After a life-changing car accident, I faced not only intense physical pain but, even more importantly, deep emotional trauma that left me feeling hopeless and disconnected from my own needs as a human being. For a long time, I moved from one treatment to another, feeling more like a passive victim than an active participant in my healing. Working with Cris was a turning point. Through powerful, thought-provoking questions, he quickly helped me uncover the core of who I am and where my true obstacles lie. What makes him truly unique is his ability to offer practical, actionable steps that are simple to implement while grounded in a much broader, holistic perspective. Cris combines deep knowledge with remarkable flexibility. He adapts his coaching to your situation, shares essential tools for mental and emotional health, recommends inspiring books and podcasts, and encourages a consistent practice of self-discovery and empowerment so that you can begin creating your own reality. What sets Cris apart is his compassionate presence. He never positions himself above you but walks beside you, creating a safe and authentic space where you can be fully yourself. His resilience, authenticity, and relentless curiosity help you dig to the root cause of challenges and find clarity. Most importantly, Cris leads by example. His consistency and empowering approach instill the belief that real transformation is possible. I wholeheartedly recommend Cris to anyone seeking a coach who is genuinely invested in their growth, ready to challenge them with depth and care, and committed to guiding them through an impactful journey of lifelong learning, change, and self-realization.

Since I started working with Cris Van Cleemput, he has given me powerful tools, one of the most impactful being his book “The Taker Code.” These tools helped me realize that achieving your dreams means refusing mediocrity and choosing to bring out the very best in yourself. When I started giving my best to the world, I noticed others around me were inspired to raise their own standards and improve their lives. As an artist, especially in Belgium, criticism can be overwhelming. Today, I know my skill level is high, but talent alone is not enough. It’s about claiming your place in the world and sustaining it with continuous motivation. The Taker Code gave me exactly that kind of drive and clarity. Through Cris’s coaching, I’ve already seen incredible results: open support from museum founders, growing credibility with art critics and top galleries, and amazing new exhibition opportunities. I am deeply grateful to Cris for helping me build an unshakable conviction, one that allows me to look forward with peace of mind and excitement to all the wonderful experiences still to come in the world of art.

Cris is our trusted partner to train all our consultants in various domains such as project management, communication, customer focus and presentation skills. Cris and Ginette not only master the different subiects but are also passionate to transfer their knowledge in an engaging and interactive way and with a lot of attention to our specific target audience. Cris also regularly advises us about our training programs and coaching approach. It is always very inspiring to exchange ideas with them and to draw on their vast experience. I can summarize then as highly professional, inspiring, high quality and very pleasant to work with!

The best way to describe Cris’s approach is Blunt Empathy. He steps fully into your world, understanding your challenges with patience and compassion, but when you’ve stayed too long in victimhood, he challenges you. He calls out the patterns you keep repeating and pushes you toward a growth mindset. Cris balances kindness with tough love, giving you not what you want to hear but exactly what you need. His direct, caring feedback has been transformative for me, helping me strengthen self-love and self-esteem, the foundations for feeling anchored and truly successful. He gives the kind of honest, life-changing feedback you’d expect only from a true friend. That is how it felt to me.

After living abroad for 20 years, I returned to my home country, only to feel like a stranger in a familiar land. Fear crept in, and I questioned whether I had made the right decision. Around the same time, I took the leap into entrepreneurship and was faced with challenge after challenge. Reading The Taker Code, authored by Cris opened my eyes. I began to see clearly who were Givers, who were Takers, and which situations were disempowering me. I learned not just to face fear, but to dissolve it. The book also revealed my own patterns of self-sabotage and taught me how to break them. Even when others tried to pull me back into their status quo, I stood my ground and kept moving forward, step by step. Working closely with Cris gave me more freedom as an entrepreneur, along with courage, focus, and an unshakable will. Cris’s coaching delivers amazing results, and The Taker Code still supports my journey of self-discovery today. Best of all — my creativity now makes money!

Over the years, Cris has worked with me across several organizations I lead. He has a rare ability to read complex situations, guide teams through necessary change, and defuse conflicts before they escalate. Cris presents facts clearly and describes emotions in simple, non-threatening language, creating a safe foundation for productive change. Speaking as a client: Cris delivers outstanding value for money, and I fully intend to continue this highly fruitful collaboration.