Orange Expats provides career coaching, personal development support, mental well-being coaching, and burnout support. These services are specifically designed to help internationals facing professional and personal challenges in the Netherlands.
Navigate your international career
Since 2005 Orange Expats successfully helps highly skilled (inter)national Dutch-based employees to get or regain control, balance, success and happiness in both career and personal life.
Orange Expats
As an experienced career coach and counselor, I offer expats a unique, integrated approach that goes beyond traditional career coaching or counseling alone. My method blends the best of both worlds, helping you reach your professional goals while restoring inner balance and well-being in the process. I understand the unique challenges that come with working and living in a new culture. whether you’re struggling with stress, uncertainty, or feeling stuck in your career, I am here to help you make deep, lasting changes that empower you both personally and professionally. My name is Stella Pennekamp and I’m your coach at Orange Expats.
Navigate the challenges of working and building a valuable career in The Netherlands.
Improve your personal skills in the areas that will make the biggest difference to your workplace effectiveness.
Maintain your health, wellbeing, and productivity while working and living in The Netherlands
Why clients choose
Living and working as an expat can be both exciting and challenging. Adjusting to a new culture, navigating a different job market, and managing the pressures of daily life can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s where I come in. With over 19 years of experience supporting expats from around the world, I offer a unique, integrated approach to help you overcome these challenges and thrive in your new environment.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your career, find mental balance, or create long-term solutions for personal and professional growth, I combine coaching, counseling, and real-world expertise to guide you every step of the way.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your career, find mental balance, or create long-term solutions for personal and professional growth, I combine coaching, counseling, and real-world expertise to guide you every step of the way.
Extensive Experience
As a native Dutch professional, I have a deep understanding of the local culture, job market, and the unique challenges expats face. With a well-established network and insights into opportunities, I’ve spent the past 19 years helping hundreds of expats from over 80 countries feel at home in the Netherlands—achieving both mental well-being and professional success.
Combining Coaching & Counseling
My approach combines counseling and career coaching to address both personal and professional challenges. As an expat, adjusting to a new culture and job market can be overwhelming, but with this integrated method, we work together to clear mental barriers and gain clarity on your career path. By addressing the core of your challenges, we create lasting solutions that allow you to move forward with confidence and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Integrating Expertise, Practical Support & Social Impact
As an academically trained coach, I take a hands-on, down-to-earth approach to coaching. I combine my private practice with in-company wellbeing coaching, allowing me to see firsthand the impact of my interventions and ensure that my methods remain practical and relevant to your everyday challenges. Beyond my coaching practice, I also contribute to society through my social impact programme, where I support motivated young adults (18-35) with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) as they reintegrate into the workforce.
Orange Expats empowers your organisation with tailored In-company wellbeing coaching solutions. Prioritise employee wellbeing and build a thriving workplace culture where your team excels. Boost resilience, reduce stress, and support career development to enhance growth and productivity. With several years of successful experience as an in-company wellbeing coach, I’m ready to help your team excel too.
Your growth, their future
Social Impact
By choosing coaching at Orange Expats, you not only advance your own journey but also contribute to the development of young people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), who have lost their former future. At the Erik Scherder Huis, I personally assist in their personal and professional growth, helping them discover, develop, and realise a new future.
Testimonial
Todd | Customer Operations Manager
” I contacted Stella to help me with the challenge of changing careers abroad and it was the best decision I could have made. When I met Stella for the first time, I was impressed by her genuine keenness to help. She served as a fantastic sparring partner and posed the tough, thought-provoking questions that encourage you break with your habitual ways of thinking. Her methods and material are helpful, as is her network! I would highly recommend Stella!”
My clients
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Job search support, including LinkedIn optimisation, CV advice, and networking strategies, is available but offered as part of a broader coaching programme rather than a standalone service.
Yes, coaching costs can often be covered through professional development budgets. Orange Expats can assist with drafting a proposal for your employer or HR team to consider.
Orange Expats stands out by combining career coaching, counseling, and deep expertise in the unique challenges expats face. With over 19 years of experience, Stella Pennekamp offers an integrated approach that addresses both professional and personal aspects of your life.
Orange Expats offers both in-person sessions in Amsterdam and virtual sessions via Teams, providing flexibility to suit your preferences.
Yes, Orange Expats provides in-company coaching tailored to the needs of organisations and their international employees. This can include career development, work-life balance, cultural adaptation, and stress management. Sessions can be arranged on-site or online, depending on the organisation’s preferences.
Yes, Saturday morning sessions are available at Orange Expats. This flexible option ensures you can fit coaching into your schedule, even with a busy work week.
No, there is no waiting list at Orange Expats. Once you’ve scheduled your free introductory call, you can begin your coaching sessions almost immediately. This ensures you get the support you need without unnecessary delays.