Female Leadership & Career Coach | Amsterdam + Online
Helping ambitious women in international careers break through career plateaus
Are you a female manager or director who has already achieved success, but now finds herself stuck, unfulfilled, or wondering what’s next?
Welcome. You’re at the right place.
I’m Els Bosma, an internationally recognised Female Leadership & Career Coach, based in Amsterdam and available online worldwide. I specialise in helping ambitious women like you overcome stagnation and step into your next-level leadership with clarity, confidence, and ease.
What I do (and why it works)
Through my signature method Reset to Rise, I guide you (and all other high-performing women) through the real inner work that unlocks lasting change for you (-finally) :
- Uncover what’s really holding you back (often, it’s not what you think!)
- Reset outdated habits and thought patterns that keep you playing small
- Rise into the leader you already are – and want to be
Whether you want to…
- Finally get that promotion (without overworking)
- Shift into a role that feels like a better fit
- Lead with more impact and less self-doubt
- Earn the salary that you really deserve, or…
- Stop second-guessing your value and own your worth
…this work is for you.
Why work with a female leadership & career coach?
Traditional leadership coaching often overlooks what it’s really like to be a woman in the international corporate world. Especially one who’s already achieved a lot.
You’re navigating power dynamics, unspoken biases, and conflicting expectations. You’re probably the go-to person at work, and yet, your own growth feels paused.
This isn’t about fixing you. You are not broken.
But the systems weren’t built for you. And now it’s time to rise within them, without losing yourself in the process.
As a female leadership & career coach, I bring:
- 20+ years of leadership experience (including Board/VP-level roles and the UN)
- Deep understanding of how women lead and grow differently
- In-depth cultural insights through working abroad (I’ve worked and lived in 6 different countries spread over 3 continents)
- Tools from neuroscience, behavioural psychology, and transformational coaching (I’ve studied Biology, Positive Psycology and Rapid Transformational Therapy)
- A proven method to help you reset, rise, and lead sustainably
Who I work with
My clients are high-achieving women who:
- Work in international corporate environments
- Hold mid-to-senior level roles (managers, directors, VPs)
- Want more meaning, clarity, or momentum in their career
- Are done with playing by outdated rules.
- And ready to lead on their own terms
They’ve often tried trainings, mentors, or even therapy, but haven’t quite broken through. What they need is a space that blends deep mindset work with sharp strategic career coaching. That’s exactly what my female leadership & career coaching provides.
How it works
I. Start with Reset to Revive
A 1:1 transformation journey where we reset the patterns that block your career growth and build the foundation for your next move.
II. Expand in Rise to Thrive
My 6-month group program for women ready to grow into the leadership roles they know they’re meant for.
III. Lead on in Repeat to Lead
Ongoing community and support for women who want to keep rising, together.
Not sure where to start or feeling overwhelmed?
=> Begin with Reset Spark
Begin with A focused 2-hour 1:1 session to help you get clarity on what you truy want and where to begin. It’s a low-commitment way to get unstuck and experience my approach. All sessions are available in Amsterdam or online.
How to choose the right female leadership & career coach?
Choosing the right coach can change everything. As a female leadership & career coach, I bring deep cultural understanding, a feminine leadership perspective, and sharp strategic insight. Whether you’re walking into a boardroom in Brussels, dialing in from Dubai, or leading a team in The Hague, our work is tailored to help you thrive in your environment.
Working with a coach who truly understands the complexities of international careers, gender dynamics, and leadership expectations means you no longer have to explain or justify, only grow.
Based in Amsterdam and worldwide online
I’m proud to call Amsterdam home, and I welcome women to my in-person practice on the Da Costakade. But most of my clients are international. Some re-arrange their travel plans to go via Amsterdam for our 1:1 part of the program. Clients flew in from places like France, UK, US, Germany, Mallorca, Belgium. But should you not be able to travel, no worries: Zoom makes it easy to work across borders and time zones. Whether you’re based in the Netherlands or Singapore, London or Nairobi, New York or Rio de Janeiro, the results are the same: powerful.
I’m excited to share that I’ve secured a new job that is nearly double my previous salary!
I cannot express enough how my experience with Els Bosma’s coaching has transformed my career and personal outlook. After 12 years in a job where I felt unappreciated, undervalued and underpaid, I was at my wit’s end.
Fast forward to today: I’m excited to share that I’ve secured a new job that is nearly double my previous salary!
I’ve achieved a level of stability that lets me ease off the gas when needed
“The shift I’m most proud of is reaching a point in my career where I can allow myself to cruise a bit without feeling guilty. I’ve put the hard work in, built trust, and achieved a level of stability that lets me ease off the gas when needed. I’m getting there, still delivering quality work, and it’s a reflection of how far I’ve come.”
I now feel empowered as a female leader in this foreign, male-dominated environment.
“I was working in a male-dominated environment managing mainly men. I needed to get clarity in my professional trajectory. Els helped me discover my inner strength and realise the potential and expertise I bring to the table. I now feel empowered as a female leader in this foreign, male-dominated environment.”
For the first time, I saw a real way out.”
The Reset Spark session helped me shift how I think about the pressure I constantly put on myself. I’d been stuck in a cycle of high expectations and self-criticism, without even realising it. Els’s clear, practical guidance helped me see how my thoughts were fuelling that pressure. And for the first time, I saw a real way out. It gave me both insight and relief. I walked away feeling lighter, more self-compassionate, and hopeful about how to move forward.”
I feel like I’ve been handed a new compass to navigate my career.
“Before working with Els, I was feeling stuck in various aspects of my life and career. Now, I feel like I’ve been handed a new compass and a map to navigate my career. I highly recommend working with Els to gain a fresh perspective, find inner joy, and see the world (and yourself!) in a different light!”
I’ve stopped carrying others’ pain and started leading my own life with power and clarity.
“I now see the strength I’ve always had, and it surprises me how long I didn’t recognize it. This realization helps me see clearly that others’ insecurities are their own, not mine to carry or solve. I’ve learned to step out of being a passive player in other people’s games and instead lead my own life consciously. This awareness is powerful: it’s about not feeding into other people’s pain, and instead staying centered.”
Ready to discover what lies ahead of you?
-book your Career Roadmap call now-
If you’re ready to stop circling the same questions, and start creating real movement: I invite you to book a free 40-minute Career Roadmap Call with a female leadership & career coach.
Together we’ll explore:
- What’s really keeping you stuck
- What’s possible for your next career move
- And whether my approach as a female career & leadership coach is the right fit for you
There’s no pressure. Just insight, honesty, and next steps.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What does a female leadership & career coach do?
I help high-achieving women identify and clear the internal and external barriers that are holding them back from their next career or leadership move. My approach blends deep mindset work with practical strategy, tailored to women in international corporate roles.
Do you only coach women based in Amsterdam?
Not at all. While I’m based in Amsterdam, I work with clients all over the world via Zoom. My programs are designed to support international women navigating complex careers, no matter their location.
Is this coaching right for me if I’m not sure what I want next?
Yes. Many of my clients come to me feeling confused, stuck, or unsure of their next step. That’s exactly what we work on first: gaining clarity about what you truly want. And what’s been getting in the way.
How is this different from other career coaching?
My work is specifically tailored to ambitious women who’ve already experienced success but now feel blocked. And if we don’t solve the reason behind the block, this will stop your progress at your next level. That is why we first focus on you in the first step of the Reset to Rise journey.
And once the invisible brakes are released, you’re finally free to accelerate → with clarity, energy, and ease. That’s where the real magic happens: combining deep 1:1 coaching with the power of a like-minded group. That mix is where breakthroughs multiply. I bring not only deep corporate and leadership experience, but also an understanding of gendered dynamics, personal patterns, and cross-cultural complexity.
What if I’m not ready for a full program?
That’s what Reset Spark is for. It’s a powerful 2-hour session to help you take a first step, without committing to a longer journey right away.
“To this day if I’m faced with a tricky management situation, I ask myself: ‘What would Els do?’”
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