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Coaching for personal and professional change

Life takes many roads. Are you on the right one?

Sometimes we move so fast we stop noticing where we’re going — chasing goals that no longer fit, doing what’s expected, or repeating familiar patterns. Over time, we lose sight of what really matters — whether it’s work, health, family, relationships, identity, purpose, or joy.

If you recognise that, maybe it’s time to pause — and find out where you really want to go next.

Your Coach For Change & Growth

I’m Michel Voogd — a coach, mentor, and trainer with over 25 years of leadership experience across Asia and Europe. I work with individuals, including LGBT clients, who are navigating change and deciding how they want to move forward. I help people identify and break harmful patterns, explore new approaches, and make meaningful, lasting change.

My coaching is clear, direct, and honest, without judgment. I challenge perspectives when it helps you grow and stand by you when things feel uncertain or complex. Through my PIVOT process, I help you make sense of what’s happening, clarify options and resources, and make grounded and intentional decisions.

My Coaching Process: PIVOT

Problem

Asking: What isn’t working? How does that impact you?

Insight

Recognizing values, feelings, and perceptions

Vision

Creating an inspiring, meaningful vision of your future

Opportunities

Challenging old approaches, exploring new ideas

Transition

Creating a plan, and moving forward with confidence

Why Coaching?

For most people, change is painful and scary. Coaching helps you see beyond that, and go ‘from pain to pleasure’. Coaching explores the possibilities and benefits of making change—and how to achieve it.

Clarity

A deep dive into where you are at gives a clear picture of new ambitions and next steps

Momentum

A tailored plan towards your goals, with achievable actions, milestones and success measures

Energy

Wins (big and small) and new possibilities will revitalize, motivate and empower you

Impact

Tangible and meaningful change, bringing greater confidence, purpose, and a happier version of you

What My Clients Say

Michel supported me in some of my most difficult moments — including health struggles, challenges at work and family conflict. Throughout our sessions, Michel stood by me with patience and genuine care. He helped me grow past self-doubt, rebuild my confidence, and see challenges as opportunities for growth. My journey with him made me stronger, clearer, and more grounded.

Michel is the smartest coach I’ve worked with in my career. He really helped me examine why I do things the way I do, without judging me but with the goal of finding smarter ways to do them. He helped me realise that I can learn new things every day. With AI coming up so fast, that is even more important now than before. I owe a lot of my success to him.

Michel coached our leadership team during the development of our Asia-wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program. His coaching helped us tremendously in clarifying our values and vision, challenging assumptions and exploring new perspectives. We rolled out the program with great success, while respecting the views, feelings and needs of local employees, customers and partners.

Michel has been an incredible coach throughout my professional journey. His wisdom, patience, and ability to help me find clarity during challenging times have left a lasting impact on me. He has always believed in my potential—even when I doubted myself—and helped me see every challenge as a chance to grow.

For anyone navigating major change, Michel is an excellent partner and coach. He has an amazing capacity to reduce intricate and frustrating challenges to key issues, that can be tackled one by one. Taking time to comprehend the situation and the person(s) involved, he inspires leaders into developing new thinking, that serves individual and organisational needs.

Michel played a pivotal role in my career growth. In moments of challenge and uncertainty, he reminded me that it's okay to make mistakes, stumble, and learn. He helped rebuild my confidence and inspired me to step out of my comfort zone and embrace new leadership opportunities. His coaching and guidance made me stronger, both professionally and personally.

Having worked with Michel for a decade, I’ve seen first-hand how he gets to the core of issues, focuses attention where it matters, and helps people move forward decisively. His guidance while we were building AI, data, and technology teams was the most impactful executive coaching I’ve experienced. I strongly recommend him to anyone navigating complex operational, leadership, or AI-related challenges.

Is Coaching Good for You? Find Out Now

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Personal Coaching

Whatever You Want to Talk About

Whether related to career, health, family, social life, love life, identity, purpose, finances, personal growth, spirituality, happiness or anything else.

No Matter Who You Are

For anyone who wants to make real and lasting change. Regardless of background, age, or experience — I am here for you.

You Have My Support

I offer packages of 6, 9, or 12 coaching sessions of 60 minutes. Sessions can be online or in person. Naturally, all our sessions are 100% confidential.

LGBT+ & Diversity Coaching

Identity & Self-Acceptance

Finding clarity and building confidence in who you want to be, and how you want to live, love, and grow.

Relationships & Belonging

Navigating family expectations, workplace culture, and community connections while staying true to yourself.

Inclusive Leadership & Allyship

Coaching for leaders, colleagues, and teams who want to foster understanding and create spaces where everyone feels valued.

Coaching for Companies

Leadership & Executive Coaching

One-on-one sessions with senior managers, executives, and high-potential employees, to achieve specific objectives, whether for personal development or for the company.

Team & Group Coaching

Focuses on building trust, resolving conflict, building skills, and improving the performance of teams or other working groups as a whole, rather than on individuals

Specialized Mentoring & Coaching

For employees or teams who need to improve their skills and performance in their current roles, or plan ahead and get ready for their future roles.

Ready to Get Started? Let's Talk

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