The Salomons.Coach Toolbox™ gives every client a structured, evidence-based set of tools to reflect deeply, act intentionally, and build lasting leadership behavior that strengthens business results.
In a world defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, leaders can no longer rely on fixed plans or past experience. VUCA describes the challenge — but PDSA provides a practical way to respond through fast learning cycles. My early years as a teacher, working with Kolb’s experiential learning model, taught me that people grow through experimentation, reflection, and...
The Wheel of Work Life is a powerful framework that reveals what truly shapes your well-being at work. By exploring eight essential dimensions — from psychological safety and leadership to autonomy, workload, recognition, growth, collaboration, and recovery — you gain a holistic view of what energizes you and what drains you. This model helps individuals and teams understand their...
In a VUCA world, the leaders and professionals who thrive are not the ones with the most experience — but the ones with the best learning habits. Inspired by Daniel H. Pink’s science-based insights, this article explores eight powerful habits that sharpen thinking, build resilience, and accelerate growth. Whether you’re leading in uncertainty or navigating a career transition after...
Redundancy in the Netherlands is often misunderstood as a personal failure, while in reality it is a legally structured process with strong employee protections. This article explains your rights, the procedures employers must follow, and the timeframes involved — from UWV approval and notice periods to reassignment obligations, dismissal bans, transition payments and WW benefits. With clarity and compassion,...
The 4R Model—Reflect, Reset, Re-Align, Rise™—emerged from more than 35 years of leading and coaching in complex, high-pressure environments, combined with solid foundations in transition theory, emotional intelligence, identity work, and psychological safety. Supported by globally respected research (including HBR), the model provides a clear, humane framework that helps people navigate redundancy, burnout, and major career shifts. Instead of...
Experience coaching like never before with the **Quenza app**, your personalized hub for growth and engagement. Quenza enhances your coaching journey with tailored exercises, progress tracking, and secure communication, keeping you connected and focused between sessions. Organize notes, documents, and reflections in one place while benefiting from interactive pathways and real-time updates. The app’s user-friendly interface and privacy-first design...
Co-active coaching can have a profound impact on coachees, as they realize that addressing their personal well-being and leadership skills in tandem will strengthen their ability to lead effectively. An example script to give you a feel for co-active coaching.