Hello!
My name is Fanny Baert
Throughout my life, I had to adjust to new situations and I implemented change many times.
I started out as an international sales manager for a Belgian company, but then worked mostly in the humanitarian and not for profit sector. As an Emergency Response Unit officer at the International Red Cross, I travelled all over the world and I had the opportunity to work with people of various cultures and nationalities. In my life, I moved five times, and I lived and worked in four different countries. Each time, I had to adjust to a new personal and professional environment. It was not always easy, as I had to find a balance between the needs of my family and my personal and professional interests.
It has always been important to me to have a purpose and meaningful job, doing my part in creating a better world. With ups and downs, I was able to find my mission and meaning wherever I was, and I used my strengths such as courage, entrepreneurship, creativity and 'hunger for learning' to find my purpose.
For the last 20 years, I have mainly worked in partnership development and communications, designing strategies to achieve concrete objectives while collaborating with all stakeholders and highlighting shared values.
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I have decided to leverage my lifelong skills and experience by becoming a coach, eager to help YOU find your values and purpose and adjust to change in YOUR life.
My Education
I graduated as a Professional Coach from the Académie Européenne de Coaching, accredited by the Conseil Européen des Coachs Professionels and Eduqua, and I am a member of the International Coaching Federation. I have followed specialised courses in Life Coaching, Career Coaching, Stress Management and the Foundation of Neurosciences. My coaching approach is grounded in positive psychology, empowering individuals to draw on their inner strengths to confidently navigate life’s transitions and create meaningful change.
I hold a M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Leuven. I also obtained a Certificate in Non Profit Management from Duke University (NC, USA) and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Geneva.
Dutch is my mother tongue. I speak and write fluently in English and French.
My Passions
Nature and especially water give me strength and calmness. I swim two to three times a week in my neighbourhood swimming pool. I am also training to swim longer distances in open water.
I love hiking and exploring the world with my partner, family and friends. I like to discover new places and to immerse myself in local experiences. I like to work with my hands as well, so I knit sweaters and scarves. Recently, I picked up photography again. Finally, I like to connect with people and hear their stories.