Creates space for Clarity, Connection & Impact
Are you looking for a trusted listener, connector, and problem solver to help turn your ideas into impactful action?
Welcome – I’m Joëlle Verkooijen
I help individuals, changemakers, and organizations rediscover their inner strength and create lasting change. As a consultant, facilitator, and coach, I support the development of personal leadership and capacity building, with a focus on social impact and sustainable transformation.
By listening deeply to the needs and motivations of others, I connect people and turn ideas into meaningful action. I guide organizations to collaborate with clarity and purpose, aligning their actions with their values. With a background in business, international experience, and a genuine interest in diverse perspectives, I excel at bridging cultures and fostering collaboration.
Whether you’re looking to grow your personal leadership skills, rethink your purpose and values, or activate your team, I create space for people to thrive and take meaningful steps forward.

Does this sound like you?
⭐ You want to strengthen your leadership
and collaborate more effectively.
⭐ You’re looking for a strategy that truly reflects
your values.
⭐ You want to grow your impact—
individually or as a team.
⭐ You feel there’s more growth ahead—
personally and professionally.
How I can support you:
Trainer Personal leadership & Capacity Building
Strengthens self-knowledge, ownership and collaboration
Program Development
Designs learning paths around personal leadership and social impact.
Impact Consultancy
Supports organizations shaping the strategy and improving collaboration.
Coaching & Mentoring
Guides individuals and groups in their personal and professional growth.

In a nutshell
I’m a curious and driven professional, inspired by my travels and photography, which have opened my eyes to the strength and resilience of people in underprivileged communities. These experiences fuel my belief in the power of personal growth and human connection. My journey began in the corporate world, but I soon shifted my focus to work that creates meaningful impact—especially for those without the same opportunities. I now dedicate myself to unlocking potential, building bridges, and supporting changemakers globally. I believe everyone has something valuable to offer, and with the right tools and encouragement, people can grow, lead, and uplift their communities from within.
For more about how my travels and photography have shaped my work
Happy to work with you. Contact me and share your wish and ideas.
Founder of Impact Collective
We make PERSONAL LEADERSHIP accessible for underprivileged to break out of poverty.
As the founder of Impact Collective, I am deeply committed to empowering changemakers around the world. Through the collective, we provide leadership programs and resources to those who need them most, with a focus on creating sustainable social impact. We support local leaders and organizations to develop the skills and connections necessary to drive positive change within their communities.
Projects we work on
TOONDA CULTURE CENTRE
Support women groups in setting their purpose, collaboration and planning.

GLOBAL DREAMWEB LEBANON
Photography workshop, optimisation external communication and social media
