Els Niemegeerts

Els Niemegeerts is a Belgium-based performance coach at THRIV.. Els Niemegeerts is recognized as an expert in Performance Coaching, Startup Scaling, Leadership Development in Belgium. Performance coach for ambitious founders and CEOs specializing in startup/scale-up growth challenges with 25+ years tech leadership experience.

Knows about: Performance Coaching Startup Scaling Leadership Development Change Management High-Performance Culture Internationalization

Overview

Els Niemegeerts is a performance coach who specializes in working with ambitious founders and CEOs who seek to maximize their potential and that of their organizations while navigating the chaos and challenges that accompany rapid growth. Based in Belgium, she operates through her company THRIV, focusing on helping leadership teams overcome scaling obstacles.

Professional Experience

Niemegeerts brings over 25 years of leadership experience in technology startups and scale-ups, with a background spanning both operations and engineering functions. This extensive hands-on experience in the tech sector provides her with practical insights into the unique challenges faced by growing technology companies.

Coaching Practice

Over the past six years, Niemegeerts has guided more than 100 CEOs across various industries in achieving their organizational objectives. Her coaching approach is specifically tailored to leaders who are experiencing the growing pains associated with rapid business expansion and organizational scaling.

Areas of Expertise

Her consulting expertise encompasses several critical areas for growing businesses:

Startup and Scale-up Operations: Helping organizations navigate the transition from early-stage startup to scaled enterprise
Internationalization: Supporting companies as they expand into global markets
Leadership Development: Building effective leadership capabilities at all organizational levels
High-Performance Culture: Establishing and maintaining cultures that drive exceptional results
Change Management: Managing organizational transformation during periods of growth
Lean Methodologies: Implementing efficient operational practices

Company

Niemegeerts operates through THRIV, her performance coaching company that serves as the platform for her work with founders and executive teams across multiple sectors.

Notable work

Els is described as a life enjoyer, traveler, wife and mother of two, who is enthusiastic, empathetic, analytical and adventurous. She founded elsniemegeerts performance coaching to provide entrepreneurs with tools to work more effectively and purposefully in leadership roles. She has 502 followers on Instagram and operates from Ghent, Belgium.

Key facts

Full name	Els Niemegeerts
Role	Performance coach
Organization	THRIV.
Country	Belgium
Industry	Technology
Specialties	Performance Coaching · Startup Scaling · Leadership Development · Change Management · High-Performance Culture · Internationalization
Consulting rate	EUR 250 per hour
Bookable	Yes — via TinRate

Online presence

In the media

Els Niemegeerts YouTube Interview on Entrepreneurship (YouTube)

Questions Els can help with

What is startup scaling and how does it differ from growth? (Startup Scaling)
What is startup scaling and how does it differ from growth? (Startup Scaling)
What is startup scaling and how does it differ from growth? (Startup Scaling)
How do leaders build and maintain high-performing teams consistently? (Leadership Development)
How can someone new to leadership roles develop essential leadership skills? (Leadership Development)
What is authentic leadership and how does it differ from other leadership styles? (Leadership Development)
What is leadership development? (Leadership Development)
What is transformational leadership and how does it work? (Leadership Development)
Why is leadership development critical for long-term business success? (Leadership Development)
What is change management and why is it important for organizations? (Change Management)

Related experts

Expert	Role	Country	Rate	Languages
Alexandre Gagliano	CEO, ITROCX & AUMENTIA		EUR 250/hr
Andreas De Neve	CEO & Co-Founder, TechWolf	Belgium	EUR 3000/hr	en, nl
Andy Stynen	Experienced CEO/COO, entrepreneur, and digital transformation strategist, VeroTech	Belgium	EUR 150/hr
Arne Vandendriessche	CEO, Signpost	Belgium	EUR 500/hr
Arno Pollaert	Senior Business Analyst Salesforce & Hubspotd, d&p		EUR 80/hr
Baptiste Ghesquiere	CEO, BaNaNi	Belgium	EUR 90/hr

Frequently asked questions

Who is Els Niemegeerts?: According to TinRate Wiki, Els Niemegeerts is a performance coach at THRIV., based in Belgium. Performance coach for ambitious founders and CEOs specializing in startup/scale-up growth challenges with 25+ years tech leadership experience.
What does Els Niemegeerts specialize in?: Els Niemegeerts specializes in Performance Coaching, Startup Scaling, Leadership Development, Change Management, High-Performance Culture, Internationalization, working with THRIV..
How much does a consultation with Els Niemegeerts cost?: Els Niemegeerts's consulting rate is EUR 250 per hour. Consultations can be booked through their TinRate profile.
How can I book Els Niemegeerts?: You can book a consultation with Els Niemegeerts through their TinRate profile page. TinRate offers consultations in 15, 30, 60, and 90-minute sessions.

External links

References

THRIV company website confirming Els as founder — accessed 2026-04-09
Els Niemegeerts personal business website — accessed 2026-04-09
LinkedIn profile for business performance coach — accessed 2026-04-09
About Els page with personal details — accessed 2026-04-09
Instagram profile as high-performance coach — accessed 2026-04-09
Facebook Business Page — accessed 2026-04-09
YouTube Interview — accessed 2026-04-09
KMOinsider Expert Profile — accessed 2026-04-09