Nadia van der Pool

As I have a wide range of interests myself, I completely understand if you’re not quite sure which direction to take when you’re at a crossroads. There’s so much to choose from! During my studies, I wanted to combine various fascinating subjects; I studied psychology and biology at three different universities (all with the same Bachelors’ period) and eventually found a great blend of these disciplines in neuropsychology. Meanwhile, alongside my studies, I worked in 24-hour care, where I gained a lot of practical experience and learnt even more about people. I have always found people fascinating – what drives them and how different they can be from one another.

I feel at home at university because it is a dynamic place where different generations (professors, lecturers, students) collaborate across various fields of interest and learn together to develop and grow. The students, in particular, develop at lightning speed. It energises me to help the students in my team discover what truly suits them. To help them become who they are.

I’d love to find out who you really are, what truly drives you and what allows you to truly flourish. I find the Coretalents analysis a wonderful method for this, because it takes you back to your core: to what naturally energises you. Once you know that about yourself, it becomes easier to make choices that truly suit you.