decisions
- Greater clarity about your professional direction
- A personalized development plan
- Practical steps towards your goals
Communication Coaching
For individuals who want to communicate more effectively and confidently.
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Assertiveness
- Difficult conversations
- Setting boundaries
- Workplace communication
- Collaboration
- Increased confidence in conversations
- Practical communication tools
- Personalized feedback and coaching
- Role-play exercises when relevant
- Improved communication effectiveness
Stress & Resilience Coaching
For individuals experiencing pressure, stress, or challenges in maintaining balance and energy.
- Stress management
- Work-life balance
- Energy management
- Resilience
- Recovery
- Sustainable performance
- Insight into your stress triggers
- Practical coping strategies
- Increased resilience
- Better balance between work and personal life
- Sustainable habits that support well-being
Confidence at Work Coaching
For professionals who want to strengthen their confidence and visibility in the workplace.
- Professional confidence
- Speaking up in meetings
- Handling feedback
- Self-presentation
- Managing self-doubt
- Increased self-confidence
- Greater visibility and impact
- More comfort in professional situations
- Practical tools to overcome limiting patterns
Expat Coaching
For international professionals navigating life and work in the Netherlands.
- Professional integration
- Cultural adaptation
- Career development
- Building confidence
- Personal growth
- Guidance tailored to your situation
- Insight into Dutch workplace culture
- Support in building confidence and direction
- Practical strategies for personal and professional growth
Assessment-Supported Coaching
Assessments can be incorporated into a coaching trajectory when deeper insight is beneficial.
- Behavioural assessments
- Motivation analyses
- Competency assessments
- Leadership assessments
- Team assessments
- Deeper insight into your behaviour and preferences
- Understanding of your strengths and development areas
- Practical recommendations for growth
- A more targeted coaching trajectory
Corporate Services
Supporting organisations in developing their people through coaching, training, and development.
Employee Development Coaching
Supporting employees in their professional and personal development.
- Communication
- Confidence
- Personal effectiveness
- Career development
- Stress and resilience
- Self-awareness
- Individual coaching trajectories
- Tailored development plans
- Practical and measurable development goals
- Increased employee engagement and growth
Communication Workshops
Practical workshops focused on communication skills in the workplace.
- Interactive sessions
- Practical exercises
- Real-life workplace examples
- Increased communication effectiveness within teams
Role-Play Training
Participants practice realistic workplace situations in a safe learning environment.
- Highly interactive workshops
- Immediate practical application
- Personalized feedback
- Improved confidence in workplace conversations
Career Development Programs
Helping employees take ownership of their growth and future development.
- Increased self-awareness among employees
- Clearer development goals
- Greater employee engagement
- Support for sustainable employability
Why Work With Me?
- MSc Work & Organisational Psychology
- Certified Coach & Counsellor
- Experienced in behavioural assessments and talent development
- Background in recruitment and career coaching
- Practical and evidence-based approach
- English and Turkish coaching available
- Personalised trajectories tailored to individual needs
Ready to get started?
Schedule a free introductory intake (30 min) and discover how coaching can help you grow.