{"id":668,"date":"2025-06-19T14:24:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T12:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T18:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T16:40:58","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section preset--module--divi-section--c14a18d1-f316-45ef-a179-79bdacbe9416\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_pb_row_3-4_1-4 et_block_row et_block_row_3-4_1-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Michiel Koster<\/h1>\n<h2>Coaching and Consulting<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>International coaching, consulting and mediation<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/profil-quad.jpg\" width=\"1486\" height=\"1486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/profil-quad.jpg 1486w, https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/profil-quad-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/profil-quad-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/profil-quad-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1486px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-399\" title=\"Portrait Michiel\" alt=\"Michiel Koster Portrait\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"#contactform\">Contact<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">People<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"> Change<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Work<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Your Challenges<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>International activities are developing slowly.<\/li>\n<li>Conflicts significantly impair productivity.<\/li>\n<li>Cultural differences hinder effective collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>My Services<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>As an immigrant, I have a deep understanding of international contexts.<\/li>\n<li>As a coach, mediator and Lean expert, I promote sustainable conflict resolution and clear shared goal alignment.<\/li>\n<li>From my own experience, I know how to appreciate diversity and use it strategically as a strength.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 id=\"Block-2:-F\u00fchrung,-Digitalisierung-und-Kultur\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"1013\">For Companies<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/coaching\/#teamcoaching\">Leadership Team Coaching<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/consulting\/#kultur\">Intercultural Development and Integration<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/mediation\/\">Mediation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/consulting\/#transformation\">Transformative Change<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/collaboration\/#workshopprogramm\">Integrated Workshop Program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 id=\"Block-2:-F\u00fchrung,-Digitalisierung-und-Kultur\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"1013\">For Executives<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/coaching\/#einzelcoachingg\">Coaching for Personal Development<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/coaching\/#mentoring\">Mentoring<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/collaboration\/#workshopprogramm\">Methodological Knowledge and Practical Training<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/consulting\/#wertschoepfung\">Optimizing Your Team's Effectiveness<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Client Testimonials<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Jasmin C., Executive<\/h3>\n<p>\"Through Michiel's guidance, I was able to truly understand and develop my potential. He recognized what was in me long before I saw it myself. <\/p>\n<p>His coaching style is a blend of humor, clarity, honesty, structure and genuine goal orientation developed together with you. He asks the right questions, gets to the root of issues and at the same time manages to let you take the lead while you gradually recognize what you truly want. <\/p>\n<p>Working with him was and is an important turning point for me, and I am grateful for every impulse that made me think and helped me move forward.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Lisa T., Program Manager<\/h3>\n<p>\"Michiel supported me as a coach in settling into my new professional role. Particularly helpful were his consistently open, curious attitude, his thought-provoking questions and his confidence in my ability to find the right path for myself. <\/p>\n<p>His coaching has enriched me both professionally and personally and has given me the courage in various situations to successfully introduce new processes and approaches.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Jonathan C., Department Head<\/h3>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1274\" data-local-id=\"8dbabd62-57df-4c9d-a568-1a9d73397d75\">\"The structured coaching by Mr. Koster helped me to create clarity, build trust and effectively establish shared goals in a demanding environment.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1274\" data-local-id=\"8dbabd62-57df-4c9d-a568-1a9d73397d75\">Through tailored solutions, open communication and targeted methods, it enabled me to use challenges constructively and develop significantly stronger collaboration from difficult starting situations.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1694\" data-local-id=\"37c5940b19c8\">The work with LindeInsight has also contributed significantly to developing my leadership skills in a targeted manner and sustainably strengthening the exchange and networking among executives.\"<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" id=\"contactform\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Contact<\/h1>\n<p>Please contact me for a no-obligation introductory meeting.<\/p>\n<p>I look forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:&#x6d;&#x69;&#099;&#104;ie&#x6c;&#x40;&#x6d;&#105;&#099;h&#x69;&#x65;&#x6c;&#107;&#111;&#115;t&#x65;&#x72;&#x2e;&#099;&#111;m\">&#109;&#x69;&#x63;h&#105;&#x65;&#x6c;&#64;&#109;&#x69;c&#104;&#x69;&#x65;l&#107;&#x6f;s&#116;&#x65;&#x72;&#46;&#99;&#x6f;&#x6d;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:&#048;0&#x34;&#057;1&#x36;&#050;4&#x39;&#053;8&#x37;&#x30;5\">&#x2b;&#52;&#57; &#x28;&#x30;&#41; &#x31;&#x36;&#50; &#x34;&#x39;&#53;8&#x37;&#x30;&#53;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Michiel-Koster.vcf\">D\u00fcrerstra\u00dfe 40, 44795 Bochum<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"iawp_total_views":35,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-668","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/668","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=668"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/668\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":778,"href":"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/668\/revisions\/778"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michielkoster.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}