Lead with authenticity and achieve lasting results

In your leadership journey, resolving complex challenges with compassion can be tough—and lonely.

But it doesn’t have to be.  As an innovative change leader, I’ve been there.  I can help you lead with authenticity, so you can achieve lasting results in line with your core values. My coaching seamlessly integrates resourcefulness with empathy, strategic questioning, and grounded challenge.

I’m Peter van Esse

My core values are authenticity, growth and gratitude with love as a foundation.

I strive to live in a way that deeply embodies these values by seeking knowledge, truth and wisdom and by being open minded, compassionate, and responsible.

In my experience, living this way requires and cultivates daring, resilience, empathy, balance, humility, patience, and playfulness.

I aim to enable people to embrace their true selves, inspire daring actions, and ignite a contagious passion for human flourishing.

  • “Peter is an excellent executive coach, and I highly recommend working with him. His mix of open, insightful questions and deep, accessible knowledge of leadership frameworks has been instrumental in my own development and success. He helps shed light on blind spots and create coherent meaning from my busy executive schedule. I come away from every meeting with Peter feeling prepared, confident and motivated to lead at my best.“

    — Nathan Pumplin, CEO, Norfolk Healthy Produce

  • "I collaborated with Peter when he was vice-president at the 2Blades Foundation. I admit, I was skeptical he could be an effective executive coach because of the passion and strong opinions I saw when we collaborated on science. But he surprised me. He heard me and asked probing and sometimes difficult questions that made me think in new ways. He combined the questioning with unique suggestions and reading material to augment our conversations. I looked forward to our sessions and highly recommend Peter as a coach."

    — Chelly Hresko, Global Portfolio Lead on Disease Management of Row Crops, Bayer

  • "Peter’s mix of real-life experience truly distinguishes him, and I have found the experience of being coached by him extremely positive. Peter helped me identify, frame, and clarify key team development goals while also offering practical tools, techniques and suggestions to achieve them. For example, Peter helped me transition into thinking more deeply about blind spots that I might underinvest my focus on, and the value of maintaining focus to empower, develop and challenge my team, as I manage my time better. His systematic approach, and his open, insightful questions ensured that all my actions and decisions drive to success on both a professional and personal level."

    — Josiah Mutuku, Group Leader, 2Blades

  • "Peter helped me gain a refreshing perspective following challenges in a new policy role which required heighted navigation of people, processes and politics! I really appreciated Peter’s analytical yet creative style, which provided me with an excellent balance of reflective support, theory and challenge. My leadership toolbox is a lot fuller after being coached by Peter and I have a much stronger sense of how to utilise the strengths of my authentic self.”

    — Hannah Pickering, Project Manager, Norfolk County Council

  • I’ve known Peter since his time leading plant science research, and his transition into coaching has been nothing short of inspiring. His ability to challenge my belief system, ask thought-provoking questions, and provide fresh perspectives has been transformative. Peter’s input has not only enhanced my leadership but also helped me refine my professional framework. His guidance has been an invaluable asset to my entrepreneurial journey, shaping how I approach challenges and opportunities with clarity and confidence.

    Giacomo Bastianelli, Executive and Entrepreneur in Life Sciences

How I work

I can meet in person, or make a digital appointment. We will always work in a setting that is inspiring and comfortable for you. I’m agile in my approach and can visit on site or agree to meet at your favourite coffee place or venue. Sessions are available in Dutch and English.

Ready to achieve lasting results in line with your core values?