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Rowen Dekkers Founder | Trainer | Coach
I’m Rowen Dekkers, a dedicated communication coach and trainer with a unique background shaped by psychology from an early age. Raised by a psychologist father and an NLP coach mother, I was immersed in psychological principles that emphasized minimizing quick judgments and understanding the essence of interpretation and judgment. My journey into communication coaching began in my teenage years, inspired by a passion for interacting with people and inspiring them in an engaging manner. By 18, I was already presenting at events like the Dutch Education Days, sharing insights on teaching with passion to an audience of school counselors and board members. Initially aiming to support mental health, I started creating content on social media to help the younger generation, amassing over 12,000 followers and 300 videos. After obtaining my EMCC Practitioner certification, I joined MentesMe with my father, delving into Social Communication Styles and becoming a Social Styles Master. This method revealed the profound impact of understanding one another in our increasingly disconnected world. I’ve had the privilege of training at esteemed organizations such as De Heus Voeders, Fontys Consultancy, and several other prominent companies. My methods include ACT, MBTI, iGROW, and Social Communication Styles, all aimed at fostering understanding and connection in both personal and professional contexts. |
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Achievements & Testimonials
I've assisted numerous individuals in improving their communication and understanding. My sessions consistently receive high ratings, with clients praising the invaluable insights they gain. Here’s what some of them have to say:
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Jesse Swinkels ★★★★★ Some time ago, I had an extensive coaching session with Rowen. Gained new insights and made my goal tangible. Thanks to these insights, I have now made great strides. Thank you for this! I also did the social styles assessment, which again provided a lot of insights. The comparison between how I see myself and how others see me gives a unique picture of your own communication style. Definitely provided an eye-opener. Thanks again, and I look forward to seeing what the future will bring in terms of insights. |
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Eli van Lieshout ★★★★★ Super insightful. I found out how others see me vs how I see myself. This will help me improve my communication, be more self-aware and probably avoid many misunderstandings in the long run. Thanks a lot Rowen, the first session was amazing! |
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Jamie van Oeffel ★★★★★ In the past six months, I have attended various coaching training sessions at MentesMe, where Rowen has provided me with significant insights into understanding different social styles and formulating clear goals. Additionally, I have learned how to apply this knowledge in practice. I have also learned a lot about myself as a person, enabling me to make great strides in my personal and professional development. I have found the training sessions with Rowen to be very positive. Rowen is very considerate, always open to the opinions and experiences of others, and is, of course, a great conversational partner! |
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Romy Wijers ★★★★★ Works professionally and communicates well! |
My Philosophy
I believe in the power of understanding—both of oneself and others. In a time when everybody is becoming more individualistic, the ability to look at each other without judgment is crucial. My approach combines openness, humor, and confrontation to ensure truth is conveyed in a way that’s both bearable and taken seriously.
Professional Affiliations
I’m associated with EMCC Global, MentesMe Connecting Human Potential, De Landelijke Vereniging voor Vertrouwenspersonen, and CoachFinder!
I believe in the power of understanding—both of oneself and others. In a time when everybody is becoming more individualistic, the ability to look at each other without judgment is crucial. My approach combines openness, humor, and confrontation to ensure truth is conveyed in a way that’s both bearable and taken seriously.
Professional Affiliations
I’m associated with EMCC Global, MentesMe Connecting Human Potential, De Landelijke Vereniging voor Vertrouwenspersonen, and CoachFinder!
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FAQ
Are you certified as a coach?
As a coach, I am certified and registered at the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) on Practitioner level. Additionally, I am a certified Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) coach, and I'm a Social Communication Styles Master. This means I'm not only certified to coach myself, but I'm also allowed to train/certify new coaches/mentors and Social Communication Style assessors.
Finally, I have also been allowed to be a part of several professional coaching networks. At the moment these are CoachFinder and Better Coach
If have any more questions regarding my accreditation, do not hesitate to e-mail me at [email protected].
Finally, I have also been allowed to be a part of several professional coaching networks. At the moment these are CoachFinder and Better Coach
If have any more questions regarding my accreditation, do not hesitate to e-mail me at [email protected].
Where are you located?
I'm located in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. In Eindhoven, I have two work locations:
- Klokgebouw 156, Eindhoven
- Snelliushof 42, Eindhoven
What languages do you speak?
Any of my services can be facilitated in either English or Dutch.
Additionally, I speak Swedish, German, and Dutch sign language at a beginner level. This is not on a dependable level yet though.
Additionally, I speak Swedish, German, and Dutch sign language at a beginner level. This is not on a dependable level yet though.
Which methods do you use?
iGROW
iGROW is an effective personal development method developed by MentesMe combining Jung's theory about social communication styles and the Grow method from western psychology. It generally consists out of five to six sessions including a social communication styles assessment, guiding the client through a development goal while taking the personal nature of the therapist and the client into account. It is used by all sorts of therapists, ranging from registered psychotherapists to professional mentors and coaches as well.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is known for its effectiveness in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and helping people that feel like they're unable to move past uncontrollable factors of their life. It stands for Acceptance & Commitment therapy and based on RFT (Relational Frame theory) that looks at the conditioning of our beliefs and behavior. Unlike CBT (Cognitive Behavioral therapy), it doesn't focus on changing thoughts, but rather learning to accept (and willingly invite) them and learn to use them as a part of your growth.
iGROW is an effective personal development method developed by MentesMe combining Jung's theory about social communication styles and the Grow method from western psychology. It generally consists out of five to six sessions including a social communication styles assessment, guiding the client through a development goal while taking the personal nature of the therapist and the client into account. It is used by all sorts of therapists, ranging from registered psychotherapists to professional mentors and coaches as well.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is known for its effectiveness in treating depression, anxiety, addiction, and helping people that feel like they're unable to move past uncontrollable factors of their life. It stands for Acceptance & Commitment therapy and based on RFT (Relational Frame theory) that looks at the conditioning of our beliefs and behavior. Unlike CBT (Cognitive Behavioral therapy), it doesn't focus on changing thoughts, but rather learning to accept (and willingly invite) them and learn to use them as a part of your growth.