In Short
(because I know your life is full)
Hi, I coach professional women who want to grow their careers - without abandoning themselves,
their families, and their joy for life.
About You
You are a leader, fixer, and carrier of everyone's burdens...and you're quietly exhausted by it. You've fantasized about quitting it all, but want to keep your ambition - just not at the cost of your identity, health, and joie de vivre. You crave real, intelligent, soul-deep connection - not another self-help statement. You want someone who gets your fire and your fatigue.
About Me
I am your coach, mentor, thought-partner, brainstorm buddy, mirror, and safe confidante. I'll hold space for the conversations you never dared to have - not even with your partner. I'll challenge your thinking, expand your vision, and help you shift fast so you can redirect quickly & effectively.
About The Process
We partner for an initial 3-month period, meeting for 3 hours per month at times that fit your schedule. Our sessions blend psychology, coaching, and mentoring, creating a powerful forward motion. We unravel the challenges, create inspired goals - and you always leave with actionable steps to take. Working with me is not linear. It is a unique journey that reignites your love for life & work. You rediscover your own power & worth. You let go of what no longer fits. You reconnect with yourself, your people, and your purpose.
The investment for 3 months of coaching is $2100.
You're proud of what you've built.
You climbed the ladder, collected the accolades, and built a career people envy...
...but the thought of doing this for another decade makes your chest tighten.
Your title commands respect. Your calendar proves it. You solve crises before the clock hits 9 am.
You carry your team, your boss, your inbox, and your family.
And somewhere in the chaos of being everything to everyone…
...you lost yourself.
You don't want to throw away the career you've built—of course you don't.
But if you’re honest?
You think about retirement every week.
You're not burned out.
You're fragmented.
You feel like your identity, value, and worth are tied to your work, even though you know that is not true.
You're done deciding between career progression - and a good life.
Done settling for crumbs after you've fed everyone else.
You want to enjoy reading a book again - and also get promoted.
You want to have a peaceful coffee without your phone - and close the deal that afternoon .
You want to savor a good movie with your love - and ace the board meeting the next morning.
Is that too much to ask?
It is not too much to ask.
It is a huge shift from where you are right now.
Stop trying to do this alone.
In your role, finding support is tough.
...go to your boss - and you might seem weak or incapable.
...talk to your team - and your leadership is questioned.
...share with your partner - and you're "always talking about work".
...take it to therapy - and sit in your feelings without the clear, strategic action that changes things.
...open up to your friends - and hear that "we're all busy", and an invite to the self-help bookclub.
It is lonely where you are, and the quiet isolation is eating you alive.
Let this be a reminder.
You are in charge of your life
You get to decide when it's been enough.
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"I was at a bit of a loss as to what steps to take to advance not only my career but my life. Maartje helped me see what is important to me, what steps I could take to start on a path of happiness in my life and career."
- Amy Eaton, Manager Training & Development at Azurity Pharmaceuticals
The Coaching Structure
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We partner for an initial 3-month period, meeting for 3 hours per month at times that fit your schedule.
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We unravel the challenges, create inspired goals, and you always leave with actionable steps to take. This ensures that you are making leaps forward every single week.
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Our sessions blend psychology, coaching, and mentoring, depending on your unique needs at each point in time.
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You get access to a private channel with me in Slack where you can connect with me anytime outside of our sessions. Insights, questions, and aha-moments can happen when you least expect them, so this allows us to work through those when they show up.
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You'll enter a network of fellow ambitious women from all over the world in Slack. They love to support you, celebrate with you, and offer their thoughts & perspective when you need some career-sisterhood.
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The investment is $2100 and can be covered by your employer, depending on your work environment.
Working with me is not linear.
It is a unique journey that reignites your love for life & work.
You rediscover your own power & worth.
You let go of what no longer fits.
You reconnect with yourself, your people, and your purpose.
"I was accepted fully, without “everyone does this” solutions were forced on me. I was treated as unique as I am, we found solutions that worked specifically for me, and that was the thing I cared for the most."
- Mika Zimina, Software Engineering Team Lead at Bonial Germany
Hi, I'm Maartje
I am a coach, mentor, and thought partner to badass women like you.
I love that you're here.
Because that tells me that deep down, you believe there are options. Ways for you to not feel this way for the next 10 years. A different mode of operating that doesn't slowly kill your zest for life.
I have my own career-confusion-to-success story (we can talk about that some time) and have helped countless women redirect their careers and lives to feel whole, happy, and healthy.
I don't want to wait until retirement to have a joyful, exciting, and grounded life. And I think you don't either.
We've been told to 'work hard' and 'play later' - but as the retirement age gets older, that sliver of 'fun time' is shrinking.
It is my mission to help women take control of their careers so they can have full, inspiring lives that you don't want to escape from.
My clients grow their careers while watching their lives come into bloom.
They deserve that.
You deserve that.
I would love to partner with you to help you get there.
"I had been following Maartje on LinkedIn for 2 years before I decided to connect. She has a gift for looking into the nooks and crannies of what you are trying to figure out for yourself, and asking those tough questions that bring your thinking to the next level."
- Jennifer Johnson, Sovereign Alliances at SAP
Our Next Steps
I care deeply for my clients and go all in on supporting them toward reaching their goals. The first part is finding out if I am the right coach for you.
If you feel the pull - I invite you into my world for an hour of connection and diving deep into your unique challenges and desires.
We will discuss your current situation, goals, and how you can accomplish them. If you are a good fit for my coaching and I am the right coach for your needs, we will make a decision about working together.
I can't wait to meet you,
Maartje
"Working with Maartje has been a truly transformative experience! She guided me through a shift in my work mindset, helping me strike a healthy work-life balance."
- Maria Bulatova, Senior Software Engineer at Avito
Important Notes
1 / I do not give advice.
You are not helped by me telling you what to do.
However, if fitting, we sprinkle in targeted mentoring. I share best practices, we tailor it to your unique situation.
2 / We go beyond your career.
Be ready for conversations that go beyond your job.
We explore your values, belief systems, and life goals to ensure your next career steps fit you like a glove.
3 / This program is 100% tailored to you.
I do not believe in one-size-fits-all and will not offer cookie-cutter services. I cater to your unique needs. Both the program and the results are specific to each of my clients.
"Working with Maartje has been a wonderful experience. She was incredibly responsive to my needs, willing to adjust her approach to best support me. Her ability to meet me where I was, while still holding space for growth, made all the difference."
- Jennie Miller, Value-Based Reimbursement Strategist at UPMC Health Plan