Anneke Drijver

Evaluator
DISC Type : Dcs

Executive Communication Coach at Anneke Drijver

De Bilt, Utrecht, Netherlands

Overview

Anneke Drijver is an Executive Communication Coach and the founder of Improve Your Business English. She specializes in helping C-level executives and entrepreneurs communicate in English with the same clarity and conviction they have in Dutch. Colleagues and clients describe her as to-the-point, flexible, and inspiring.

Having lived and worked abroad for ten years in countries like England, Italy, and Spain, Anneke has a deep, practical understanding of cross-cultural dynamics. This experience, combined with her background in Italian literary translation, fuels her passion for the nuances of language and effective communication.

Anneke produced and hosted the "Quick and Easy Tips for your Business English" podcast in collaboration with BNR Nieuwsradio.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Executive Presence
Her coaching focuses on helping leaders project credibility, conviction, and control during high-stakes international business situations.
Cross-Cultural Communication
Frequently discusses bridging the gap between the direct Dutch communication style and the nuances of international business English to prevent misunderstandings.
Female Entrepreneurship
Served as a board member for the Stichting Sisterhood in Business, a network dedicated to supporting and guiding women with growth ambitions for their companies.

Media Appearances

Anneke has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Executive Communication Coach at Anneke Drijver
7-2014
Taalcoaching Zakelijk Engels | Founder & directeur van Improve Your Business English at Improve Your Business English
3-2021 - 10-2024
Bestuurslid at Stichting Sisterhood in Business
5-2017 - 12-2020
Podcaster @ExpertPodcastNetwerk at BNR Nieuwsradio
9-2011 - 7-2014
Eigenaar at Aretusa ~ Passie voor taal ~

Education

2007 - 2008
Literair vertalen Italiaans from Vertalersvakschool - Amsterdam
2002 - 2006
Italiaans from ITV University of Applied Sciences

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Insights For Selling To Anneke

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Anneke is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Anneke

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Anneke move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Anneke take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Anneke

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