Geertruyt Stokes

Human-Centered Change Management  | Guiding Teams in Tech, Financial, Energy and Health Sectors Through Complex Transformations | Leadership Development Expert | Neurodiversity Advocate

In my 25 years of experience of leading, guiding, and supporting teams through organizational change, I’ve learned one thing. Under pressure, we forget we’re human first—leaders and experts second.

When stress is high, it’s easy to default to systems, spreadsheets, and processes—forgetting that it’s people who drive transformation.

I work with leaders and teams in tech-driven environments—cybersecurity, engineering, IT, finance, and beyond—who face constant disruption. I know how tough it is to maintain a human touch through frequent reorganizations and non-stop innovation. 

And here’s the paradox: The more advanced the technology, the more essential human connection becomes.

I'm on a mission to infuse tech-driven organizations with a human-first approach. 

So they can define better strategies, make faster and more accurate decisions, ensure that people take on responsibility, and accountability, and drive innovation. 

Because today, every organization is a tech-driven organization.
 

My clients come from Hospitality, Energy, Finance, Oil & Gas, Production, Transport, Government, Semi-public, Non-profit and Education.

My client portfolio includes organizations such as KPN, Shell, APMT Terminals, ING, Alliander, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, and Leiden University Medical Center.

I work with tech-driven organizations to build human-first cultures. If you’re navigating change and want to explore this approach, let’s connect.