Alex Verlek van Tienhoven, born in the Netherlands in 1964, discovered his passion for coaching in 2007, turning it into a life mission to positively impact 10 million lives. As a Master Certified Coach (MCC, CPCC), Alex has trained thousands of Co-Active Coaches worldwide as a Co-Active faculty member and facilitator of ICF-accredited masterclasses. Drawing on a diverse professional background in IT, healthcare, and the music industry, Alex brings a unique perspective to his coaching and mentorship.

Now residing in a picturesque medieval village in France, Alex combines his love for people with his dedication to empowering an ‘Army of Positive Change.’ Through books like Q60, Golden Rules for Coaching and Awareness Builder 101, he inspires coaches to guide their clients from good to great, unlocking the secrets to transformative coaching. Alex works in English and Dutch, striving to leave a footprint as a builder of awareness and inspiration.

Fun fact? He walks at least 15k steps every single day with his dogs Bibi and Sixty.