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Studio20 FAQ
Curious about coaching at Studio20 or Wild Card Wednesday? You'll find some answers here. If there's anything else you'd like to know, you're always welcome to get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I offer one-to-one coaching through Studio20, mostly online, with occasional in-person sessions in Amsterdam or Mallorca.
You might have an idea you’d love to explore, something you wish you had more time for, a change you’re thinking about or simply a feeling that you’d like something to be different.
We can start with a little curiosity and follow the spark.
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I’m Marianne de Kuyper, a listener by nature, curious by heart and a coach by profession. For more than twenty years, I’ve worked with people as a teacher, student counsellor, yoga teacher and now as a coach.
These days, I spend as much time as I can in the Mallorcan countryside, away from the pace of Amsterdam. I love the quiet, being outdoors and having time to read, write and let my mind wander. Living here has taught me a lot about what I need to feel at home in my own life.
That curiosity about how we want to live, what matters to us and what we might like to do differently is something I bring to my coaching, too. Sometimes, all it takes is a little curiosity to see things differently.
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My main offering through Studio20 is coaching. When you're developing a creative idea, I can also draw on my own experience to offer practical mentoring where that's helpful.
I’ve always been someone who follows her curiosity, tries different things and finds her own way forward. I know what it’s like to have an idea, wonder whether it will work and give it a go anyway. I also know how valuable it can be to have someone listen and give you time to think out loud.
In our conversations, I’m interested in what sparks your curiosity and motivates you, and what you’d love to explore. I listen, leave room for silence and share reflections and observations that might help you see something in a different light. Sometimes, a question or a thought you hadn’t considered before can open up a new perspective. We might also use an exercise or a practical tool along the way.
My approach is also shaped by SPARK, a framework I use to bring space, presence, awareness, recognition and kindness into the process of exploring something new and taking a step forward.
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Studio20 offers coaching rather than therapy or medical care.
In therapy, the primary focus is often on understanding, processing or healing psychological difficulties and past experiences.
Coaching can certainly include talking about the past when it helps us understand what's happening today. The difference is that we explore those experiences in service of the present and the future, with a focus on awareness, possibility and meaningful next steps.
When it feels supportive, I may also draw on body awareness, breathwork, mindfulness or simple grounding practices. These are always optional and offered in support of the coaching conversation.
If I ever feel that another form of support would be more appropriate, I'll happily help you find the right professional.
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Not at all.
Sometimes you know exactly what you want to explore. Other times, an idea keeps popping up, a question is on your mind or you’re simply curious about something.
We don't always get much time to stop and reflect in the middle of everyday life. Coaching gives you that time. We can start with whatever is on your mind when we meet and see where the conversation takes us.
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There’s no special preparation needed. You might already have a topic on your mind, an idea you’d love to explore or a question you’ve been turning over.
If you feel like doing a little exploring beforehand, my free Wild Card Wednesday guide is a good place to start. It invites you to follow your curiosity, think about something you’d love to try and discover one small step you could take.
Bring whatever comes up into our conversation. Sometimes, what we discover along the way turns out to be just as interesting as the idea that brought us there.
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Yes. You don't have to be a professional creative to bring an idea to coaching.
Perhaps there's something you'd love to create, a project you've been thinking about for a while or an idea you're not quite sure what to do with yet. We can explore what interests you about it, what you'd like it to become and what might help you move forward.
I've started things from scratch myself, from developing ideas and writing courses and eBooks to building websites and finding ways to bring my work into the world. I know there's often a lot to figure out between having an idea and making it happen.
Alongside coaching, I can draw on that experience to offer mentoring when practical knowledge or a different perspective would be helpful.
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No, there's no need to decide that straight away.
We start with a free 30-minute introductory call. It’s a chance to meet, talk about what coaching is and see whether it feels like a good fit.
If we decide to work together, our first paid session is about getting to know each other better, exploring what matters to you and what you’d like to work towards.
From there, our sessions make room for what’s happening in your life, the things you’d like to explore and the steps you’re taking. Along the way, we reflect on how things are going and fine-tune our way of working together, so our sessions continue to meet your needs.
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Yoga and mindfulness can help you settle, notice what you feel and think more clearly. In our sessions, they're there whenever it feels helpful.
As a certified yoga teacher, I sometimes begin with a moment to arrive and settle in. That might be a few breaths, a short meditation or a simple grounding exercise.
Depending on what we're exploring, we might also bring in body awareness or a gentle mindfulness practice. These are always optional and we’ll find what feels comfortable for you.
The focus remains on what you’d like to explore. These practices can simply help you arrive in the conversation and notice what’s going on for you.
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I offer coaching mostly online, with in-person sessions in Amsterdam or Mallorca. We can also meet outdoors for a Walk & Talk. Sessions are available in English or Dutch and last between 30 and 90 minutes.
Every coaching journey starts with a free introductory conversation. If we decide to continue, we'll discuss the format and how often we meet.
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Your first call is free. If we decide to work together, we agree on a fee that suits your situation, as I work with people from different countries, professions and backgrounds. You'll always know the fee before we begin.
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Email hello@studio20.me or use the Let's talk page. We'll find a time for a free first call, and I'll send you a calendar invitation with everything you need.
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Whether you have a question, an idea or simply a feeling that something is asking for your attention, I'd be happy to hear from you. Just say hello.
Curious to connect?
If something here sparked your curiosity, I’d love to hear your story.
hello@studio20.me · English or Dutch