Jan Bollen
Jan – Trainer, Coach, and Educator
Jan is a versatile trainer, coach, and educator with a powerful combination of practical expertise and a solid theoretical foundation. Holding an MFA in Performing Arts and an M.Ed. in Educational Science, he brings a unique background that allows him to effectively guide teams and individuals in topics such as (compassionate) communication, assertiveness, feedback, leadership, team dynamics, and customer orientation.
With years of experience as a training actor, Jan excels at creating safe and interactive learning environments. Participants are encouraged to apply new techniques directly to real-world situations, receiving valuable feedback from both practical and theoretical perspectives. His approach not only enhances participants’ skills but also builds their self-awareness and confidence in communication.
In addition, Jan has extensive experience in education as a teacher of acting and didactics. This has strengthened his ability to structure and facilitate impactful learning processes. His deep understanding of didactic models and methodologies enables him to present complex subjects in a clear and accessible way.
Jan trains in Dutch, English, and French and has extensive experience with classroom, online, and blended training formats. His hands-on approach, combined with a focus on psychological safety, makes him a valuable partner for organizations aiming to invest in sustainable development and effective communication.
Specialties:
• Training in compassionate communication and assertiveness
• Feedback facilitation and leadership coaching
• Team dynamics and customer orientation training
• Teaching and applying didactic models and methodologies
• Creating interactive and psychologically safe learning environments
• Expertise in classroom, online, and blended training formats
• Fluent in Dutch, English, and French
