I am Lesley

Founder of Groove of Life


My journey into leadership began ten years ago, during a period in which I physically and mentally exhausted myself. I worked in a high-pressure media environment, leading creative teams and constantly performing under intense demands. To the outside world I was successful, yet internally I was always 'on' and ignoring the signals of my body.

After a very busy period, I realised I could no longer truly relax. That was the moment I realized that the way I was working and living was no longer sustainable. This became the start of a deep inward journey.

Hi, I am Lesley

The origin of Groove of Life

My personal journey


I immersed myself in personal leadership, breath and body-based work, and pursued training in coaching and nervous system regulation. Over time, I became aware of how strongly my system had adapted to alertness, control and carrying responsibility. My nervous system had operated in a constant state of survival for years.

By learning to slow down and take my body seriously, space began to open. More clarity in my decisions. More calm in my thinking. And greater steadiness in my leadership. I realised how closely the quality of my decisions was linked to my internal regulation.

From that experience, Groove of Life was born. Today, I support leaders and entrepreneurs who carry responsibility and perform under pressure, helping them remain calm, strong and clear in complex situations. I make their mental patterns visible and teach them to use their body strategically for self-regulation and authentic leadership impact.

Hi, I am Lesley
Experiences
I am incredibly grateful that I embarked on this journey with Lesley
"At a young age, I had to say goodbye to a loved one, which caused a deep emotional blockage in my life. Since these sessions, I notice that I apply breathwork much more often in my daily life to release negative feelings."
What stood out about Lesley’s coaching is how actionable it is.
"I left each session with a concrete takeaway: how to frame expectations, give cleaner feedback, or remove a blocker. Small changes that can drive to a big impact! The program helped me move from intent to practice..."
Dankzij haar sessies heb ik ervaren hoeveel rust en ruimte ademwerk kan geven.
“Bij Lesley voelde ik me vanaf het eerste moment veilig en volledig op mijn gemak. Ze creëert een fijne, ontspannen sfeer waarin je je echt durft open te stellen. Haar begeleiding is intuïtief en liefdevol; ze voelt precies aan wat je nodig hebt en...

The foundation of my workshops and programs is based on:
 

  • 8+ years of experience leading creative teams and professionals within the media industry

  • Facilitating international leadership programs in fast-changing corporate environments

  • One-on-one coaching of more than 35 leaders across different countries and cultural contexts

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences

  • Training in coaching, breath- and body-based work (BRTT & TRB), and personal leadership

  • Years of in-depth study into the relationship between physiological tension, performance and decision-making under pressure


 

Hi, I am Lesley
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