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Kirsten De Roo

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Trainer | Mentor | Spreker | Schrijver at KIRSTEN DE ROO
📍 The Randstad, Netherlands

Kirsten de Roo is an entrepreneur, leadership coach, speaker, and author with over 15 years of experience in HR and recruitment. As co-owner of Nelissen & De Roo, she helps organizations find and develop talent. People often describe her as sharp, honest, and empathetic, with a talent for connecting the personal with the professional.

Kirsten is passionate about helping people achieve personal and professional growth, a theme she explores as the host of two podcasts: "Leiders & Herrieschoppers" and "HR zonder filter". She also facilitates personal development retreats in Spain, designed to help individuals gain deeper self-insight and find career fulfillment.

Her book, "Personeelstekort begint bij jezelf" (Staff Shortage Starts with Yourself), became a top-three bestseller, challenging employers to change their mindset to attract and retain talent.

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Current Role
Trainer | Mentor | Spreker | Schrijver
Location
The Randstad, Netherlands
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Priorities

Topics Kirsten cares about

Leadership Development
She coaches leaders and entrepreneurs to develop their personal leadership style, emphasizing a practical approach of 'less talk, more action' to drive real change.
Talent & Recruitment
As a firm owner and author on staff shortages, she champions a shift in mindset for employers to successfully attract and retain talent in a competitive market.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
Trainer | Mentor | Spreker | Schrijver
KIRSTEN DE ROO
1-2017
Eigenaar
Nelissen & De Roo Recruitment
7-2024
Raad van Advies - Master Business & Psychology
TIAS School for Business and Society
4-2025
Podcast Host
HR zonder filter
2-2024
Podcast Host
Leiders & Herrieschoppers
In the press

Media appearances

Leiders & Herrieschoppers - met Kirsten de Roo. Featured in Spotify
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Waarom zou je manager willen worden? - met Kirsten de Roo #66. Featured in Spotify
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Education
2013 - 2013
Strategisch HRM
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
2009 - 2010
Beroepsopleiding tot Coach
Alba-academie.nl
Social presence
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