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Connecting and Communicating are where I thrive. Experienced project manager, event organizer, public speaker, motivational coach, and writer/editor/translator; I am at my best inspiring others.
I blog on my extensive travels and experiences and host the podcast and YouTube channel Fabulous after Fifty. Motivating, energetic and empathic, I am flexible, highly proficient in organizing and connecting, and I am driven and persevering, using my studies, five languages, social skills, and diverse international work experience to accomplish the goals set.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced
German
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
Communication Consultant at The Kennedy Connection
January 1, 2009 - October 30, 2025Lead communications consultant providing motivational coaching, writing/editing/ translating, public speaking, and English/French language teaching.
Host at Fabulous after Fifty
January 1, 2019 - October 30, 2025Host of the Fabulous after Fifty podcast (since 2019) and YouTube channel (since 2023).
Senior Correspondent at Diplomat Affairs magazine
January 1, 2015 - October 30, 2025Freelance correspondent in touch with the Dutch; writing and reporting.
Event Coordinator at Diplomat Club Wassenaar
January 1, 2015 - October 30, 2025Writing, event organization and coordination for Diplomats' network.
Office Manager at VDBZ (trade union of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
January 1, 2017 - October 30, 2025Office management (16 hours/week).
Distributor and Mentor at Enagic
January 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025Distributor and mentor (affiliate marketing).
Interviewer, Masterclass Host at IAPC&M
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Interviewer and masterclass host.
Project Coordinator at Ministry of Foreign Affairs (3W Service Desk)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Project Client journey, 3W Service Desk.
MC and Facilitator at Women Economic Forum, The Hague
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017MC and facilitator for events.
Project Manager at VIVEinvest
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2015Setting up international conference.
Project Manager at Global Connection
February 1, 2015 - February 1, 2015Managing the network of international members, recruiting coordinators, promoting the network and publication leads.
President at Dakar Women's Group
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007Managed English-speaking group of 220 members; speaker, event organiser, fundraising, PR.
Public Relations and Sales Manager at AGS (French removal company)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003Public relations and sales in Kampala, Uganda.
Consultant for Development Projects at Royal Netherlands Embassy, Cameroon
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Selection, processing, contracting and running development projects.
Management Consultant at Proudfoot
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997Installation of performance enhancement programs on various European projects (Siemens, Philips, Formica...).
Education
NLP Practitioner at Noble Manhattan Ltd, Cambridge, UK
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Life Coach Accreditation at Noble Manhattan Ltd, Cambridge, UK
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Open University Creative Writing Course and Lancaster University course at Open University / Lancaster University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006BA German, Spanish and Business Studies at University of Wales, Swansea
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1993Baccalauréat A2 at Lycée Français de La Haye, NL
January 1, 1986 - October 30, 2025Qualifications
First Aid Diploma
May 1, 2019 - October 30, 2025NLP Practitioner
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Life Coach Accreditation
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009Industry Experience
Government, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Experience Level
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