Coaching & training 

for scientists & driven professionals


- Finding more balance, energy

& impact at work 


- Making career choices that bring you

energy & joy


Coaching & training for scientists and driven professionals


 Finding more balance, impact & energy at work


Making career choices that bring you energy & joy

Do you recognize this?

  • Do you feel out of balance or do you long for more balance in your life?
  • Do you feel overwhelmed by all the things that are on your plate?
  • Do you feel rushed and stressed and experience less joy in your work? 
  • Do you feel exhausted after a work day and can't seem to stop thinking about work?
  • Are you wondering whether you should look for another job so you can feel more balanced?
  • Do you struggle with procrastination?
  • Do you struggle with imposter syndrome or perfectionism?
  • Are you at a crossroads in your career and do you wonder what step to take next?
  • Is your contract ending and do you feel overwhelmed by how to find your next job?
  • Are you contemplating different career options but don't know how to choose between them? 

Or, you might have good job but something is nagging at you:

  • You experience less joy and satisfaction in your work
  • You long to make more of a contribution or a different contribution with your work
  • You are good at your job but wonder if this is what you really want to do

How can I help you?

Coaching

Individual coaching trajectories, in Dutch or English, completely tailored to your questions and situation. Get the help you need!


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Training 

Trainings on work-life balance, career or personal effectiveness. On-site or online.  Options range from a 1 hour workshop to an online training programme of several months. 

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Inspiration

Blogs and video's with inspiration and practical tips to find more balance, make choices and deal with obstacles.


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Hello! I am Samula

I am an international coach and trainer for scientists and driven professionals.  I am Dutch but work both in English and Dutch. I have worked in academia for 11 years and I have a PhD on the topic of work-life balance.  I also bring 15+ years of experience in different sectors where I worked as a management consultant, policy advisor, HR advisor and entrepreneur. I love using this rich background to help you find more balance, energy & impact in your life and help you make career choices that bring you energy and joy! 


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I’m most happy with the feeling that the lessons I’ve learned will be helpful throughout the rest of my life.

Freek, researcher


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Samula's coaching was gentle, patient and affirming- with supplementary materials that I could return to often while out of sessions. Samula was sensitive and incisive in directing the discussion and my development. 


Lee, Assistant Professor


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I am very pleased with the results of the coaching. I have clearer goals and priorities. I recognize better when I am in a stressful period and can therefore deal better with periods of increased stress. It has also given me more confidence in my job.


Anouk Beniest, Assistant Professor


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Thank you again for the workshop, it definitely got me undertaking a reflection on my life from a new perspective, which I haven't been able to do for years.

Assistant Professor

Free resources for you

Stress SOS

Are you experiencing acute, high stress?

Use these 3 simple and powerful strategies for immediate stress relief.  

Download Stress SOS

The myths of finding your passion

Are you looking for your next career step, but feel stuck because you don't know what that step might be?

This free video training will help you get unstuck.

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Read my latest blog

Are you giving yourself leftovers?

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Small steps can make a huge difference in how balanced you feel!

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The space in between

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Let me send you inspiration...

A few times a month I send out my blog sharing inspiration, practical tips and food for thought.  I write about finding balance, making career & life choices and about dealing with the obstacles that we as humans encounter.  I hope that my writings will offer you a new perspective, touch your heart and help you take practical action.  

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I do not always have time/focus to read your inspiration mails but whenever I do, there is so much truth and expertise. It really helps me get my thoughts together. I often recommend you to colleagues and friends and tell them about something I read in your mails. "  

Marije, Full Professor, Groningen University