Really get to know YOU
See new perspectives
Handle change
Achieve your goals
Disarm your inner critic
Develop balance and mindfulness
Co-active coaching
Co-Active is a coaching model based on the belief that nobody needs "fixing". I believe you are creative, resourceful and whole just as you are. Most of the time, all we need to do is get out of our own way.
Coaching is about identifying where you are and where you’d like to be and figuring out how to bridge that gap - we have the choice to either be inspired or frustrated by that gap.
I aim to empower people to become more of who they authentically are, to courageously discover and create their own path.
My coaching combines my expertise as a professional performer combined with the principles of my Co-Active and Positive Intelligence training to help clients connect and communicate with impact. I help clients build their unique executive presence; guiding them to create a deeper awareness of how they affect and are affected by others as well as becoming aware of the inner critic voices holding them back. Clients apply their new skills to public speaking, presentations, pitching, interviewing, time management, and throughout their relationships, and they report significant shifts.
I’m originally from Toronto, Canada and now based in Munich, Germany. Sessions take place on Zoom or in person in the Munich area. Sign up for a no obligation, free half hour trial session, to see if coaching is for you!
What clients say
Jacoba’s warm, welcoming, and kind approach immediately assured me I was in good hands. Having known Jacoba as colleagues in music, her empathy and ability to listen deeply came through equally as strong in her work as a coach. This coaching has been invaluable in clarifying my goals, developing strategies to overcome roadblocks, and investing in my potential. Thank you, Jacoba, for guiding and empowering my self practice!
Sean Haid, Professional Opera Singer
“I didn’t have a clear idea of what to expect from coaching but went into it with an open mind. I was feeling confused, lost and down about what I was doing in life and what I wanted for my future. I couldn’t be happier that I heard about Jacoba. I end each session feeling so much lighter and have learned some great skills that I can use daily when feeling overwhelmed. She has a toolbox of ideas that she can instantly pick from when I bring up a new topic to discuss and I am also so impressed at how professionally she works. She gives me the impression that she really knows what she’s talking about and makes each session easy and fun. She is able to adapt everything to my needs and gives me the accountability that I need. I couldn’t be happier working with Jacoba. Thank you!”
“If you are looking for support to create more positive vibes in your life and to inspire you to make the next step in doing so I can definitely recommend Jacoba. Jacoba is a wise woman, who asked me the right questions which gave me more insights. Besides that she helped me to visualize my deepest needs and emotions. The result of that is mind blowing. Instead of avoiding the pain around my mothers death, I welcomed what I feared the most (losing somebody I love) and my mother came home in my heart.
On top of that my wish to earn more money got fulfilled by a new job.
I love Jacoba’s positive energy and I can warmly recommend her as coach.”
“Jacoba is an exceptional coach! She has listened attentively to my dreams and goals and has helped me break them down into manageable milestones, making this huge transition in my life a little less scary to embark on. As a new PhD student, I felt like there was too much change going on at once. She is always extremely well equipped with thought provoking questions and leaves me with guiding thoughts to ponder on. Always reframing my thinking to be able to look at my life and goals from a different lens. Jacoba has given me assignments and assessments that have allowed me to dig deeper and get to know my inner critic a little better. If you are looking to level up your life and tackle your dreams, Jacoba’s coaching will help you break those down into manageable bite size pieces. Merci, mille fois merci!”