Jan Weetjens PCC

Location: United States

Jan Weetjens, PCC is an Executive Leadership Coach with over 25 years of experience supporting senior leaders through complex transitions and transformative change. A former executive at the World Bank with a 30-year career, Jan brings a wealth of global leadership expertise, having worked across North and South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Africa. His coaching is rooted in deep listening, strategic insight, and a unique ability to create a safe, reflective space that empowers clients to explore their challenges and uncover solutions.

Jan’s multidisciplinary background—spanning leadership, management, psychology, and strategy—enables him to work effectively with leaders from the private sector, government, nonprofit organizations, and academia. He integrates Eastern and Western wisdom traditions to support personal growth, organizational effectiveness, and meaningful impact. His coaching specialties include change management, executive presence, confidence-building, performance management, and navigating leadership challenges such as imposter syndrome and strategic decision-making.

Fluent in Dutch, English, and French, Jan is a Ph.D. candidate in psychology and holds a Master’s in Sociology. He is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation and a graduate of Georgetown’s Executive Leadership Coaching program. His client list includes GSK, MetLife, Pfizer, NIH, IMF, USAID, Ford Foundation, and Ashoka.

Notable Engagements

• Executive Director of a large national organization: Guided navigation of the authorizing environment to support strategic alignment and external stakeholder management.

• CEO, medium-sized company: Supported the development and implementation of an aggressive growth strategy during a critical expansion phase.

• CEO, medium-sized company: Coached through the transition into a new executive role, helping establish vision and leadership presence.

• Co-ED Leadership Team: Improved overall team dynamics and leadership effectiveness to foster stronger collaboration and impact.

• Director, Health Services: Led a transformation initiative to realign the organization with a shifting business context.

• Director, Financial Services: Provided support in consolidating leadership presence and role clarity within a complex organizational structure.

• Director, IT Development Services: Coached on innovating the client service model to improve responsiveness and digital strategy.

• Advisor, Non-Governmental Organization: Facilitated a successful change initiative focused on mission alignment and organizational agility.

• Director, Non-Governmental Organization: Worked to improve workforce engagement and strengthen internal communication and morale.

Client List

Jan has partnered with a diverse range of clients, including major corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions. His client list includes GSK, MetLife, Pfizer, Nielsen, the National Institute of Health, Internal Revenue Service, International Monetary Fund, Ford Foundation, Ashoka, Monash University, Clear, USAID, Catholic Relief Services, Salvation Army, and A Wider Circle, among others.