“If you’re leading and no one is following, you’re just going for a walk.”

That line has always stayed with me. I am fascinated by what happens in the space between people, in teams and organizations. What makes people move. How behaviour and culture can work for you instead of quietly working against you.

For me, impact must be visible and measurable. I often meet leaders and teams who have not yet unlocked the real potential of their organization. They feel stuck. In many cases, the system unintentionally steers people into exactly the behaviour that is not wanted. I enjoy giving language and clarity to that, so the context can shift and movement becomes possible again.

When purpose, strategy, concrete goals and a healthy work culture are aligned, everything changes.

“Real impact happens when purpose, strategy and behaviour align”

Leontine van der Goes

(Supervisory) Board Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM), Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis, Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam, Zabawas philanthropic fund, Stichting Onderzoek Rechtspleging. Visiting Lecturer Nyenrode University Board Governance Program, NCD Governance Chair

Former Chair and board member of various boards in non-profit, culture and healthcare 

With more than twenty years of senior leadership experience, Leontine van der Goes supports organizations and teams in unlocking their full potential. She brings clarity to complex dynamics, aligns purpose with performance, and guides leaders toward outcomes that matter. People value her ability to reduce complexity to its essence, always with concrete next steps.

Leontine combines a corporate foundation in law and finance with an anthropologist’s eye and deep societal awareness. She reads organizations with all senses, connecting strategic insight, sharp analysis and strong empathy. She is trained in Deep Democracy and corporate anthropology, adding depth to her executive and non-executive experience.

Her career began as a lawyer at NautaDutilh in corporate finance and M&A. She moved into investment banking and commercial banking before starting her independent practice in 2015 as board advisor, executive and interim leader. She has since guided major transformations in customer focus, sustainability, performance improvement and culture.

Leontine is a member of the supervisory boards of Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM), Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis and Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam. She is also a board member of Zabawas and Stichting Onderzoek Rechtspleging. She teaches at Nyenrode University and NCD and leads governance networks for experienced NEDs.

Guiding teams to real impact
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Governance and Board dynamics
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Team- and organisational alignment
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Strategy to execution
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Systemic Thinking, Strategy, Deep Democracy
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Organisational culture
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Meet our team

At NGL we work passionately to let a new generation of leaders flourish at the top, with an integral approach to executive search, assessments, coaching and leadership development. We do this with flair and finesse, and with a keen eye for balance. You can always expect complete professionalism from us, but also a sincere commitment and humanity. Our holistic philosophy and wide-ranging services make your organization stronger and more effective.

By joining forces, the people at NGL International have brought together a unique and complementary mix of experience, expertise and personalities. We are each other’s sparring partners – and, of course, yours.

 

Bercan Günel

“Choose your road. Rise to it.”

Mariëlle de Macker

“Authentic leadership is where integrity meets influence.”

Vincent Moolenaar

“Leadership grows from hindsight, through insight, to foresight."

Ron de Mos

"The key to performance is aligning your 'why', 'strategy, and behavior"

Jeanine Tijhaar

“Lead with courage. Care for people. Shape the future.”

Dorine Wekking

“Each leader is there to make a difference.”