WILL SOON BE TRANSLATED AND PUBLISHED INTO ENGLISH: True listening to each other has become a rare commodity. Yet, "deep listening" is crucial for finding harmony beyond polarization. Did you know there are multiple levels of listening that can help you? But what are they, and what does it bring to you and others? As an individual or a team at work, but also in your lives together as people and nations? The benefits are enormous. Take a look.
Am I doing what I truly want and can do? What am I actually contributing to? What am I doing here? Is this all there is to it? These are questions I increasingly receive from my clients.
In this dark world, we sometimes lose our own meaning and positivity. Want to know how your work and life can become more positive and actually contribute to a better world?
I hope you had a nice break from work. You’ve refueled. Wonderful… And now?
Before you know it, you've forgotten all about your vacation. Right?
Your calendar and inbox are overflowing, deadlines are looming, and before you know it, you're back in the thick of it.
Would you like to avoid the trap of excessive workload this time and continue working with enjoyment and positive energy?
Coming from a background of 35 years’ experience in training and coaching, including in the areas of workload, sustainable employability, and reintegration, I'd like to share my best tips with you.
“Als spirit doorkomt, wordt de dader-slachtoffercyclus doorbroken en lossen individuele en collectieve karma’s en trauma’s op. Door dialoog, vergeving, tolerantie, begrip, erkenning en oprechte excuses, kan de ziel helen en kunnen we weer bij ons zelf en elkaar komen”. Wil je weten hoe dat realiteit kan worden? Zie: https://martinthoolen.com/publicaties/, en download een gratis promo-exemplaar. #leadership […]
Dreams prove to be a particularly valuable source of information for your career development. And in some cases even the best compass. This is evident from the 35 years that I have worked with thousands of clients with this. Do you also want to know how this works and how you can apply it to yourself? ‘Check it out’ and be surprised by the intelligence of your own hidden ‘psyche’, or that of your clients.
A view from a psychological and spiritual perspective Whether you are a government leader or a spiritual leader, a political or organizational leader, a CEO or CFO of a company, a manager in a company or government agency, or a parent, your actions have a direct impact on the people you lead. And the greater the ‘span of control’, the greater your impact and responsibility.
Health is a privilege. Good luck and bad luck come our way in life. But I sincerely hope that you can make peace with both of them and 2025 will be a year in which you are satisfied. Kind regards, Martin
Maybe this is something for you, or your friend or co-worker. Check out the latest reviews here :“I read your book with great interest. My compliments. A beautifully in-depth but also very practically applicable offer!”
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Find a good and experienced team coach. These are recent experiences with me as a team coach:
PROFESSIONALS UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM, HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
· The atmosphere in the department has improved. In my opinion, the sentiments that exist have been carefully listened to.
· Concrete points emerged that I can immediately apply in my projects.
· Well prepared and good balance between practice and theory.
· Mutual communication has improved after the process.
· Colleagues talked about it.
JOB MARKET SA. OCTOBER 12, 2024. Organized by the entrepreneurs' association of the Municipality of Nieuwkoop in collaboration with the municipality and Rijnvicus. What a lot of activity in my own hometown. Glad to have been able to contribute to the job market of the municipality of Nieuwkoop. What a lot of potential from employers and employees who can find each other even better. Thanks for all the nice contacts. Want to know how to increase the match between employers and employees? Feel free to ask for a no-obligation consultation: [email protected] or call/app: 06 – 1562 0111.
What if you are highly sensitive? That is what the brand new edition of PSYCHOLOGY MAGAZINE is about. Here you can see an article by me about coaching my highly sensitive clients.
Do you wish yourself and your team/organization the best that you have and have to offer?
Then the NEW MASTER COURSE Spirited Personal Leadership might be something for you, your colleague or friend. Starts October 10, 2024.
Check it out here.
“Martin Thoolens Spirited Personal Leadership Masterclass was a valuable experience for us at GetForward. His ability to make beliefs concrete made the content immediately applicable, and the focus on team reflection promoted deeper understanding and collaboration. In short, highly recommended for those looking for tangible improvements in leadership.”
Interview from Squire Bert-Jan van der Mieden with Martin Thoolen MSc. about Spirited Leadership (in Dutch).
About Patriarchal and Spirited Leadership, control and autonomy, Life and Death and more.
Take a look. I hope it inspires you. I am curious what you come to think of it and what your ideas are about Leadership of the Future.
'In the bud, each of us is a pearl'.
Only we don't always show our brilliance, because we lock ourselves in our ego shells without knowing it. Because of old pain, we may end up live in fear, uncertainty, self-defense, or anger and bitterness. Then we become hardened in thinking and doing towards ourselves, hardened towards each other, and hardened towards Mother Earth who we then abuse. Individually as well as collectively as organizations, or peoples against each other. But it really can be different!
A different world: more beautiful, more loving, friendlier. Because it looks like the world has become more grim. Within and between nations, in politics, in the media, in organizations or in the streets. “Framing”, “canceling”, polarization and radicalization are a daily occurrence. How can we make the world a better place? At work and in private? In large and small circles? Checkout 10 tips up here.
Anyone can fall into this trap: Thinking you are better than the other. You and I both. Especially if you’re in a leadership position in government, politics, religion, business, or if you’re a VIP, but also if you’re a manager, spiritual teacher, coach trainer or guru. I see it everywhere, including in myself.
Vacation, at last! More peace, enjoyment and relaxation and an empty head, things that you don’t get around to at home. But is that really what you find? Because you take yourself with you on vacation and you may be confronted with yourself on vacation.
And how can your vacation provide even more inspiration?
15 JUNI: MASTERCLASS COACHFINDER: Hoe je ego, ziel en spirit de kwaliteit van je coachings verbeteren. Binnenkort mag ik deze masterclass voor professionele coaches verzorgen. Iets ook voor jou? In vogelvlucht komen de nieuwste inzichten over mijn laatste boek ‘Persoonlijk Inspirerend Leiderschap’ aan bod die je als coach spiegelt aan je eigen praktijk en direct […]
“If you don’t allow others to support you, you’re making it harder than it needs to be”.
Discover more in the book 'Spirited Personal Leadership' here. For more effective work, meaningful living and a better world. View or order a copy here.
“All systems and relationships that do not give space to the existence and the unique expression of the soul, imprison the soul and can make your body seriously ill”. Developing soul sovereignty is one of the five tasks of the soul that makes your life and work lighter and more meaningful. Take a look.
Your intention can destroy and heal everything. In people and between people. An ego-intention destroys more than you care to imagine. And a pure intention from the heart can heal everything. In all your business and private relationships. From which intention do you show yourself to others?
“Before you know it, you have become a safe derivative of the socially desirable society that leads you, instead of personally leading yourself”. Want to know how your own compass work and life, makes it more meaningful and fun?
Take a look at the new book ‘Spirited Personal Leadership.’ For more effective work, a meaningful life and a better world.
Now the English book 'Spirited Personal Leadership' is for sale. It hurts my heart to see how this world has become. My desire to experience a better, more beautiful world with one another has always been a burning torch in my life. How can it
be that we make wars, both great and small?
That's why I've been searching and writing for the past 3 years how we can make it more beautiful for ourselves and others. at work and so on here is the result
“Your current life is nothing other than a temporary education,
which helps your soul grow towards being a sincere, truthful and peaceful human being towards yourself, others and your (natural) surroundings,by way of conscious life lessons”.
I am pleasantly surprised and honored to receive this award: The international organization 'Global Health & Pharma Mental Health Awards' has proclaimed me as 'Best Awareness Coach & Clinical Psychologist of 2023 in the Netherlands'.
I frequently lose sight of things. I feel fatigued. A persistent sensation I have had for months. Actually, it is getting worse. As if my light is gradually dimming. And, by the way, am I still doing what I believe in? Am I not allowing myself to be affected too much by what others think?
Who am I? A question that will confront you in your work or life sooner or later. Particularly during career or life crises. Why wait? Because you often have
Dear collaborators of 2022,
Thank you for your trust in me over the past year and the coaching, training or webinars you have followed with me. We keep going and there is more to come….
Odd, isn’t it? Christmas, a time of peace, but we can still argue at the dinner table – before, during and after. But things can be different, and you can help to make this difference!
Kanye West, Prince Andrew, Bill Cosby amongst Dutch celebrities like Matthijs van Nieuwkerk, Glennis Grace, Marco Borsato sooner or later they go too far and the whole truth is revealed. What is actually going on? And what is the solution?
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It seems unlikely when you look around today. Actually, not just today, but any time in the last five millennia. However, I am still a dreamer who believes it certainly is possible, which gives life meaning.
Negative work pressure is relieved if you use time and stress management, which are handy behavioural skills. However, apparently they may still be far from sufficient. Why? Because you have not tackled the root cause.
How miracles come (back again) into your work an life? By opening yourself up to synchronicity and interconnection. Because everything is connected to everything. This is one of the nine attributes of spirit (consciousness) that you will find in my English E-book ‘Spirited Personal Leadership’ that will be released on December 1, 2022.
From the cradle to the grave, every soul is faced with five tasks that promote living and working with happiness, meaning and enthusiasm.
This is what I share in my upcoming book ‘Persoonlijk Inspirerend Leiderschap’ (Spirited Personal Leadership), which will be published on 1 November 2022. Here is a hint of what to expect.
After 2 years of writing a new book and Masterclaas for Leadership, There is news in the Picture. All to be found on my new website. Including what I have to offer for services.For you, your team or organisation.
Why do we have wars? Mainly because of the influence of the ruling world leaders. No more war? High time for "Beloved Leaders. Because the current leaders, who contribute to war, will not change fundamentally. But what exactly is going on, and what is needed to make a better world? In my upcoming books, [...]
Have you ever lived without a phone and internet for 5 days? I haven't, until the last week. My God, how incredibly boring it was at times. Boring? Only because I'm used to it in the Netherlands. But how at the same time quiet, incredibly impressive and instructive it is. And just imagine if we all had a little more [...]
A better 2022? Is that possible? For me too?
You might not believe it. After all, we're all going through "tough weather. And there are clear indications that it will get worse in 2022. Nevertheless, it is possible! A better 2022 for you! 2021: ‘Heavy weather’ caused by leaders. Not just the pandemic, but above all the manner in which [...]
I’m shivering on the platform of Utrecht Central Station. I can’t wait to dive into the warm train. As soon as I get in I notice that the heating is not working. Damn. I am surrounded by miserable faces. At that moment a lively voice booms over the PA:”Holder de Bolder, we will shortly be arriving [...]
Hooray! It’s your birthday. You unwrap your gift and find a pearl! Have you ever been surprised when you unwrap yourself and find the real version of yourself? What is the as the real version of yourself? If you work as the as the real real version, you take your thoughts, feelings, intuition and choices seriously. And you express [...]
“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making darkness conscious”. (C.G. Jung) This article is an invitation to shed some light on our own shadow-sides as a coach or facilitator. If we have the courage to explore this within ourselves, our facilitation craft and impact on customer will increase [...]
You need ego to set limits effectively, but it also can facilitation as a coach or trainer. The magic of true connection and unlimited potential. is to be found beyond your ego as a facilitator. Do you need to set boundaries with your client? When do limits help or block you? Do you really want to inspire and move your customer? Discover a [...]
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