coaching

Going deep while up high

Join Jef—a professional mountain guide, trainer, business owner and certified coach—to experience the mountains as more than just a source of fun. The heights will inspire you to dive deep into your areas for personal growth and improvement.

Climbing and coaching with mountainguide
Climbing and coaching with mountainguide
Tackling triggers head-on

As your coach, I won’t just soften the challenges or make the terrain easier. Without compromising safety, triggers like heights or tough conditions become your practice ground for life. Whether it’s about finding focus, pushing through limits, overcoming fear of failure, or building connections, we’ll identify your trigger points and help you face them head-on!

two climbers in the snow, mountain guide and coach, mist, ice
two climbers in the snow, mountain guide and coach, mist, ice
Finding perspective

While climbing, you’ll be fully focused. During moments on a peak, walking an easy trail, or relaxing with a drink on the terrace of a hut or hotel, there’s time to rejuvenate your body and open your mind. The breathtaking views and fresh perspectives gained will guide us in fostering growth.

Mountain view sunrise perspective coaching in the mountains
Mountain view sunrise perspective coaching in the mountains

Testimonials

Discover what some of our clients think about our service, read more

I worked with Jef during a transitional period, combining one-on-one coaching with several days of powder-ski training in the mountains. What makes his approach special is how he combines deep alpine expertise with calm, thoughtful coaching.

The mountains aren't used as a metaphor, but as a genuine frame of reference—with risk, decision-making, pace, and consequences explicitly present. This context naturally fosters trust and openness, bringing a depth that's difficult to achieve in a traditional coaching setting.

The combination of movement, terrain, and incisive questions feels coherent, grounded, and purposeful.

Ruben Castelyn, former co-owner and managing director of Quad Industries

During the 4-day event in Austria, gained valuable insights (work, personal life, and self-growth). Thank you!

David Vandingenen, Regional Manager Brightest

★★★★★
★★★★★

The full package

Great combination between regularly coaching and a couple of Mountain outings each year.

Coach and mountain guide Jef Verstraeten applauding clapping
Coach and mountain guide Jef Verstraeten applauding clapping
Regularly online coachings for maximum transferability

By regularly checking in on 60-120 min coaching calls, you and your coach will be ideally dialed in for the deep dives, and the work can continue all year. This helps to boost the effects of the intensive outdoor experiences

Varied topics

From personal development, strategy to self and team leadership, I coach a varied range of topics. For additional deep-dives, the extensive network helps me to help you in the right direction.

Guaranteed guiding days

Become a coachee and we can guarantee upto 8 days in the mountains with your otherwise fully booked coach&guide.

Your' mother tongue

Jef coaches in the following languages: English, German and Flemish (dutch).