Since 2016, we have been coaching highly motivated scientists, researchers and engineers, working either at the universities, research institutes or at a company. Our goal is to enable leading and sharing knowledge by fully expressing our curiosity and passion.

Science & Technology Starts with You! 


AUTHENTIC YOU: STRALIA OPEN DAY took place on 20 June 2019 at The Penthouse The Hague.

Authenticity is all about Being Yourself and Act as Yourself. This is what we celebrated during Stralia Open Day. We were deeply inspired by authentic leaders and we enjoyed together Stralia workshops.


testimonies from our coachees

At Stralia, I have received full attention and a very personal coaching. I have learned not only how to share my personal experience as a scientist, but also to gain more confidence when in front of an audience.
— Lieve Lambrechts | Vrije Universiteit Brussel | Woman Science Ambassador winner 2018
My experience at ‘Leadership Starts with You’ course was very valuable. It brought me a deeper understanding of myself and it gave a better direction for my personal and professional growth. I strongly recommend this training to my colleagues in academia.
— Shuxia Tao | Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology
You can manage a long way using all the clever tips and tricks and with the aid of the powers granted to you. You can only lead because others think “you” are the leader.
— Joeri Voets | Management Consultancy at Detron
I participated to one of the Stralia workshops. I experienced deep emotional moments. It really touched me. I felt alone when I came to the Netherlands, but the workshop on diversity and inclusion taught me not to be afraid to express my feelings.
— Emmanouil Archontakis | PhD student at Eindhoven University of Technology
After following Stralia leadership course, I feel like I gained deeper insight into group dynamics and what it means to be a leader. The method of experiencing it has more impact than receiving just some Tips and Tricks.
— Mikal van Leeuwen | Owner at De Hoofdwerker
Maria was so great, I never seen someone online with that much energy.
— participant to Culture & Awareness course | Delft University of Technology
The Stralia course in preparation of a grant interview has been irreplaceable. In a 5-week program, we worked in groups, received one-on-one coaching, and used tools from theatre/improvisation to continuously perfect our presentations and Questions & Answers performance. It has been an extremely valuable experience and I recommend it to everyone.
— Michael Lerch | Tenure tracker at Univeristy of Groningen
‘Diversity and Inclusion’ workshops should be mandatory to universities and research institutes hosting international students. These organisations should be aware of what the international students may feel, hear their voices and concerns.
— Shreyas Wagle | PhD student at Tel Aviv University Israel
I have a passion for cultivating an open, trusting and productive environment.
Stralia’s portfolio empowers people to get out there and add value!
— Monique Bruining | Managing Director ICMS Institute
Stralia workshop ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ is the biggest experience I encountered.
— participant to the workshop
The Stralia leadership seminar made me reflect on how the impact I want to have/think I have is perceived by my colleagues. I’m looking forward to the next Leadership seminars.
— Ana Luzaic | Account Manager at Spark904