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Frank Schalken
Voorkomt ziekteverzuim & verloop | Wandelcoaches.nl oprichter | 'Kleiner groeien doet bloeien'
Frank Schalken is a seasoned HR expert and leader with a passion for reducing absenteeism and unnecessary turnover in organizations to minimize costs.
He is the founder of a national group of walking coaches who offer coaching to executives and employees struggling with these issues, utilizing the outdoors for its proven effectiveness.
Having spent 20 years in the tech industry, pioneering ehealth solutions, Frank transitioned to nature-based coaching in 2020, believing in the power of nature for optimal growth and resilience.
His coaching approach merges walking coaching methodology with the benefits of coaching, physical activity, and nature immersion, aimed at helping individuals thrive in their work environments.
Through his coaching, Frank aims to boost energy, enjoyment, and engagement at work, leading to reduced absenteeism, enhanced productivity, and lower vacancies, ultimately fostering vital employees and robust organizations.
Aside from coaching, Frank also offers speaking engagements on nature's role in personal and organizational development.
Frank's educational background includes certifications in walk coaching, NLP, Mindful Walk instruction, and Growth Hacking, complemented by master's degrees in Organizational Management and Business Management, as well as a bachelor's degree in Marketing.
With a rich history of leadership roles in various organizations, Frank has held positions such as Director of E-hulp Trainingen, Founder of VraagApp, and Quality and Safety Manager at Sigma Coatings Nederland.
He is also a former board member, project manager, and consultant in organizations focusing on mental health, volunteer services, and youth support.
To learn more about Frank's coaching results, approach, or services, or to book him as a speaker, contact him at 06-43541970 or [email protected], or visit wandelcoaches.nl.
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Regelmatig hebben wij klanten die last hebben van - naar blijkt - hun perfectionisme. Zoals Annet. *
Annet had contact opgenomen omdat ze al lagere tijd slecht sliep en spanningsklachten had. Ze had er met name last van op zondag als ze met haar gedachten al bij de nieuwe werkweek was.
Vandaag bracht ze een concrete situatie in. Iedere maandag heeft ze overleg met haar team. Over 3 weken moet ze een presentatie houden over de voortgang van een belangrijk project. Maar die week ervoor is ze met haar gezin op vakantie. Ze heeft geen tijd om die presentatie voor te bereiden. Ze slaapt er al dagen slecht van.
“Wat zou je kunnen doen?” vraag ik al wandelend.
“Ik denk dat ik eerder terugkom van vakantie”, zegt ze. “Ik kan met de trein terug, dat is niet heel duur.”
“Wat is de reden dat je eerder terug wil? vraag ik.
“Dat is de enige manier waarop ik het kan voorbereiden. Het is een heel belangrijke presentatie en ik heb eerder toegezegd dat ik die zou verzorgen, aan die afspraak moet ik mij houden.”
“En die afspraak met je gezin?”
Ze stopt met lopen. “Ik heb nooit tegen ze gezegd dat ik tot het eind zou blijven”, zegt ze zacht.
Ik vraag haar om iets in de natuur te zoeken dat staat voor deze situatie. Ze kijkt rond en loopt dan kordaat naar een groepje grote bomen met in het midden een kleine boom met daaromheen een verstrengelde klimop.
“Waar staat dat voor?”
“Dat kleine boompje dat ben ik”, zegt ze. “Die klimop zijn mijn gedachten die me in de weg zitten. Ik wil alles zo goed doen, dat ik mijzelf geen tijd gun om te groeien.“
🌳 Maandag 19 augustus verzorg ik een gratis wandelworkshop van 40 minuten voor iedereen over hashtag #perfectionisme. Aanvang 12.30 uur. Deze workshop maakt onderdeel uit van onze maandelijkse Walking Apart Together Ruimtewandelingen (‘voor meer ruimte in je hoofd’).
Je kan vanaf iedere plek in de wereld meedoen aan deze begeleide wandeling. Met 1 oortje in volg je dit audio webinar en voor de rest dompel je jezelf onder in de natuur in je eigen omgeving. Het eerste deel van de wandeling doen we mindfulness oefeningen, het tweede deel een oefening rond perfectionisme. Om mee te doen aan de wandelingen dien je je eenmalig aan te melden via https://lnkd.in/e4tqEcmZ. Of geef zelf als commentaar 'Ik doe mee'
- Bovenstaande situatie is gebaseerd op een afgerond coachtraject, waarbij we vanwege privacy een aantal zaken hebben aangepast.
Ruim een jaar geleden ben ik begonnen met het weggeven van mijn dienstverlening. Gratis. Iedere doordeweekse dag.
Vanwege de lange wachtlijsten in de GGZ én de wetenschap dat bewegen in de natuur goed is voor ieders mentale welbevinden besloot ik wandelingen aan te bieden aan iedereen in mijn woonplaats Castricum die daar behoefte aan had.
Wat leverde het op? 🌳 Veel mensen dachten mee, zoals vriendin Carlijn Hoogeveen. Toen ik erover vertelde zei ze 'noem het Ruimtewandelingen, mensen krijgen er ruimte van in hun hoofd'. 🌳 Ik ontving heel veel dankbaarheid van de tientallen mensen die mee hebben gelopen. 🌳 Er ontstonden hele bijzondere ontmoetingen en inzichten. 🌳 Ik kon mijn competenties m.b.t. werken met groepen ontwikkelen die ik nu ook bij betaalde klanten inzet. 🌳 Ik had een experimenteeromgeving voor mijzelf gecreëerd voor nieuwe werkvormen. 🌳 Ik kwam in contact met allerlei inspirerende mensen zoals Annette Bol-Schmidt, Annette Beerens, Gudrun Feldkamp, Paul van der Velden 🌿🌐, Rob Wolters, Johan Annema, Hester van Urk, Ronald van Zon en vele anderen. 🌳 Ik ging voor het eerst in mijn leven een fiets uit elkaar halen, schilderen en weer in elkaar zetten om er een reclamefiets van te maken (zie foto) en toen ik dat bleek te kunnen en de wasmachine een maand later stuk was durfde ik ook die zelf te repareren (ook met succes). 🌳 Ik merkte hoe lastig het is om je aanbod onder de aandacht te brengen bij huisartsen en andere verwijzers. 🌳 Ik ben nog steeds op zoek naar de beste manier om mensen te motiveren deel te (blijven) nemen aan activiteiten waar ze baat bij hebben, waarbij je wel de voordelen van laagdrempeligheid benut maar geen last hebt van de nadelige aspecten. 🌳 Ik kreeg door de Ruimtewandelingen betaalde klanten. 🌳 Ik ging ook een Podcast Ruimtewandelingen opnemen, ondertussen 6 afleveringen. 🌳 Ik ging maandelijks een Walking Apart Together Ruimtewandeling organiseren waarbij iedereen in NL gratis mee kan lopen en mijn begeleiding hoort via een oortje, waarbij steeds meer HR-adviseurs dit aanbod onder de aandacht brengen van hun medewerkers. 🌳 Ik merkte dat het kwetsbaar was om de Ruimtewandelingen vanuit mijzelf aan te bieden. Als ik op vakantie ben of in de toekomst geen zin meer heb dan valt het direct weg. 🌳 Ik kwam in contact met Judith Schram en Esther Boehmer van Welzijn Castricum die zo enthousiast waren over het concept dat ze graag de verantwoordelijkheid voor de wandelingen in Castricum wilden overnemen zodat het via hun snel veel bekender wordt, de continuïteit gewaarborgd is en ikzelf tijd heb het in andere regio's te gaan uitrollen.
En zo kwam het dat ik 2 weken geleden 3 geweldige vrijwillige begeleiders heb opgeleid die deze week gestart zijn in Castricum en ik na de zomer aan de slag kan gaan met het verder verspreiden van het gedachtengoed en concept.
Stel nou dat ik vorig jaar had besloten om dit niet te doen?
Hoezo moet je nooit iets gratis weggeven, zoals sommige mensen beweren?
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