our mission
It is our mission to bring more empathy to the workspace.

We focus on (tech) startups and scale-ups specifically. Founders Josine Muurling and Charlotte de Jong Schouwenburg experienced first hand how their ever changing culture can both be energising and challenging for people.

This asks for a different approach. That’s why Bravely creates sustainable changes in people and companies, through our action-based and made to stick leadership and communication programs.

About us

  1. All Bravely trainers have a background and Master's degree in Psychology, Training and Development
  2. The Bravely actors have a background in theatre and film
  3. We all have exstensive experience with training and acting with tech teams and leaders
  4. We like to walk the talk and live by our values: empathetic, flexible, energetic

Meet the team

Jovanka

Bravely and I have a mutual love for empowering people to self-develop. Honest conversations fuel me, so I can not wait to meet you in one of our sessions and learn from each other!
I love cooking for friends and family, do yoga, bouldering and hiking. And exploring, whether it’s being in nature close to home or taking our self-built campervan out on adventures. 

Charlotte

Hi! I’m a Psychologist, trainer and training actress. I’m also a mother, wife, dog mum, friend, adventurer, observer and many more things. It gives me immense joy to empower people. Zooming in on their story; reflecting, sharing knowledge, practicing new behaviours: all with the goal of facilitating visible, tangible, measurable growth.

Josine

I absolutely love what we do with Bravely. It’s incredibly rewarding to hear how our learning programs help participants in both their private and working lives. I'm a mother of 2 (most important job) and enjoy a peaceful stroll in the forest. Currently exploring the world of sustainability. Looking forward to work together!

Nadine

In my work as an actress and as podcast producer, the value of conversation and the power of empathy constantly inspire me. I love nothing more than working in a team: laughing about our failings & helping each other get back up. When I’m not working, you can find me in the second-to-last row at the cinema with an array of snacks

Ruben

Our potential to learn has my interest for as long as I can remember. As a psychologist and trainer my goal is helping people make a connection. With themselves, goals and underlying needs. And with important others and how to communicate with them. Learning this can be hard. But as Bronnie Ware said: “Never underestimate someones capacity for growth”

Martin

I combine my forces with the wonderful leading ladies of Bravely to help clients further understand and develop their skills in a wide array of situations, based on playing out behavior and giving feedback. Next to my acting, I love making poems, writing, singing and philosophy. I live a healthy & conscious lifestyle, doing a bunch of sports.

Arathy

Passionate about helping people uncover their strengths and gain insights about themselves in a supportive, uplifting environment. I focus on fostering meaningful connections and creating spaces where individuals feel safe to explore. I stay grounded through yoga, gardening, staying active. Looking forward to being part of your journey as you grow, learn, and achieve what matters most to you.

Thijs

I love using my skills as an actor to assist people in growth and moving forward in their working lives. It inspires and fills me with a sense of purpose. Besides acting I love writing, reading and playing tabletop games with friends. Oh, and I will pet every dog I come across.

Emma

I’m an actor and voice-over artist, based in Amsterdam. I felt an immediate connection with Bravely because of its name. Hailing from Scotland (Scotland the Brave...), I love working with international groups, experiencing similarities and differences in behaviour and giving people the chance to explore and practice new communication skills.