Grow as a mother and professional
-From balance, ambition & love
Working Mama is a 3-month program designed for ambitious young mothers who want balance, energy, and direction.
In a small, supportive group you’ll share experiences, gain insights through biofeedback, and learn practical tools to strengthen your resilience and achieve your ambitions – with focus, calm, and confidence.
Your life has changed
Becoming a mother is wonderful. But let’s be honest – it’s also tough.
Maybe your body is still recovering. Your head is full of both ambitions and doubts. You’re searching for a new rhythm with work, sleepless nights, feedings, and time for yourself and your partner. Meanwhile, life at work keeps moving: new projects, deadlines, and the pressure to keep performing.
You don’t just want to be a mother – you also want to keep growing as a professional.
And somewhere deep inside, you wonder: How can I juggle it all without losing myself?
Does this sound familiar?
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Monday morning. You log in after a sleepless night. Colleagues casually ask about your weekend, but no one sees how exhausted you really are. Even at home, it feels like your partner carries on as if nothing has changed, while your to-do lists only get longer.
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In a team meeting, someone else gets the project that would normally be yours. You smile, but inside you wonder: Do they still see me as high potential? And how do I see myself now?
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2 a.m. Your baby cries. At 6 a.m. you’re in a meeting. Your body feels heavy, your head foggy. How long can you keep this up?
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You miss your baby’s first roll-over because you’re at work. Later that evening, scrolling through LinkedIn, you see a colleague’s promotion. You feel torn: never enough at home, never enough at work.
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Friday night. You collapse on the couch, drained. The week has flown by, but you feel like you’ve lost control. You know there must be a smarter way.
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Your partner is also struggling to adapt to this new situation. Sometimes it irritates you. You don’t want to become his mother too.
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And with colleagues? You keep up the “I’ve got this” façade.
Imagine this…
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In a meeting, you receive compliments for your sharp insights. For the first time in a long time, you feel truly recognized – as a professional and as a mother.
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You confidently lead a project and think: 'Yes, I am that ambitious woman – and a loving mother too.' Proud, not torn.
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After a full day of work, you still have the energy to go for a walk or play with your child.
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You and your partner navigate parenthood together and enjoy each other beyond being parents.
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On Sunday evening, you play with your baby, relaxed. On Monday, you present at work with focus and clarity. You’re truly present – in both places.
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You know what you want to achieve, and your notebook holds a clear action plan. No more chaos – just direction.
That’s what Working Mama can bring you
An intensive 3-month program designed for ambitious mothers like you.
Here’s how it works:
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Block 1:
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Reflect & Reset
Two days just for you. Share experiences, get clarity on where you stand, what truly matters, and what your dreams are. -
Measure & Learn
HRV biofeedback and 1:1 coaching reveal how you deal with stress, recovery, and energy. You’ll discover exactly what you need to stay balanced.
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Block 2:
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Plan
Two days packed with practical tools for energy management, resilience, and relationships. You’ll walk away with a concrete action plan. -
Execute
Put your plan into practice, supported by your group, buddy, and the trainers. Track your progress with unlimited biofeedback. Involve your partner so you move forward together.
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Block 3:
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Evaluate & Grow
A final day to celebrate your successes, fine-tune your course, and look ahead with confidence.
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By the end of this program you’ll have:
✨ Clarity – You know what you want and how to achieve it
✨ Confidence – You feel like the strong professional and loving mother you want to be
✨ Energy – You sleep better, recover faster, and manage your energy wisely
✨ Connection – You bring your environment along in your ambitions and desires
✨ Resilience – Proven tools to stand strong, now and in the future
Practical Information
Training Days:
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Block 1: November 20–21, 2025
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Block 2: December 10–11, 2025
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Block 3: February 13, 2026
Individual Coaching Sessions -(to be planned individually):
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Stress, Energy & Resilience: Dec 2–5, 2025
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Personal Leadership: Dec 12, 2025 – Feb 12, 2026
Online Q&A Sessions (provisional dates):
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Fri Dec 19, 3–4 PM
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Mon Jan 12, 2–3 PM
📍 Location: Amsterdam area
(overnight stay options available for Blocks 1 & 2)
Introductory Price: €2,500 excl. VAT
(from 2026: €3,500 excl. VAT)
Who we are
We’re Gerda de Weerdt and Tessa van Nes. Both mothers, both ambitious – and we know your challenges from the inside.
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Gerda – Leadership Coach & Relationship Therapist. Calm, sharp, and lovingly confronting. Colorful in spirit.
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Tessa – Manager & Stress Coach. Energetic, empathetic, and known for her contagious laugh.
What drives us: empowering women to step into their full strength. Practical, results-driven, and with heart.
