About

I am Linda. I am a multilingual trainer originally from the Netherlands, based across the world.

Personality and culture

I am passionate about understanding why and how people are different. In my work I explore the concept of identity and how it is constructed by both personality and culture. We are products of an interplay between our psyche and our environments. This awareness is essential for understanding ourselves and others; for personal growth and connection with others.

Life

I spent most of my adult life moving between different places – from Argentina to India and from Spain to Dubai. It took five continents for me to admit I always found myself coming back to the MENA region. I lived for varying periods of time in Egypt, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates. I am fascinated by the region’s significance, culture and history and finally wrapping my head (and tongue) around Arabic.

Profile

Following a love of exploration and never giving up on the (extra)ordinary, I am driven by the belief that the world is not as random as it seems. I think that with curiosity and understanding comes appreciation, and my hope is to contribute to creating more of that in a world connected but divided. This is reflected in my work, where I am happiest when I make things that educate or inspire.

Why Identity Abounds?

Identity is everywhere. Identities determine who we think we are, what we value, what we do, where we belong, and how we deal with others. Our identities are multi-faceted and ever-changing, and both individual and collective. Identities are formed at intersections and require interdisciplinary lenses combining social sciences and psychology.