Leadership and Life Coaching
You are here because you are called to make a difference, to lead, and to have a positive impact. You work for something bigger than yourself.
I partner with seasoned execs focused on driving positive impact, changemakers balancing effectiveness with emotional resilience, new leaders seeking to build confidence and soft skills, and professionals navigating transitions.
Leadership requires taking responsibility, supporting others and inspiring action toward a shared vision. Leadership also comes with weighty decisions, complex relationships and moments of doubt.
My coaching supports you to reconnect with what matters, reframe challenges, and show up with empathy so you can keep doing the work without losing yourself in the process.
My mission is to help you tap into your inner wisdom, to lead in alignment with who you are and the impact you want to create.
Where are you on your journey?
Lead with Impact: Coaching for Empathetic Leadership
✔ Are you committed to leading with your values but sometimes feel pulled in different directions by external pressures?
✔ Are you constantly solving problems, yet finding it challenging to get the clarity and direct feedback you need to lead effectively?
✔ Are you looking for ways to bring your team along without feeling drained by the demands of others?
I partner with leaders focused on driving positive impact, who want to strengthen emotional intelligence or leadership effectiveness.
Lead for a Better World: Resilience Coaching for Changemakers
✔ Are you passionate about creating positive change but struggling to sustain your energy?
✔ Do you want to sharpen your ability to communicate, inspire and influence, so your message moves people to action?
✔ Are you looking for ways to stay emotionally resilient in your leadership without feeling drained by the demands of your role?
I partner with executives, activists and community leaders who care deeply about the change they want to see in the world.
Stepping Up: Coaching for New and Aspiring Leaders
✔ Are you learning to manage a team and figuring out how to delegate, handle difficult conversations, and navigate team dynamics?
✔ Do you want to communicate with confidence but sometimes feel unsure about asserting yourself and wonder how to earn trust?
✔ Are you figuring out how to manage stress and stay resilient under pressures you and others put on yourself?
I partner with people who are stepping into a leadership role and who want to develop confidence, trust or team management skills.
Navigating Change: Coaching for Career and Life Transitions
✔ Are you at a turning point in your career or life and feeling uncertain about what comes next?
✔ Do you feel torn between staying where you are and taking a leap into something new?
✔ Are you excited by new possibilities but worried about the financial, personal or professional risks of making a big move?
I partner with professionals at a career or life crossroads, who are seeking clarity, confidence and sense of worthiness.
Let’s work together!
My name is Christel van der Boom. I bring decades of experience supporting executives and team members through personal and professional growth, helping them build resilience and stay motivated as they pursue their goals. I’ve mentored people at every level, from CEOs to aspiring managers.
I have held leadership roles in communications and strategy at organizations including Edelman and Flipboard, where I was instrumental in driving company growth, building trust with stakeholders, and developing global initiatives. I’ve been in the room when tough choices were navigated, I’ve been on call to handle a crisis, and I’ve been on the other side of the desk to support a colleague.
My coaching is informed by Nonviolent Communication (NVC), mediation, mindfulness and Four Quadrant Leadership. To deepen my practice, I’m currently completing training accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) to earn my Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certification. I also hold a Master’s degree in Communications, which shapes my ability to guide leaders in aligning their words and actions with their values.
