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Dutch Workplace Guide: 5 simple steps to feel more comfortable and confident on the Dutch work floor

Want to feel confident working in the Netherlands?

What you need to know about Dutch communication
✅ Discover the best way to navigate to Dutch work life
✅ How to stay true to yourself and set healthy boundaries
✅ How to build meaningful relationships and feel at home at work
✅ Why asking for support is a sign of strength

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About The Happy Expatsand why we created this

Hi, I’m Simon — founder of The Happy Expats.

In my corporate career I have traveled intensively and worked with people from all over the world. As a former manager, I know the Dutch workplace inside out. And as a coach and mentor, I’ve always had a passion for personal development and communication.

Over the years, I started coaching more and more professionals with a non-Dutch background. And I realised: It’s not always easy to feel at home here. Not because you don’t try but because the rules aren’t always clear.

We call those rules: the corporate game.

And while some things are cultural, every story is personal.
Your story is personal.
You are unique.

In 2024, I spoke with my colleague Abigael a seasoned coach, team facilitator and program designer who lived in the US and knows what it means to adapt to a new culture. Together, we talked about how many international professionals in the Netherlands feel lost, underappreciated, or disconnected and how much better things can get with the right tools and support. That’s how The Happy Expats was born.

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"Finally, someone who really gets it."

At The Happy Expats, we work with coaches and trainers who know Dutch workplaces and understand multicultural teams. We give you clear, practical tools. And we work with your personal story.

So you can:

Be seen for who you really are

Thrive in your work and your life

take the next step in feeling truly at home

Professionals we work with often tell us the same thing:

"I wish I had this guidance when I first arrived." "It helped so much to talk to someone who understands how things work in Dutch companies." "I finally understand what was holding me

back."

Coaching trusted by professionals in: banking, insurance, IT, education, government, legal.

10 questions we often hear from international professionals like you(And yes we can help you answer them.) 
  • How can I feel more at home at work and in life? 

  • What do I actually want and how do I get there? 

  • Am I in the right place, or is it time for something else? 

  • How do I stop doubting myself and feel more confident? 

  • How do I speak up in meetings without feeling like I’m overstepping? 

  • What are my strengths and how can I use them better? 

  • How do I set clear boundaries without feeling guilty or rude? 

  • How do I balance being myself with adapting to Dutch culture? 

  • Why do I feel tired or disconnected, even though things seem “fine”? 

  • How do I stop overthinking and start taking action? 

  • Can I talk to someone who really understands how the Dutch work floor operates?

If you’re asking these questions, we can help.

Did you know?

In the Netherlands, your employer will often cover the cost of coaching through an employee benefit budget. This makes coaching more accessible than you might expect. Want to know how this works?

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You're not alone

The Happy Expats is a team of coaches and facilitators with deep experience in Dutch workplaces and multicultural teams.

We offer:

  • 1-on-1 coaching for international professionals

  • Team coaching and team development for diverse teams

  • E-learning modules that support real-life learning

  • Tools to strengthen communication, boundaries and collaboration

Our goal is simple: to help you feel at home and in control both at work and beyond.

Curious if coaching is right for you? Book a no-pressure intro call today we’d love to hear your story.

Curious what we can do for you?

Let’s talk first just to get acquainted!

Book a free 15-minute discovery call to explore your goals and see if this is the right next step for you. No strings attached.

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