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Ariane Van Heijningen

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Eigenaar Denkplaats at Denkplaats
📍 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Ariane van Heijningen is a speaker, trainer, and coach who founded Denkplaats, a firm specializing in practical philosophy and systemic interventions. As the author of "Goedbedoeld moeilijk maken, " she helps leaders and organizations break through limiting thought patterns by using Socratic coaching and fostering clarity. People often describe her as clear, humorous, and connecting.

Ariane is driven by a passion for helping people move past unexamined assumptions to achieve meaningful progress. She champions the power of curiosity and well-posed questions as essential tools for personal and professional development. Her approach is often described as lovingly disruptive, aiming to create space for new possibilities.

She runs a newsletter and brand called "Helderheid op Hakken, " which translates to "Clarity on Heels. "

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Eigenaar Denkplaats
Location
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Priorities

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Systemic Thinking
Applies systemic principles to help organizations and teams understand and resolve complex interaction patterns and conflicts, focusing on the system rather than individual traits.
Socratic Coaching
Teaches and utilizes the Socratic method in her coaching to help individuals and leaders challenge their own assumptions and arrive at deeper insights.
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Career

Work history

4-2016
Eigenaar Denkplaats
Denkplaats
9-2020
Trainer en spreker
De Denksmederij
11-2021
Docent Socratisch Coachen
Ja tegen Nu Academie
6-2021
Docent Teamconflicten & Docent Socratisch Leiderschap
The Lime Tree - Mediation & Training
4-2020
Partner The Curiosophy Collective
TheCuriosophyCollective
In the press

Media appearances

Een interview met Ariane van Heijningen - Inclusief schaterlach. Featured in Denkplaats
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Interview met Ariane van Heijningen, Denkplaats. Featured in SoundCloud
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Education
2021 - 2022
Systeemkunde
Ja tegen Nu Academie
2021 - 2021
systeemkunde
Marijke Spanjersberg
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