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Evelien is a facilitator and coach at StreetwiZe with a strong background in change management, leadership development, and storytelling. She combines her corporate experience with insights from elite sports and social entrepreneurship. Evelien is passionate about guiding teams and leaders through transitions with confidence, courage, and structure. She believes in the power of vulnerability, connection, and doing what truly matters — values she translates into engaging workshops, keynotes, and international field experiences.

  • Leadership storytelling
  • Coaching skills
  • Team dynamics
  • Dealing with resistance
  • Facilitation & co-creation
  • Digital tools & automation
  • Prince2 Foundation
  • Impactful Speaking

StreetwiZe Projects

Mobile School Experience

Languages

Can give training in following languages:
  • Dutch
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Training

Publications, a few examples

Professional experience

  • StreetwiZe (Leuven, 2023 – present): Facilitator & coach.Guiding leaders and teams in leadership, change, and collaboration — in bothcorporate and social contexts.
  • Optimiro (Europe & remote, 2021 – present): Founder & business coach.Supporting professionals to design a life beyond the traditional 9-to-5,focusing on mindset, digital tools, and freedom.
  • Accenture (2013 – 2021): Change & project manager. Leading digital andorganizational transformation projects in both public and private sectors.
  • Elite rugby career (2002 – 2019): 11 years with the Belgian Rugby 7s team –developing skills in team dynamics, leadership under pressure, and resilience.

Education

  • KU Leuven (2008 – 2012): Bachelor and Master in Communication Sciences
  • KU Leuven (2012 – 2013): Master in Business Economics & Management