Research
Leader
vulnerability.
Doctoral research at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam into leader effectiveness, through the lens of leader vulnerability.

Institution
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
School of Business and Economics, ABRI, Management & Organisation · since 2022
Supervision
Prof. dr. Svetlana Khapova
Supervisor
Dr. David Kroon
Co-supervisor
Focus
Leader vulnerability
Psychological safety
Conference papers
- Leader Vulnerability for Psychological Safety2026 · Conference Psychological Safety Across Cultures and Contexts, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Professional publications
- Van verwaarlozing naar psychologische veiligheid2022 · Tijdschrift voor Coaching
Theses
- The Polarity Paradox. An Action Inquiry about Vulnerability and Presence in the Coaching Room2020 · MSc dissertation Executive Coaching, Hult Ashridge
- The Other Perspective on Psychological Safety. Why Leader Vulnerability is the Key to Courageous Leadership2020 · Research on executive team coaching, MEC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Teaching
- Guest lecture: Leader Vulnerability, Master Leadership and Change, VU Amsterdam (2023)
- Visiting Faculty, VU Leadership Academy