Welcome to Kumiko. I’m happy you’re here.
As the website is currently in Dutch, I wanted to recap the most important parts and my offering in English on one page. Perhaps a translation tool can help you with a deeper dive into the programs, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Kumiko Creative is a coaching and consultancy service for the creative industry located near the beach of Scheveningen. I guide creative careers and artists of life through change and growth. Creative studios and cultural institutions can come to Kumiko for the development of a sponsorship proposition, strategic advice, a long-term sounding board, and questions about talent development, company culture & internal communications. If you work in a creative domain and you’re looking for guidance in your current position or next step, we go on a journey together to discover what you need or what is holding you back and turn those insights into action.
Kumiko cherishes the creative mind and our ability to imagine things differently. We look for the sweet spots and pain points that will actually make an impact on your quality of life, far away from the hedonistic treadmill. I take my time for what arises in the moment, your process, and a nourishing cup of matcha.
Individual guidance
My 1:1 coaching is characterized by patience, openness, and creativity. We can work together on professional themes, but just as much on a personal level. The most important thing is that my coaching approach resonates with you. Whatever it is, I guide you through the messy middle towards a healthier and happier you.
Corporate programs
There are various corporate programs we could collaborate on. I act as a sounding board and strategic partner for creative entrepreneurs, facilitate connecting conversations, design engaging off-site programs, and host trainings that support talent development and retention within your company culture. Whether you’re an independent studio or a mid-sized agency, there’s something to match your needs.
Research & consultancy
With a background in events, partnerships, design research, and concept development, I enjoy collaborating at a strategic level with cultural institutions and creative businesses. My strength lies in designing the employee journey, sponsorship proposals, community programs, and events. You can request my portfolio through linda@kumikocreative.com
Kumiko is a Japanese girl's name that I (freely) translated as "the beauty of the eternal child." Childlike curiosity, wonder, and playfulness are essential in any creative process and joyful life, and they are energies I love to bring into my coaching and consultancy. While growing older is beautiful and amazing, I am not afraid to let my inner child take the driver’s seat.
The circle of Kumiko represents the continuity of life and the importance of occasionally pausing for an inner journey. While personal development and growth keep us in constant motion, I also recognize the need for integration and rest.
I see life as an iterative process in which you feel free to experiment and discover what truly works for you. Along the way, you shape your life, work, relationships, and self-image in ways that energize you—so that you can use that energy to create a better world. That journey can be challenging, requiring courage and trust in the unknown—and that’s where I come in.
Coaching with Kumiko helps you clarify who you are, what drives you, and how to design the life you love. You learn to make decisions from a place of confidence and autonomy, away from expectations and old patterns or beliefs. Applying experiment and reflection, you discover what works for you, allowing you to move through life with calm, energy, and joy.