LaMatu

09/09/2026

Some invitations take us forward. Others bring us back to where the journey began.

Many years ago, I was a student at CEMS—curious about the world, uncertain about the future, and unaware of how many turns my career would eventually take.

Recently, I returned to that community as a guest of CEMS Club Rotterdam for an episode of the ConverCEMSions podcast.

Sitting in the podcast studio of Erasmus University Rotterdam with the CEMS students felt both joyful and quietly melancholic. I remembered the person I was then: moving between Warsaw, Barcelona and Düsseldorf, following my curiosity without knowing where it would take me.

It would lead to 16 years with international organisations. To leadership roles, difficult choices and an ever-growing fascination with how people develop. Eventually, it would lead me away from the predictable next promotion and towards founding LaMatu.

In our conversation, we spoke about female empowerment, gender equality, career transitions and the courage to choose the less path less travelled. We also spoke about self-fulfilling prophecies and the beliefs that quietly shape the realm of our possibilities.

If you do not apply for a position because you assume you will not be chosen, the probability of not getting the job is 100%.

So pay attention to your inner dialogue. Surround yourself with people who genuinely want you to succeed against all odds. Find your tribe—the people willing to challenge gravity alongside you.

Your future career is important, but don’t let it take over your whole life. So now and then ditch the books, live in the moment and live a little. If CEMS takes you to Esade, go and see FC Barcelona play with your friends even it means that you will need to live on bread and pasta for the next week. Create memories and make friends for

Thank you to CEMS for inviting me back and taking me on this trip down the memory lane.

🎧 Listen to “From Corporate to Coaching: Redefining Success & Female Empowerment” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Pp9SIreU4bTUcVUZsDaNi

01/09/2026

My clients' privacy is something that I fiercely protect. Most people prefer to keep the fact that they are working with a coach to themselves. This one of the reasons why I cherish each and every of those reviews publicly posted on Google. To all of the amazing human beings who have chosen to be my clients over the years, your stories keep inspiring me to do my best work ✨

If we have worked together and you would like to share your experience story, you can post your Google review here:
https://g.page/r/CZsBnItN8aFSEAI/review

By doing ss you will help others find their way to LaMatu.

01/09/2026

Due to a last-minute cancellation there is still a spot available for Vision Board Workshop at LaMatu – Summer's Farewell Edition - Amsterdam organised by LaMatu this Saturday in Amsterdam.

Thank you for the mention, Womanship team!

17/08/2026

Some of the most meaningful moments in my professional life have started with a good conversation.

A challenging question asked at the right time.

A perspective outside of my paradigm.

A person willing to share not only what they know, but also how they think.

That’s why I’m happy to share that I’m now mentoring on ADPList— a global platform connecting people with mentors across industries, roles, and career stages.

In my work as a coach, mentor and facilitator at LaMatu, I support professionals and leaders as they navigate transitions, make important decisions, build confidence in their direction, and shape careers that feel both ambitious and authentic.
I deeply appreciate what ADPList is making possible: access to thoughtful, human, high-quality mentorship beyond the limits of one’s immediate network. Initiatives like this matter because guidance should not depend only on who you already know.

I’m looking forward to contributing to this community and supporting people who are reflecting on their next step, growing into leadership, changing direction, or seeking a clearer sense of purpose in their work.

If you’re on ADPList, I’d be happy to connect there.

15/08/2026

I’m happy to share that I’ve been accepted as an Expert on TruthWorks — a curated marketplace for People & Culture challenges.

This feels like a very natural fit for LaMatu.

I’ve always cared deeply about expertise, and over the course of my career I’ve come to see it as a responsibility.

To me, it means doing the work behind the work: staying sharp, asking better questions, challenging assumptions with care, and bringing both rigour and humanity into the room.

And quality matters.

Especially in coaching, leadership development, and culture work, the impact depends on more than good intentions. It depends on sound judgement, real experience, ethical practice, and the ability to meet people and organisations where they are — especially when the questions are complex, messy, or not easily answered by a template.

That’s why TruthWorks stood out to me.

Their focus on verified experts, transparent quality, and people who can “speak truth to power” resonates strongly with how I want to work: with clarity, courage, and care.

I’m looking forward to contributing my expertise in career, leadership, and transition coaching — particularly for international professionals and leaders navigating change, visibility, confidence, and the realities of working across cultures.

Thank you, Rhiannon Stroud, Emily Firth and Sophie Drummond for the trust. I’m excited to be part of this community of expertise.

Life, mindset & career coaching services in English, Dutch or Polish. Offering online and face-to-face consultations, as well as an active session format during a walk in Westerpark in Amsterdam.

30/07/2026

☕ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝟱𝟮 𝗰𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿?

In 2011, Megan Gebhart set herself a simple challenge: meet one new person for coffee every week for an entire year.

Those conversations with people from very different backgrounds, including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and author Seth Godin eventually inspired her book titled “52 Cups of Coffee”.

Summer can be an excellent time to put this idea into practice. Calendars often have a little more breathing room, inboxes are quieter, and even the busiest professionals have a bit more time to meet for lunch or coffee.

That could mean reconnecting with:
✦ a mentor
✦ a business partner you have not seen for a while
✦ a recruiter who may have more space for an introductory conversation while recruitment processes move at a slower Summer pace

Every coffee does not need an immediate objective. A thoughtful conversation can lead to an idea, an introduction, a collaboration, or simply a stronger professional relationship.

This month I met Ronald Beltzer from Flott Advocaten who supported many of the LaMatu clients over the years. This week, I had another one of those coffees with Joanna P***k P***k-Goodman, with whom I recently got to reconnect at one of the Female Ventures events in Amsterdam ☕️

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 “𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲” 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁?

Perhaps this Summer is the moment to finally schedule it!

06/07/2026

18,7% of the Dutch workforce had temporary contracts in 2025.

In 2025, 9.9% of employed people aged 20-64 in the EU had temporary contracts. 💼

Highest shares of temporary employment in:

🇳🇱 Netherlands (18.7%)
🇨🇾 Cyprus (13.2%)
🇪🇸 Spain and 🇵🇹 Portugal (12.8%)

Lowest in:

🇱🇹 Lithuania (1.5%)
🇷🇴 Romania (1.6%)
🇱🇻 Latvia (2.1%)

ℹ️ Temporary employment covers employees with fixed-term or otherwise limited-duration contracts.

ℹ️ Note that the map includes EU countries, EFTA and candidate countries with available data. The ranking in the caption is based on EU countries only.

Read more 👉 https://link.europa.eu/NP6gTQ

13/06/2026

What does it really mean to design a meaningful life abroad?

I recently recorded a podcast conversation with Adis Sophie from Designing Your Life - Netherlands at the podcast studio of Equals Clubhouse in Amsterdam.

Together, we explored relocation, reinvention, career transitions, and the intentional choices that help us build a life with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.

I shared parts of my own journey: moving from Poland to Spain, Germany, and eventually the Netherlands; building an international corporate career; and later transitioning into founding LaMatu, my coaching practice for international professionals navigating career and life transitions in the Netherlands.

We explored questions many expats and international professionals will recognise:
↳ How do you create a meaningful life in a new country?
↳ How do you navigate uncertainty when your career path no longer feels aligned?
↳ How can job crafting, coaching, and small experiments help you prototype the next chapter of your life?
↳ And how do you move forward when you are ready for change, but not yet sure what that change should look like?

Thank you, Adis Sophie, for co-creating such a thoughtful and grounded conversation, and or bringing this work to life.

The episode is called "Designing a Meaningful Life Abroad: How to Intentionally Design a Life Aligned with Purpose."

🎙️ Podcast link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi0lSYNIsfU

26/05/2026

🎯 A proud moment for , who has been recognised by .nl with a 9.9 score and ranked among the Top 10 coaches in Amsterdam and surrounding areas. 

This recognition reflects the trust and feedback of the incredible professionals I’ve had the privilege to work with over the years.

Thank you to every client who has allowed me to be part of their journey—your growth, courage, and transformation are what make this work so meaningful.

If you’re exploring your next career move, seeking clarity, or ready to step into your full potential, I'll be happy to help you reach your goals and celebrate your successes!

25/05/2026

Earlier this year, I had the honour of being featured in the Entrepreneurs’ Diaries series by equals.nl, highlighting the journeys of female entrepreneurs and role models in the Netherlands.

Building LaMatu has been one of the most meaningful chapters of my professional life.

After 16 years in international corporate environments and more than 20 years of professional experience overall, entrepreneurship gave me the opportunity to create something fully aligned with my values: a coaching practice dedicated to helping people design careers and lives that feel both meaningful and authentic.

In the feature, I shared parts of my own journey—from Warsaw to Amsterdam, from multinational boardrooms and corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.

What I appreciate about initiatives like this is the visibility they create for women building businesses with purpose, especially in spaces where representation still matters.

A heartfelt thank you to the team at equals.nl for the feature and for the important work you do in championing women in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

If you’ve been following my journey for a while: thank you for being here.

And if entrepreneurship is a path you’re currently considering, LaMatu would be happy to help you make that dream a reality.