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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I am Gido van de Geest, an experienced leadership, team, and innovation coach, specializing in executive transitions, confidence-building, and organizational change. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, consulting, and coaching, I help executives, entrepreneurs, and managers gain clarity, overcome challenges, and achieve sustainable success.
I support individuals and teams in developing leadership capabilities, navigating transitions, and fostering high performance. My coaching process is structured, outcome-driven, and designed to enhance self-awareness, confidence, and resilience. Whether you’re redefining your career, stepping into a leadership role, or leading organizational change, I provide the structure and support to help you thrive.
I offer 1:1 coaching, team coaching, and leadership development programs, both privately and in collaboration with leading European universities.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Senior Team Coach – Intact Academy (Graduate Mar 2025)
- Advanced ADHD Coach – ADD Coach Academy (Graduate May 2025)
- MSc in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology – University of East London (Distinction) - 2020
- MSc in Business Administration – Nyenrode Business University
- BSc in Electrical Engineering – Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
- Certified Coach – European Mentoring and Coaching Council (Senior Practitioner)
- Certified Innovation Coach – Creating Futures that Work
- Leadership & Personality Assessments – NEO-PIR, Primary Colours Leadership Assessment
- Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt – General Electric
- Marshall Goldsmith Methods for Change Certification
Member organisations
EMCC UK is part of the Europe-wide European Mentoring & Coaching Council.
Together their aim is to promote good practice and the expectation of good practice in mentoring and coaching across Europe.
EMCC is an independent, impartial and non-profit making organisation.
Areas of coaching I deal with
Other areas of coaching I deal with
Team coaching
Fees
Additional information
My coaching services are tailored to each client’s unique needs, goals, and circumstances. Because of this bespoke approach, pricing varies based on the scope of work, whether it’s individual coaching, team coaching, or leadership development programs.
That said, I believe coaching should be accessible, and I don’t want financial concerns to be a barrier to meaningful transformation. If you’re committed to making a change, let’s have a conversation—we’ll find a solution that works for both of us.
Further information
Originally from the Netherlands, I am a global coach who has lived and worked across multiple continents. I bring a broad perspective, high adaptability, and a strengths-based coaching approach to my clients.
I work with individuals and organizations who seek meaningful transformation, whether in leadership, career progression, or personal growth. My coaching style is direct yet supportive, strategic yet intuitive, with a focus on unlocking potential, improving confidence, and fostering lasting change.
I am also passionate about neurodiversity in leadership, leveraging my own ADHD strengths to help clients develop focus, structure, and self-mastery.
If you’re looking for a results-driven coach to support your leadership or career journey, let’s connect.
