Navigating Change, Grief & Growth
Clarity, compassion, and systemic insight for individuals and organizations in transition
Guidance & Programs
Personal guidance to help you create new perspectives and sustainable life patterns.
Interactive and inspiring sessions where groups co-create insights and tools for systemic change.
Advising organizations on systemic transition strategies, enabling healthier and more inclusive futures.
“The river must be calm
to reflect the full moon.”
“The clear mind has
insight into the true
nature of things.”
Thinh Nhat Hanh
My approach
Transitions touch both people and organizations. They require space, reflection, and clarity to move forward in a healthy way. My work bridges research and practice, always with a systemic perspective.
With individuals
Like a river that only reflects the full moon when its waters are still, clarity arises when you slow down. In our coaching, space opens to reconnect with your inner wisdom and to see the deeper patterns, emotions, or questions at play. From that calmness and clarity, the path towards growth, healing, and meaningful choices becomes visible.
With organizations
Organizations also need moments of slowing down to recognize their true dynamics and potential. By pausing together to observe underlying patterns and unspoken dynamics, clarity emerges that allows new perspectives and solutions to unfold. This creates resilience and direction, helping teams and organizations take their next step from a place of insight and balance.
Testimonials
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"Stephanie’s questions and tools helped me uncover deeper layers and find clarity about my direction. She quickly understands what’s needed and offers exercises that truly resonate. In both times I’ve worked with her, first around grief and healing, now in a phase of rebuilding, her guidance has been really helpful!"
Astrid, Utrecht, 2025.
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“Stephanie is a sincere and dedicated coach who listens deeply and offers thoughtful guidance. Thanks to her humanity and life experience, I feel truly seen and supported, and with her help I’m able to stay clear and focused on my goals.”
Lisa, New York City, U.S.A., 2025.
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"Stephanie always creates a calm, supportive atmosphere that makes it easy to open up and reflect. She brings a thoughtful mix of techniques and frameworks to each session, helping guide the process with clarity and care”
Tracy, Utrecht, 2025.
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“Stephanie brought clarity to my grieving process and helped me understand why I was feeling the way I did. She showed me that these feelings are okay, and that there is no right or wrong here.”
Birgit, Hoi An, Vietnam, 2024.
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“It was a great pleasure having Stephanie as a coach. I found her techniques very useful in helping me navigate what to focus next and discovering my passions."
Ha Nguyen, Houston U.S.A., 2025.
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“Where I felt stuck on important themes, Stephanie helped me regain my focus amidst the chaos and the courage to make decisions that truly fit me. An investment that delivered immediate results.”
Peter, Amsterdam, 2024.
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“Through a constellation exercise with Stephanie, I gained clarity about my attachment style and unresolved emotions. This insight helps me stay more connected to my feelings and set clearer boundaries. The coaching has brought me peace and a clearer view of how to create change in my situation.”
Kate, New York City, U.S.A., 2025.
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“Coaching with Stephanie gave me the space to name and process my feelings and insecurities. The writing exercises, surprisingly powerful for me, helped me climb out of a deep valley in my grieving process and accept the emotions that come with life. Her guidance felt complete and truly supportive, and I was grateful to return to her during a later life transition.”
Yannick, Fribourg, Switzerland, 2025.
I am Stephanie Geertman, researcher, coach, and consultant in systemic transitions.
I combine many years of experience in international research and project leadership in different countries and organizations in transition with coaching individuals and advising organizations. I support people and organizations in shaping a healthy and inclusive future.
Meet Stephanie
Workshop: Grenzen. Zaterdag 5 juli 2025. Utrecht
- geweest - volgende data worden binnenkort aangekondigd voor in september en oktober: stuur een bericht bij interesse (contact formulier onderaan pagina)
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