After obtaining her degree in social & organisational psychology at Leiden University in 1995, Lara began to work as an organisational consultant, providing advice and facilitating change processes in profit and non-profit organisations of all kinds. In The Netherlands and abroad.
Lara supports organisations in navigating complex dynamics with clarity and calm. As an independent observer, she creates space for honest dialogue and real connection — without drama or judgment.
What she brings
Her role is neutral and independent.
She brings calm into volatile spaces.
She observes without judgment, listens deeply, and creates a safe environment for others to speak openly and find shared ground.
Grounded in simplicity, reflection, and presence, she helps uncover blind spots, ease tensions, and shift perspectives, so teams can move forward with mutual understanding and renewed focus.
'Change doesn’t always have to be disruptive.
It can be fluid, creative, and collaborative, when you slow down and listen.'
And sometimes, what helps most is a little humor.
She brings clarity, warmth, and lightness, even when the topics get heavy.
Where she is most helpful
She works with organisations that face internal friction, unresolved tension, or communication breakdowns.
Across all levels of an organisation - from boardroom to work floor - believing that real change happens when people at every level are genuinely heard and involved.
She supports both individual and organizational development, and guides processes where structures and relationships intersect.
When questions arise around psychological safety, team culture or group dynamics. Together you explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. This might involve observation, reflective conversations or a cultural scan to gain insight and open up new possibilities.
In governance settings, facilitating supervisory boards self-evaluations.
When it works best
With people who want to make a difference. To those she can offer her assistance, her expertise, and her creativity.
When collaboration is grounded in shared intentions and a like-minded attitude. It can turn impediments into vehicles of transformation.
With people who lead by example, giving others the courage to do the same.
She can be brought in as...
Brings calm presence and deep listening to team processes, helping people see what is often overlooked — and move forward with clarity and mutual respect. Also supports leaders one-on-one, in moments of transition or reflection.
Advisor
Supports individuals and organisations in navigating complexity — offering reflection, clarity and gentle guidance in moments of tension or uncertainty. Supporting insight into team culture or group dynamics.
Facilitator
Designs and hosts conversations that matter — meetings where people feel safe to speak, listen and reconnect with what truly needs attention. As an independent process guide, she offers a calm and informal alternative to formal mediation.
Interim HR
Combines systemic awareness with sensitivity to human dynamics, creating space for meaningful change that honours both structure and emotion. Leads or strengthen an HR department, bringing insight and support where it’s most needed.
When something needs to shift
• When tensions escalate and the situation has reached a standstill
• When cooperation is diminished; staff and management are at loggerheads
• When communication breakdown frustrates interaction
• When all possible solutions have been exhausted; a dead end situation is reached
• When confronted with resistance, opposition or contention
• When work pressure prevents management from tackling a difficult situation alone
• When insight is needed into team culture, unspoken patterns or group dynamics
Clients
Nederlands Dans Theater, UWV, Anthonie van Leeuwenhoek Ziekenhuis, Maas Theater & Dans, Gemeente Rotterdam, Theater de Vest, De Zorgcirkel, Ministerie van Financiën, ABN AMRO, Zorginstituut Nederland, Nederlandse Vereniging van Ziekenhuizen, Port of Amsterdam, RNW Media, Vereniging Gehandicaptenzorg Nederland, Caribbean Netherlands (Saba and Bonaire), William Schrikker Groep, Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken (CBI; mainly in Indonesia and Vietnam ), Ministerie van Economische Zaken, ProEducation, Vitol Tank Terminals Internatinal, Vopak, Kluwer, TMF Group.
Let's connect
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