Martijne Sevenhuijsen

Coach / TMA talent professional / second track programme counselor

‘Born and raised in distant, tropical places, I knew at a young age that everyone is different. I found that fascinating. I’ve always been curious about the people around me and what moves them.

I went to law school and started my career as a lawyer at a large law firm. The choice for the Law degree programme was made by the mind and not by the heart. Due to my restless childhood with many relocations, I now opted for certainty and clarity.

After a few years as a lawyer, I wanted something else. Partly because of a traffic accident, my old job as a lawyer was no longer suitable for me. I went to college to be a career coach. During this period, I have experienced for myself the impact that illness and loss can have on your life, but also how you can turn a crisis into an opportunity. A chance to get ahead: different from before but sometimes closer to yourself and where your heart lies. I also experienced how important fine and good guidance is in this process. Meanwhile I am 50 years old, coach, friend and mother. It is with great pleasure and love that I combine these roles.