Experts in Attention, Integrity, and Transformation
Our Attention Givers are more than counselors—they are skilled profilers, crisis negotiators, and business leaders who bring essential insights into complex interpersonal dynamics, empowering individuals and teams to thrive.
Our team of Attention Givers unites unmatched expertise in communication, conflict mediation, and leadership coaching. Committed to fostering integrity and positive workplace cultures, we deliver tailored, impactful support that aligns with your organization’s goals.
Kirsten Heukels – Founder Expert in Profiling & Behavioral Analysis
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About Kirsten
As the founder of 1for2 Social Innovation, Kirsten has over 20 years of expertise in profiling, crisis management, and hostage negotiation. She specializes in creating safe spaces for open communication and facilitating profound personal and organizational change. Known for her objective approach and keen insights, she is trusted by both the private and public sectors for her ability to resolve conflicts with courage and clarity.
Core Skills: Profiling, Behavioral Analysis, Crisis Negotiation, Executive Coaching, Confidential Counseling, and Strategic Interventions.
Value to Clients: Kirsten’s ability to analyze complex situations gives clients clear direction and impactful interventions. Her expertise in behavioral insights and conflict resolution fosters resilient leaders and cohesive teams across diverse sectors.
As the founder of 1for2 Social Innovation, Kirsten has over 20 years of expertise in profiling, crisis management, and hostage negotiation. She specializes in creating safe spaces for open communication and facilitating profound personal and organizational change. Known for her objective approach and keen insights, she is trusted by both the private and public sectors for her ability to resolve conflicts with courage and clarity.
Core Skills: Profiling, Behavioral Analysis, Crisis Negotiation, Executive Coaching, Confidential Counseling, and Strategic Interventions.
Value to Clients: Kirsten’s ability to analyze complex situations gives clients clear direction and impactful interventions. Her expertise in behavioral insights and conflict resolution fosters resilient leaders and cohesive teams across diverse sectors.
Pascal Comvalius Crisis & Hostage Negotiation Specialist, Mediator
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About Pascal:
An accredited mediator and crisis negotiator, Pascal excels in high-stakes environments, delivering training and coaching in mediation and conflict management. His background includes extensive criminal mediation and conflict resolution work, making him a trusted advisor in critical communication strategies and complex interpersonal dynamics.
Core Skills: Crisis Management, Mediation, Confidential Counseling, Behavioral Analysis, Project Management.
Value to Clients: Pascal’s focus on calm, strategic communication in intense situations helps organizations confidently navigate crises. His mediation and counseling services enable organizations to handle difficult scenarios professionally and professionally.
An accredited mediator and crisis negotiator, Pascal excels in high-stakes environments, delivering training and coaching in mediation and conflict management. His background includes extensive criminal mediation and conflict resolution work, making him a trusted advisor in critical communication strategies and complex interpersonal dynamics.
Core Skills: Crisis Management, Mediation, Confidential Counseling, Behavioral Analysis, Project Management.
Value to Clients: Pascal’s focus on calm, strategic communication in intense situations helps organizations confidently navigate crises. His mediation and counseling services enable organizations to handle difficult scenarios professionally and professionally.
Bas Kousemaker – Partner People-Centric Leader
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About Bas:
With over a decade of experience in customer success, digital transformation, and DEI advocacy, Bas brings a strategic vision to 1for2 Social Innovation. His expertise as a leader in the tech industry, particularly with SaaS and low-code platforms, has fostered growth and empowered teams to excel globally. His approach emphasizes transparency and empowerment, aligning with his philosophy that attention is a craft.
Core Skills: Leadership, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Confidential Counseling, Strategic Planning.
Value to Clients: Bas’s leadership and coaching bring a pragmatic, growth-oriented approach to digital and people-centric spaces, benefiting both internal teams and client relationships. His focus on DEI and innovative technology shapes resilient and inclusive organizational cultures.
With over a decade of experience in customer success, digital transformation, and DEI advocacy, Bas brings a strategic vision to 1for2 Social Innovation. His expertise as a leader in the tech industry, particularly with SaaS and low-code platforms, has fostered growth and empowered teams to excel globally. His approach emphasizes transparency and empowerment, aligning with his philosophy that attention is a craft.
Core Skills: Leadership, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Confidential Counseling, Strategic Planning.
Value to Clients: Bas’s leadership and coaching bring a pragmatic, growth-oriented approach to digital and people-centric spaces, benefiting both internal teams and client relationships. His focus on DEI and innovative technology shapes resilient and inclusive organizational cultures.
Seline Aerts HR Professional & Strategic Advisor
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About Seline:
Seline is an experienced HR professional with a knack for blending operational support and strategic insight. Known for her calm, solution-focused approach, she excels in both profit and non-profit sectors. Her background spans recruitment, HR management, and organizational psychology, making her a versatile resource in people management.
Core Skills: Personnel Management, HR Administration, Absenteism & Case Management, Strategic HR Advising, RealDrives Consultancy.
Value to Clients: Seline’s unique balance of hands-on HR support and strategic input allows her to simplify complex HR needs, empowering organizations to focus on growth and resilience. Her attention to detail and people-centric approach provide reliable guidance across various HR functions.
Seline is an experienced HR professional with a knack for blending operational support and strategic insight. Known for her calm, solution-focused approach, she excels in both profit and non-profit sectors. Her background spans recruitment, HR management, and organizational psychology, making her a versatile resource in people management.
Core Skills: Personnel Management, HR Administration, Absenteism & Case Management, Strategic HR Advising, RealDrives Consultancy.
Value to Clients: Seline’s unique balance of hands-on HR support and strategic input allows her to simplify complex HR needs, empowering organizations to focus on growth and resilience. Her attention to detail and people-centric approach provide reliable guidance across various HR functions.
Rainier Koers | Performance Trainer & Coach
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About Rainier:
Rainier Koers brings a profound expertise in personal development and transformation, enriched by his own life experiences and professional background. As the founder of KoersCoach in Zwolle, he has been guiding individuals since 2018 who feel stuck due to life-altering events or overwhelming stress. With certifications as an NLP Master Practitioner and Life Coach, he knows how to help people rediscover direction, strength, and self-confidence.
Core Skills: Personal coaching, transformational guidance, NLP techniques, empathy, and creating a safe, trusting environment for growth.
Value to Clients: Rainier’s approach is both practical and deeply insightful. By blending his personal journey with proven coaching methods, he empowers people to regain control of their lives and stand stronger. His presence enhances 1for2’s ability to support clients in achieving sustainable personal and professional growth, making him a valuable asset to the team.
Rainier Koers brings a profound expertise in personal development and transformation, enriched by his own life experiences and professional background. As the founder of KoersCoach in Zwolle, he has been guiding individuals since 2018 who feel stuck due to life-altering events or overwhelming stress. With certifications as an NLP Master Practitioner and Life Coach, he knows how to help people rediscover direction, strength, and self-confidence.
Core Skills: Personal coaching, transformational guidance, NLP techniques, empathy, and creating a safe, trusting environment for growth.
Value to Clients: Rainier’s approach is both practical and deeply insightful. By blending his personal journey with proven coaching methods, he empowers people to regain control of their lives and stand stronger. His presence enhances 1for2’s ability to support clients in achieving sustainable personal and professional growth, making him a valuable asset to the team.
The Next Step in Your Career?
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Your Career
Just like machines need reliable, precise parts to function effectively, 1for2 Social Innovation needs the right people to strengthen our team and ensure our growth. Every small component and unique skill you bring can be crucial for our company’s smooth operation and innovation.
Are you seeking personal development, eager to work with impact, and contribute to legal certainty for our client’s employees? While we currently have no open positions, we are always looking for the right talent to enhance our mechanism, much like the meticulous search for the perfect part.
Are you a Certified Confidential Counselor working as a freelancer, or can you contribute to our ‘machine’ in another way? Then, send us an open application and share your vision and work experience. Every small part counts, and we are curious about your role in our growing entity.
Just like machines need reliable, precise parts to function effectively, 1for2 Social Innovation needs the right people to strengthen our team and ensure our growth. Every small component and unique skill you bring can be crucial for our company’s smooth operation and innovation.
Are you seeking personal development, eager to work with impact, and contribute to legal certainty for our client’s employees? While we currently have no open positions, we are always looking for the right talent to enhance our mechanism, much like the meticulous search for the perfect part.
Are you a Certified Confidential Counselor working as a freelancer, or can you contribute to our ‘machine’ in another way? Then, send us an open application and share your vision and work experience. Every small part counts, and we are curious about your role in our growing entity.
🎙️🎧 Hear Our Voice on Leadership & Resilience
Curious to hear how we think about leadership, inclusion, and resilience?
Listen to Kirsten Heukels in the Women in Tech podcast, with DirkJan Hupkes, where she shares her vision and practical insights from over two decades of experience. 🎙️🎧
Leading Resilience at Global Seminars.
From boardrooms to international stages, our experts share insights on leadership, conflict resolution, and resilience.
By speaking at global conferences, we empower leaders and organizations worldwide to address today’s most pressing people challenges with confidence.
What sets 1for2 apart
Our impact is built on certified expertise, trusted partnerships, and proven human-centered solutions.
Human-Centered Solutions
- LVV-accredited Confidential Counselors
- 24/7 multilingual reporting tools
- Safe & independent guidance
Leadership Development
- Certified BrainCompass partner
- Licensed Insights Discovery practitioners
- Integration with existing HR tools (MD, My Motivation)
Resilience & Mediation
- Crisis & Hostage Negotiation expertise
- Profilers- and Behavioral Analysis Experts
- International mediation track record
🌍 Join our mission – Grow with 1for2
We’re expanding our impact across the Caribbean and beyond. To strengthen our network, we welcome trainers, development coaches, and professionals who share our belief: Attention is our Craft.
- Work with international clients in leadership & resilience
- Be part of a trusted, certified partner network
- Contribute to meaningful change in organizations
✨ Let’s Shape the Future of Leadership Together
We look forward to meeting you and exploring how we can strengthen your people, leadership, and resilience.
🎙️🎧 Hear Our Voice on Leadership & Resilience
Curious to hear how we think about leadership, inclusion, and resilience?
Listen to Kirsten Heukels in the Women in Tech podcast, with DirkJan Hupkes, where she shares her vision and practical insights from over two decades of experience. 🎙️🎧
Leading Resilience at Global Seminars.
From boardrooms to international stages, our experts share insights on leadership, conflict resolution, and resilience.
By speaking at global conferences, we empower leaders and organizations worldwide to address today’s most pressing people challenges with confidence.
What sets 1for2 apart
Our impact is built on certified expertise, trusted partnerships, and proven human-centered solutions.
Human-Centered Solutions
- LVV-accredited Confidential Counselors
- 24/7 multilingual reporting tools
- Safe & independent guidance
Leadership Development
- Certified BrainCompass partner
- Licensed Insights Discovery practitioners
- Integration with existing HR tools (MD, My Motivation)
Resilience & Mediation
- Crisis & Hostage Negotiation expertise
- Profilers- and Behavioral Analysis Experts
- International mediation track record
🌍 Join our mission – Grow with 1for2
We’re expanding our impact across the Caribbean and beyond. To strengthen our network, we welcome trainers, development coaches, and professionals who share our belief: Attention is our Craft.
- Work with international clients in leadership & resilience
- Be part of a trusted, certified partner network
- Contribute to meaningful change in organizations
✨ Let’s Shape the Future of Leadership Together
We look forward to meeting you and exploring how we can strengthen your people, leadership, and resilience.
About
Experts in Attention, Integrity, and Transformation
Our team of Attention Givers unites unmatched expertise in communication, conflict mediation, and leadership coaching. Committed to fostering integrity and positive workplace cultures, we deliver tailored, impactful support that aligns with your organization’s goals.
Trusted by global brands like Embraer and KNVB, we translate attention into measurable transformation.
Kirsten Heukels
CEO & Founder
Confidential Counselor & Profiler
Bio: With 20+ years in profiling, crisis management, and hostage negotiation, Kirsten creates safe spaces for open dialogue and transformative change. Trusted by private and public sectors, she resolves conflicts with clarity and courage.
Skills: Profiling, Behavioral Analysis, Crisis Negotiation, Executive Coaching, Confidential Counseling, Strategic Interventions.
Value: Kirsten’s sharp insights and objective approach deliver clear direction for leaders and teams across industries.
Bas Kousemaker
Partner, Director of Growth & Operations
Confidential Counselor – Coach
Bio: With 10+ years in customer success, digital transformation, and DEI advocacy, Bas drives strategic vision. His tech expertise (SaaS, low-code) empowers global teams.
Skills: Leadership, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Coaching.
Value: Pragmatic solutions for growth and inclusive cultures.
Pascal Comvalius
Partner, Crisis Management Specialist
Confidential Counselor – Mediator
Bio: An accredited mediator and crisis negotiator, Pascal excels in high-stakes settings. His background in criminal mediation makes him the go-to for critical communication.
Skills: Crisis Management, Mediation, Behavioral Analysis.
Value: Calm, strategic guidance through crises – professional and discreet.
Rainier Koers
NLP Master, Coach
Boardroom Advisor – Trainer
Bio: An NLP Master, Sales and Performance trainer with an elite sports background, Rainier guides professionals to peak performance through mindset shifts. He transforms teams with behavioral expertise.
Skills: NLP Coaching, Performance Training, Mindset Coaching, Boardroom Advisory, Personal Development.
Value: Rainier’s expertise in performance improvement and mindset training helps clients achieve their goals and unlock their full potential. His practical, results-driven approach ensures sustainable growth for both individuals and teams.
Lisan Beentjes
Organizational Advisor & Executive Coach
Bio: Lisan specializes in strategy implementation and high-performance team development. With sharp analytical skills and a people-centered approach, she turns complex challenges into tangible results. Recognized for inspiring teams to achieve their ambitions.
Skills: Organizational Advisory, Strategy Implementation, Executive Coaching, Team Development, Change Management.
Value: Lisan’s blend of strategic insight and hands-on guidance enables clients to work more effectively and reach their organizational goals. Her focus on collaboration and performance leads to measurable improvements in team dynamics and business outcomes.
Seline Aerts
HR Officer
Bio: Bio: An experienced HR professional with a knack for blending operational support and strategic insight. Known for her calm, solution-focused approach, Seline excels in both profit and non-profit sectors, with expertise in recruitment, HR management, and organizational psychology.
Skills: Personnel Management, HR Administration, Absenteeism & Case Management, Strategic HR Advising, RealDrives Consultancy.
Value: Seline simplifies complex HR needs, empowering organizations to focus on growth and resilience.
🎙️🎧 Hear Our Voice on Leadership & Resilience
Curious to hear how we think about leadership, inclusion, and resilience?
Listen to Kirsten Heukels in the Women in Tech podcast, with DirkJan Hupkes, where she shares her vision and practical insights from over two decades of experience. 🎙️🎧
Leading Resilience at Global Seminars.
From boardrooms to international stages, our experts share insights on leadership, conflict resolution, and resilience.
By speaking at global conferences, we empower leaders and organizations worldwide to address today’s most pressing people challenges with confidence.
🌍 Join our mission – Grow with 1for2
We’re expanding our impact across the Caribbean and beyond. To strengthen our network, we welcome trainers, development coaches, and professionals who share our belief: Attention is our Craft.
- Work with international clients in leadership & resilience
- Be part of a trusted, certified partner network
- Contribute to meaningful change in organizations
✨ Let’s Shape the Future of Leadership Together
We look forward to meeting you and exploring how we can strengthen your people, leadership, and resilience.
Kirsten Heukels – Founder Expert in Profiling & Behavioral Analysis
About
About Kirsten
As the founder of 1for2 Social Innovation, Kirsten has over 20 years of expertise in profiling, crisis management, and hostage negotiation. She specializes in creating safe spaces for open communication and facilitating profound personal and organizational change. Known for her objective approach and keen insights, she is trusted by both the private and public sectors for her ability to resolve conflicts with courage and clarity.
Core Skills: Profiling, Behavioral Analysis, Crisis Negotiation, Executive Coaching, Confidential Counseling, and Strategic Interventions.
Value to Clients: Kirsten’s ability to analyze complex situations gives clients clear direction and impactful interventions. Her expertise in behavioral insights and conflict resolution fosters resilient leaders and cohesive teams across diverse sectors.
As the founder of 1for2 Social Innovation, Kirsten has over 20 years of expertise in profiling, crisis management, and hostage negotiation. She specializes in creating safe spaces for open communication and facilitating profound personal and organizational change. Known for her objective approach and keen insights, she is trusted by both the private and public sectors for her ability to resolve conflicts with courage and clarity.
Core Skills: Profiling, Behavioral Analysis, Crisis Negotiation, Executive Coaching, Confidential Counseling, and Strategic Interventions.
Value to Clients: Kirsten’s ability to analyze complex situations gives clients clear direction and impactful interventions. Her expertise in behavioral insights and conflict resolution fosters resilient leaders and cohesive teams across diverse sectors.
Kirsten Heukels – Founder Expert in Profiling & Behavioral Analysis
About
About Kirsten
As the founder of 1for2 Social Innovation, Kirsten has over 20 years of expertise in profiling, crisis management, and hostage negotiation. She specializes in creating safe spaces for open communication and facilitating profound personal and organizational change. Known for her objective approach and keen insights, she is trusted by both the private and public sectors for her ability to resolve conflicts with courage and clarity.
Core Skills: Profiling, Behavioral Analysis, Crisis Negotiation, Executive Coaching, Confidential Counseling, and Strategic Interventions.
Value to Clients: Kirsten’s ability to analyze complex situations gives clients clear direction and impactful interventions. Her expertise in behavioral insights and conflict resolution fosters resilient leaders and cohesive teams across diverse sectors.
As the founder of 1for2 Social Innovation, Kirsten has over 20 years of expertise in profiling, crisis management, and hostage negotiation. She specializes in creating safe spaces for open communication and facilitating profound personal and organizational change. Known for her objective approach and keen insights, she is trusted by both the private and public sectors for her ability to resolve conflicts with courage and clarity.
Core Skills: Profiling, Behavioral Analysis, Crisis Negotiation, Executive Coaching, Confidential Counseling, and Strategic Interventions.
Value to Clients: Kirsten’s ability to analyze complex situations gives clients clear direction and impactful interventions. Her expertise in behavioral insights and conflict resolution fosters resilient leaders and cohesive teams across diverse sectors.