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Suzanne Nieuwenhuijs-Mekking

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Professioneel spreker, gecertificeerd NOBTRA trainer at Werkgelukt
📍 Wassenaar, South Holland, Netherlands

Suzanne Nieuwenhuijs-Mekking is a TEDx speaker and award-winning trainer at Werkgeluk, specializing in high sensitivity (HSP) and neurodiversity in the workplace. A former criminal lawyer, she became one of the first Chief Happiness Officers in the Dutch government. People who have taken her trainings often describe her as passionate, professional, and empathetic.

Outside of her professional life, Suzanne hosts the "Geluk of je Leven" (Happiness or Your Life) podcast, where she interviews experts on topics related to well-being and professional growth. She has a personal interest in skiing, mentioning her enjoyment of challenging downhill slopes, and is open about her own journey discovering she is a highly sensitive person.

Unique fact: Suzanne made a significant career change from being a criminal lawyer to becoming a trainer focused on workplace happiness and neuro-inclusion.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Professioneel spreker, gecertificeerd NOBTRA trainer
Location
Wassenaar, South Holland, Netherlands
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High Sensitivity at Work
As a TEDx speaker and trainer, her core mission is to help organizations leverage the strengths of highly sensitive (HSP) employees and manage stimulus.
Neurodiversity & Inclusion
She is a two-time winner of the NOBTRA Award for Diversity & Inclusion, reflecting her deep commitment to creating inclusive work environments for all neurotypes.
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Career

Work history

2-2020
Professioneel spreker, gecertificeerd NOBTRA trainer
Werkgelukt
8-2023
Podcast Host 'Geluk of je Leven Podcast'
Werkgelukt
6-2022
Trainer
A+O fonds Rijk
11-2023
(Co)trainer Doelgericht Interactie Begeleiden & Grip op groepen (Train-de-trainer)
Arie Speksnijder, opleider van trainers
6-2023
Professioneel spreker
ZijSpreekt
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Education
2020 - 2021
Executive Program ‘Het Rendement van Geluk’ & Masterclass Grondslagen van Geluk
Erasmus University Rotterdam
5-2024 - 9-2024
Opleiding tot Loopbaancoach
NONONS | Opleidingen Trainingen Coaching
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