"I would like to recommend Paul for his exceptional support and coaching. He helped me prepare for a successful job interview and guided me in transitioning from an individual contributor to a people manager. I’m truly grateful for his mentorship. He has a remarkable ability to understand people, evaluate their strengths, and support their development. Our sessions were not only insightful but also fun. I genuinely hope he continues to be part of my journey as I grow into my new role."
S.K., Quality Engineering & Systems Manager
"Our meeting was challenging in a positive way. You pushed me to the edge of my comfort zone, but in such a way that the conversation stayed open and that is a balance that only a few people are able to manage. It really helped me! Our conversation forced me to really think about where I came from, where I am now and whe re I want to go. By having this clearer, I have a lot more confidence when in a selection interview. Besides that, I adapted my CV based on your suggestions and it is received really well!"
M.vd.W., Product and Sales Manager
"When you are ready for a next step in your career and you’re looking for a kick-start, I can most certainly advise you to contact Paul Binnekade. On very short notice and in just one afternoon Paul helped me with a solid preparation for my job application. He does that very personally and amiably, with a sharp eye for who you are, your situation and what is needed. You get fully submerged in all facets of the process, it’s challenging and enlightening. It has boosted my confidence in my own abilities en I look back on it with pleasure. The session with Paul has absolutely contributed to the successful results of the next steps I took. Wonderful experience, learned a lot, great result: highly recommended."
A.D, Plant Director Quality
"I must say that I have never been in a more productive meeting in my professional career to date. My meeting with Paul consisted of the right balance of fun and seriousness. It was an exercise in self-discovery, self-reflection and self-mastery. Paul created an atmosphere where we could share information in an honest and constructive fashion with concrete and actionable outcomes. I ended the meeting with a renewed sense of mission, a refreshed determination to market myself differently, and some excellent feedback on what to prepare for the eventual job interview(s). Thank you for your kind consideration, patience and brilliant expertise, Paul."
K.K., Senior Global Program Manager
"After after quite a few years of growth in a company, I wanted to make a step to another organisation in the beginning of 2018, and I was invited for an interview. I wanted to prepare myself as much as I could and so I reached out to Paul. I was inspired by his energy and enthusiasm from the very first moment. In extensive conversation we discussed and investigated my competencies, motivation and personal characteristics, all with good sense of humour and constructive criticisms based on Paul’s extensive knowledge. My anxiety disappeared and my drive to do well regardless changed into a healthy dose of self-confidence and curiosity for the new job and organization. I was even looking forward to the interview. The result was a relaxed interview, where I was able to clearly and convincingly elaborate on my application and really connected with my interviewers. I’m sure that what I’ve learnt in that one afternoon with Paul will help me in many conversations to come (even if there is no committee in front of me)."
J.vd.W., Senior Adviseur
"Paul helped me very well with both professionally conducting a job interview and drawing up a powerful and clear CV. Paul knows how to create the right atmosphere and is infectiously critical in his feedback. He forces you to think carefully and get to the core of your story. The experience he has gained at Philips means that he understands how things work in a multinational. A very successful collaboration!"
R.vd.G., Senior Manager Biotech Operations
F.B., Director Execution Systems
"In prepartion for my next career move Paul helped me a great deal in setting me up for success. He did this by having a thorough and in-depth interview, being not afraid to ask difficult questions and by providing a broader picture. I can highly recommend Paul for advanced carreer planning."
J.d.G, Director EHS and Sustainability
"Paul is a great person to talk to, he puts you at ease while asking very difficult questions. With those questions, he helped me get a better understanding of my motivation to go in a different direction in my career. Paul helped me find a main theme for my CV and afterwards I was able to clearly answer the difficult questions during job interviews. More importantly, with Paul's guidance, I learned to think about shaping my career to get where I want."
S.M., Asset Data Specialist & PhD candidate
"The conversation with Paul was pleasant but challenging. In the run-up to our conversation, he critically reviewed my CV and his suggestions helped me to create a strong and concise one. Because I was always on the other side of the table for the past 10 years, it made sense to practice being interviewed myself again. Paul is methodical and occasionally tries to throw you off guard. That has proven to be an excellent preparation for my next interviews and the homework and insights that Paul sha will also help me in interviews for my own teams."
JM.B., Internet- and IT Entrepeneur
"The conversation was a very pleasant experience. Not only was there more than enough time to go "in depth", but also because Paul, like no other, is able to ask the right questions to make you think."
R.vdB., Programma Manager
"Suddenly I was faced with the challenge of finding a new job. People who have worked with me know what my strengths are, so the great challenges I was given in recent years seemed to have come naturally. But capturing and summarizing that value for yourself, in order to position and present yourself, that is easier said than done. That's how I started my conversation with Paul, not quite sure yet what to expect. It turned out to be a very energetic conversation in which Paul held up a mirror to me, asked tough questions and gave clear feedback. I thought about it a lot afterwards and this awareness process has strengthened me in my preparations for conversations and to focus on those things that distinguish me and are important to me."
P.B., Marketing Communications Director
"Vlammers is a unique concept for professionals who want to give their career development a helping hand. Not only will your CV be checked, but also your background, your career choices and the path you want to follow. It is an extremely meaningful conversation that makes you aware of your presentation and prepares you for future interviews. Even the way you respond to difficult questions is discussed. I would recommend it to any professional who is exploring a new challenge. You immediately give yourself a head start in such a process."
A.V., Head of Communications
"At a crossroads in my 25-year career with a global player, Paul quickly got to the heart of the matter in one very intensive conversation with his sharp analytical questions. This with a good balance of sharpness / challenge but at the same time open and respectful. No ready-made answers, but the right incentives to think out-of-the-box. His clear feedback and advice has helped me a lot to realize the next step in my career. Analyzing together at the meta level at the end of the interview also provided valuable feedback, which was immediately applicable in later job interviews. The great thing about Paul is that, if you want him to, after this conversation he does not just let go and actively follows what the next step is. He continues to challenge you."
B.G., Director System Engineering
"After an exciting period at a multinational within their Healthcare segment, I came into contact with Paul. Although I had experienced thi mentioned period as very positive, there was something that was gnawing. Paul was able to help clear this up and have me voice what was bothering me, myself. This session and way of working still helps me as an employee and manager."
K.E., Manager Sales Strategy & Implementation
"Immediately got a familiar feeling upon entering; that helps to have a good and educational conversation in which you also meet yourself. After this interview, I enter a job interview with more self-confidence and better preparedness and I have a fresh perspective for my future career. A good conversation in a beautiful location. Thanks!"
K.K., Assistant Scientist
"From the first moment I had a good click with Paul. He provides a pleasant setting, where sharp questions are alternated with lighter subjects. With the help of Paul I have been able to perfect my CV and get an enlightening picture of my options and possibilities. The conversation really flew by and gave me absolutely new insights. I can recommend it to everyone who is in a next-step dilemma!
L.H., Facility Coordinator