About Janny:

I was born and raised in The Netherlands and have worked in settings where I could use my strengths: observing and analyzing challenging situations, and advising parents and professionals to improve their abilities to work and raise kids and youth with special needs.

I want to help professionals improve and re-imagine their job, work - we are always learning and growing. Life is always in transition, and the choices we make along the way make us grow or not. I am passionate to challenge leaders to look at their work and/or life from a different perspective and guide them in improving or inventing new ways in their leadership and life.

I have used my learnings and experiences in different settings while living in the United States. I served as a leader of an improvement process overarching 3 Dutch Language & Culture schools in Southern California. I have worked at a church to grow and improve their Children Ministries, worked there in Youth Ministry and as Congregational Life Director. My focus was to guide the congregation through the transition of becoming a Reconciling in Christ congregation (welcoming LGBTQ+).

I am passionate about bringing improvement to an organization, and leading others in change, towards a desired future. My best work is done through one-on-one coaching relationships.

I have a Dutch Masters’ degree in Educational Sciences, have completed training to lead a Dutch Elementary school in a foreign country, and finished Certification School through Vibrant Faith.  I am an ICF -Professional Certified Coach.