Short version of the QOL story is that (at the age of 36…) I discovered that I had wandered far, far away from being connected to myself, the people around me and ‘nature’. As a logical consequence I faced a number of personal and professional challenges. These challenges however provided me with the inner strength to finally take the first step on the long journey back to feeling truly connected again.

It took me quite some years to discover the essence and to get rid of (all) the counter productive behavior that I had acquired over the years. Main reason that it took me so long is that I could not find a guide with clear understanding of the whole process and with access to the various skills and tools required along the way.

QOL therefore aims to shorten this path for others that want to embarq on a similar journey by a offering comprehensive guidance throughout this journey towards an increased sense of well-being in every day life by improving the quality of your interactions with yourself, with the people around you and with nature.

For a longer version of this story or to discuss how QOL might help you (or your organisation) please do not hesitate to contact me.

Overview of some of the lager projects QOL has been involved with since 1996:

Founder and director of Independer.nl (1996-2015). Natural purpose of this leading consumer platform is to give an impuls to the transformation of the financial sector in NL towards a provider of peace of mind.

 

Founder and director of NL Healthcare (2004- 2016). Natural purpose of this leading healthcare provider is to give an impuls to the transformation of the healthcare in NL towards a sector that focuses on ‘helping people to live a healthy life’ or ‘Samen voor een zo gezond mogelijk leven’. Now contributing to this purpose from a more independent position after re-acquiring ‘control’ of Gezond.nl, a company dedicated to this shift from a central (first line healthcare) position close to our clients (2004 – now).

Red Turle (formerly On Purpose Network)

Co-founder & member of a Red Turtle, a network of professionals with extensive hands-on experience in safely guiding the transformation of (large) companies into fully purpose-driven organizations (2017 – now).

Breathe

Co-founder & contributor Breathe. Organize to serve the whole. An initiative that aims to support organisations in becoming fully purpose driven whilst serving the interest of all stakeholders involved (2020 – now).

Natural Mediator

Founder of Natural Mediator (now QOL Company) (2013 – now). Purpose of this initiative is to help resolving conflicts and improving the quality of connections in the healthcare sector, boardrooms and in parent-child relationships through (transformative) mediation, non-violent communication / resistance, constellations etc.

Sparring partner

Since 2017 my focus has shifted more and more to just being available and present to who-or what-ever presents itself. Less planning and more presence resulting in smaller but more inspired, real and sustainable steps and support. And an accompanying shift from a feeling of scarcity to a feeling of abundance.