CLIENT PROJECT REVIEWS

COFFEE COMPANY

After a management change, Debby helped us adjust and optimize the organization and processes at our head office.

With determination and a focused approach, Debby is able to get to the core of issues quickly.

We look back on a valuable and insightful process that has strengthened us for the future.

Thank you for your commitment, enthusiasm, and positivity!

Roland Deege - General Manager

THE HARBOUR CLUB

"Debby has effectively tackled her project and enthusiastically made the entire sales team more structured, increased the sales opportunities and increased the internal communication for the entire Harbour Club" "We have come to know Debby as a driven and ambitious entrepreneur who has completed her project with great commitment and professionalism"

Joost Verhoeven & Richard van Leeuwen -

Board of Directors

SUPPERCLUB CRUISE

Someone who makes you look in the mirror and when you think you've had enough, brings you to the drawing board and works with you until you embrace the mirror. What you have done is great! Both business and personally, we will have a bright future because of you. thanks

Joeri Salet | Ower Supperclub Cruise

HET RIJK VAN DE KEIZER

After the hectic post-COVID period, in which we had to scale up quickly while dealing with significant staff shortages a lot of noise had crept into the company.

Processes overlapped, structures had faded, and it often felt like trying to mop the floor with the tap still running.

Debby changed that with her sharp eye and no-nonsense approach. She brought order to the chaos.

From operational processes to the physical storage areas, everything was addressed and restructured.

She worked with attention to detail and a strong sense of the bigger picture.

She tackled exactly those things you often don’t get around to in the day-to-day rush, but that are crucial for stability and continuity.

Sometimes this meant taking a firm approach, but even that created clarity. Once the paths are visible again, you quickly find your way back.

Debby is highly recommended for any company that needs a temporary fresh perspective from the outside — especially if you’re too deep inside the system to see it clearly yourself.

Owner - John

PLLEK

After eight years of rapid growth, my company was ready for a reality check.

Due to our broad programming and various side activities, our back office had grown organically over the years, with roles and responsibilities that were not always clearly defined.

With her support, we were able to ‘rebuild’ the organization and break old patterns.

The arrival of the COVID crisis made these processes even more urgent, and together we prepared the company for a new future.

Having an outsider like Debby, with her management know-how and decisiveness, was essential for helping us move beyond our own shadows and traditions.

Sjoerd Steenbeek – Owner

IQ CREATIVE

"We have come to know Debby as a calm and clear person who takes a good look at what is happening in an organization"

"She is good at analyzing and listens and looks closely at what is happening in an organization"

"Debby doesn't run away from proposing and implementing unpopular measures"

Douwe Werkman - CFO

LOS ENAMORADOS | IBIZA

We started working with Debby when, after 7 years, Los Enamorados reached a point where we needed to review and optimize our company processes and structures at all levels in order to take the next steps toward growth.

Debby has a great ability to bring important topics to the surface and identify areas that need change.

She gives her all when she works with you. On a personal coaching level, she also knows how to help you make different choices and approach things from a new perspective.

We moved from an improvised structure to optimizing and implementing processes, and now we have a solid and clear company structure that makes it easier to manage a successful season.

Debby is very hands-on, showing you the direction while continuing to coach you on that. I appreciate that, as it makes easier to focus on the daily challenges and dynamics of the venue.

If we occasionally stray from the new direction, we can quickly get back on track. Everything is documented in a digital system that’s easy to use.

Thank you, Debby, for the collaboration.

Roze & Pierre - Owners

T’NIEUWE KAFE

During our three-month collaboration, Debby from Feeling for Change achieved an impressive amount of progress.

Her communication style is clear, direct, and motivating.

She knows exactly when to take decisive action and consistently keeps the focus on what truly matters. This not only makes her a pleasure to work with, but also exceptionally effective.

Debby is results-driven and works efficiently toward concrete improvements.

Under her guidance, the implementation of new systems has immediately brought more calm, structure, and clarity to our organization.

Information is now accessible to everyone and easy to apply, which has noticeably strengthened both collaboration and overall efficiency.

In short: Debby brings change that is both tangible and sustainable. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any organization ready for a professional, energetic, and goal-oriented boost.

Owner - Jim de Jong

RON BLAAUW

We came across Debby on LinkedIn, and she seemed like the perfect person to help structure our reservations and sales department.

We were looking for a system to manage private events and large groups more easily and hospitably.

In addition, due to the rapid expansion of our restaurants, it was time to take a thorough look at how these departments were operating.

Debby established the organizational chart as the foundation of the company, something that had become unclear for us because of our fast growth.

That’s where we started.

Structure from the ground up, from core values to job descriptions and communication lines.

It was quite a task, but thanks to Debby’s insight, perseverance, clarity, and patience, not only our reservations and sales department but our entire organization has become much more efficient.

Carla Blaauw - Kruidenier

STRAND ZUID

Last year, we asked Debby to review the sales department of Unlimited Label (Strandzuid, Vondelpark3 and Esprit Caffè), drawing on her experience.

Unlimited Label has experienced tremendous growth in recent years, so Debby examined where we could optimize processes within the sales department.

Through structural adjustments in both workflow and job levels, we have now seen clear improvements in communication, structure, and results.

Debby is professional, flexible, productive, and approaches everything in a very project-driven way.

Bram van Es & Michael Pais Owners

HOTEL GALFI | IBIZA

Debby helped us further develop the concept of our new boutique hotel with 52 rooms in Ibiza.
She set goals and assessed what the company needed in terms of organizational structures.

She also took on the recruitment of a completely new team of 25 people, together with the management team (MT).

She developed everything necessary to ensure we could run a stable season, and everyone understands what is expected of them.

During the opening period, she focused on getting the entire team on track and on how we could deliver the guest experience at its best, ensuring that everyone truly embodies the concept.

She is also hands-on, which means you see results quickly.

Debby has been personally invaluable to me as a coach and sounding board, always there on the sidelines. She has provided me with countless new insights and a lot of structure through her approach.

She is a wonderful person to work with, and when it comes to work, she gives it her all. She inspires many, including myself, with her passion, love, and dedication to the craft. Everyone can learn a lot from her.

Owner Stacey Ewoldt - de Groot

CHIMI GROUP

HOUSE OF TRIBES

We at House of Tribes can wholeheartedly recommend Debby.

In a short period of time, she managed to transform our coffee bar with a new look and feel, menu, and improved visibility on social media.

In addition, we have become much more aware of our core values.

We achieved all of this in a short time thanks in part to her hands-on mentality.

Thank you, Debby!

Farshad - Owner

PANCAKES AMSTERDAM

I had the pleasure of working with Debby to thoroughly review our entire company.

What did I once say yes to (core values, mission & vision), and does it all still hold true?

Are our processes and checklists still effective and accurate?

It was quite a task, but she guided me through it, confronted me, and helped me let go of many things.

We now have a beautiful concept book that we can continue to build on — ready for the future again!

Thank you, Debby.

Nicolette Bosschieter - Founder & CEO

KESSENS

Debby has guided us from the very first step in an important transition within our company.

From working full-time on the floor to managing from abroad. Throughout an intensive process, she not only involved us as entrepreneurs but also our entire (management) team in this significant change.

She did this in a transparent and structured way, ensuring that everyone within the organization was and is in the right place, allowing the company and especially the processes to run smoothly. And even though the transition is complete, we can still rely on Debby when we encounter issues where we need assistance.

In short, Feeling for Change comes highly recommended for companies that could use help in the areas of organization, management, and communication.

Casper Holtkamp
Kessens Amsterdam

DE VERANDA

1:1 CHANGE COACHING

  • "Debby has a fresh perspective and quickly notices where there are areas for improvement in the organization and in me as a manager" "After every session with Debby, I had new energy and she summarized what we were discussing well into concrete actions that I could really move forward with"

    ROBERT J. GUIJT |

    DRIVE - Impact of Hospitality

  • "Because of her holistic way of coaching, I have grown as a person and I have learned to live and do business from my personal values"

    Entrepreneur, personal trainer & coach

    RENS HAEN

  • "I immediately felt a click with Debby and felt safe and at ease" "She asked good questions that made me think"

    HERMANCE HORA SICCAMA |Tidy

RECRUITMENT

  • Debby helped me find a job where I have been working for 2 years! A match with the right challenge and what suits my needs. Debby keeps a close eye on what may be suitable for you for both employee and employer!

    Melissa Hester

    Sales manager | Unlimited Label

  • Thanks in part to Debby's mediation, I have a great job. In addition to all her own experience in the industry, Debby has an unerring sense of creating a match that benefits both employer and employee.

    Sandra van den Hurk

    Commercieel en Operationeel Directeur

    | Unlimited Label

  • Thank you for the great match! I'm really looking forward to my new challenge thanks to you!

    Maroesha van Gelderen

    Backoffice-manager | Unlimited Label

  • Debby has a keen eye for matching job seekers with employers. She listened carefully to my wishes, which led her to come up with suitable vacancies. Eventually, a vacancy came along that appealed to me and she helped me excellently to get in touch with the company in question.

    Judith Damen

    Restaurant manager | NEXT

  • Debby has helped me very well with finding a suitable position (part-time) at my current employer.

    I have been working here for over 2 months now with great pleasure.

    Financieel medewerker | Héman Horecaverhuur

  • I’ve had the distinct pleasure of meeting Debby as a customer through my old job. Taking a more friendly and personal approach, she doesn’t view the hiring process as being a sporting event (“winning at all costs”); instead, she knows that looking for a good match should be a “win-win” proposition. To sum it up, Debby is a great recruiter and an even greater personality.

    Nikolaos Sardelis | Manager Ferrili’s

  • Debby found and and connected me to new job as Executive-chef at Ferilli's. Which is a perfect match. Great job, Debbie!

    Meindert Heijer |

    Corporate Executive Chef UMH Group & Maison de George