This session is in english

Is is an invitation to slow down and look at innovation from a different angle, one shaped by real experiences, reflection, and everyday choices.

In this talk, I share my personal journey through volunteering and leadership within TECHO. TECHO is a non-profit organization that works across Latin America alongside communities living in poverty, bringing together volunteers, companies, and local actors to improve housing conditions and strengthen communities. It’s a space where people from very different worlds meet, work together, and learn from each other.

Being part of TECHO changed the way I see my career, my purpose, and my impact. Looking beyond the obvious picture, beyond what is comfortable or familiar, helped me grow not only as a professional, but also as a person. It challenged my assumptions and made me more aware of how my decisions affect others.

This session is not about solutions or frameworks. It’s about what we learn when we step outside our bubble, when we choose to get involved, and when we allow those experiences to shape how we lead, decide, and innovate.

Through personal stories, I reflect on how small actions, when taken with intention, can create lasting change. And I invite you to think about your own role, as a professional, as part of an organization, and as a member of a community, and how your everyday decisions can help build something bigger and create real impact.

Mede mogelijk gemaakt door Breda University

I believe in the power of words, ideas, and people.
My path brings together two deep passions: purposeful communication and coaching as a tool for personal and social transformation.

My name is Nathalie, and I am a corporate communicator with over a decade of experience leading projects, campaigns, and teams within the social and creative sectors. I currently serve as National Director of TECHO in Bolivia, where I am constantly reminded that real change begins with people and the communities they are part of.

I am also a Certified Coach, specialized in Life Coaching, Creative Coaching, and Youth Coaching. I work with people who are ready to rediscover their voice, make conscious decisions, and build a life aligned with who they truly are.

At the heart of my work is a continuous search for meaningful change — not only at an individual level, but also in the way we contribute to our communities and the world around us. I believe that when personal growth is connected to collective impact, even small actions can create lasting transformation.

What drives me is empathy, authenticity, and the belief that meaningful action can transform lives.

If you find yourself in a moment of change, exploration, or growth, this might be the right time.