Merlijn Sluis

Biography

Merlijn Sluis works as a leadership and transformation coach, drawing on more than 25 years of experience guiding people and teams through change, pressure, and uncertainty. His work sits at the intersection of mindfulness, psychology, and practical leadership — helping leaders cultivate clarity, steadiness, and genuine connection in the midst of demanding environments.

Over the years, he has supported leaders in a wide range of sectors, from professional services and finance to tech, healthcare, and the public domain. Regardless of the setting, his focus remains the same: fostering awareness, trust, and responsible leadership, so people can meet complexity with resilience rather than reactivity.

Clients describe Merlijn’s style as calm, direct, and supportive. His coaching weaves together mindfulness, cognitive psychology, and down-to-earth dialogue, inviting leaders to slow down, listen more deeply, and act from grounded insight instead of habit. The work often involves strengthening emotional intelligence, navigating conflict with more ease, and aligning personal values with professional choices.

Merlijn holds an MSc in Cognitive Psychology from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation. He is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), and holds numerous other coachinng and business related degrees.

Rooted in contemplative practice and a commitment to human development, Merlijn’s intention is simple: to support leaders and teams in meeting their reality with awareness, compassion, and integrity — and from there, to lead in a way that contributes to wellbeing for themselves and those around them.

Niche Areas of Expertise

• C-Suite
• Career Development
• Change Management
• Digital Leadership
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Emotional Intelligence
• Entrepreneurship
• Executive Presence
• HR Advisory
• Intercultural Communications
• Internal Coaching Strategy
• Leaders in Transition
• Military & Veterans
• Mindfulness
• Non-Profit Development
• Organizational Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Team Effectiveness

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Languages

• English
• Dutch