Training - Workshops - Coaching - Mentoring
"Educating the Mind without Educating the Heart is no Education at all" - Aristoteles
In a changing world it is important to break old habits. We need to dive deep into who we are, to know what our purpose / our passion in life is. How do we want to create an impact in the next phase of our life? It is time to re-invent ourselves!
It is of significant importance to prepare ourselves to live a long, healthy, meaningful and happy life.
The Wize Move Society is a place of Unlearning, Relearning, Creation and Innovation
The Wize Move Society is an environment of Life Long Learning but also of Live Long Creation and Innovation.
When we go on our journey of transformation we want you to be in the hands of a selected group of very experienced, knowledgeable and wise teachers, trainers, coaches and mentors: our Wize Move Influencers! People who have been there and done it; who understand where you are in this phase of your life and understand what the world, society and the workplace needs right now!
Meet our Wize Move Influencers
The Wize Move Society is a place of Lifelong Learning
Mary Jane Roy - Canada / The Netherlands
Mary Jane Roy is a highly motivated and dedicated corporate advisor, facilitator and presenter. She shares with others, how to develop more effective strategies to thrive in their lives. She started her career as a Military Nursing Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, with a specialty in cardiac diagnostics. After leaving her military and nursing career, she worked in the pharmaceutical industry. Then, together with her husband, she consulted in the fitness business.
Since 2008, Mary Jane is certified as: Resiliency Coach | Stress Counselor | Sleep coach | Happiness @ Work Coach | Foundations of Positive Psychology, University of Penn | Science of Well-being, Yale University | Skogsfloating Trainer | NLP Master Practitioner. All add to her mastery of the skills needed to thrive. In 2011, at the age of 55, she started her company Creating Waves
Company
www.CreatingWaves.nl
Program
Mary Jane will present a series of workshops as a springboard to resilience
Since 2008, Mary Jane is certified as: Resiliency Coach | Stress Counselor | Sleep coach | Happiness @ Work Coach | Foundations of Positive Psychology, University of Penn | Science of Well-being, Yale University | Skogsfloating Trainer | NLP Master Practitioner. All add to her mastery of the skills needed to thrive. In 2011, at the age of 55, she started her company Creating Waves
Company
www.CreatingWaves.nl
Program
Mary Jane will present a series of workshops as a springboard to resilience
Viola Edward - Venezuela / Cyprus
Viola Edward is the founder/CEO of GRIT Academy. Multi-awarded personal, corporate advisor and mentor. A Transcultural Psychotherapist, Mentoring, Coaching & Breathwork Trainer. Humanitarian, Social Entrepreneur, Philanthropist. SDG 17: Partnership to achieve the goals.
Sits on the board of several institutions, serves as Ambassador for Human Rights.
CEO Kayana Consulting, Partner/ED of Creative Women Platform, Co-creator of BQ – Breath Intelligence and GRIT Method.
Committed to the creation of a sustainable society since 1993, the author of 2 books, one is Amazon Best Seller and co-author of 11 more.
Since 1993, Viola and her sister Layla Edward are focused on supporting the transformation of thousands of lives on personal improvement and professional development, raising the level of consciousness while supporting sustainability and growth on a global scale. They focus on what is important, long-lasting and meaningful in peoples’ lives.
Company
GRIT Academy
https://gritacademy.co/
Program
Viola will offer her highly successful GRIT - program for a very special rate and tailored for the Wize Move Society, which not only takes you on an inner journey but also offers career opportunities in the next phase of your life
Sits on the board of several institutions, serves as Ambassador for Human Rights.
CEO Kayana Consulting, Partner/ED of Creative Women Platform, Co-creator of BQ – Breath Intelligence and GRIT Method.
Committed to the creation of a sustainable society since 1993, the author of 2 books, one is Amazon Best Seller and co-author of 11 more.
Since 1993, Viola and her sister Layla Edward are focused on supporting the transformation of thousands of lives on personal improvement and professional development, raising the level of consciousness while supporting sustainability and growth on a global scale. They focus on what is important, long-lasting and meaningful in peoples’ lives.
Company
GRIT Academy
https://gritacademy.co/
Program
Viola will offer her highly successful GRIT - program for a very special rate and tailored for the Wize Move Society, which not only takes you on an inner journey but also offers career opportunities in the next phase of your life
Nienke van Bezooijen - The Netherland
It was in 2012 when Nienke van Bezooijen took her stand in this world declaring - 'I provide the world with a voice'. Nienke has been working with hundreds of people in business, politics, as well as with people who speak for a living. Thought leaders and change-makers know there is more in this world than 'temporary results' in speaking.The goal is for a 'permanent impact.' Nienke is a passionate mentor, with Dutch directness.
Company
Presentation Master
https://www.presentation-master.com/
Program
On the Wize Move Society Nienke will focus on your communication and presentation skills tailored for the 50plus generation
Company
Presentation Master
https://www.presentation-master.com/
Program
On the Wize Move Society Nienke will focus on your communication and presentation skills tailored for the 50plus generation
Eugene Smith - South Africa
Eugene is a seasoned business executive and held directorship roles in Human Resources and Business Development, in several organizations and industries. He specialized in business transformation and the implementation of turnaround and development strategies. His unique talent and passion for developing, mentoring and coaching others resulted in numerous current executives being guided by Eugene’s leadership impact.
In 2011 he moved into private practice and founded Incight Organization Development, an organization development consulting, leadership development and coaching practice.
He has designed and managed business transformation and change projects across the breadth and depth of organisations focusing on the improvement of organizational effectiveness and health.
In addition to facilitating leadership programs, Eugene has coached individual leaders and leadership teams, guiding them to interrogate their thinking, improve their conversational interactions, strengthen their relationships, make informed leadership choices, and put actions in place to rapidly achieve their goals.
Eugene has developed and delivered neuroscience programmes focusing on educating delegates on the new research of the brain and sharing tools and processes to enhance thinking as it applies to leadership, decision-making, innovation and creativity, and collaboration. He is a part-time educator on neuroscience for Duke CE.
Eugene is an accomplished keynote speaker and has delivered papers internationally.
Company
Incight OD
Program
On the Wize Move Society, Eugene will bring more knowledge and wisdom on neuro science and self coaching.
In 2011 he moved into private practice and founded Incight Organization Development, an organization development consulting, leadership development and coaching practice.
He has designed and managed business transformation and change projects across the breadth and depth of organisations focusing on the improvement of organizational effectiveness and health.
In addition to facilitating leadership programs, Eugene has coached individual leaders and leadership teams, guiding them to interrogate their thinking, improve their conversational interactions, strengthen their relationships, make informed leadership choices, and put actions in place to rapidly achieve their goals.
Eugene has developed and delivered neuroscience programmes focusing on educating delegates on the new research of the brain and sharing tools and processes to enhance thinking as it applies to leadership, decision-making, innovation and creativity, and collaboration. He is a part-time educator on neuroscience for Duke CE.
Eugene is an accomplished keynote speaker and has delivered papers internationally.
Company
Incight OD
Program
On the Wize Move Society, Eugene will bring more knowledge and wisdom on neuro science and self coaching.
Nicolette Wijkeman - United Kingdom / The Netherlands
Nicolette Wykeman, the founder of Silverforce Coaching is passionate about supporting people in midlife in (re)finding happiness in their current or future role. What gives them purpose and how can they be their best self after many years? How can they make the transition into their third or perhaps even fourth new career? These are just a few questions she will help to explore with her solution based and creative coaching approach.
An advocate for life-long learning, she completed a Masters in Careers Management in 2017 on the topic of retraining and retaining older workers and since March 2020 being the Ambassador for the Aging2.0 Brighton Chapter in the UK. Aging2.0 is an international network of chapters that strives to accelerate innovation to address the biggest challenges and opportunities in ageing.
Company
Siverforce Coaching
https://www.silverforcecoaching.com/
Program
Nicolette will focus on the platform on ways to "Refire, instead of Retire" and on defining a career path in later life
An advocate for life-long learning, she completed a Masters in Careers Management in 2017 on the topic of retraining and retaining older workers and since March 2020 being the Ambassador for the Aging2.0 Brighton Chapter in the UK. Aging2.0 is an international network of chapters that strives to accelerate innovation to address the biggest challenges and opportunities in ageing.
Company
Siverforce Coaching
https://www.silverforcecoaching.com/
Program
Nicolette will focus on the platform on ways to "Refire, instead of Retire" and on defining a career path in later life
Paola Devescovi - Italy
Paola Devescovi is a Certified Transformational and Prosperity Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Animal Reiki Master Teacher, Breath Yoga Coach.
She is the founder of The Bridge - Center of Transformation, a “holistic center in your pocket”, that offers workshops, consultations and resources combining ancient traditions and science to help people transform their lives and business from the inside out. Paola is also a student of life, people, success, business, money, synchronicity, the ultimate nature of our reality, manifestation and intuition, energy and the mind.
Company
The Bridge, Centre of Transformation
www.thebridgecenter.net
Program
Paola will focus on Human Design, Reiki and will host the monthly Healing Circles
She is the founder of The Bridge - Center of Transformation, a “holistic center in your pocket”, that offers workshops, consultations and resources combining ancient traditions and science to help people transform their lives and business from the inside out. Paola is also a student of life, people, success, business, money, synchronicity, the ultimate nature of our reality, manifestation and intuition, energy and the mind.
Company
The Bridge, Centre of Transformation
www.thebridgecenter.net
Program
Paola will focus on Human Design, Reiki and will host the monthly Healing Circles
Deborah Rubin - Canada
Deborah is a certified Wellness Educator, Buteyko Breathing Educator, Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, Meditation Instructor, Workshop Leader, Speaker and designer of the Clarity Process.
A visionary who embraces the power, beauty and grace within each individual, she created, owned and operated several successful businesses, and has been teaching and coaching online for years. Yoga asanas, pranayama breathing practices, and meditation have been an integral part of Deborah’s lifestyle for over 48 years. Her unique teaching combines the depth of yoga postures, the power of breath, and the silence of meditation to motivate and support her students in exploring their full potential. Deborah’s teaching style is both fun and inspiring.
Based in Victoria, BC, Canada, Deborah works with clients around the world. She is a member of the Women Speakers Association, Wize Moves Society, WWBN (Westshore Women’s Business Network), eWomen Network, Female Wave of Change Canada and a contributor on the Breath Hub App.
Company
https://deborahrubin.ca/
Program
On the Wize Move Society, Deborah can work together with you on the healthy ageing with yoga, breathing and so much more
A visionary who embraces the power, beauty and grace within each individual, she created, owned and operated several successful businesses, and has been teaching and coaching online for years. Yoga asanas, pranayama breathing practices, and meditation have been an integral part of Deborah’s lifestyle for over 48 years. Her unique teaching combines the depth of yoga postures, the power of breath, and the silence of meditation to motivate and support her students in exploring their full potential. Deborah’s teaching style is both fun and inspiring.
Based in Victoria, BC, Canada, Deborah works with clients around the world. She is a member of the Women Speakers Association, Wize Moves Society, WWBN (Westshore Women’s Business Network), eWomen Network, Female Wave of Change Canada and a contributor on the Breath Hub App.
Company
https://deborahrubin.ca/
Program
On the Wize Move Society, Deborah can work together with you on the healthy ageing with yoga, breathing and so much more
Bernadette Keogh - UK / Netherlands
Bernadette Keogh is originally from the UK and has been residing in The Netherlands since 2015. She is a corporate wellbeing training facilitator, a mindfulness and mindful eating coach and a registered nutritional therapist. She has a passion to help people live healthier and happier lives through cultivating mindful awareness and a positive mindset, as well as empowering people to make the right food choices to help them realise their health goals. As Bernadette quickly approaches her 50th birthday, healthy aging and longevity are at the heart of her research. She works with individual clients as well as developing and facilitating group courses and workshops. Focus is placed on both the outer wisdom (eg latest evidence-based nutrition knowledge) and inner wisdom (eg awareness of body cues such as hunger and fullness, awareness of emotions), to ensure a holistic and sustainable approach to health.
Prior to her career in wellbeing Bernadette worked for over 15 years in high profile partnership development and digital marketing roles. She now brings her life experience to her training and coaching sessions, allowing her to connect with the challenges her clients and participants are facing and working on practical solutions to create the conditions for positive change in people’s lives. This includes raising self-awareness, connecting with goals and values and implementing new habits that will lead to long-term health benefits and wellbeing.
Company
Mindful Living with Bernadette
https://mindfulliving.coach/
Program
Bernadette will present a series of workshops on eating for health & longevity and mindful eating, as well as individual coaching.
Prior to her career in wellbeing Bernadette worked for over 15 years in high profile partnership development and digital marketing roles. She now brings her life experience to her training and coaching sessions, allowing her to connect with the challenges her clients and participants are facing and working on practical solutions to create the conditions for positive change in people’s lives. This includes raising self-awareness, connecting with goals and values and implementing new habits that will lead to long-term health benefits and wellbeing.
Company
Mindful Living with Bernadette
https://mindfulliving.coach/
Program
Bernadette will present a series of workshops on eating for health & longevity and mindful eating, as well as individual coaching.
Saskia Harkema - South America / The Netherlands
Saskia Harkema is Dutch, but grew up in South-America. She holds a degree in Sociology and Business Administration and a PhD in Innovation Sciences.
She is an international acclaimed expert in innovation and entrepreneurship and also a human rights defender.
She is Founder of Faces of Change, Global Ambassador for Female Wave of Change, World Ambassador Netherlands for World Peace Tracts. She is also an author and writer
Company
Faces of Change
http://www.facesofchange.online/
Program
Saskia is the teacher in our successful Move in2 the Future program "Time to ReInvent Yourself"
She is an international acclaimed expert in innovation and entrepreneurship and also a human rights defender.
She is Founder of Faces of Change, Global Ambassador for Female Wave of Change, World Ambassador Netherlands for World Peace Tracts. She is also an author and writer
Company
Faces of Change
http://www.facesofchange.online/
Program
Saskia is the teacher in our successful Move in2 the Future program "Time to ReInvent Yourself"
Melanie Rykers - The Netherlands
Reawaken your natural sense of wonder with Eyespiration.
Aren't we all looking for a manual to free ourselves of mind-numbing, predigested, media-generated views of reality?
Creating unrestricted awareness, Melanie transformed ancient Taoist and Buddhist philosophy into a hands-on workshop using post-contemporary imaging like smartphone photography.
Explore the world with new, fresh eyes. Attend her one of a kind soft skills training online or join Melanie in real life in Scheveningen, The Hague for her world famous Eyespiration Photo Walk.
Melanie E. Rijkers, 1971 Bakel, the Netherlands is a true visionair and Executive Visual Experiences (EVE) entrepreneur. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in fine art photography in 1996. Melanie is a certified Photo Coach and IA-NLP Practitioner (2020).
In her company Eyespiration, Melanie brings Pure Vision Imagineering, Visualisation & Co-Creation. Authentic Storytelling and Creative Marketing Strategies.
Company
Eyespiration
https://www.melanierijkers.com/
Program
At the Wize Move Society, Melanie will bring workshops where photography, coaching, soft skills and so much more in combined.While you are having a lot of fun, you will also learn more about yourself and about the way you perceive the world around you.
Aren't we all looking for a manual to free ourselves of mind-numbing, predigested, media-generated views of reality?
Creating unrestricted awareness, Melanie transformed ancient Taoist and Buddhist philosophy into a hands-on workshop using post-contemporary imaging like smartphone photography.
Explore the world with new, fresh eyes. Attend her one of a kind soft skills training online or join Melanie in real life in Scheveningen, The Hague for her world famous Eyespiration Photo Walk.
Melanie E. Rijkers, 1971 Bakel, the Netherlands is a true visionair and Executive Visual Experiences (EVE) entrepreneur. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in fine art photography in 1996. Melanie is a certified Photo Coach and IA-NLP Practitioner (2020).
In her company Eyespiration, Melanie brings Pure Vision Imagineering, Visualisation & Co-Creation. Authentic Storytelling and Creative Marketing Strategies.
Company
Eyespiration
https://www.melanierijkers.com/
Program
At the Wize Move Society, Melanie will bring workshops where photography, coaching, soft skills and so much more in combined.While you are having a lot of fun, you will also learn more about yourself and about the way you perceive the world around you.
Nawal Tarazi - Jordan / Switzerland
Nawal Tarazi, Jordanian, has been living in Geneva-Switzerland since January 2010. Married with three children - Hanna 16, Dalia 21 and Lian 21. Nawal is fluent in Arabic, English and French, loves travelling and getting exposed to different cultures.
Nawal holds a Masters Degree in Money & Banking (MMB) and is a current Doctorate candidate (PhD) at Plymouth University - UK. She started her career in the banking sector in Jordan covering several markets within MENA.
Ten years ago, and after the move to Geneva with the family, she decided to change her career path and started teaching and providing training courses. She is currently the Head of Business & Media Department at the International University in Geneva (IUG).
She is the Founder and Director of NWNT Consulting Sàrl, in Geneva. As professor at the university, Nawal is delivering several course including Risk Management, International Banking, Quantitative Methods, Corporate Finance, International Portfolio Analysis, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and other courses
Company
NWNT Consulting Sàrl
Program
At the Wize Move Society Nawal is of course focused on financial skills and knowledge
Nawal holds a Masters Degree in Money & Banking (MMB) and is a current Doctorate candidate (PhD) at Plymouth University - UK. She started her career in the banking sector in Jordan covering several markets within MENA.
Ten years ago, and after the move to Geneva with the family, she decided to change her career path and started teaching and providing training courses. She is currently the Head of Business & Media Department at the International University in Geneva (IUG).
She is the Founder and Director of NWNT Consulting Sàrl, in Geneva. As professor at the university, Nawal is delivering several course including Risk Management, International Banking, Quantitative Methods, Corporate Finance, International Portfolio Analysis, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics and other courses
Company
NWNT Consulting Sàrl
Program
At the Wize Move Society Nawal is of course focused on financial skills and knowledge
Holly Lynch - USA
Holly Lynch is a 20+ year ESG communications veteran, board member, strategist and investor who has helped individuals and companies tackle the toughest challenges, transitions and transformations in their worlds.
Having survived countless life setbacks and two rounds with terminal cancer, while seeing the country-wide collapse of the systems and safety nets for the most vulnerable in and outside our communities, she is now shifting her life and career trajectories to focus on coaching and consulting with those facing down fundamental shifts and transitions as they try to adapt to change while rebuilding their lives and businesses during these unprecedented times.
Business
https://www.hollylynch.me/
Having survived countless life setbacks and two rounds with terminal cancer, while seeing the country-wide collapse of the systems and safety nets for the most vulnerable in and outside our communities, she is now shifting her life and career trajectories to focus on coaching and consulting with those facing down fundamental shifts and transitions as they try to adapt to change while rebuilding their lives and businesses during these unprecedented times.
Business
https://www.hollylynch.me/
Margreeth van der Oord - The Netherlands
Margreeth van der Oord ia a
social artist, international specialised mindfulness coach/teacher, ambassador Female Wave of Change The Netherlands, founder of SPIRIT
I provide effective tools that support well-being, mental health, the heart and relationships for people dealing with harrowing situations. Initially focused on mental processes, burnout and depression, health & well-being, I later specialised in trauma and traumatic life events such as loss and grief.
My services are based on the latest scientific knowledge, many years of guiding experience and personal insights coming from life events. The theoretical knowledge is up to date; in 2019, I completed a 2-year International science-based training with follow ups till today.
Company
SPIRIT
https://innatepower.live/?lang=en
Program
On the Wize Move Society, Margreeth will focus on Wisdom in time of crisis: healing from life changing events, on mindfulness and exploring our invisible powers within.
I provide effective tools that support well-being, mental health, the heart and relationships for people dealing with harrowing situations. Initially focused on mental processes, burnout and depression, health & well-being, I later specialised in trauma and traumatic life events such as loss and grief.
My services are based on the latest scientific knowledge, many years of guiding experience and personal insights coming from life events. The theoretical knowledge is up to date; in 2019, I completed a 2-year International science-based training with follow ups till today.
Company
SPIRIT
https://innatepower.live/?lang=en
Program
On the Wize Move Society, Margreeth will focus on Wisdom in time of crisis: healing from life changing events, on mindfulness and exploring our invisible powers within.