Leonie Van der Zwan-Lindhout

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Managing Partner at COURIUS

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Leonie van der Zwan-Lindhout is the Managing Partner at COURIUS, where she works as a senior team coach for a range of organizations, from startups to large corporations. With a background as a psychologist and education from Leiden University, she specializes in fostering development through ownership.

Leonie is deeply committed to community work, particularly through her involvement with Centrum Marike, a center for individuals affected by cancer. She expresses pride in their volunteer teams achievements. She also has an appreciation for classical music, moved by the energy of live orchestral performances.

Her volunteer team at Centrum Marike was awarded The Hagues Volunteer Team of the Year for 2025.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Assertive

Example Seeker

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.

Topics They Care About

Team Empowerment
Believes teams thrive when they take responsibility for their work, collaboration, and development, leading to increased energy and resilience.
Leadership Coaching
Emphasizes that effective leaders must consciously adapt their approach—instructing, mentoring, or coaching—based on what their team truly needs.
Cancer Support
Is actively involved with Centrum Marike, a center that creates a warm and supportive place for anyone touched by cancer, showcasing her dedication to the cause.

Media Appearances

Leonie has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2021
Managing Partner at COURIUS
7-2021
Mede-eigenaar NewGo at NewGo
1-2012 - 11-2016
Psycholoog, Coach, trainer at MenKind
Psycholoog, Coach, Trainer at L&D Support Nederland
Assessment Psycholoog, Coach at Samenwerkingspartner: NGXchange

Education

1994 - 2000
doctoraal from Leiden University
Professionele begeleiding van organisaties from Phoenix Opleidingen

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Exp : 9 Location : The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands Job Level : N/A Designation : Managing Partner at COURIUS
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Insights For Selling To Leonie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leonie is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Leonie

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leonie move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Leonie take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Leonie

Personality Compatibility


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