Monique Brouwer

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Oprichter | Loopbaan katalysator at De Rode Draad | Voor Neurodivergente Talenten

Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands

Overview

Monique Brouwer is the founder of De Rode Draad, where she acts as a career catalyst for neurodivergent professionals. Drawing on her own experience with ADHD and high-ability, she leverages her background in corporate recruitment and a Masters from Tilburg University to help quick thinkers find energizing work. People describe her as driven, pragmatic, and professional.

Personally, Monique is passionate about well-being and creative expression, which she explores through her podcast, "Breingenoten". She is also a certified Mental Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher, interests that complement her professional focus on helping clients avoid burnout and reconnect with their passion. Her goal is to work with more pleasure, courage, and confidence.

Her work is deeply personal; she founded her practice after experiencing burnout and realizing her own neurodivergence was a strength.

Personality Overview

Generally Skeptic

Objective Thinker

Fast But Wary

They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.  They are very proud of what they do. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Topics They Care About

Neurodivergent Talent
Her coaching practice, De Rode Draad, is dedicated to helping neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, HSP, autism) find careers that align with their unique strengths.
Career Coaching
She acts as a 'Loopbaan katalysator' (Career Catalyst), using creative and visual exercises to help clients who feel stuck find new professional direction and energy.
Podcasting
Hosts the 'Breingenoten' podcast to share insights and connect with her community of 'quick thinkers', a project she started to regain her own professional energy.

Media Appearances

Monique has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Oprichter | Loopbaan katalysator at De Rode Draad | Voor Neurodivergente Talenten
1-2019 - 3-2025
Loopbaancoach at UMOJO
1-2019 - 3-2025
Projectmanager en Senior Corporate Recruiter at UMOJO
4-2023 - 12-2024
Projectmanager Recruitment a.i. at Rijksorganisatie voor Ontwikkeling, Digitalisering en Innovatie
9-2022 - 3-2023
Senior Recruiter a.i. at Nationaal Cyber Security Centrum (NCSC-NL)

Education

2009 - 2010
Master of Science (MSc) from Tilburg University
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Tilburg University

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Insights For Selling To Monique

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Monique is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Monique

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Monique move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Monique take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Monique

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