Life Coaching for Expats in Amsterdam
I work with people who have made the move and built something real here, but still feel like they haven’t quite arrived.
I’m Leo, a mindset and life coach based in Amsterdam, and sixteen years as an expat across several countries means I know this territory from the inside. I coach in English and Portuguese.
Is This You?
Most expats I work with don’t come to me talking about being an expat. They come talking about work, or something that isn’t working.
But usually it’s something bigger. Somewhere in the move, they lost the thread of who they actually are. Their social anchors, their history, the version of themselves that their environment used to reflect back, all have changed. And the gap between the life they’re living and the one they actually want keeps quietly growing.
They know something needs to shift. But taking any meaningful step feels complicated when finances, visa status, and the whole structure of their new life depends on keeping things as they are.
What’s Actually Going On
Moving countries strips away the external scaffolding that helps to tell you who you are. In its place: a new city, a new community, and a lot of unknowns.
Work fills that gap because it gives structure and a reason to be here. But work was never meant to carry all of that weight. Eventually the distance between who you are at work and who you’d be if you were actually living on your own terms starts to feel uncomfortable.
The people I work with know they want something different. But there’s a distinction between taking the unknown seriously and letting it stop you. Between making decisions based on what you actually know and making them based on fear of what you don’t. That’s usually where the real work begins.
How I Work With Expats
We start from where you actually are. Not where you think you should be.
What most people in this situation need isn’t someone telling them to quit or to stay. They need clarity. About what they actually want, what they actually value, and what living on their own terms looks like.
Once that’s clearer, the practical constraints become things to work with rather than reasons to stay stuck.
There’s a real difference between an actual constraint and a story you’ve been telling yourself to avoid the unknown.
Some of what feels impossible turns out to be more possible than it seemed. And I know what it’s like to build a life from scratch in a country that isn’t yours.
Life coaching for expats is available one-to-one in Amsterdam and online across Europe.
What Life Coaching Does for Expats
People come in feeling like they’re living slightly out of sync with their own lives. What shifts is the relationship with themselves. They get clearer on who they actually are outside the context they came from, and what they actually want now that they’re here.
That clarity doesn’t necessarily lead to a dramatic change. But it always leads to more intentional choices. And it tends to make wherever they are feel more like theirs.
Life Coaching in Amsterdam: What Expat Clients Say
Matheus M.
Amsterdam, NL
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“As an expat living in Amsterdam, I was looking for guidance and support to help me navigate personal growth and professional challenges. From the first session, Leo made me feel truly understood and supported. Leo’s sessions have assisted me in guiding my life more confidently…”
Mariana C.
Amsterdam, NL
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“Starting coaching with Leo was incredibly enriching for me, both personally and professionally. It was as if, at the end of each session, I found more answers to the questions I brought, and that helped me a lot in making important decisions…”
Talita G.
Amsterdam, NL
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“…Through his thoughtful questions and presence, I gained more clarity on what I wanted going forward and found the courage to take steps towards it. Since then, I’ve made both a career change and moved to Barcelona. And I feel much more aligned with my values and who I truly am…”
How It Works:
Sessions are 60 minutes on Zoom. Most clients find fortnightly works well, though frequency is flexible and we adjust as we go. Between sessions you have access to me by email or message if something comes up.
The starting point is a free 45-minute call. No commitment, no pressure. Just a conversation about what’s bringing you here and whether this is the right fit.
Investment:
€105 per session, VAT included for individuals. Session packages are also available at a discount.
If this doesn’t fit your situation right now, get in touch. I’m committed to making coaching accessible and happy to explore what’s possible.
Full details available on the Coaching page
If you are ready to start or still have questions, the next step is the free call. No commitment.
FAQ About Life Coaching for Expats
Not at all. Most expats I work with don’t come saying “I need expat coaching.” They come talking about work, or a decision they can’t make, or just a general sense that something is off. Being an expat is usually part of the context, not the label on the problem. What matters is that something isn’t working and you want to change it. We figure out the rest together.
Yes, but not in the way a financial advisor or career consultant would. Coaching helps you get clear on what you actually want and what’s genuinely a constraint versus what’s a story you’ve been telling yourself to avoid what’s next. A lot of what feels impossible turns out to be more possible than it seemed, once you’ve looked at it honestly.
Yes. All sessions are online via Zoom, so location isn’t a barrier. I work with expats across Europe and beyond. If you’re in Amsterdam and prefer in-person sessions, that’s available on request.
There’s no fixed timeline. Some people work through what they need in a handful of sessions. Others find ongoing coaching useful over several months. Most clients find fortnightly sessions over two to three months is where the real shift happens. The free discovery call is a good place to talk about what would work for your specific situation.
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