Hi, I'm Karin, and I believe good relationships can be learned.

I want to connect deeply with others through curiosity and empathy, and to bring more love into the world as I do it. I believe in growth, trust, connection and self-belief.

Most of us were never taught how to listen well, disagree kindly or repair after a rupture. I started Shared Voices to teach those skills to couples and individuals, so that their relationships can support them instead of wearing them down.

Coaching is a partnership. I'm a caring, non-judgemental thinking partner. I ask questions, and you come up with the insights, action steps and solutions that fit your life. We look at the beliefs behind how you act in relationships and try out new perspectives.

I also draw on Positive Intelligence, which trains your mind to meet stress with curiosity, and on somatic coaching, which uses your body's signals to help you stay calm and present in a hard conversation. The methods are science-backed, so what you learn stays with you.

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
• Advanced Certified Professional Coach (CPC), International Coach Academy
• Certified Group Coach, International Coach Academy
• Certified Positive Intelligence Coach (CPQC)
• Somatic Coach, Coaches Rising (ICF approved)
• Master's degree in Counselling
• Master's degree in Teaching

I'm an explorer, learner and helper at heart, driven by a passion for cultural diversity and personal growth. An "overseas" childhood taught me independence, resilience and how to connect with people from all walks of life. Feeling like an outsider at times is why I care so much about helping others feel seen and heard.

I have been through several career and life transitions myself, so I know the unease and the opportunity that change brings, for individuals and for couples. My background in teaching, counselling and coaching helps me guide people through it with empathy.

The Hague, The Netherlands is my home, and I work online with people all over the world. I'm the mother of two daughters, so I know how hard it can be to balance love, family and ambition. It gives me great joy to be part of people's transformations.