Olga Oostvriesland

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DISC Type : ds

Strategisch partner en mentor at Olga Oostvriesland Consultancy

Arnhem-Nijmegen Region, Netherlands

Overview

Olga Oostvriesland is a strategic partner and mentor specializing in future-proof leadership, strategy, and diversity. Educated at Nyenrode Business University and Radboud University, her career includes roles as Head of HR. Colleagues describe her as an open, integer, and people-oriented leader who is sharp on content.

Olga explores complex themes through deep conversation as the host of the "FitFilosofie" podcast. She has a stated interest in philosophy, feminism, and ecophilosophy. She also has an appreciation for the value of rituals and traditions in creating connection and shared experiences.

Unique fact: She actively uses "gedoe" (hassle/trouble) as a tool, believing that where there is tension, there is valuable information, energy, and potential for growth.

Personality Overview

Long-term Focused

Risk-Accepting

Fast-paced

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Future-proof Leadership
As a speaker and mentor, she focuses on developing resilient leadership through clear frameworks for skills, consistent behavior, and effective strategy.
Integrity in Leadership
She hosts the 'FitFilosofie' podcast, where she engages in deep-dive discussions connecting philosophical concepts like integrity to modern leadership challenges.
Embracing Conflict
She repeatedly writes about using professional friction and "hassle" as a source of information and energy for growth, rather than something to be avoided.

Media Appearances

Olga has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Strategisch partner en mentor at Olga Oostvriesland Consultancy
6-2025
Member of SER Topvrouwen at SER Topvrouwen
12-2021 - 4-2025
Head of HR at Transdev Nederland
1-2020 - 7-2021
Directeur mens en organisatie a.i. at Banning Advocaten
9-2018 - 9-2019
Manager Consultancy at cegeka-dsa

Education

Strategisch talentmanagement from Nyenrode Business University
1996 - 2002
drs from Radboud University

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Insights For Selling To Olga

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Olga is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Olga

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Olga move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Olga take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Olga

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