GIJS VAN WEZEL

Coaching & Business Consultancy

Empower Teams and Leaders from within

After earning my MSc from Erasmus University Rotterdam, I co-founded and managed several companies for 15 years, including:

• Xindao B.V. – Garden Furniture and Decoration
• Reach Export Promotions B.V. – Publishing
• Holland International Singapore Pte Ltd – Travel Agency
• XD Connect B.V. – Gift and Promotional Items Wholesale

These ventures provided me with in-depth knowledge and firsthand experience in navigating the complexities of business environments and understanding cultural differences.

Since 2005, I have been living and working in Shanghai as a coach and team off-site facilitator, utilizing assessment methods like FEBI coaching and Open Space Technology to foster team collaboration and empowerment. Additionally, I provide intermediary services and business consultancy for international companies.

To date, over hundreds of events and individuals across various industries and organizational levels have benefited from my impactful coaching and business consulting mediation.

Having worked on both sides of business—owner and consultant—has been a profound learning experience. I’ve gained a deep understanding of the pressures faced by managers in meeting bottom-line goals, as well as the challenges division leaders face when adapting to structural and procedural changes.

An open mind and a willingness to embrace change are key to both individual development and creating happier, more successful teams.

"In my journey as a Clinical psychologist, I am passionate about creating a safe haven for clients to share their vulnerabilities and explore their challenges. I believe there is immense strength in being able to take the first step to verbalize or perhaps even admit to ourselves that there is something that's not working in our lives or to speak about the challenges that we might have kept hidden.

We all share a common humanity. Many times, we tend to hide and cover up our deepest fears and pains because we think that we are the only one struggling with it, but it is often times not true."

I guide clients to articulate their needs and emotions, employing science-backed methods to transform challenges into actionable steps toward their goals. With a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Clinical Psychology, I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), weaving in other evidence-based techniques to enrich the experience.

When not at work, you might find me dancing my heart out, exploring charming cafes, or enjoying a good meal with friends and family. I believe that joy and connection are just as essential to well-being as the work we do together, making the journey of growth not only meaningful but also fun.