"Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."

Howard Thurman

How you will be guided

  • Professional guidance

    Founder Sarah Vermazen is a passionate and versatile professional with over 12 years of experience in training and coaching people in the education sector and beyond. From Drama Teacher to Social Sciences lecturer, Communication Trainer, Solution-focused ACT Coach with a touch of provocation, to Thai masseuse.

  • Focused training

    No endless conversations without results here. All group and individual sessions are approached as training moments in which you are challenged to grow.

  • Taking steps in the present

    The guidance focuses on taking steps in the present. Based on your specific goals, you will be challenged in practical and playful ways, experiencing that you are capable of more than you think.

WHY

I believe this world becomes a better place when each of us has the chance to discover and develop our potential. This allows us to use our talents to create a positive and sustainable impact in the world.

With In Your Natural Flow, I guide versatile, social, and creative professionals—who doubt themselves and their talents—to embrace who they truly are.

I help you break free from the boxes that no longer (or never did) fit, so you can fully and sustainably bring your multifaceted potential into your work and beyond.

I am convinced that you have incredible value to offer. And that you are allowed to color outside the lines, enriching this world in a unique and vibrant way.

Typically Sarah

  • World improver

    As a child, Sarah sent all her pocket money to children in Africa. She was determined to dedicate herself to creating opportunities, both in her work in education and through various volunteer projects at home and abroad. She still enjoys being involved in social projects.

    She is an ambassador for the Thai Child Development Foundation, where she volunteered in 2009. Are you looking for a travel destination where you can immerse yourself in Thai culture and nature while also making a social impact? Book your stay at the eco-resort Ecologic, where proceeds go directly to this foundation, providing Thai children in rural areas with the care and education they deserve.

  • Born to be a teacher

    As a child, she would play "school" after school hours. In friends’ autograph books, it always said she wanted to become a teacher. But for a long time, that dream faded until, in 2009, she stood in front of a class for the first time through the TCDF foundation in Thailand. That was when she knew: training and coaching people in their growth is what I’m here to do.

    She worked for over 10 years in (higher) education, and now she uses her extensive experience as a teacher, trainer, course developer and coach to help other multipassionates embrace and shine in their versatility.

  • Big dreamer

    As a child, Sarah was already full of big dreams. She dreamed of traveling and living on a tropical island, as well as becoming an artist. She also wanted to improve the world by helping people who are less fortunate. She has always thought outside the box and comes up with ideas all day long.

    A predictable life on a conventional path was therefore not for her. Since she was 17, she has taken multiple long-distance trips and has lived in The Gambia, South Africa, and Thailand. During her travels, she enjoys collecting stories about how local people live, drawing immense inspiration from them.

 

Nice to meet you!

My name is Sarah Vermazen, and I am the founder of In Your Natural Flow. Before I dared to fully pursue my diverse talents, I often doubted myself and felt like I wasn't really good at anything. I have always enjoyed many different things, making it impossible for me to choose just one path. This made it challenging for me to select the right study and career.

This changed when I discovered the common thread among my talents, started using my values as a compass, and developed a loving relationship with myself. I began doing work where I could express my diverse talents and gave myself the freedom to continuously learn new things. This opened up a world of possibilities for me.

After working in (higher) education for 10 years, I founded In Your Natural Flow in 2019, where my diverse background and experience come together. Read below to learn more about my approach and how my own journey of discovery as a multipassionate unfolded.

  • Supporting people in their personal growth is where my heart lies, particularly in talent development, behavioral change, and learning.

    As a versatile and dedicated professional, I have over 12 years of experience in training and coaching individuals. I have guided hundreds of people in education, healthcare, and as an entrepreneur.

    I believe it is important to create opportunities for talent development so that everyone can flourish in their own way. This way, you can provide the greatest value to others and experience energy, fulfillment, and joy in your work and life.

  • With In Your Natural Flow, I decided to specialize in guiding versatile, social, and creative individuals who have a wide range of interests and a strong need for variety. This group is often referred to as multipassionates. This term immediately highlights that there are people who are passionate about many things and, as a result, find it challenging to choose just one path.

  • I challenge you in a practical and playful way to step outside your comfort zone, think creatively, and embrace making mistakes as part of your growth process.

    I leverage my theoretical and practical background in human behavior to help you break free from rigid thinking patterns and automatic behaviors. My own life experiences, in which I regularly step outside my comfort zone, also inform my understanding of what this can yield for you.

    My guidance is serious when necessary, but overall it is practical, light, and playful. I believe that taking yourself and life a little less seriously brings a lot of relief. This creates space to enjoy, make mistakes, and try new things.

    Clients experience my guidance as versatile, empathetic, playful, and holistic, as I connect the mind, body, and heart. I effortlessly alternate scientific theory with active, creative, and practical tasks, and I combine this with body-oriented work when needed.

  • People come to me because they struggle with valuing their talents and following their own needs and dreams. As a result, they do not fully or sustainably utilize their versatile potential.

    I want you to experience that it can be different. This way, you no longer have to be the slave of that critical voice in your head or blindly follow the beaten path. This creates the space to follow your natural strengths and maintain them sustainably.

    With the help of behavioral theory and practical tools, I train you to gain more confidence in making bold choices. You will also be challenged to take action and develop a clear and sustainable plan to achieve your goals.

    I primarily work with multipassionate entrepreneurs and employees in the social sector (e.g., healthcare, education) and the creative sector (e.g., communication, arts).

  • The World as a Learning Experience

    At the age of 19, I went to Africa for the first time and lived and worked in Gambia for six months. This period brought me valuable life lessons and taught me a lot about perspective. After completing my studies in tourism, I lived and worked for six months in Thailand. This country immediately felt like my second home. It was here that I stood in front of a class for the first time and felt: this is my calling!

    In the Classroom

    Back in the Netherlands, after working as a recruiter in the healthcare sector, I decided to continue my career in education. With little experience, I secured my first teaching position. Despite this leap into the deep end, I felt like a fish in water.

    In addition to teaching, I pursued a degree in Theater Education and completed a Master's in Sociology. With great passion and enthusiasm, I was able to express my versatility in various roles within higher education. From teacher, trainer, and coach to (online) educational developer and coordinator. Meanwhile, I took various courses in psychology, coaching, improvisational theater, and Thai massage.

    A New Adventure

    In 2019, the adventure beckoned once again. I resigned from my permanent position at the university and decided to establish In Your Natural Flow. A creative incubator where I combined my talents. By that time, I was already living and working from South Africa and Thailand.

    Living and working abroad for extended periods, as well as traveling extensively, has greatly enriched my perspective on myself and life. I still love to travel and immerse myself in a completely different culture and nature abroad for extended periods.

    Setbacks as a Gift

    In 2013, a chronic knee injury brought me to a standstill literally overnight. For almost a year, I struggled to walk properly. I realized that in all my passionate enthusiasm, I had also been quite hard on myself. This led me to understand that it is just as important to pursue your passions in a sustainable and loving way.

    Since then, I have, against doctors' expectations, climbed mountains multiple times. Each summit I reach fills me with immense gratitude and the realization that (self)love is the most important foundation.

Are you ready to embark on your multipassionate journey

Instead of continuing to hope for the day when your ideals will come true on their own, I would rather teach you how to take control of your own destiny. With the right tools, you too can steer the ship of your life. Just imagine how free, happy, and loving you would feel if you fully embraced yourself and danced with life!

Both my clients and I have experienced firsthand how much more valuable life becomes in this way. You can surf on your own flow, instead of swimming against your natural instincts. A whole world opened up for me— and continues to do so.

Are you coming along?

 

A glimpse of my other passions

  • I never thought I could become so addicted to a combat sport. But Muay Thai boxing has stolen my heart! It makes me stronger both physically and mentally. Every training session I feel wonderfully challenged, and it allows my mind to truly relax and become fully present in my body.

  • As a child, I wrote all sorts of songs and play the violin. Later, I taught myself to play the ukulele and guitar. I took various singing courses, as well as courses in cabaret and a theater program where singing was a core component. Although I initially found it super nerve-wracking, I now enjoy performing at open mic or karaoke nights. Singing is truly liberating, if you ask me.

  • Almost nothing gives me as much feeling of freedom as a ride on my motorcycle. It all started when I was cruising around on a motorbike during a trip to Thailand, and I decided to get my motorcycle license in the Netherlands afterward. My favorite moment is riding during sunset.

  • As a child, I enjoyed making jewelry, and during a bike ride to Santiago de Compostela, where I settled in La Coruña, I rediscovered that passion completely. I love gemstones and find it a delightful mindful activity to craft new creations. Given the demand, I also started selling them (on request) under the name Handmade By Saar.

  • Playing in the water is something I've loved to do since childhood. When surfing came into the picture, I was immediately hooked. Admittedly, it's not easy. There are days when I wonder if I can still do it. But once I get back into the flow, it’s so much fun!

  • I'm crazy about water sports, and I have fully embraced stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). It's a sport that engages all your muscles, and you can turn it into an intense workout or just drift peacefully over the water. I try out all sorts of things, and my favorite moment is taking a paddleboard trip during sunset. Later, I also added coaching on a SUP to my services.

You probably recognize that your list of passions is quite long too! :)

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Sarah’s professional background

 

  • In 2009, Sarah stood in front of a classroom for the first time in a mountain village in Thailand. She found her calling in working with groups and individually guiding people in their development.

    Upon returning to the Netherlands, she initially worked as a recruiter in Health & Welfare, helping people find jobs that matched their talents and needs.

    From 2011 onward, she continued her career as a teacher in vocational education, secondary education, higher education, and at the university level. She taught a variety of subjects, from drama to social sciences (including Psychology and Sociology), and worked as a communication trainer (covering topics such as basic conversation techniques, managing resistance, and intercultural communication). Additionally, she coached individual students in their academic and career paths, developed and coordinated the coaching program for students, and supported fellow teachers and coaches while developing a lot of (online) educational content. Alongside her work in education, she has been undertaking freelance assignments as a trainer and training actor in the social sector since 2012.

    In 2019, she founded In Your Natural Flow, through which she guides versatile and entrepreneurial professionals to live and work in a way that aligns with their talents, needs, and dreams. She does this through workshops, individual coaching, and an Online Academy. Currently, she mainly conducts her work online.

    Previously, she regularly held individual sessions while walking in nature in Utrecht, using boxing coaching, or on a SUP board (Stand Up Paddle), alternating with Traditional Thai massage. Now, Sarah offers her services fully online, and individual physical sessions are only arranged in consultation when she is in the Netherlands. So if you’re not in the Utrecht area or abroad while traveling, there’s no problem at all.

    Since Sarah loves immersing herself in other cultures and enjoys climbing mountains, she spends a lot of time abroad. Additionally, through various volunteer projects she has participated in, she connects with different social and sustainability projects that she is passionate about. These periods always provide her with a lot of inspiration, which she happily shares with you. During the times Sarah is abroad, she fully supports her participants online.

  • With her diverse interests, Sarah pursued a wide range of education and training. The common thread in her educational background is people and behavior.

    Education

    2021 - 2022: Multipassionate Coaching Academy at Creatieve Generalist. Coaching versatile individuals who don’t fit into a box. Certificate obtained.

    2021: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Basic Training at ACT Guide. Certificate obtained.

    2018: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) - Basic Training for Higher Education Teachers: Teaching, 1-on-1 coaching, educational development. BDB & BKE License.

    2017-2018: Introduction to Psychology (bachelor module) at Open Universiteit. Certificate obtained.

    2014-2016: Master of Science (MSc) in Sociology - with a special focus on educational opportunities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). Master's research: unequal opportunities in school recommendations due to the influence of teachers' perceptions on students' potential based on social class and ethnicity. Additional: socio-cultural differences in the classroom (master course in Pedagogy).

    2012-2014: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Drama Education at NHL Hogeschool. Professional courses in acting, teaching, directing, and training acting. 120 EC obtained.

    2004-2009: HBO Bachelor in International Tourism Management and Consultancy at Breda University of Applied Sciences. Researching the positive and negative impacts of international tourism and how tourism can be made sustainable. Diploma obtained.

    Courses

    2022: Traditional Thai Table Massage Therapist at International Training Massage School Chiang Mai.

    2021: Boxing Coaching Level 1 at Bokscoaching.

    2019: Traditional Thai Massage Therapist at International Training Massage School Chiang Mai.

    2019: Improvisational Theater Trainer at Impro Academie.

    2018: Improvisational Theater Actor at Impro Academie.

    2017: Basic Course in Solution-Focused Coaching at Solvitas.

    2014: Laughter Yoga Trainer at Lachpsycholoog.

    2011: Classroom Management Training at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam).

Testimonials

 

“The program is incredibly well structured. It made it much clearer for me what makes me tick. All the exercises in the program were so well aligned and led to me having much better insight into what I want and why that is important to me.”

— Reinet Maas

 

“I can listen to my body much better now and take a pause to reconnect with myself. Instead of jumping from one thing to another as I used to. Through a practical exercise, I became aware of my high pace and how I was running ahead of myself. I am more aware of what I need and can therefore better pace myself.”

— Lizzy

 

“I find that I can do much more than I thought. I finally found the courage and energy to really do what I love! I appreciated the combination of the different components in the program; I found it pleasant and varied. I experienced the guidance as very supportive and helpful. Everything could be discussed, even (especially) in the moment of the conversations.”

- Nicolien, Studio Pretletter

 

“I want to thank you very much for this wonderful learning experience, in which I learned in a playful way to get closer to my feelings and to let go of (negative) thoughts!”

— Yara

 

“Sarah is a good listener, very helpful, and has positive energy. Sarah opened my eyes to pursue my business. She helped me a lot in organizing the goals I have for my business and in believing in myself. She is always well-prepared and provides excellent service both one-on-one and in groups. Thank you and keep it up, Sarah!”

– Lisette, Studio88

 

“I noticed that it really works for me. This method has a physical approach. So gently massaging my head or laughing. What I particularly liked is that these were really things you could do and apply to get out of your head. Therefore, I would definitely recommend it.”
– Lisa