Rediscovering Purpose After 25 Years in Executive Leadership
After almost 25 years in executive leadership, Ann Vangoidsenhoven made one of the most courageous choices of her career, to close a chapter that no longer felt aligned with her values.
Throughout her career, Ann had led global teams, rebuilt trust through mergers, and guided people through complex organisational change. She knew how to lead under pressure and had become known for her empathy and intuition, even in environments that didn’t always value those traits.
But when a company merger shifted the culture and direction, Ann realised something had to change.
“The new direction no longer aligned with what I believed in, so I decided not to continue.”
It was the end of one chapter — and the beginning of another.
Finding the Right Path: From Leadership to Transformational Coaching
During a much-needed career break, Ann started reflecting on what she wanted next. She’d always believed that people are an organisation’s greatest asset, and she wanted to use her leadership experience to help others grow.
That’s when she discovered Paseda360, an accredited coach training organisation specialising in human-centric, trauma-informed, and psychology-based coaching.
“I had been following Angela Cox for a while and loved her book. When the first Advanced Practitioner course appeared in early 2022, just as I was deciding what to do with a settlement fund, it felt like a sign.”
Then she watched a short video where Angela explained how past experiences can get “stuck” in the brain and keep being triggered.
“I was hooked. It wasn’t just another coaching course, it felt like something that could truly make a difference.”
That moment changed everything.
Joining the Advanced Practitioner in Transformational Coaching
Ann joined the very first Advanced Practitioner in Transformational Coaching cohort — a six-month accredited programme that blends neuroscience, psychology, and practical coaching frameworks.
“When I joined the course, a whole new world opened up. I had so many aha moments — things in my life and leadership suddenly made sense. I remember thinking, if only I’d had this knowledge earlier in my career!”
The Paseda360 method helped Ann understand how past experiences, identity, and emotional regulation influence behaviour. It gave her a deeper insight into herself — and the tools to help others do the same.
Continuing the Journey: Master Practitioner Diploma
After completing the Advanced Practitioner course, Ann continued her journey with the Master Practitioner Diploma, an advanced qualification that develops mastery in human-centric and trauma-informed coaching.
“What has surprised me most is not just what I’ve learned about others, but what I’ve discovered about myself, layer by layer. It has given me strength, peace, clarity, and a deeper ability to help others find the same.”
The in-person training weeks were particularly powerful.
“They were off the scale. They helped me appreciate and rediscover myself again.”
Professional and Personal Transformation
Through her training, Ann’s view of leadership, success, and purpose evolved.
“Professionally, I now know I’ll never again work in an organisation that doesn’t align with my values. People are their biggest asset, and too often that’s forgotten.”
Personally, she experienced profound inner change.
“I’ve learned to let go of what no longer serves me, and that’s created a calmness within and around me. I understand my traumas and triggers and how they’ve impacted my life — and now I have the tools to overcome them.”
The shift wasn’t just about developing new coaching skills. It was about building emotional awareness, self-value, and authenticity — core principles of Paseda360’s human-centric coaching model.
Coaching with Authenticity and Impact
Today, Ann blends her decades of leadership experience with her new identity as a transformational coach.
“I bring all of who I am, unapologetically, into my coaching and relationships. People tend to gravitate towards me, and instead of questioning it or brushing it off, I now receive it with gratitude and confidence.”
Her coaching approach is rooted in empathy, humour, and balance, qualities that have become even stronger since her Paseda360 journey began.
When asked to describe her experience in three words, Ann doesn’t hesitate for long:
Liberating. Enlightening. Empowering.
Why Paseda360’s Coaching Training Stands Out
Ann’s story highlights what makes Paseda360 different from traditional coaching schools. The methodology combines:
✅ Neuroscience – understanding how the brain processes emotion and change.
✅ Psychology – exploring identity, conditioning, and behaviour.
✅ Therapeutic techniques – helping clients regulate emotions safely.
✅ Human-centric practice – focusing on self-awareness, trust, and responsibility.
Paseda360 coaches learn to work with the whole human, not just the goals, but the person behind them.
The Next Chapter: From Corporate to Coaching
Ann’s journey from corporate leadership to coaching shows that it’s never too late to realign with who you truly are. Whether you’re an executive, a people leader, or someone craving more meaning in your work, transformational coaching can open the door to a new chapter.
“It’s given me the confidence to live and work in full alignment with my values — and to help others do the same.”
If you’re ready to take your own next step, discover the course that changed everything for Ann.
👉 Advanced Practitioner in Transformational Coaching
Accredited | Trauma-Informed | Human-Centric | Transformational
