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I take you outside, so you’ll find what you need within

 

You’ve built a successful business and achieved what most only dream of, but something doesn’t feel right anymore. Despite your success, you feel stuck—trapped by the very thing you’ve created. The excitement might be gone, and what once felt like a calling perhaps feels like a cage now. Deep down, you know there’s more to life than this, something which feels more natural and doesn’t come with these endless doubts, stress and maybe even some anxiety.

You’re at a crossroads, but you have a choice. You can continue on the same path, letting life (and the norms of society) decide for you.

Or, you can take a bold step and look within, reconnecting with your deepest desires and realigning your life with what truly matters. This is where transformation begins—by choosing to design a life that flows naturally, where your talents shine effortlessly, and your work becomes a true expression of who you are.

I’ve been where you are, and I know how daunting it can be to face these questions alone.

That’s why I’ve dedicated myself to helping entrepreneurs like you navigate this journey. Let’s start with a simple, honest conversation—no strings attached. It could be the beginning of the most important chapter of your life, the one where you finally live in alignment with your true self. You have the power to choose—let’s explore what’s possible together.

Bart

Dreamcatcher & Lifeshaper

 

The moment you choose to take the first step toward what your heart is telling you, everything shifts.

 

  • “Working with Bart is like a voyage through new opportunities. His positive, creative and free-minded attitude shows you on a personal and professional level how to be yourself. In my opinion, for Bart, coaching is a second nature.”

    Tom Mossel
    Valencia

  • “Working with Bart is a breath of fresh air. As I journey from the corporate world to my own practice, Bart is serving as a sounding board and guiding light as I identify and work through the things that are holding me back. Depending on the day I might need help channeling creative ideas or just to pause to remind me what is most important—Bart is the perfect partner for all of it. He’s a fantastic coach, a safe pair of hands, and a joy to be around. His energy is contagious.”

    Joanna D.
    New York

  • "Through Bart’s coaching, I found the courage to start building my first business. I’ve gained confidence and clarity for my path forward. I’ve identified and overcome fears that were keeping me stuck. Bart has empowered me to think creatively, build accountability, and move into action. I am forever grateful for his belief in me and my dream - which is now a reality." 

    Kristen Hageman
    London

  • "Bart van Grinsven has been my coach since June 2021. I've been going through major changes in my life during this period and I can't fully state how rewarding working with Bart has been. Whenever I've been stuck, doubting, or afraid our coaching relationship has pushed me through."

    María Stefánsdóttir
    Reykjavik

My story

  • Bart embodies the enthusiasm and positive energy needed to boost confidence and follow your dreams. As a successful former business owner in the fashion industry, working in a highly competitive environment, he has learned to see opportunities where others see uncertainty and think in solutions where others see barriers. Today, he helps entrepreneurs and leaders create a meaningful next chapter by helping them tap into their dreams and fully own the space they are meant to occupy.

    Because we often keep ourselves smaller than we should because of guilt, shame, fear or societal norms.

    There’s no need for arrogance either, but by allowing ourselves to own this space, we automatically empower our environment to do the same, creating a cascade of positive shifts.

    Bart's no-nonsense approach and light-heartedness allow him to quickly break through the barriers people place in front of themselves that obstruct the path towards a more fulfilling life.

    Apart from his ability to guide others through significant life transitions, Bart speaks five languages, loves paddle surfing, mountain biking, hiking, and playing the drums, and is a dedicated family man who teaches his three children to stretch themselves into the unknown and cultivate the confidence to follow their dreams.

    But above all, he believes there is already enough to go where you want to go. It's just waiting to be seen.

    • self-care is the highest form of altruism

    • all answers can be found in the natural world of which you are an integral part

    • slow is better, as it helps you to see and feel more clearly

    • feeling is underestimated

    • you are enough

    • all it takes is the courage to take the next step

    • everything is connected

    • you can wait until the end of your life for the answers or curiously start exploring today

    • you have enough to do what you truly desire

    • everything starts from who you are being in the world

    • positivity is an incredibly powerful force (and contagious)

    • coaching is serious business, which is why I got my ICF credentials

    • in a good laugh

    • your dreams matter (they are the gateway to generosity)

    • there's humour in the most profound shit

    • life will persistently invite you to embrace it, so you finally get why you're here

    • you deserve happiness

    • simple is smart

    • in quality over quantity

    • we are all artists, and we should act as such

    • we all have the same doubts, fears, insecurities, desires

    • everything starts with(in) you

    • we are all a work in progress

    • change is the only thing that never changes

    • life is a gift

    • giving yourself permission can sometimes be the hardest thing to do, but it's how you empower the world

    • money is energy

    • your life is a work of art

    • curiosity is a superpower

    • we know nothing but enough to generously do what we are here for

    • in integrity

    • in honesty

    • love is all that matters

    • you deserve the best possible life

    • so do your loved ones

    • you are one step away from your dream

    • asking for help is an act of generosity

    • your 10-year-old version already had all the answers

    • we are just the stewards of our gifts

    • you are so much closer to what you want than you think

    • the truth is staring you in the face

    • you already know the person who will help you get to where you want

    • it takes courage to follow your heart, and that's why it matters

    • in doing things well or not at all

    • you are the master of your universe

    • in the incredible power of a good conversation

    • you already have all the answers

    • listening is heavily underestimated

    • in the power of enough

    • you are a gift to the world

    • it's your birthright to live a good life

    • small can be magnificent and powerful

    • we should fail more (including myself)

    • every day is a new beginning

    • in 'et alors?' (so what?)

    • one conversation can shift everything

    • beauty is everywhere

    • too often, success is fueled by the wrong desires, which is why so many people are unhappy

    • we are just a link in a long chain of infinite wisdom

    • it's never too late

    • experimentation is the adult version of play (and we should play more)

    • when fear knocks on your door, you should invite it in

    • you are amazing (even if you don't see it)

    • ...

 If life keeps knocking on your door, it’s a good idea to answer

 

Do you want to conform to what society defines as success, or do you want to start writing the chapter that fits who you truly are. Create what will become the best part of your life until now.

Your dreams and desires matter (a lot, not only to you), but giving yourself permission to pursue them can sometimes feel scary or even selfish. And perhaps you don’t even know what they are.

But don’t worry, I can help you (re)discover them so your life starts to flow again.

    • In today's high-paced, result-oriented, frantic society, there's too little time to slow down to feel and listen.

    • There are very few opportunities to feel truly seen and listened to.

    • 'Moi je t'offrirai des perles de pluie. Venues de pays où il ne pleut pas' (I'll give you a drop of rain from a country where it never rains), Jaques Brel sings in Ne Me Quitte Pas. Good coaching offers undivided time and attention, almost as rare as the drops of rain Jaques Brel was singing about, so you finally get to deeply explore what you want and how to create it.

    • It is a unique and powerful commitment to yourself (and no-one else) to courageously explore life's possibilities.

    • It is an ode to your gifts.

    • It helps you to shed a light on the invisible

    • It can change your life (as it has mine and many of my clients).

    • It's one of the most exciting ways to accelerate your personal growth

    • Your coach is your companion to help you discover and create what matters to you most

    • Life is short, don't live with regrets

    • To be the director of your life (again)

    • It radically reduces the time you need to figure out what you truly want

    • It empowers and inspires you to embrace your next step with passion

    • It helps you keep your energy levels high during the inevitable dips

    • I believe in you, even when you don't