Already at a young age I developed a keen interest in natural history. This influenced the choice for my studies as an agronomical engineer (specialized in spatial planning), environmental management and ecology.As a student, starting from 1979 (age 18), I became intensively committed in regional and national nature conservation and environmental societies. This commitment would last for 20 years (still supporting via memberships).From 1985 till 2010 I professionally devoted my time and energy to nature conservation and environmental management.I worked as scientific counsellor, writer, editor, lecturer, TV host, communication and project manager.In this period I developed my skills in communication (writing, presenting, speaking for broad audiences), coaching, creating and managing new organisations (including funding).For the last 20 years I shifted my focus to consultancy for companies, organisations and government agencies. That's also how and why I started at PNO Consultants in 2011. PNO (in Belgium now: PNO Innovation) offers Strategic Innovation Services. Matching innovative ideas and projects with the appropriate grants is one of my strong points. Coaching people and organisations on the right pathway to sustainable innovation is something I like to do. I am good at storytelling and translating complex issues in understandable language. I am a strong speaker and writer with a very broad knowledge and interests. This goes from natural history, ornithology, botany, ecology, geography, sustainable energy, environmental management, aviation, history (specifically WWI & WWII), literature to politics, ...With my colleagues I coach companies in the innovation process, developing and writing proposals to get grants for innovative ideas. As a result I am able to mobilise - with my colleagues - important funding for new ideas and projects.