— I've been privileged to work with diverse teams. Here's

what they say.

On comms work

Chared did incredible work for me and the team over the past few months. In particular, she helped drive several products from ideation to production, especially all the Speak Up experiences as well as the team activities around the DEI workbooks. I appreciate the initiative she took to go beyond the scope of the TOR's and propose a comms strategy for DEI work at UNDP, and her willingness to work with very little guidance or supervision and still deliver stellar work.

KESHET BACHAN

DEI Officer, UNDP

It's been a pleasure having Chared on the team, making sure that her department was covered while always sharing such thoughtful ideas, observations and questions.

She is a true internal communication scholar with an unwavering commitment to creating inclusive environments. She has lots of good to share!

ASHLEY BELLVIEW

Head of Internal Communications, Booking.com

I thank Chared for all her help and support. She is a very kind and thoughtful person, with lots of empathy and resilience! It was lovely working with her.

Leanne Carmody

Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications, Signify

Chared is an excellent communication manager with a sense of humor that is focused on results. I highly recommend her.

JEFFREY BLAIR

Senior Director EMEA, Greater Houston Partnership

With Chared as our communication manager, we have come a long way communication-wise. I thank her so much for her professionalism, enthusiasm and can-do attitude.

Former colleague

EU research and knowledge transfer industry

It was great to be back at work and see that I did not have to pick up the same projects that were already on the table before I left for my maternity break. Chared did a good job managing the projects and leaving a very detailed handover document. I could slowly get used to working again. It was like starting anew. I am impressed by Chared's quality of work.

Client

Communication specialist supported during maternity break

Chared developed and implemented a strategic communication plan for us to engage employees in the creation of our product's strategy. She took our storytelling to the next level with her video expertise. She also left us with a plan so well-thought-out and detailed we could implement it even when her contract was over.

client

Senior Internal Communication Manager, Travel & tech industry

On coaching

As a starting communication professional, I asked Chared for a conversation to get some advice. Luckily she was eager to help and due to her wide and relevant experience, I gained a lot of valuable insights. Chared is a very pleasant, openminded person with strong communication skills. I find her mission to make communication inclusive very admirable and I am certain she is the right person to make this happen.

Fleur Dassen

Digital Marketeer

Chared's mentoring skills brought valuable insights into my private and professional life. Her focused and consistent approach to coaching have helped me put a new perspective on the aspects that bring joy, balance and commitment. Thank you, Chared, for the enriching experience.

ADINA CIOCOIU

Gestalt Counselor

I had the wonderful opportunity to be coached by Chared. She is kind, empathetic and thoughtful and was an outstanding champion who helped me navigate a transition from a draining sub-optimal work environment to a new one. This was life-changing support as I needed to mentally and emotionally prepare and deliver. Her coaching helped me unpack and re-examine beliefs and behaviours that influence my personal and professional life. The sessions were therapeutic but better than therapy because I was able to walk away from a session with a practical plan to guide my next steps and help me achieve my goals. I wholeheartedly recommend Chared!

Julia Zvobgo-Rozenboom

Communication & Media Specialist

I had 6 coaching sessions with Chared in 2022. She was highly professional, asking questions that would enable a coachee to understand their obstacle in a new light, and find different solutions to the same issue. Her calm demeanor ensured a feeling of trust and psychological safety, which is critical, since coachees share vulnerable personal & professional challenges during these sessions. I recommend Chared as a coach for those looking to overcome their obstacles in their personal and professional spheres.

Sangbreeta Moitra

TEDx Speaker

I had the privilege of having Chared as my Taal Coach (Dutch) through a program organized by Stichting Het Begint Met Taal, and over the past 10 weeks, I’ve experienced incredible growth—not just in my Dutch skills but also in my confidence and mindset. Chared has been much more than a language buddy. She has been a teacher, mentor, and coach, offering guidance that goes far beyond just learning a language. Her expertise as a communication consultant truly stands out. She has a natural talent for explaining things clearly, sharing valuable insights, and tailoring her advice to suit my situation. Thank you, Chared, for all these precious lessons, I’ll always be grateful for your support and guidance! I had the privilege of having Chared as my Taal Coach (Dutch) through a program organized by Stichting Het Begint Met Taal, and over the past 10 weeks, I’ve experienced incredible growth—not just in my Dutch skills but also in my confidence and mindset. Chared has been much more than a language buddy. She has been a teacher, mentor, and coach, offering guidance that goes far beyond just learning a language. Her expertise as a communication consultant truly stands out. She has a natural talent for explaining things clearly, sharing valuable insights, and tailoring her advice to suit my situation. Thank you, Chared, for all these precious lessons, I’ll always be grateful for your support and guidance! Alice Ho profile picture Alice/span>

Roziana Mashur

Consultant, Computershare

On facilitating & LEGO® Serious Play®

Chared's work on belonging provides evidence that many of the softer aspects of internal comms - like good onboarding and welcoming people - makes a tangible difference in how engaged people feel at work.

ATTENDEE

Belonging at work webinar

It was great to be interviewed by Chared on her research on belonging at work. It was also wonderful to see how she has organized her findings into a useful tool such as the ACES framework.

INTERVIEWEE

Belonging at work research

The LEGO® Serious Play® workshop has directed me in an easygoing and playful manner to evaluate my objectives and pave a path for the future. I really enjoyed Chared’s session and working with the Lego blocks and to form my story and refine my objectives around what I’ve built. It made me think differently, more intuitive, about my goals. Thank you for the fun and inspiring experience!

Nathalie Huijbers

Communications professional
Attendee, LEGO® Serious Play® workshop

My experience with the LEGO® Serious Play® workshop is that it encourages you to analyze your own processes, both professionally and personally. Working with your hands as a start clears the mind for reflection.

Michelle hamers, phd

Communications professional
Attendee, LEGO® Serious Play® workshop

The LEGO® Serious Play® session hosted by Chared gave me good insights. By building with the lego bricks, you look at things from a different angle, and it helped me to organize my thoughts on the goals I want to focus on.

Wietske Hollegien

Learning & dev't project manager
Attendee, LEGO® Serious Play® workshop

Samen met LEGO® spelen en inhoudelijk goede stappen zetten met elkaar, wat een topdag! Alle eer aan Chared, die deze dag ontzettend goed heeft begeleid. Een aanrader voor elk team dat vanuit verbinding met de inhoud aan de slag wil!

Janneke verheggen

Afdelingshoofd B&U, Rijksvastgoedbedrijf

Gisteren met het team een mooie sessie gehad onder enthousiaste begeleiding van Chared. Tijdens deze dag werd duidelijk dat het echt mogelijk is om tegelijkertijd te Legoën, te werken aan teambuilding en ook nog strategische doelen vast te stellen.

martijn bruijstens

Strategisch adviseur, Rijksvastgoedbedrijf

The LEGO® Serious Play® workshop was the highlight of the day, facilitated by Chared – an incredibly thoughtful, kind and generous comms leader. My ‘build’ is a reflection of how I would describe my strengths and contribution to IABC.

Karen Matthews

Associate Director, RMIT Europe

What better way to review our strategy and plan for the future than to have a tactile, creative, non-judgmental, guided Lego® session together! We all gained insights into our fellow board members and how they contribute to our team. We built what our future needs to look like and each of us committed to a part of our future. It was an incredibly powerful AND enjoyable experience. Thank you Chared for bringing the strategy session to life. Thank you to our inspiring IABC EMENA board for playing in this safe space together.

monique zytnik

Board Chair, IABC EMENA

I'm pleased to recommend Chared as a LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator. Thanks to her thoughtful guidance, our team took part in a hands-on session that resulted in surprising new insights. Chared's ability to create a positive, trusting environment and draw meaningful connections from our LEGO® constructions helped us to shape valuable strategic outcome.

nicholas bruneau

Communication Consultant, United Nations

Thank you for leading a connective LEGO® Serious Play® workshop for IABC EMENA. It was a creative and hands-on way to reflect on 2024 and think ahead to 2025. You did a brilliant job allowing us the time to explore and storytell!

Melika Nobrega

Corporate Communications Manager, Nike

We enjoyed a memorable LEGO® Serious Play® workshop led by the fantastic Chared Verschuur MA MSc - I highly recommend this exercise, we learned a lot!

suzie towne

Communications Manager, RWS

I highly recommend any team to do this in their strategy planning!

isabel onaba

Communications Manager, Bechtel

Thanks for the inspiring LEGO® building assignments and the insights it provided by and regarding the participants.

natascha de waal

Sr. Corporate Communication Specialist

On leading

Having Chared as a colleague is a valuable asset. Chared has excellent leadership and strategic communication skills. She is a very good (active) listener, which gives her the ability to provide valuable inputs. She always has the best interest of the team at heart and is an inspiration. It would be a pleasure to have our paths cross again.

Frederique Belliard, PhD

Former colleague, FEMS & EHA

Having Chared as part of the Lean In | Netherlands team of volunteers has been amazing. Chared has a creative mindset and she is a powerful brainstormer, which allow her to bring to the table a strong skillset of creativity, leadership & team spirit. Chared is a good listener and she is always honest with her opinions which makes her a great team leader.

silvia roman

Board Member, LeanIn NL