The Birth of ReNieuw
As we enter the new year, 2022, I decided to do my first blog for the year about the birth of ReNieuw, as explained in Episode 7 of my Coaching podcast.
In this blog post, I will be giving you an insight into how Renieuw started, how it is progressing, and my vision for this company. As most of you might know, this started as a passion-driven initiative to make a difference by coming alongside those who need help which is growing into a business driven with three pillars I call Revive - Rebuild and Reconnect.
The name Renieuw is mainly inspired by my surname and my personal experience over the past couple of years which only came at a later stage after contemplating various names ranging from “Rival”, “Hernu” to Ex-Cito, which are all synonymous with change and transformation.
Renieuw is based on the word “renew”, explicitly referring to Romans 12:2, where Paul speaks of the Renewal of the mind. This Verse has become the centrepiece of my practice and a significant part of my day to day life. In essence, Renieuw is a combination of renewing the mind and my surname, “Nieuwenhuizen”, with a specific focus on the inspiration message in Romans 12:2
A couple of years ago, I went through a life-altering experience and became reborn. Thinking back, I went through a remarkable transformation, which gradually inspired me to unlock my potential. At the time, I did not realise what had happened, but my life started moving forward as I discovered hidden interests and potential within myself. These changes materialised in small increments filled with achievable milestones. I started breaking bad habits and replacing them with healthier habits.
My journey started with a renewal of my mind by adapting a developmental mindset. This transformation process included various elements such as
Following a healthy diet and exercising regularly
Enrolled in courses aimed at skills development, l
I listened to various enriching podcasts, mostly leadership-driven,
Daily Scripture readings via Youversion
Leading weekly small group sessions,
Attended church every Sunday
Time Management and prioritising
As a result, I developed a passion for leadership and development, which inspired me to partake in mentorship programs and pursue possibilities of unlocking potential in others. From a personal perspective, my life was transformed by a Greater power, which inspired me to help others discover the same in their lives.
Renieuw initially started as an ambition to help people build confidence in offering coaching sessions specifically to individuals who felt stuck or wanted to pursue new challenges. This concept has developed into a multifaceted approach and extends further towards an even broader perspective of inspiring a balanced life. Effectively my coaching approach is designed around my skills and talents in which I feel comfortable and knowledgeable to assist people in need.
Renieuw’s coaching mainly focusses on Three dimensions which I call my Coaching Palet;
1. Personal Dimension
This dimension includes Relationship and Marriage Coaching, which is inspired by my marital relationship and my BT.h counselling degree that I am in the process of completing.
Transition Coaching, Life Coaching
This approach relates to moving through the various stages of the life cycle in being ready to accept changes. My approach is inspired and motivated by my experiences and workshops, short courses, and books that I read and follow.
Rehabilitation & Recovery Coaching
My experience working with recovering addicts has made me aware of the need for people to reconnect to life. This approach is aimed at helping people revive, rebuild and reconnect post addiction.
2. Professional Dimension
This includes Executive & Management Coaching and Leadership Coaching, mainly inspired by my 12 years experience as an executive Director motivated by the Leadership development courses, podcasts and mentors such as Craig Groeschel, John Maxwell and Andy Stanley.
3. Spiritual Dimension
Christian Lifestyle Coaching and Spirituality Coaching.
This approach is something that I am incredibly passionate about, which made a tremendous difference in my own life. I have become personally inspired to help people discover this life-changing journey. My own experience and my BT.h studies greatly encourage this approach.
Considering all that I have indicated above, it might seem broad. Still, each of the identified areas is the area that I have experienced and am comfortable in guiding you, the coachee, towards unlocking and discovering your potential. So, yes, I offer a broad approach, but ideally, my niche is building around the Renewal of the mind in following a balanced lifestyle.
Renieuw is a growing company with loads of potential to provide services to those in need. But, as you might have realised, the business recently expanded into two different sectors where I hope to extend my reach in helping those in need.
The first expansion is the Family and Divorce mediation division, where I am approaching struggling couples aimed at helping them reach an amicable and workable solution via the mediation process. As a trained and qualified mediator, I am ready to help struggling families. I will elaborate on the mediation process in one of my following podcasts. Be sure to keep an eye on my website and social pages for further updates.
The second expansion is the Digital Marketing division, where I hope to help people review their business by implementing, upgrading, and optimising their Marketing Strategies. This division is backed by my experience as a Sales and Marketing Director and a Diploma in Digital Marketing. If you are interested in these services, you can find more details on my website.
Yes, Renieuw is a business that charges fees, but it aims to serve its clients from a passion-driven perspective to ensure that you get value for your time and money. My coaching, mediation and marketing approaches are designed to give you the tools to find practical solutions to everyday challenges.
Renieuw your Mind -Renieuw your relationship - Renieuw your Business
All the Best for 2022
REVIVE - REBUILD - RECONNECT
Sometimes we limit ourselves by failing to think outside the box, in the box being our comfort zone. When we want to push ourselves beyond our limits, we need to cross our boundaries but do so in manners that are considered healthy and sound. The coaching process can help you discover your limitations and will help you find out ways in which you can go beyond your expectations. In these sessions, we will unpack your struggles and challenges and possibly change them into opportunities to grow. Remember, we cannot always change others and our surroundings, but we can learn to handle situations in healthier ways.
Paul the Apostle summarizes the struggles that we endure in as something that we find glory in. Our struggles and challenges help produce perseverance, and perseverance builds character, which helps generate hope, and hope certainly does not put us to shame. In the essence of hope, we stand motivated, of becoming who we are destined to be (Rom 5:3-5).
Understanding what is holding you back can help you achieve new heights, which you most likely did not know excited. You can become the best version of yourself by allowing yourself to make changes were needed.
At the end of the day, we all have a purpose of contributing in the ways that are uniquely us.