10 Dec

45+ and you need a new job? This is why professionals struggle more than their CV shows

Many professionals over 45 hear the same reassuring phrases when they lose their job—yet the reality they face in the Dutch labour market is far more complex. This article explores why experienced mid-career professionals struggle not because of capability, but because the hiring system interprets their broad value too narrowly. Based on the 4R Model (Reflect–Reset–Re-Align–Rise™) and real client insights, it reveals the hidden dynamics that shape career transitions and what truly helps professionals rise stronger.
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18 Nov

The one insight everyone misses: why time determines your recovery after redundancy

Redundancy is often treated as a quick transition, but the real determining factor in someone’s recovery is time. The pace at which a person can move through the inner journey of Reflect–Reset–Re-Align–Rise™ depends on financial pressure, VSO terms, WW timelines, emotional impact, and life circumstances. When the process is rushed, unresolved phases return later as stress, confusion, or poor career choices. When people are given time, clarity grows, confidence returns, and their next step becomes intentional rather than reactive. Time isn’t a delay—it’s the space where healing and identity reconstruction take place.
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18 Jul

Strong emotions aren’t the problem! Your Frame is. Change it!

Strong emotions aren’t the problem — how we frame them is. In today’s volatile and uncertain world, leaders face constant pressure that triggers frustration, fear, or doubt. Reframing helps transform those emotions into clarity, courage, and connection. Instead of reacting, leaders learn to pause, reflect, and uncover the message behind the feeling. In this post, Jan Salomons shares how reframing turns emotion into data, reaction into reflection, and pressure into leadership strength — a crucial skill for leading in a VUCA world. Learn how to make emotions your ally and navigate complexity with self-awareness and purpose.
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21 Mar

It happened to me — and it changed how I lead forever

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I still remember the moment I lost my cool. The frustration had been building for days, and during a routine meeting with one of my subordinates, I snapped. My words were sharp, my tone unkind, and the look on their face—shock and hurt—was a painful reminder that I’d crossed a line. As leaders, we often pride ourselves on staying composed, but we’re human, too. That day, I learned the hard way that managing others starts with managing yourself. Emotional outbursts can damage trust and relationships, but they can also be a wake-up call for growth. If you’ve faced similar challenges, it’s time to take charge of your emotions and lead with resilience. Let me guide you. Explore my coaching services or my online course, “Dealing with Difficult Personalities,” and turn challenges into opportunities for stronger leadership. Visit salomons.coach to learn more.
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21 Feb

Exponential growth through self-awareness

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Boosting Your Self-Awareness: Free Online Course (60 Minutes) Unlock the power of self-awareness to transform your leadership and personal life! In this dynamic course, you’ll discover how self-awareness enhances decision-making, emotional intelligence, and resilience at work, while also fostering stronger relationships, emotional well-being, and authentic living privately. With practical tools and actionable steps, you’ll learn to reflect effectively and create meaningful change in just 60 minutes. Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself—free until 28-Feb-25. Take the first step toward becoming the best version of yourself today! Enroll Now at salomons.coach
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