You’re ready to develop — we’ll help you take the next step.
We offer you insight into your personal profile and career opportunities
You work at the university as a project manager, policy officer, secretary or advisor. The workload is high, yet you feel there’s more potential — or perhaps a new direction you’d like to explore. But where do you start?
Maybe you’ve been postponing concrete actions or you’re unsure what kind of development suits you best. Where could you apply your talents more fully — within or beyond academia?
ProActief supports Professional Services staff (PS staff) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) in exploring personal strengths and career perspectives. Together, we help you take action and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Check whether you’re eligible for reimbursement for our workshops or coaching, and explore our offer for PS staff.
Check whether you’re eligible for reimbursement for our workshops or coaching, and explore our offer for PS staff
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Career check-in
You think ahead. Would you like to have a few conversations about your next career step? Our Career check-in is a compact but powerful way to help you take stock of where you are in your work and where you want to go.
You complete a validated test that provides insight into your energy, motivation, skills and career aspirations. You then have two conversations with a career coach in which you explore what you need to develop and what you can do yourself to take control of your career.
Sign up for the Career check-in
Check whether you’re eligible for reimbursement for our workshops or coaching, and explore our offer for PS staff.
It is of course possible to increase the number of interviews. Common themes include: stress and work pressure, strengthening your persuasiveness, setting a course or setting boundaries.
Meet our coaches and trainers
Our career coaches and trainers are experienced professionals. The core team is permanently affiliated with ProActief, and we also work with external coaches who bring their own specialisations and perspectives.
Do you have a question for one of our coaches or trainers?
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DirectorRuerdje van Mierlo"Innovation and quality are my drivers. Regarding career development, I say: self-direction is indispensable"
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Career coach and trainerSieta Keizer‘I focus on ownership, self-knowledge, and proactivity—supported by creativity, humor, an open mind, and the ability to see through patterns and deeper layers.‘
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Career coach and trainerLeon Bos‘The best thing about career coaching is the moment when candidates discover what they already have to offer—and gain a clear view of their next step.‘
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Career coach and trainer (flex)Jacqueline Smit‘My approach is pragmatic, positive, stimulating, and results-oriented. I help you enjoy the process of finding a suitable new job or achieving a healthy work-life balance.‘
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Career coach and trainerChannah van Dootingh‘I combine genuine commitment with quick analysis and creative solutions. My approach is practical and action-oriented.’
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Career coach and trainerMarjolein Niehe‘I always see talent and potential in you. With practical tools and a touch of humour to keep things light, I help you take the next steps with confidence, even when it comes to management and leadership.‘
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Career coach and trainerSimone Schulp‘What's holding you back? I'll free you up and get you moving toward new work, toward yourself, and toward what you want to do in life and from your heart.’
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Career coach and trainerJosta Vencken'Let's explore what you want, and what your talents and skills are. I will suggest practical tools to discover new career paths and truly move forward.'
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Business operations and financeBianca KlupperOur rock when it comes to planning, organization, and finances. Knows almost everything and comes up with practical and effective solutions.
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Office managerIlse VlassakExperienced office manager who likes to roll up her sleeves. Friendly, to-the-point, and results-oriented, she assists our candidates and clients.
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Trainer and career coach (flex)Rob Smits‘Not just talking, but above all practicing and pushing boundaries. For a mix of Amsterdam guts and Zaandam pragmatism, I'm the person to turn to.’
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Career coach and trainer (flex)Mervyn Nankoe‘I create a safe space where you learn to trust yourself and let your authentic colors shine.’
