The leadership journey for (new) leaders
'FROM EXPERT TO LEADER'
RECOGNIZE THESE CHALLENGES?
Senior professionals often become leaders based on their expertise. However, the transition to leadership requires different skills.
In practice, I often see that new leaders
- continue to focus on the content,
- have difficulty delegating,
- avoid or take personally resistance in teams and meetings,
- focus too much on achieving goals, and forget to develop their employees.
- lose themselves in the role or in their own negative thoughts.
Resulting in chronic stress, inner turmoil, loss of joy and purpose, and an increased risk of failure or cynicism.
OFTEN RESULTING IN LACKS...
It's usually not an individual problem and rarely involves motivation or intelligence. The core usually lies in the unfinished role transition.
Many (new) leaders:
- lack clear delegation skills
- don't know how to handle resistance and tension
- revert to their old expert role
Without targeted support, this pattern persists.
WHAT I DO
I support people in professional or personal transitions. The individuals and teams I work with are strong in their professional development but find that this way of working and monitoring hinders them in their next steps as leaders, teams, or as individual.
JOIN THE JOURNEY.
From Expert to Leader
is a fixed and proven leadership program of up to six months for medior and senior leaders who have recently taken on a leadership role.
Objective of the program:
Leaders learn to assert themselves in their roles, delegate responsibility, and deal constructively with resistance.
The leadership model:
- Taking a stand – clarity about roles and expectations
- Creating structure – frameworks for delegation and decision-making
- Managing tension – dealing with resistance and pressure
- Gradually letting go of control – increasing ownership in teams
This model creates a shared leadership language within the organization
WHO DID THE PROGRAM?
All kind of leaders with and without formal power.
WIthin high-tech, engineering, retail, hospitals, government, start-ups, scale-ups, and everybody else.
Management teams
HQ managers
Team managers
Line managers
Technical leaders
High-tech architects
Engineers
Medior & senior employees
Store managers
Store employees
Young professionals
Start-& Scale-ups
Hospital managers
Government
Career doubters
Several teams
THE DESIGN OF THE PROGRAM.
Components:
- Intake & baseline assessment
- 6 live training days
- 3 guided intervention sessions
- Practical assignments in your own teams
- Leadership tools & discussion formats
- Final reflection and follow-up
Duration: up to 6 months
Form: Group-based and practical
Content is fixed; application is organization-specific
RESULTS & IMPACT
After completion:
- Participants delegate consistently and confidently.
- Difficult conversations are handled in a timely manner.
- Teams feel more ownership.
- Meetings become more concrete and action-oriented.
- This noticeably relieves senior leaders of time pressure and stress.
This results in greater calm, clarity, and effectiveness in leadership and the organization.
Who is it for?
- Suitable for senior leaders in (new) leadership roles.
- Not intended for stand-alone training or non-binding development programs.
Why this program works:
This program combines:
- A standard leadership model with concrete recipes
- Practical application in your own teams and daily work
- Guidance over time (not a one-time intervention)
" These were extremely valuable and inspiring days. Full of concrete tools and practical exercises for my daily life leadership challenges."
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SPARRING PARTNER?
LEADERSHIP COACHING
Want to lead with more confidence, clarity, and impact? Leadership coaching helps you unlock your potential, inspire others, and make leadership feel natural, energizing, and even fun.
TEAM COACHING
Struggling with collaboration, trust, or alignment? Team coaching strengthens communication, builds trust, and taps into everyone’s strengths—turning your group into a focused, high-performing team.
REFLECTIVE COACHING TRAILS
Explore Reflective Trails to deeply enrich your leadership journey through guided self-reflection and practical insights all while reconnecting with the calming power of nature.
"The insights we gained from the team coaching sparked our transformation — from a group of individuals into a true, high-performing team".
SOME REFERENCES.
With amazing clients across The Netherlands, Europe, and the U.S.A, I’m lucky to bring my training and coaching to an international stage. Whether in English or Dutch, I create engaging, hands-on experiences that help people grow—no matter where they are.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY.
"These were extremely valuable and inspiring days- full of concrete tools and practical exercises that give thinking and stay for a long time"
Senior Engineer - Damen Shipyards (Poland)
"Thank you for your professionalism. Very well organized training and commitment. The atmosphere created was unique and very supportive of learning and self-reflection"
Software Architect - ASML
"Working with Robbert is an enriching experience. He is a strong coaching professional with great observing skills and not afraid to challenge, always with respect."
HR Director - K&N
THESE ARE SKILLS FOR LIFE.
Every game teaches teamwork, resilience, having fun and respect for yourself and another — skills that last a lifetime.
With “Soft Skills. Hard Impact.”, we turn play into lifelong growth and stronger communities. For that reason I am proud supporter of several youth sport teams and summer sport camps.
ABOUT ME.
Hi. I am Robbert WOLFF and I am the boutique partner you are looking for!
With over 20 years of international experience and a background in business engineering and psychology, I am the partner for professionals to strengthen their leadership soft skills that truly make a difference: communication, resilience, leadership, and connection.
My way of working is know for it's practical, personal, and always with a touch of humor, and a focus on what’s already strong to make growth energizing, lasting, and natural.
My mission: empower you to lead with confidence, collaborate with ease, and achieve real impact.
Looking forward to meet you and to support your organization as well
Robbert
LOOKING FORWARD MEETING YOU!
