https://lifetoolsandtoys.coach/about-dj daily 0.75 2025-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2ef86e6122ff2fb8a421b1/1598995211029-YO1TB7DPN2X3DUQNKFB1/IMG_20151229_124207.jpg D-J's story I am trained as a Life Coach by the Leadership That Works school, in a program called Coaching For Transformation in their Mumbai faculty. My ACC certification (Associate Certified Coach) is recognized by the ICF (International Coach Federation). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2ef86e6122ff2fb8a421b1/1598995272742-4CC2I6SZ5W2QHHQHIRIK/_DJH4351.jpg D-J's story But whatever my teachers (and teaching moments) taught me would have gone to waste without my willingness, tenacity, thirst to study, practice, and apply these teachings in my daily activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2ef86e6122ff2fb8a421b1/1598995411382-XZ94S76KB1HE4V70OH7Z/IMG_20190711_060723005_HDR.jpg D-J's story Around my 40s, I became aware of studentship - how it is an active attitude of self-examination and curiosity. With that new learning I became aware of the many teachers you and me are surrounded with - friends, family, strangers, artists, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2ef86e6122ff2fb8a421b1/1598995375812-9T3T5EVSMS0TM4EWCFBQ/IMG_20190627_184255427.jpg D-J's story My life experiences and lessons are the tools & toys with which I build a safe space to experiment in. Spiritual practices are my lifeline - meditation, self-examination, scriptural study, lauding the divine in song, selfless service. They are all coming together beautifully in the life coaching profession. Thus my purpose as an executive Life Coach has become 'guiding others helping themselves discovering their inate wisdom.’ If we do it right, you won’t need me for long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2ef86e6122ff2fb8a421b1/1598995234140-90YYR2NX5K0U5Y5GB5U9/IMG_20200528_134300603_HDR.jpg D-J's story I was born and raised in The Netherlands. I have a Masters degree in History from the Erasmus University Rotterdam. I went to a film screening and fell in love with the filmmaker. I moved to Portland, Oregon to be with him, and later to Los Angeles where I worked in various capacities on film sets and in theatre. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2ef86e6122ff2fb8a421b1/1598995311021-X2B1UV70QV173971GYK8/IMG_20190923_181406055.jpg D-J's story In LA I worked in the film industry and as the Operations Manager of a meditation center. My spiritual longing and quest became the center point of my life. To deepen my spiritual practices I lived in a strict ashram in India for 6 years. Life coaching is my calling, one of the ways that I can give back to others what my studies and practices have given to me. I know the power of transformation from my own experiences - and am convinced you can change too. For the past couple of years I have been splitting my time between Mumbai (where my husband lives) and Los Angeles. https://lifetoolsandtoys.coach/guidedmeditation daily 0.75 2025-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f2ef86e6122ff2fb8a421b1/1599003391027-ZKM9CBAOFVRFA4KZDA8T/young%2Bdj%2Bwith%2Bberries.jpg Guided Meditation Guided Meditation Since age 15 I was able to consciously connect with my inner-world through meditation. During the pandemic I offered free guided meditations over Zoom. 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