
Connecting the dots.
Lençóis Maranhenses, Brasil 2024
Hello! I am Lara.
Recruitment | Career Coach | Corporate Training | Gallup Strengths Methodology | Community Builder
I love working with people who question the status quo, want to bounce ideas, and are ready to connect the dots all while also gaining practical tools to get unstuck.
I offer 1-on-1 coaching sessions that help you slow down and untangle the ''is this it?''.
With my recruitment background, I bridge the gap by helping you turn self-discovery into clear,
actionable next steps that work in the real-world job market.
Clients


My story.
Born and raised in Amsterdam, bilingual in French and Dutch, self-taught in Portuguese and deeply curious about people and what moves them.
With deep passion, I studies Psychology. I became fascinated by human behavior and went on to build a career in corporate training, recruitment, and eventually, coaching. I grew fast, worked hard, and felt proud of the path I was on.
But a trip to Brazil in 2018 changed something significantly.
I’d always been a head-first person, but landing in Rio woke something I didn’t realize I was missing. I’ve always loved traveling, but this was different. I believe Brazil changed the way I saw my life and what I wanted. But I didn’t reinvent my life overnight, it wasn’t linear. I learned that real change isn’t a single leap, it’s a layering. We don’t just leap into new lives, we build them, step by step.
That’s the heart I bring to coaching:
A mix of psychological insight, lived experience, and deep respect for the messy, nonlinear process of figuring it all out.
I combine coaching with practical advice, drawing on my 7 years of recruitment experience - especially on the agency side which gave me extensive knowledge of the labor market and its different options. With that, I bridge the gap by helping you turn self-discovery into clear, actionable next steps that work in the real-world job market.

Education & Certificates
2024-2025
Gallup CliftonStrengths Certification
Strengths Consultancy
2024-2025
Career Coaching
ICM
2014-2016
MSc. Training & Development
University of Amsterdam
2011-2014
BSc. Psychology
University of Amsterdam
Ready to get unstuck?
If something in my story or approach resonates, I’d love to hear from you.
Let's get you unstuck, with a FREE personalized consult to help you move your story forward
I’ll explain more about how I work, the tools I use, and how a coaching plan is shaped.
If you’re curious, just drop me a message, I’d love to hear from you!
⏳ Limited availability through March 31st.
Ready to get unstuck?
30 min
James van Luijk,
Producer Music Industry
''I ended up with Lara because I wanted to see if there would be another career that would better match my values. I just didn't know what the options were. She has helped me fantastically with researching what exactly my values and strengths are. Then we brainstormed about the different possibilities. Only the self-examination was already very insightful! In addition, I now have a nice list of jobs that would suit me well''.
Services
Next to one-on-one career coaching I am also an experienced corporate trainer and comprehensive with the Gallup Strength Methodology.

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1:1 Career Coaching
Whether you’re feeling stuck, seeking more fulfillment, or navigating a transition, we’ll work together to uncover what you really want and how to get there. I also offer practical support with your job search strategy, and interviewing, using my insider recruitment knowledge.
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Corporate Training
For organizations, I provide engaging career workshops that support professional development, motivation, and retention. I work with teams to explore career growth, strengths to improve performance and navigating change, all tailored to your company’s context.
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Strengths-Based Coaching & Workshops
I also integrate Gallup’s Strengths methodology into both individual coaching and team workshops to help people tap into what they do best and thrive from there. These sessions help individuals and teams discover and apply their natural talents. We focus on what’s strong (not what’s wrong) to boost confidence, collaboration, and performance.
