Sometimes we can feel lost in our lives, overwhelmed by our work or our personal life, not knowing where to put our focus.

A career development program for people who are unemployed and want support with their job search.

Sviluppare maggiore consapevolezza dei punti di forza e degli aspetti in ombra della propria unicità.

Como identificar la creencia (as) que hace que tu vida no te guste y cómo permitirte el cambio.

Todo es Consecuencia de Nuestras Creencias

Discover why mindset is essential in removing barriers and achieving your career goals. Master the skill of  training your mind for success!

Have you been rethinking what you want to do with your career?  The first thing to do is rediscover who you are in a powerful way

Have the recent global events caused you to think about what really matters to you? Take the first steps to figure out what to do next!

Practice building the right mindset and focus on how you can present yourself to stand out in your next interview.

How to make your LinkedIn account work for you

Have the recent global events caused you to think about what really matters to you?  Take the first steps to figure out what to do next!

How to get clear on what career is right for you

Discover business ideas aligned with your purpose & passion and how to monetize it.

This Google initiative is about empowering women and underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments.

How to find your way to new opportunities by utilizing your creative power

Create an impactful and succinct CV that will stand out to potential employers and help you land the job you really want.

CV Surgery: Create a resumé that will get you noticed

A 3-step guide to upgrading your profile, networking and getting that job!

How to use creative visualization techniques to improve ANY area of your life.

Learn how to market yourself: 7 key strategies

Rediscover how to tap into your natural creativity, resourcefulness and playfulness

A good cover letter (motivational letter) clearly conveys both who you are and what they need.

Clear and Convincing Cover Letters: Your 7-steps to success

Knowing and using your values to guide your decision making and communication skills

How to build a purpose-driven and authentic personal brand

Get the right visibility with a clear CV that gets recruiters excited to know more and bring you in for an interview. 

How to stay inspired in spite of the draining lockdown

How to regain control of your attention when working from home

Conquering Working From Home Distractions

Do you battle with sabotaging voices in your head? Well, it’s time to stop! Learn how to combat these “Saboteurs” with a powerful tool. 

How to gain clarity during your job search

How to achieve clarity within your team and workplace

Gaining more skills and experience in an environment where companies have shifted from “job provider” into “career enabler”

Becoming aware of your unconscious bias helps you become an impactful inclusive leader.

How to find and use hope to successfully navigate 'The New Normal'

How to get more personal fulfilment from your work

Identify your key messages to stand out, inspire and influence others.

How Self-Care drives your Personal Leadership

Being memorable online is no longer an option, it is an obligation.
Resistance is futile, online events are the new normal!

We didn't come this far, to only come this far

How do you coach your client's employee when that person is resisting the work you have been hired to do?

Transforming your setbacks into your superpowers

How to go after your goals even when it feels scary!

How to use our personal values for better decision making

Finding ourselves in a predicament is a part of life. Sometimes the best solutions can come from gaining an outside perspective.

How to establish a career path, not just a job!

Life can be hard work when you feel stuck. join us to understand the reasons behind feeling stuck and learn tools to combat it.

Get more customers that stay! Join us for the next Empower Online Chat to learn more about the simple steps to a conscious selling process

Are you ready to begin the next chapter of your life’s story?

Build awareness of your strengths to help clarify your career path in this weekly online chat.

Join us in this Empower Online Chat to learn more about connecting authentically using easy to learn meditation techniques.

See your negative thoughts as signposts to the treasure they hide.

Learn how to manage uncertainty and thrive in this Weekly Online Community chat.

Do you ever feel that you aren’t where you want to be in your life? Have you been curious about coaching but not sure if it is for you?

Experience how to observe behavior and develop more effective communication

Would you like to have an easy to read CV covering the content recruiters want to see?

Are you presenting online to colleagues, or customers? Are you facilitating or running a workshop online?

Key takeaways & guidance to present yourself at interview in the best possible manner.

Learn tricks and tools to enable you to make better choices from within your confident self.

Cover letters, motivation letters, how do you write one that your readers will find appealing?

Our values make up who we are and what we believe. Whether it is a new role or a new employer we need to align our values with what we want.

This week's online community discussion will be about how to set holistic goals with better motivation and a higher success rate!

This week's online community discussion will be about your strengths and skills - what can you do to enhance your chances at your next role.

Join our online community to discuss how setting intentions can help you achieve more in your career.

Looking for a new job? Want to be more visible in your career?  Want to switch industries? Start with your network.

Are you thinking of making a change in your career? Join us to discuss the things you can do to make the transition easier.

Pop Up Coaching : find out what coaching can do fo

Do you ever feel that you aren't where you want to be in your life? Have you been curious about coaching but not sure if it is for you?

Changing countries or continents throws up all manner of challenges particularly for those who give up a job they enjoy in order to move.

Want to be among the ‘STARS’? Spouses Traveling and Relocating Successfully

Empower Amsterdam in collaboration with the Expat Family Market is bringing you our  unique Free Pop-Up Career Coaching Sessions!

Pop-Up Coaching Sessions at Expat Family Market

Event Template - Duplicate this one when creating a new event.

Empower Amsterdam in collaboration with WiT Regatta is bringing you their unique and FREE Speed Coaching Sessions.

Speed coaching at the WiT Regatta Mothership Event

The way we view the world, or in other words our perspective, plays a large part in how fulfilling our life is.

Do you ever feel that you aren’t where you want to be in your life?
Have you been curious about coaching but not sure if it is for you?

Pop Up Coaching: Find Out What Coaching Can Do For

#IamRemarkable is a Google initiative that strives to empower
 people to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workplace

Have you taken a long break from work and now want to restart yourcareer?
Whether you put your professional life on hold to take careof small children, support your partner's career or travel the worldalone, this workshop will provide you with practical tips andinspiration to restart your professional journey after a career break.
Join us for an interactive session and learn the first action steps toregain confidence in your skills and find the next direction followingyour break.
Angela Fusaro is a Career Coach & Consultant with a background inPsychology and several years of experience in HR. With her initiative:www.everymotherknows.org Angela is on a mission to supportmid-career professionals (especially mums) find their way back into workafter a break.

Have you taken a long break from work and now want to restart yourcareer?
Whether you put your professional life on hold to take careof smal

So you're ready to start up your own business but you, like so many others, are wondering if this is the right thing to do. Are you ready? Will you be a good business owner? And all the other questions in your head that feed into your feelings of self-doubt. 
Let's stop the inner dialogue and take proactive steps that will improve your self-confidence as a business owner. 
Empower Amsterdam is delighted to have our first entrepreneur-focussed workshop, facilitated by Michelle Delport, Master coach for struggling entrepreneurs. If you are thinking of becoming a business owner, then this workshop is for you. If you have already taken the leap, but your struggle with moving forward because of self-doubt or insecurity, this workshop is for you. 
What You'll Take Away:
- a focus on your strengths and weaknesses
- tools to keep you grounded
- tools for managing stress
- learn how to move forward
About Michelle Delport
Michelle grew up in South Africa, in a strict conservative family. At 23, she came to the Netherlands. The Amsterdam environment became her teacher, her Sodom and Gamora. She went through a steep learning curve but nevertheless at age 26 she bought her own business and ran a successful pub and hotel in the Red light district of Amsterdam for 18 years. Michelle also embraced and pursued more personal development outside of her business which eventually led her to sell the hotel successfully and take time off to be a mother and travel. Michelle is now a certified Master coach with a focus on helping other female entrepreneurs.

Managing Insecurity & Self-Doubt as an Entrepreneur

So you're ready to start up your own business but you, like so many others, are wondering if this is the right thing to do. Are you ready? W

Do you ever feel that you aren’t where you want to be in your life?
Have you been curious about coaching but not sure if it is for you?
Well, why not join us at our next pop up coaching evening where you can ‘try out’ coaching for yourself. You’ll receive a 45 minute, 1:1 coaching session with one of our international coaches.
Coaching helps you establish realistic goals, discover solutions to challenges you may be up against, develop action plans and build your motivation and confidence.
Whilst coaching is more of a process than a one-time action through our Pop- Up coaching sessions you to get a taste of the power of coaching and how effective it can be.
You take charge of your life and career by changing it from what it is today to something you’ve always dreamed of, being the ultimate goal.
There are many benefits to coaching: 
- Establish and take action towards achieving your goals- Become more self-reliant and resourceful- Gain more job and life satisfaction- Work more easily and productively with others- Communicate more effectively 
How does the Pop- Up coaching session work?
- You will have a one to one coaching session with one of our qualified coaches- Each session runs a duration of 45 minutes- To make the most of your session come prepared with a specific issue you need help with or a challenge you are facing at the moment that you need help navigating through- Bring a pen and paper so you don't miss any of the valuable insights
Spaces are limited so please book your ticket today!
There are TWO time-slots available. Please CHOOSE ONE so we can match you with a coach available. 
For more information about the work that we do visit us at www.empoweramsterdam.com
Should you have any questions, please email us at info@empoweramsterdam.com or connect with us on our Facebook page or Instagram account
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Additional Info:
Public Transport 
- Metro line 51 e 50 Station stop 
- Tram 5 Zuid Station stop 
- Tram 62 Hogewerf stop 
Car
Parking is possible in Q-Park Mahler (Aaron Coplandstraat 8 1082 MG Amsterdam) or Q-Park Symphony (Leo Smitstraat 4 1082 MP Amsterdam).
* Please note, the postal address is Gustav Mahlerlaan 10 (HQ0008), 1082 PP Amsterdam.


Pop-Up Coaching: Find Out What Coaching Can Do For You!

Do you ever feel that you aren’t where you want to be in your life?
Have you been curious about coaching but not sure if it is for you?
Well

Are you feeling a bit stuck in your career and are you asking yourself, “What do I do next in order to get further and higher?” We all feel this way at times! Feeling stuck is a sign that it is time for you to do things differently. It is an inner call for action.
This workshop series is the answer to that call for action. Bonus: You don’t have to do it alone!
Who is MY CAREER GROWTH ROADMAP for?


People who have reached a point where work has become boring and predictable




People who are considering a career change




People who are still trying to figure what feels right for them as a career


If you have answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then this program is for You!

MY CAREER GROWTH ROADMAP is a 3-step group coaching program designed to help you:
Step 1: Get clarity what career success means to you, create a vision and a goal to reach it.
Step 2: Identify your strengths and areas of development relevant for achieving your goal; understand what your intrinsic motivators are so you can stay committed on your way forward.
Step 3: Build a detailed action plan from where you are now to where you want to be when you have achieved your goal.

MY CAREER GROWTH ROADMAP group coaching program includes:


1 individual intake coaching session with each participant. This will make sure we address the challenges you want to conquer during the group sessions. 


THREE 2 hour group coaching sessions Each group coaching session has a theme to help you create your career growth roadmap. 




1 follow-up individual coaching session with each participant. We’ll review your action plan to make sure you have what you need to stay on track



When:
Step 1: 1st of June 2019
Step 2: 15th of June 2019
Step 3: 29th of June 2019
Time: 10:00 to 12:00 o’clock
Location:
Het Coachhuis Vondelpark
Van Eeghenlaan 27, 1071 EN Amsterdam
Your Investment:
180 Euro all inclusive (all the proceeds go to Empower Amsterdam), this includes all 3 group sessions and 2 individual sessions. 

About Your Coaches:
Nada Mesqui – I am an adamant status-quo shifter who believes that clarity comes from action. After successfully developing global beauty brands I understood that it is more fruitful and sustainable to develop the people behind them. I am an unshakeable optimist with a gift of connecting people to their most courageous self. I believe in the power of mindset, work-hard, play hard mentality and a little bit of magic. 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadamesqui/
https://thebigc.nl
Galina Bunkova - I like exploring what makes us human beings thrive and enjoy helping others to find their own answers to this question. I find fulfillment in seeing my clients build more successful careers and joyful lives that are led by conscious choices rather than by circumstances. I became a coach after a successful career of 15 + years as commercial and M&A lawyer. I combine my “legal thinking” with my empathy and enormous curiosity to help clients in their growth personally and professionally.
www.linkedin.com/in/gbunkova/
https://new-destination.com/services/career-coaching/

Are you feeling a bit stuck in your career and are you asking yourself, “What do I do next in order to get further and higher?” We all feel 

We welcome everyone to join Manon Stijnen and Derek Bruce as they present this workshop
Interview Skills - Put Your Best Foot Forward
What Will be Covered:
How to rock an interview. This will be fun and insightful. You will get hints and tips and tricks, as well as practice how to be at your best during a job interview.
How to ensure your confidence before you get in the room, as well as verbal and non-verbal communication skills to leave an awesome impression
What You’ll Learn:
The three stages of being successful at interviews:
- Preparation and making sure you the best you can be
- Hints and tips to ensure you’re confident during the interview
- What happens after you've rocked the interviews
About Manon and Derek:
Manon Stijnen: Career Coach and Owner at MY Career Company, has 20 years experience in Commerce, Executive Recruitment and Talent Management in Financial Services and Media at multinationals like ABN AMRO and Michael Page. She happily puts her passion for learning and personal development to good use to help you nail that next interview. Check out Manon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/manonstijnen/ and see her company here: MY Career Company https://www.mycareercompany.nl/
Derek Bruce: Director of Leadership Development at Signify, has a varied background in Learning and Development, Change Management and Internal Communications. He has worked in Retail, Online media, Fashion, Financial Services and now Technology. He is passionate about motorcycles, football and a bit of a geek. read more about Derek on his LinkedIn profile..https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekbruce/
This is a paid workshop and all proceeds are for the benefit of Stichting Empower Amsterdam. 

Interview Skills - Put Your Best Foot Forward 

We welcome everyone to join Manon Stijnen and Derek Bruce as they present this workshop
Interview Skills - Put Your Best Foot Forward
What W

We welcome everyone to join Truth Hawk as he presents his workshop
How to Succeed on Purpose
Get inspired to pursue your calling, to find a new career path, and to do your best work from an author/entrepreneur who has guided Hollywood creative artists, counseled Silicon Valley tech start-ups, and taught graduate students at Stanford.
Use the job market as a chance to experiment with possibility. Learn to harness the magic of the universe and your own creativity to find your optimal job in the most efficient manner possible by tuning into the magnificent power of your intuition and the wisdom of your heart.

Sounds challenging, but it’s easy. And Truth Hawk will show you how.

What Will be Covered:How to tune into your heart’s potent wisdom to find your calling in business, career and life.How to re-claim joy, purpose, and success.
What You’ll Learn:Become the instrument of your own success.Re-claim your resiliency, re-discover your purpose.Re-define your own meaning of success.Tune into your heart to find your calling.Leverage the maxim that what you are seeking is also seeking you.

About Truth Hawk
My own personal journey has been one of transformation and renewal. Despite the trappings of success and a high-profile career, I was compelled to explore deeper terrain, to uncover the very meaning of success and purpose. That exploration took me around the world and into the depths of my own being to come through to the other side with a synthesis of timeless wisdom practices and practical, universal teachings. A successful journey, which is what life is all about, is one marked equally by a quest within ourselves at the same time we are searching—for a job, for a new career, for meaning— outside of ourselves. Join me to learn simple, effective tools for  doing both.
This is a paid workshop and all proceeds are for the benefit of Stichting Empower Amsterdam. 

We welcome everyone to join Truth Hawk as he presents his workshop
How to Succeed on Purpose
Get inspired to pursue your calling, to find a 

"Stand out to Fit in: LinkedIn at its Best" workshop
To whom: People interested to make the most of their career opportunities 
Highlights of the workshop: 

Nail that first impression when someone visits your profile
Convince the reader you’ve got what it takes
Naturally filter out companies where you and the company culture match

Where: Atlassian Amsterdam Office at Singel 236, 1016 AB Amsterdam
About the speaker: Petra Fisher, Dutch/Australian consultant, trainer and lifelong explainer. Also known as brain picker, sparring partner and “having a way with words”. Empowering others comes as naturally as breathing. Seeing the penny drop is what makes her day. 
With thanks to Atlassian who have generously donated space to Stichting Empower Amsterdam. All proceeds from this workshop go towards the work of the stichting

Stand out to Fit in: LinkedIn at its Best

"Stand out to Fit in: LinkedIn at its Best" workshop
To whom: People interested to make the most of their career opportunities 
Highlights o

Do you ever feel that you aren’t where you want to be in your life?
Have you been curious about coaching but not sure if it is for you?
 Well, why not join us at next pop up coaching evening where you can ‘try out’ coaching for yourself. You’ll receive a 45 minute, private 1:1 coaching session with one of our international coaches.
 There are many benefits to coaching, helping you to: 

Establish and take action towards achieving your goals
Become more self-reliant and resourceful
Gain more job and life satisfaction
Take greater responsibility and accountability for actions and commitments
Work more easily and productively with others
Communicate more effectively 

We look forward to seeing you there!
Should you have any questions, please email us at info@empoweramsterdam.com or connect with us at our Facebook page
Additional Info:
Public Transport 
- Metro line 51 e 50 Station stop 
- Tram 5 Zuid Station stop 
- Tram 62 Hogewerf stop 
Car
Parking is possible in Q-Park Mahler (Aaron Coplandstraat 8 1082 MG Amsterdam) or Q-Park Symphony (Leo Smitstraat 4 1082 MP Amsterdam).
* Please note, the postal address is Gustav Mahlerlaan 10 (HQ0008), 1082 PP Amsterdam.



Do you ever feel that you aren’t where you want to be in your life?
Have you been curious about coaching but not sure if it is for you?
 Wel

The workshop
"The antidote to the Frantic World"
If a more mindful culture in Health, Education and other sectors is to become a reality, a core group of staff, employees and even self-standing professionals exploring mindfulness benefits in the workplace are essential.
We are very effective in developing business plans, soft skills and techniques related training, quantitative analysis, rational kind of approaches, while we know now that taking our own and others’ emotions into account is what makes the real difference: 

starting from a way of thinking inside/outside our job more mindfully about ourselves, 
more self-aware and resilient overall for ultimately better connecting with others,
to make each individual a genuine leader for himself and the company at every hierarchy level.

This workshop, in a pragmatical way, aims to introduce you to the benefits of becoming aware and compassionate and how developing such a mindset can be transformative of your life and all the roles you play in it.


Benefits of Mindfulness for Organisations
The benefits of mindfulness in managing pain, stress and illness - enhancing concentration, happiness and supporting greater productivity - have been researched for over three decades in a wide range of studies. Mindfulness is also proved to be effective in occupational health and safety management.
Today many organisations are finding that mindfulness skills play an important role in:

Improved health and well-being
Reduced sickness, absenteeism and employee turnover
Greater leadership and team effectiveness
Employee resilience
Higher levels of motivation & engagement
Increased attention and concentration
Better decision-making capabilities
Higher levels of creativity and innovation
Increased job satisfaction 
Relationship and team building


The Trainer
Lelia Spada is a facilitator and trainer with 30 years of cross-functional business experience. She has a Bachelors Degree in Demographic Statistics with a Minor in Sociology and a Masters Degree in Economics Statistics. In the last 8 years, Lelia has delivered Mindfulness courses to specific target groups – from individuals to teenage students, sports teams and corporate clients, among them: UBALL Basketball Club, Estonia Sports Academy, Cisco, Nike and currently in the International School in Hilversum, ISH.  Today, Lelia is part of the Mindfulness MBSR network of international practitioners. She regularly attends conferences and other related professional development programmes such as those held by the Center for Mindfulness Research and Practice, CMRP,  in 2013, 2015 and the International Conference on Mindfulness in Amsterdam in July 2018. Lelia teaches in The Netherlands, Italy and, when necessary remotely via video system platforms.
Price: 20 euros 
Practical information
Date: Wednesday, 30/1/2019 Location: Atlassian at Singel 236, 1016 AB AmsterdamTime: 10 am to 12 pm 
This is a paid workshop and all proceeds are for the benefit of Stichting Empower Amsterdam


The workshop
"The antidote to the Frantic World"
If a more mindful culture in Health, Education and other sectors is to become a reality, a 


Make a life not just a living!
Do you want your next role to be somewhere where you can make a difference, where you are partof an organisation which is mission based rather than a focus on profit?
During this practical workshop you'll learn


Where to look to find these roles

How to effectively apply for these positions

We will also open up the floor for a Q&A session, where you can pose your questions to industry expert Helen Maynard Hill.
This is a paid workshop and all proceeds are for the benefit of Stichting Empower Amsterdam 


Make a life not just a living!
Do you want your next role to be somewhere where you can make a difference, where you are partof an organisa

Do you feel you aren’t where you want to be in life?Have you thought of trying coaching but were hesitant?
If you answered 'Yes' to the questions above, we'd love to invite you to our next Pop Up coaching event.
How can I benefit from coaching? 
Coaching helps you establish realistic goals, discover solutions to challenges you may be up against, develop action plans and build your motivation and confidence. 
Whilst coaching is more of a process than a one-time action through our Pop- Up coaching sessions you to get a taste of the power of coaching and how effective it can be.
You take charge of your life and career by changing it from what it is today to something you’ve always dreamed of, being the ultimate goal.
How does the Pop- Up coaching session work?

You will have a one to one coaching session with one of our qualified coaches
Each session runs a duration of 45 minutes
To make the most of your session come prepared with a specific issue you need help with or a challenge you are facing at the moment that you need help navigating through
Bring a pen and paper so you don't miss any of the valuable insights

Spaces are limited so please book your ticket today!
For more information about the work that we do visit us at empoweramsterdam.com

Do you feel you aren’t where you want to be in life?Have you thought of trying coaching but were hesitant?
If you answered 'Yes' to the ques

We welcome everyone to join Marcelle Barges-Jan Corporate consultant and trainer as she presents her workshop;


The Power of Vulnerability
Come along to this workshop and learn how to embrace your vulnerability to unlock your true potential and become the best version of yourself.
The desired outcomes of this workshop includes:


• Build self-confidence through better self-awareness• Develop a more open and positive mindset• Improved Team working and connection to colleagues• Unblock the stuff that is getting in the way of your true potential
This is a paid workshop and all proceeds are for the benefit of Stichting Empower Amsterdam 

We welcome everyone to join Marcelle Barges-Jan Corporate consultant and trainer as she presents her workshop;


The Power of Vulnerability


We welcome everyone to join Vanessa Smith, certified Life Coach with a specialization in communication and mindset, as she presents her workshop;


Supercharge your confidence and boost your career
Come along and discover simple techniques to grow your confidence in various career focussed situations. 


What we'll cover

Learn the top 3 tips to succeed in interviews, presentations, job fairs, and networking
Experience easy ways to calm nervousness and project confidence
Walk away with new connections, ideas, and resources 

“When you believe in yourself, others believe in you too.”
This is a paid workshop and all proceeds are for the benefit of Stichting Empower Amsterdam 

Supercharge your confidence and boost your career

We welcome everyone to join Vanessa Smith, certified Life Coach with a specialization in communication and mindset, as she presents her work

If you answered 'Yes' to the questions above, we'd love to invite you to our next Pop Up coaching event.
The benefits of coaching
Coaching helps you establish realistic goals, discover solutions to challenges you may be up against, develop action plans and build your motivation and confidence. 
Whilst coaching is more of a process than a one-time action through our Pop- Up coaching sessions allow you to get a taste of the power of coaching and how effective it can be.
You take charge of your life and career by changing it from what it is today to something you’ve always dreamed of, being the ultimate goal.
How does the Pop- Up coaching session work?

You will have a one to one coaching session with one of our qualified coaches
Each session runs a duration of 45 minutes
To make the most of your session come prepared with a specific issue you need help with or a challenge you are facing at the moment that you need help navigating through
Bring a pen and paper so you don't miss any of the valueable insights

Spaces are limited so pleae book your ticket today!

If you answered 'Yes' to the questions above, we'd love to invite you to our next Pop Up coaching event.
The benefits of coaching
Coaching h

Do you ever feel that you aren’t where you want to be in your life?
Have you been curious about coaching but not sure if it is for you?
 Well, why not join us at next pop up coaching evening where you can ‘try out’ coaching for yourself. You’ll receive a 45 minute, private 1:1 coaching session with one of our international coaches.
 There are many benefits to coaching, helping you to: 

Establish and take action towards achieving your goals
Become more self-reliant and resourceful
Gain more job and life satisfaction
Take greater responsibility and accountability for actions and commitments
Work more easily and productively with others 
Communicate more effectively 

We look forward to seeing you there!
Should you have any questions, please email us at info@empoweramsterdam.com or connect with us at Facebook page
Additional Info:
Public Transport 
From the Amsterdam Zuid train station, you walk to Circl in four minutes. At station, Amsterdam Zuid also stop metro line 51, metro line 50 and tram 5. Also, bus number 62 stops nearby, stop Hogewerf.
Car
Our visiting address is Gustav Mahlerplein 1B, 1082 MS in Amsterdam. Parking is possible in Q-Park Mahler (Aaron Coplandstraat 8 1082 MG Amsterdam) or Q-Park Symphony (Leo Smitstraat 4 1082 MP Amsterdam).
* Please note, the postal address is Gustav Mahlerlaan 10 (HQ0008), 1082 PP Amsterdam.




We welcome everyone to join Zlatina Tzvetkova tonight as she presents her workshop
 3 steps to effective networking:
Come along and take the pressure off walking into those networking events by Learning 3 key steps for successful networking. Build your introduction and call to action in a way that helps people remember you and reach out to you
Finish the evening by networking a bit and practicing the strategies right away!
This is a paid workshop and all proceeds are for the benefit of Stichting Empower Amsterdam 

We welcome everyone to join Zlatina Tzvetkova tonight as she presents her workshop
 3 steps to effective networking:
Come along and take the

tonight Lana Jelenjev and Eleanora Spagnuolo are going to show you how to 

Help your business reach the right target audience
Connect to hot prospects
Increase sales

Are you worried that you are not reaching the right audience to share your message, products, services?
In this masterclass, we will share with you a different way of creating customer personas to identify who your target audience are. 
We will introduce the use of Empathy Mapping in understanding your Stakeholders. 
By using this tool and identifying 5 different stakeholders, you will get clarity on who you are serving and our top 3 ways to reach them.
free Worksheet: Empathy Map

grow your business – map your stakeholders

tonight Lana Jelenjev and Eleanora Spagnuolo are going to show you how to 

Help your business reach the right target audience
Connect to ho

Do you feel you aren't where you want to be in your life or career?Have you ever wanted to try coaching but wondered if it is right for you?Our International coaches will help you find answers. We're offering 1 to 1 sessions to help you find out if coaching is something for you. Receive a 45 min session to address a problem you would like to resolve. Speak with a coach who will be your sounding board and help you figure out what to do next.We have coaches that speak the different languages like Dutch, English, Spanish and others.
www.empoweramsterdam.com

Do you feel you aren't where you want to be in your life or career?Have you ever wanted to try coaching but wondered if it is right for you?

ALIGN YOUR ACTIONS TO YOUR LIFE PURPOSE AND YOUR BUSINESS VISION TO ATTRACT YOUR DREAM CLIENTS
In this interactive and highly reflective workshops Co-Lab founders Lana Jelenjev and Eleonora Spagnuolo will look at three aspects of your life and business: Your life motivation (what I want to get out of life), your business motivation (What I want to get out of my business) and your circles of connection (people you want in your life/business).
Our intentions for this workshop are:
●     Share with you tools that you can use to evaluate your life purpose using our 3P system: Potential, Passion, and Perseverance.
●     Guide you to clarity on your business vision and mission.
●     Identify anchors in your life that can support you in accomplishing your goals and aspirations: these are the people in your Circles of Connection.

Envision Workshop - the 90 day action planner by Co-Lab

ALIGN YOUR ACTIONS TO YOUR LIFE PURPOSE AND YOUR BUSINESS VISION TO ATTRACT YOUR DREAM CLIENTS
In this interactive and highly reflective wor

Do you feel you aren't where you want to be in your life or career?
Have you ever wanted to try coaching but wondered if it is right for you?
5 International coaches will help you find answers. 
We're offering FREE 1 to 1 sessions to help you find out if coaching is something for you. 
Receive a 40 min session to address a problem you would like to resolve. 
Speak with a coach who will be your sounding board and help you figure out what to do next.
We have coaches that speak the following languages: English, Dutch Spanish, Bulgarian and Russian.

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There have been many calls for a workshop on CV writing and in this month's Empower Amsterdam workshop Jane Stephenson will share her expertise in a fun way to kick off this topic.
Your CV is your calling card to a new job: it’s the first information about yourself you offer to a prospective employer.
If writing one feels like a mammoth task, a task that demands blood, sweat, and tears or if your CV never seems to get a response from recruiters, come to this workshop and discover a new way to present yourself.
We will take a fresh look at how you can display your skills and experience and achievements and make them shine!
We are keeping this interactive workshop small, with a maximum 10 participants, so that each participant has a chance to get feedback on their new CV layout.

There have been many calls for a workshop on CV writing and in this month's Empower Amsterdam workshop Jane Stephenson will share her expert

Living in alignment with your core values you will naturally be consistent with your authentic self. When your life is in alignment with your values, deep satisfaction expands within you.Discover your core values. Know them, learn from them, embrace the ones that serve you, move away from the ones that do not serve. They will show you why you behave and act in certain ways. They will have you manage conflict and see other people more clearly. They will shine the light on what really matters to you. They will explain to you why you feel what you feel. They are a system in perfect working order: they’re the central HQ of how you choose and what you decide, how you behave & how you act. core values underpin how you live your life.They assist you to answer, ‘Who am I?’ and ‘What do I stand for?’During this workshop we will discover what are our 3 core values and then create a core values creed for your life. Your creed will reflect who you are and what’s important to you. Let your creed become your benchmark, your standard of the best you. Using it will help align your behavior to your core values. Measure yourself against it and continuously ask yourself if your current activity is moving toward your vision of your best life.

Connect with your Jiminy Cricket. Life aligned with your core values

Living in alignment with your core values you will naturally be consistent with your authentic self. When your life is in alignment with you

Empower Amsterdam is thrilled to host our first LinkedIn Workshop with Petra Fisher, a LinkedIn Consultant based in Amsterdam. 
Petra Fisher makes LinkedIn PLAIN & POWERFUL for International Professional
☑Speaker ☑Trainer ☑Explainer ☑Focused on YOU
Petra is a LinkedIn consultant who doesn’t quite fit in the box. Straightforward, no-nonsense feedback, fun, creative and driven to keep going till the result is what she set out to achieve with you.PS. Petra lives with her teenage daughter and big-fat-red-cat. She loves to travel to Thailand (and dream about when the budget is low). To offset her nerdiness (books and computers are never far) she takes long walks and gets stuck into some crochet.
To learn more about Petra you can go to her website: https://petrafisher.com/ What will the workshop cover?

Brief introduction of what LinkedIn is.
The difference between active and passive LinkedIn use with pros for each option.
Most important area's of your profile, especially in light of the new LinkedIn Look.
How to attract employers from organisations that have the right company culture for you to thrive.
How to use LinkedIn actively to be noticed by the right people.
How to use LinkedIn to reach out to people.
Special offer for working 1-on-1 with Petra Fisher, only available to people attending

For this workshop, you will not need your laptop. However, make sure to make time for yourself after the event to implement the things you will learn in the workshop while it is still fresh in your mind. 

Petra Fisher presents LinkedIn for Empower Amsterdam

Empower Amsterdam is thrilled to host our first LinkedIn Workshop with Petra Fisher, a LinkedIn Consultant based in Amsterdam. 
Petra Fisher

Present Your Best Self with Jenni Ryynänen from IONIMAGE
Your personal image is the perception that people have about you. It affects your success in every aspect of your life. When a person meets you for the first time their brain makes several snap decisions about you in just 7 seconds. Learn to make the most of them and take your personal brand to a next level that exudes confidence and professionalism. During this workshop we cover the following elements about your image through real-life examples and self-reflecting exercises: Your communication, your appearance and your digital presence.
Communication  Communication skills are some of the most important skills that you need to succeed in life. This workshop helps you gain a better understanding of your verbal and non-verbal communication. Learn to say what you want to say, in a way that nothing about you distracts your audience from receiving your valuable message.

Appearance Your appearance is the part of you that you can’t possibly hide. Do you look the part? This workshop helps you discover the power of your personal style that flatters your best features. Gain more confidence and want to be the best-dressed person in the room.
Digital Presence Nowadays first impressions are often made online so your digital presence is a vital part of your personal brand. In this workshop, you will learn to manage your digital presence on relevant online platforms, increase your visibility and help you to build a reputation that is fully aligned with your personal brand.

Present Your Best Self with Jenni Ryynänen from IONIMAGE
Your personal image is the perception that people have about you. It affects your s

Every year, many international students from across the globe opt for the Netherlands as their preferred destination for obtaining higher education at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Netherlands has witnessed a remarkable surge in the overall count of international students, with figures soaring from a mere 31,492 in 2006 to an astounding 122,287 in 2022. While most international students in the Netherlands originate from neighboring European countries, there is also a smaller cohort, constituting 28% of the total international student community, hailing from regions beyond the European continent.

The experience of international students originating from countries outside the European Union (EU) in the Netherlands is characterized by persistent challenges. These challenges commence during the application process, wherein they encounter the arduous task of fulfilling stringent requirements for obtaining a student visa. Subsequently, throughout their academic journey, these students face the burden of paying nearly twice the tuition fees compared to their peers from EU member states. (EU/EEA students relish the advantage of reduced tuition costs for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at public universities in the Netherlands, with annual fees typically ranging between 700 and 2,100 EUR in comparison to students outside the EU who pay 6,000–15,000 EUR/year for an undergraduate degree and between  EUR 8,000–20,000/year for a postgraduate degree.) This struggle persists even after graduation, as these individuals, under the Dutch government's Zoekjaar visa policy, enter the job market with added disadvantages and limited time to secure suitable employment opportunities. 

Navigating the Job Market Maze: Zokjejaar Visa Holders' Race Against Time and Limited Opportunities

After completing their university degrees from various Dutch universities, all students from outside the EU are entitled to a Dutch Zoekjaar (orientation year) visa, which allows them to live and work in the Netherlands without a work permit for a period of one year. Most students in the job market hope to find employment in fields that match their academic qualifications. Still, the Dutch job market, which is already characterized as discriminatory to migrants, prevents these young fresh graduates who have obtained a Dutch university education from pursuing their professional dreams.  

Unlike many other migrant groups, this privilege expires after a one-year timeframe. Students who fail to secure formal visa sponsorship from an employer within this period are forced to leave the Netherlands and start anew. This predicament creates a discouraging atmosphere for employers who seek long-term commitments and prefer candidates without the requirement of going through lengthy bureaucratic procedures and incurring additional expenses. Consequently, employers may opt for alternative candidates, which poses a significant challenge for Zokejaar visa holders who possess suitable academic qualifications but face rejection due to circumstances beyond their control.

It is not unusual to come across Zoekjaar visa holders in the Netherlands who, despite possessing exceptional academic qualifications, find themselves working in jobs such as restaurant waiters, construction workers, cleaners, or factory employees as a means of survival. This phenomenon occurs during an ongoing struggle, where individuals must navigate the dual responsibilities of job hunting and work in roles that starkly contrast with their educational background.

A multifaceted approach is essential to address the challenges Zoekjaar visa holders face in the Dutch job market. Firstly, it is crucial for the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science to officially recognize the valuable contributions of international students, especially those from outside the EU, who pay higher tuition fees and bear additional costs. This acknowledgment sets the foundation for subsequent actions.

Moreover, Dutch public universities should prioritize the mental well-being of non-EU students and ensure they feel supported after graduation. Establishing a system where public universities offer continued career counseling tailored explicitly to non-EU students is essential. This guidance will equip them with strategies to overcome the systematic disadvantages they face in the job market.

Additionally, considering the economic benefits that non-EU students bring to the Dutch economy, the Dutch government should implement policies to alleviate their financial struggles. Introducing a modest monthly stipend for these recent graduates would provide them with the means to fulfill basic needs such as housing and food. This would reduce their reliance on low-skilled jobs while they search for suitable employment opportunities.

In conclusion, by acknowledging the value of international students, providing ongoing career support, and offering financial assistance, the Dutch government and institutions can foster a more inclusive environment for Zoekjaar visa holders. These measures will enhance their prospects and contribute to a thriving and diverse workforce in the Netherlands.

Navigating Post-Graduation Challenges: Job Search Struggles for Non-EU Students under the One-Year Zoekjaar Visa in the Netherlands 

Job Search Struggles for Non-EU Students under the One-Year Zoekjaar Visa in the Netherlands 

Delve into the trials of non-EU graduates navigating the Dutch job market under the Zoekjaar Visa, offering insights into their struggles and potential solutions for a more inclusive future.

Our International Coaches

Our volunteer coaches donate their time and expertise to help job seekers take action and get closer to their goals.

Meet Our Coaches

Our International Coaches

Alicja Cugier

Andries van Rozen

Basak Kelleci

Daniela Džuganová

Deborah Baas

Emma Strachan

Faith Cheong

Federica Salvi

Hannah Böhmer

Jolanda Tetteroo

Klarrisa Frank

Miguel Baumann

Laura Norci

Loraine Branch

Marjolijn Vlug

Michelle Mourits

Monica Baeza

Monika Kijewska

Paulina Stankiewicz

Raquel Alejandra Lopez

Stefania Garosio

Susan de Vriend

Tania Bos

Yumi Ichida

Zsofia Zsigmond