Meet:
Merel Stegeman
Trainer and Facilitator
BACKGROUND
Travelled all over the world on her own and wrote a travel journal about this and illustrated it herself
We are for real
Let me get right to the point, superficial smalltalk is not one of my qualities. I like to know how you are really doing. Within the training sessions, I create an atmosphere in which we can be as 'real' as possible with each other, because that is when I believe the real 'change' can take place.
We are of the wall
I love taking on challenges; whether it is travelling the world on my own, working with ex-prisoners or self-publishing a travel diary. It always brings me more than I could have imagined beforehand.
We innovate for tomorrow
"Shall we sleep in the bathroom!" Said my youngest daughter. "Good idea, let's do that." We used the couch cushions to put in the bath, as a mattress was too big. And built a bed for my eldest daughter and me in the rest of the bathroom. We renamed our hotel room: 'Hôtel Salle de Bain'. It doesn't get that many stars for comfort, all the more for the experience.
We float like a butterfly and sting like a bee
With my enthusiasm and accessibility, I set a positive atmosphere within the groups I work with. And although I love cakes a lot, I do not 'sugar coat'. I am convinced that real growth involves discomfort or growing pains, because you are entering new unknown territory. A sharp question can help you enter that new territory. I am happy to help with that.
We score without compromises
As an adolescent, my dream was to "later" receive the Nobel Peace Prize; this drive to make a real difference in the lives of others has never gone away.