Mabel Vonk

MA International Professional Communication
MSc International Relations and Diplomacy

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you or someone you love is suffering in some way. But the good news is that things will get better, and I hope to help you (or them) get to better times.

I help individuals and couples move from anxiety, stress, overwhelm, feeling stuck or in conflict to a life of well-being, connection, joy, and aliveness.

When we experience too much anxiety, overwhelm, frustration or disconnection too often I believe it indicates we have needs that are not getting met and unhelpful mindsets that are holding you back. And most important of all, there are dreams not being lived.

Through gentle, insightful conversation and – sometimes playful – tools and explorations together we quickly increase your capacity to be with your humanity and expand your capacity for feeling alive and connected. This is key to fully stand in our power, be grounded and confident in our ability to do what’s most important in life, which is to step forward to what matters, step forward into your values, step forward into the kind of love and relations you want and go after the life you know you need to live and your life goals.

As your coach, I can show up for you as a confidant, mentor, trainer, teacher, guide, motivator, and accountability partner who’s fully committed to your growth and building the life-skills, mindset and resilience you need to work towards your dreams.

In all my transformational engagements I create atmospheres of greatness for you to thrive in. My approach is based on the latest neuroscience, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Organization & Relationship Systems Coaching, Emotional Agility, Non-Violent Communication, Buddhist teachings, and Internal Family Systems.

Because of my commitment to my clients and their life goals, I work with most of my clients over a period of 3 to 6 months or longer. When we decide to work together after our initial consultation meeting, we will together agree on what coaching package fits best with your needs, wants, and lifestyle.

If you are feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected or overwhelmed and want big change, more resilience, and a sense of joy back into your life, then schedule your first session and we’ll dive right in! I’m looking forward to it!

“Beyond right thinking, beyond wrong thinking, there is a field, I will meet you there.” – Rumi

Mabel’s professional background

She’s a certified Life & Leadership Coach and Organization and Organization & Relationship Systems Coach and helped extraordinary people live their best life for the last 5 years. She’s also an international public relations and communications specialist who has extensive experience in initiating collaborations and maintaining international partnerships for governments, corporations, UN-organizations and NGOs in Europe and Latin-America. Her track record includes working for the Dutch Foreign Affairs in Panama and for UNHCR in Ecuador. She speaks 6 languages and has lived and worked in over 10 different countries.

What’s the difference between therapy and coaching?

Coaching is about your growth and personal development in a solution-oriented environment where much of the focus is forward-looking to the life you want to create and to what matters to you. We look at that which is holding you back and what you need to do, the skills and mindset you need to develop, to move forward and to improve your life and work towards your goals – and ultimately your sense of fulfillment, joy, and happiness.

Therapy can at times be a pre-condition before moving to coaching or happen in conjunction when there are deeper underlying issues that need attention so you are being served best. After therapy, having a coach can be particularly beneficial to stay the course, stay motivated and to develop the mindset and healthy habits to work towards your goals and your new found change.

What some of my clients say:

“I have absolutely loved working with Mabel! It has been transformational for my personal life, as well as impacted my work/ business life. Mabel is kind, intentional, thoughtful, patient and meets her clients where they are at. I would recommend her to anyone hoping to deepen their understanding and relationship with themselves and take steps towards creating a life that they thrive in. She has truly been a gift in my personal development.” – Hannah Briggs (see review on Google Maps)

“I started working with Mabel to figure out what I want to do with my life. Mabel not only is helping me with that process, but through working with her I’m learning so much about myself and what was holding me back from making decisions that worked for me. Mabels calm and loving demeanour has given me the room to express myself, be authentic, and learn things about myself that have not only given me confidence for my career pursuit, but have helped develop me into a more confident and grounded person in general. My struggles came from me not trusting myself, and Mabel has given me that trust and confidence back. Mabel is so much more than career coach to me and I can’t thank her enough. If you’re debating working with a life coach, Mabel is the one. Book the intro conversation and see how she works and the value she will provide. She constantly over delivers on value in our sessions and brings so much out of you each time. Thank you for what you’ve done for me, Mabel. All the best to whoever’s reading this and I hope this help makes your decision easier.” – Braydon McNabb (see review on Google Maps)

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mabel Vonk for 2 years. I’m a competitive athlete and business leader. I’m a firm believer that to be great we need teachers, mentors, and guides in life. For me, Mabel is all three. As I’ve focused on the changes I needed to make, to be the best at what I do, I knew I would uncover challenges within. Dealing with doubt and fear is not an easy task. It gets messy. Mabel has been there to help me see clearly through these experiences. Through being able to help me articulate my “why” to developing resiliency and dealing with the unknown, inevitable challenges that develop in people who are chasing their purpose. I couldn’t imagine doing this now without her. I would highly recommend anyone who is embarking on change or who needs a clear perspective from someone with a real gift, that you reach out to Mabel.” – Chris Costa (see review on Google Maps)

“I’m very happy I reached out to Mabel months ago. I found it easy to develop a positive rapport with her and we were able to quickly connect. Through our sessions I’ve built confidence in my career, insight into self-reflection, and strategies for managing stress. Mabel’s calm demeanor and thoughtful questions helped our sessions flow smoothly with a balance of discussion and thought exercises. I’d highly recommend her coaching program.” – Kara Hueniken (see review on Google Maps)