ABOUT robert de wilde

I am a certified business coach and career coach, with more than 10 years experience in personal growth.

It can sometimes be lonely to always solve personal challenges on your own. My clients hire me as a sparring partner; an outsider who can look at things from a different angle. My location is Amsterdam and frequently I work in Barcelona, Spain.

Robert de Wilde - work on Inner Growth and Performance
 

Professional background

I'm a certified career coach with 10+ years of experience in personal development. Clients work with me as a sparring partner — someone who brings a fresh perspective, asks the right questions, and helps them uncover new possibilities when navigating personal or professional challenges.

I am based in Amsterdam and began my career as a lawyer at a leading Dutch law firm, working in both Amsterdam and the Netherlands Antilles. Later, I served as in-house legal counsel for more than 20 corporate clients, primarily in the Tech and Entertainment industries (including some years as an agent).

These experiences sparked my passion for working with people. I eventually chose to follow that passion and now focus fully on supporting professionals in the Business, Media, and Legal worlds. I help my clients grow, reflect, and design the next steps in their careers.

Activities and Certificates

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) – New York University, US.

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) – University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Admitted to the Bar – Amsterdam and Dutch Antilles Netherlands

  • Certified Career Coach – Alba Academy, Netherlands
    (1-year program including Transactional Analysis, NLP, and Family/Systemic Coaching)

  • MfN-Registered Mediator – Netherlands

  • Mediation Certification – Dialogue, Netherlands

  • Group Facilitation Certificate – Zenergy Unlimited, Mougins, France

  • Certificate in Solution-Focused Coaching

  • Sports Performance Psychology Course – Pro-task

  • Learning & Teaching Certificate (Dutch HBO level)

  • Completed multiple inner development programs, focusing on self-awareness, personal leadership, and transformation.

my personal values

What drives me in my work and life are these core values: growth, authenticity, and respect for differences — in people, perspectives, and cultures. I believe in growth as a lifelong journey, and I’m committed to contributing to more creativity in the world.