Turning intentions into impact
IMPACTFUL life-coaching BY gIJS
Everyone, no matter how talented, needs a coach—because no one succeeds alone.
I truly believe that. Whether you're actively searching for a coach or just exploring the idea, hear me out.
Would you ever drive a car without mirrors or cameras? Imagine relying only on your eyes—parallel parking would be a challenge, reverse parking even harder, and changing lanes on the highway could be outright dangerous. You wouldn’t even notice the emergency vehicle approaching behind you. Now, let’s take that idea and apply it to life.
We all need people to act as our mirrors—those with experience, wisdom, differing perspectives, and specialized skills. They reveal our blind spots, anticipate what we can’t see, and help us navigate challenges ahead. I wouldn’t recommend listening to just anyone, but listening to no one? That’s a real risk.
That’s where I come in. Think of me as your driving instructor. You already know how to drive, but you’ve never fully utilized the mirrors. They’re there—you just haven’t learned to use them effectively. My goal is to teach you how to see more clearly: in your relationships, beliefs, aspirations, and more. At Flourishing with Intent, we’ll explore these aspects in depth.
The method I use is unique, developed by my own coach, Kim Ades. Unlike traditional coaching, this approach doesn’t skim the surface—it helps uncover the deeper issues at play. Many coaching methods focus only on immediate problems, but real transformation requires discussing things you might never have thought to share.
With me, you’ll explore thoughts and experiences in ways you never expected. But don’t worry—it’s going to be an incredible journey.
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GIJSBERT
VAN RUITENBURG
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My name is Gijsbert but you can call me Gijs (pronounced: ggghhhh + ice). I experienced firsthandedly what it's like to be transformed by this method of coaching, and love to spread it's effects with people around me. Are you ready to change your mindset?
Multicultural
Born in the Netherlands and raised in Canada, I've never really known what it's like to be unicultural. Since 2025 I live abroad, learning other languages and tasting other cultures. This helps me see things in a broader context.
Skills
As a trained social worker, I love talking to people and asking the difficult questions to make people think. Thinking also requires action, so be prepared for those questions! I also like stretching myself, so recently I've started taking singing lessons. I won't be practicing those talents during our coaching sessions :)