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Carpe Vita Training and Coaching

For sustainable growth and coaching

We believe that successful organisaties gebouwd are built on empowered people and strong teams

We guide companies in strengthening human potential – with customized programs in the areas of personal development, leadership, stress and energy management, and team effectiveness.

Our training and coaching programs help employees work with greater self-confidence, focus, and resilience. Teams learn to collaborate, communicate, and function in a results-oriented manner more effectively – resulting in increased job satisfaction and mutual trust. Whether it concerns preventing burnout, enhancing personal leadership, or strengthening team dynamics: we create movement that makes a lasting impact.

Carpe Vita literally means “seize the day” – and that includes workplace happiness and a sense of purpose. We create space for reflection, awareness, and growth, so that people can utilize their full potential – and organizations can fully benefit from it.

Meet our team

  • Petra Groot Nibbelink

    Founder, trainer & coach

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  • Carola Vermeulen

    Trainer & coach

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  • Rogier de Bonth

    Trainer

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  • Rob Smits

    Trainer

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  • Ruud Robeerst

    Coach

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  • Jan van Houwelingen

    Personal Trainer & Lifestyle Coach | Houwelingen Health

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  • Djenne Rozemuller

    Personal Assistant

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About Djenne

Behind the scenes, I work as a Personal Assistant. I ensure that everything runs smoothly by arranging appointments, managing profiles, and maintaining an overview.

I am currently learning the trade at Carpe Vita, where I am further developing my knowledge and skills. With structure, attention, and commitment, I ensure that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

About Rogier

Rogier’s enthusiasm and boldness to approach matters from an unconventional angle enable him to get people and teams moving.

He is an accredited Insights Discovery practitioner, a certified team coach, and registered with StiR; he also completed the Master in Management program at Nyenrode. Additionally, he is a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Agile Coach.

About Rob

An enthusiastic and goal-oriented team builder!

That is me in a few words. With my creative mind, enthusiasm, and empathetic nature, I create trust and connection to accelerate the team process.

I offer guidance to individuals and groups to give collaboration, communication, and performance a boost. Drawing on my years of experience as a hockey and learning coach, I know how to get the team process (back) underway and improve team cohesion.

The starting point is usually the individual, who is stimulated and challenged—always based on respect and trust—to get to know themselves better. This frequently involves the use of the Insights Discovery methodology, in which individual and team preferences are visualized and explored in depth. A better understanding of personal preference styles and those of the team members emerges, which forms the basis for developing a strong team.

About Ruud

I have built several companies from the ground up, establishing efficient structures and always building based on core values ​​and business principles. To me, the strength of good teams lies in getting into the same boat together — with commitment, energy, and an eye for the human element. Naturally, this also includes substantive expertise.

Unfortunately, I still often see entrepreneurs working too little *on* their business and spending most of their time *in* their business. That is why I enjoy helping them with practical tools to truly build their company — in a way that creates sustainable value, both for the organization and for the people behind it.

About Krystal

As an experienced HR Business Partner, I possess over 20 years of broad experience within the HR field. My Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management provided a solid foundation for my career. As the owner of Strategic Elements, I work with organizations on strategic HR solutions that truly make a difference. Working in both Europe and the Caribbean has allowed me to gain valuable insights into diverse cultures and business environments.

In my role, I have made a significant contribution to shaping strategic HR initiatives and aligning them with broader business objectives. My approach is characterized by a personal and client-centric attitude, combined with a strong focus on realizing tangible and meaningful changes within organizations.

About Jan

I help people – both individually and in teams – to strengthen their energy, power, and resilience.

As an evidence-based personal trainer and lifestyle coach, I focus on sustainable change: better routines, more structure, getting fitter, and making healthier choices. Within organizations, I enjoy collaborating on vitality programs that have a real impact. Because fit people form powerful teams.

Health is not an end in itself, but a foundation for happiness, connection, and results. Let’s do this together.

About Carola

With over 30 years of experience delivering training in leadership and communication, both in the Netherlands and internationally, I have earned my stripes in the field over the years. I am known for my keen insight, commitment, and ability to quickly get to the heart of the matter.

As a facilitator and (team) coach, I also guide teams and individuals in their development. Certified in Insights Discovery, Mindfulness, and Stephen Covey’s ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’, among others, I work with an approach that is both practical and in-depth – always aimed at sustainable change.

About Petra

With years of experience as a trainer and coach, I guide teams and organizations in strengthening their leadership and increasing team effectiveness. My expertise lies in delivering impactful programs for managers and teams, utilizing methodologies such as Insights Discovery and DISC. Through these tools, participants gain valuable insights into their own behavioral preferences and those of others. Additionally, I have extensive experience as a manager building and leading teams. My approach is characterized by an interactive, energetic, and results-oriented style, where learning always goes hand in hand with enjoyment.

Background 

I started my career in banking with a Master’s degree in business economics, but I gradually realized that I am more interested in people than figures, so I retrained as a trainer & coach.

I followed my coaching training at IMC Mensontwikkeling (NOBCO certified) and I also have my certifications for Insights Discovery, DISC and Driving Force Analysis.