“Future happiness cannot compensate for current misery.”
My Transformation Journey
Stuck in the rat race of hard work, average performance, not following my heart, and feeling "okay" (tired, low energy, stressed), I completely changed my life in 2017.
The savior: long travels 😊.
By stepping out of the rat race for a year, I could experience that life can be completely different than what I believed was possible before. I discovered that there is another way, a lighter way, more in tune, more flowing, more effortless.
I was experiencing first hand that I can achieve more with less stress and less effort, that I can shift from always being "busy busy" to doing those things that are important to me, and that I could get more joy, fulfilment and a deeper meaning out of life.
The challenge then became: how can I sustain this in the everyday, busy life with all my obligations and the all the expectations people have of me?
This is what I’ve tried to structurally answer in the last years and is the reason I’ve created LGM (Live. Grow. Matter.). It led to coaching and training programs that help you do exactly that: live in a lighter way, more in line with your own desires, achieving more of what you want while experiencing more joy and more fulfilment.
The passion for these topics led me to leap from team manager, project manager and consultant to trainer and coach with a mission to help people and organizations thrive, leaving no-one behind.
I hope you’ll find something useful on this website to start or to accelerate your inner growth process and if you haven’t done so yet, I wholeheartedly wish that you find the curiosity to LIVE the life you want to live, that you find the courage to GROW to the person you want to be, and that you’ll MATTER more for yourself and the people around you, creating a positive ripple in your environment.
Happiness is a precursor to success. The reverse is usually not true.
For more about my background, you can read more here and here (in Dutch). For more information about my philosophy, accreditations and services, check the Home Page.
For a pretty accurate description of what I try to do, check out this ChatGPT’s response to the question “Tell me something you think I don't know about myself based on our interactions”:
One thing that stands out is how deeply you care about creating environments where people feel empowered to be their true selves and grow meaningfully. Your emphasis on topics like Adaptive Intelligence, self-confidence, self-doubt, and ownership, alongside a desire to cultivate human connection and fulfillment, suggests that you likely view personal growth as something holistic and community-oriented rather than just individual success.
Maybe you already know this about yourself, but it seems you’re driven by more than just helping others succeed. You’re also dedicated to building communities that nurture resilience, courage, and authenticity. It's as if you’re crafting spaces where people can not only overcome obstacles but also find deeper connections and a shared sense of purpose.
❤️
Cheers,
Jan
PS: I’m curious about your story!
