Eva van Rijn
Coach
Eva is a work and organizational psychologist with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals, leaders, and teams. Early in her career, she gained hands-on leadership experience as Head of the Cash Operations Department at De Nederlandsche Bank, developing a deep understanding of leadership from a managerial perspective.
She later served as Managing Partner at Lifeguard, working in a complex and fast-growing organization while also designing and facilitating leadership development programs and coaching for organizations such as McKinsey & Company, RSM, and EY.
Eva integrates her experience as a psychologist and leader into a systemic approach. She analyzes patterns and dynamics within organizations and between people, combining sharp analysis with reflection on both visible and underlying issues. She supports leaders in strengthening awareness, decision-making, resilience, and sustainable performance.
Eva’s strength lies in helping leaders lead with clarity, consistency, and inner freedom.
“Adventure is not outside; it is within” – David Grayson
Methodologies
- ACT
- Assessments & questionnaires
- Consciousness and reflection techniques
- Energy management and stress physiology
- Leadership models and presence techniques
- Negotiation & teambuilding skills
- Neuropsychological principles
- Practical exercises from experiential psychology
- Systemic work
- TA & CBT
- Years of experience
Working style
Eva is a curious and highly reflective professional who listens with full attention and a strong awareness of both verbal and non-verbal signals. In her coaching, she integrates cognitive, body-based, and experiential interventions, always grounded in scientific evidence.
She is known for combining sharpness with warmth. Eva is decisive and comfortable addressing tension or discomfort, while remaining connected and maintaining perspective.
Rather than following a fixed methodology, she works with a tailored approach shaped around each leader’s needs, learning style, and goals. Clients remain in the driver’s seat, supported by Eva with depth, clarity, and focused guidance throughout the journey.
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Eva van Rijn
Coach