who am I?

I am a senior media executive with over 30 years of experience.  I successfully directed the Flemish public television in my home country, Belgium, and currently work as Deputy Director General & Media Director at the European Broadcasting Union in Geneva, Switzerland.

Trained at INSEAD Paris (INSEAD Coaching Certificate Program), I combine my executive career with coaching as I continue to enjoy the daily management and challenge of business. These are disruptive times for the media, and I love to be part of its change and manage it.

I am widely considered a good people manager who, through empowerment, brings the best out of individuals and teams. Letting talent grow is one of my priorities. My job has taught me interculturality, crisis communication, politics, and diplomacy. Being openly gay, I have been invited to take up role modeling and mentorship around diversity.

I believe in the power of optimism and positivity. Inspired by master coach Gregg Thompson, I am influenced by the principles of appreciative inquiry (seeking the best in others) and positive psychology (creating meaning, fulfillment, and happiness). I am devoted to supporting individuals, teams, and their organizations in clarifying and achieving what is important to them.

what drives my coaching?

My coaching is driven by character, connection and conversation :

Character : earning the right to coach. Authenticity, self esteem, noble intention and emotional intelligence play a key role in my practice.

Connection: I want to create partnerships for inquiry, learning and change.

Conversation: I engage in dialogue that generates possibilities and pathways. 

My study at Paris INSEAD Certified Coach, under the supervision of affiliate professor Derek Deasy, trained me in the psychodynamic approach of coaching.

my fields of expertise?

  • executive

  • complex

  • creative industries

  • media

  • diversity (gender, LGTBQI+, glass roof, social classes)

  • international

  • intercultural

  • people and talent management

  • genuine leadership

industry experience?

  • creative industries

  • international or intercultural organizations

  • LGTBQI+ or diversity oriented businesses, teams, individuals or executives

  • companies in search of genuine leadership 

interested?

If interested, don't hesitate to get in touch with me for a take in conversation.