About Olga
Welcome, I’m Olga Brouwer.
As an ICF-certified, ACC-Accredited leadership coach, my journey from a small town in The Netherlands to various corners of the world has shaped my approach to life and leadership. From teaching elementary school to co-owning a dairy farm, and eventually stepping into leadership development, each chapter of my life has deepened my passion for personal and professional growth.
I’ve had the privilege of working in South Dakota, where I co-led our family farm and served as Executive Director for the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program. Guiding over 100 leaders through their leadership journey was a true highlight, reinforcing my belief that growth comes from both hands-on experience and intentional reflection. Along the way, I earned my M.B.A., completed the South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership Program, and became a Professional Certified Life and Leadership Coach (PCLC) through the Coach for Life Institute.
Now, I’m fortunate to call the serene Azores home, where I continue my coaching practice. As I immerse myself in this new chapter, I’m also volunteering with the Portugal Chapter of the ICF—while slowly but surely improving my Portuguese!
In addition to coaching, art plays a special role in my life. I’m particularly drawn to Neurographica, an expressive art form that combines creativity with personal transformation. This unique practice helps unlock new perspectives and align the mind and emotions through drawing, and I often incorporate it into my coaching to encourage deeper self-discovery.
Together with my husband, I’ve also launched a WorkAway project on Santa Maria, welcoming travelers from around the world to experience life on this beautiful island while contributing to local sustainability efforts.
When I’m not coaching, you’ll find me exploring the scenic trails of Santa Maria with my Dalmatian, engaging in community service with Rotary International, or welcoming friends and family to the island for some home-cooked meals and island adventures.
My strengths—Learner, Achiever, Intellection, Input, Strategic, Futuristic, and WOO—help me support others in their growth as leaders and individuals.
Let’s connect and explore how I can help you lead with intention and purpose.
My Mission
I am dedicated to helping individuals and organizations to finding the power to shift and become the best they can be, and by doing so: soar, and change the world.
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My Passion: My clients. My clients have a strong motivation to grow, the time to make this a priority, and make their vision a priority in their life.
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For more details regarding my professional, educational and volunteering background, please go to: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olgabrouwer/
What to expect during a coaching session
Coaching is a thought-provoking and creative process that will inspire you to maximize your personal and professional potential. As your ICF coach, Olga will be your partner on the journey toward identifying, clarifying and achieving your goals.
Your role as a client?
The most successful coaching partnerships begin with a client who has a clear idea of what they want to accomplish and is open to collaboration and new perspectives.
As a coaching client, your role is to:
• Create the coaching agenda based on personally meaningful goals
• Assume full responsibility for your own decisions and actions
• Use the coaching process to promote possibility thinking and fresh perspectives
• Engage big-picture thinking and problem-solving skills
• Take the tools, concepts, models and principles provided by your coach and engage in effective forward actions