OUR COACHES
Meet our
coaches.
Check out the profiles of our coaches and choose the one that suits you best — depending on specialization and location. Every coach is certified, and every first conversation is free.
Your Buddy in three steps
1
Choose your coach
Browse the profiles and pick the coach that fits you — by specialization, style or location.
2
Schedule the intake
Plan your appointment online in minutes. The introductory conversation is always free.
3
Start your journey
Work 1-on-1 on your challenges, opportunities and ambitions — in person or online.
FIND YOUR MATCH
16 coaches across the Netherlands — and online
Niki Achterkamp
Alkmaar, Amsterdam
Work-life balance · Career
Empathetic – Curious – Spontaneous
Monique Lurvink
Amersfoort
Work-life balance · Career
Personal – Inspiring – Reliable
Carlijn Hekelaar
Amsterdam
Career guidance
Accessible – Involved – Result-oriented
Frederique Hirschfeld
Amsterdam
Personal effectiveness
Calm – Effective – Open
Eva van den Heijkant
Amsterdam
Work-life balance · Career
Practical – Curious – Full of conviction
Roxane Swager
Amsterdam
Grief counseling · Balance
Empathetic – Curious – Spontaneous
Erik Jan Reijenga
The Hague
Leadership · Effectiveness
Intuitive – Authentic – Open
Pedro Dubislav
Hilversum
Work-life balance · Career
Sincere – Accessible – With humor
Merel Wouters
Venlo
Work-life balance · Career
Engaged – Open – Goal-oriented
Puck Zondervan
Rotterdam
Career guidance
Open – Authentic – Humorous
Juliette Lutje Schipholt
Rotterdam
Work-life balance · Career
Friendly – Honest – Involved
Axel Gouw
Utrecht
Work-life balance · Career
Attentive – Curious – Stimulating
Imke Vermeulen
Utrecht
Work-life balance · Career
Listening – Analytical – Goal-oriented
Rixt Walda
Wommels
Work-life balance · Career
Straightforward – Goal-oriented – Empathetic
Floor Beijer
Online (Germany)
Work-life balance · Career
Expert – Result-oriented – Empathetic
Marjon Sueters
Online (Spain)
Work-life balance · Career
Curious – Sincere – People-oriented
THE FOUNDERS
Built by psychologists,
not by trend-watchers.
Ruben Kooy and Frank Ruijg founded Buddy from within Akerendam with one goal: make evidence-based coaching a normal part of working life.
Ruben Kooy
CO-FOUNDER · LINKEDIN
Frank Ruijg
CO-FOUNDER · LINKEDIN