Ans Van Ginckel

Ans Van Ginckel is a former Marie-Curie post-doctoral fellow and health policy researcher who has transitioned into entrepreneurial ventures as the creative founder of Gallery 79. Based in Belgium and fluent in English, Dutch, and French, Van Ginckel has developed expertise that bridges academic research and practical workplace consulting.

Van Ginckel spent several years working in the academic world, navigating the complexities of research environments without clear pathways. This experience of working independently and figuring out systems that weren't naturally suited to their working style became foundational to their later consulting approach. Their background includes health policy research conducted during their Marie-Curie fellowship, a prestigious European research program.

Drawing from personal experience in academic environments, Van Ginckel developed what they describe as practical strategies rather than theoretical frameworks. Their consulting philosophy centers on the premise that many professionals function well individually but struggle within systems not designed for their particular way of thinking and working.

Van Ginckel explicitly focuses on helping professionals who think differently, often those who are highly gifted or neurodivergent. Their approach emphasizes concrete methods for regaining control over how and where one works, rather than extensive reflection-based processes. They describe their methodology as practical strategies for energy management and effective functioning in misaligned environments.

As the creative founder of Gallery 79, Van Ginckel works with professionals seeking to refocus their work and career direction. Their client base primarily consists of individuals who demonstrate high capability but encounter friction with their professional contexts. The consulting approach is designed for those contemplating whether and how to break from the status quo, restart, or proceed differently in their careers.

Van Ginckel explicitly distinguishes their services from formal psychological counseling, psychotherapy, or traditional career coaching. Instead, they position themselves as offering the type of trusted, confidential discussion one might have with an experienced friend or former colleague about workplace challenges and professional aspirations.

The consultant's work particularly resonates with professionals who sense the need for change and are questioning their current professional trajectory. Their expertise lies in helping clients navigate workplace dynamics while preserving mental energy and maintaining focus on core professional capabilities.

Ans Van Ginckel operates Gallery 79 as a jewellery design and goldsmith atelier based in Ghent, Belgium, offering custom jewellery and bespoke designs. The business operates by appointment only on Fridays and Saturdays in the St Pieter station area of Ghent.

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1. Jenny Holzer's light installation and fine statement jewellery — accessed 2026-04-09
2. My Story – Gallery 79 – Jewellery Art & Design — accessed 2026-04-09
3. Bold jewellery. Timeless, elegant designs. – Gallery 79 — accessed 2026-04-09