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Moving to the Netherlands and starting a new career chapter as an expat is an exciting adventure, but also sometimes causes a cultural shock that is difficult to navigate the new workplace environment. This free webinar with Monika Matuszewska from LaMatu Professional Coaching Services, moderated by Risca van Heerden from IamExpat Media will support you in that phase.

Navigate Dutch Working Culture with Confidence as an Expat: Understand Dutch Working Culture and Build Your Career with Confidence

Are you an international professional living and working in the Netherlands, trying to better understand how Dutch workplace culture really works?

It can be unsettling to realise that professional situations you would normally handle with confidence suddenly feel harder to read. Feedback may land differently. Communication can get lost in translation. Hierarchy may be approached in unfamiliar ways. Meeting culture and decision-making processes may feel unclear, slow or difficult to influence.
If so, this free webinar is for you.

Many skilled internationals come to the Netherlands with strong experience, education and ambition, yet still find themselves confused by the unwritten rules of Dutch professional life. You might be asking:

🔹 How direct is “too direct” in a Dutch workplace?

🔹 Why do Dutch colleagues value autonomy so much?

🔹 What is expected of me in meetings and team discussions?

🔹 How can I build connection and trust with my Dutch colleagues and managers?

🔹 How can I grow my career in the Netherlands while staying authentic to who I am?

You are not alone. Understanding Dutch working culture is one of the most important steps towards feeling more confident, effective and at ease in your professional life in the Netherlands.

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS

During this live session, you will learn:

• • 🇳🇱 What makes Dutch working culture different from other international workplace cultures

• • 💬 How direct communication, feedback and expectations are typically expressed at work

• • 🤝 How to build trust, credibility and professional relationships with Dutch colleagues and managers

• • 🎯 What Dutch employers value in international professionals

• • 🧭 How to navigate hierarchy, autonomy, meetings and decision-making in Dutch organisations

   

  This is a practical and reflective webinar designed for international professionals who want to better understand Dutch work culture, strengthen their communication skills and navigate their careers in the Netherlands with more confidence.You’ll leave with clearer insight into Dutch professional norms, practical communication tips, and a stronger understanding of how to collaborate, contribute and grow in a Dutch work environment.

WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR?

✔️ International professionals living and working in the Netherlands

✔️ Expats who want to better understand Dutch workplace culture

✔️ Career changers and job seekers preparing for the Dutch labour market

✔️ Managers and specialists working in multicultural teams

Are you ready to understand Dutch working culture with more confidence?
Join this practical session and take your next step towards communicating, collaborating and growing more effectively in the Dutch professional landscape.

AGENDA

• 19:00 – 20:00 CET – Presentation by Monika Matuszewska from LaMatu

• 20:00 – 20:30 CET – Interactive Q&A session

LANGUAGE

This webinar will be conducted in English. Professional working proficiency of English is required for participation.

PARTICIPATION

While participation at the webinar is complimentary, prior online registration via IamExpat media is required. To secure your spot click the “Sign up” button.

ABOUT THE ORGANISERS

This event is offered in partnership between IamExpat Media and LaMatu Professional Coaching Services.

ABOUT IAMEXPAT MEDIA

IamExpat Media is a leading English-language media platform for internationals, expats and globally minded professionals in the Netherlands. Through its online platform, job board, expert articles, webinars, events and expat services directory, IamExpat connects the international community with trusted information and professional support for living, working and building a life in the Netherlands.

As a long-standing resource for expats navigating Dutch life, IamExpat covers essential topics such as careers, housing, education, relocation, lifestyle, entrepreneurship and professional development. Its webinars bring together experts and international professionals to share practical advice, relevant insights and actionable strategies tailored to the needs of expats in the Netherlands.

LaMatu is proud to partner with IamExpat Media for this webinar, supporting international professionals who want to navigate their career in the Netherlands with greater clarity, confidence and direction. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to helping expats, highly skilled migrants and international employees build meaningful careers, communicate effectively across cultures, understand the Dutch labour market and make informed professional choices while living and working in the Netherlands.

ABOUT LAMATU

Monika is a certified professional coach and founder of LaMatu, an Amsterdam-based consultancy specialising in career transitions, leadership development and intercultural communication.Her intercultural expertise is grounded in her education, lived experience across Europe, corporate practice and years of coaching international professionals representing over 80 different nationalities.

Over the course of her international corporate career, Monika worked for American, Dutch, German, French, Japanese, Polish and Swedish employers, including multinationals such as IBM, Philips, IKEA, Nikon and L’Oréal.

Before making Amsterdam her home two decades ago, Monika had already developed a deeply international outlook through living, studying and working across different European contexts. Having visited 64 countries and speaking five languages, she brings a nuanced understanding of how culture shapes communication, leadership, decision-making, belonging and professional identity.

Today, through her work at LaMatu she supports international professionals, expats, managers and organisations in navigating career transitions, workplace communication, leadership confidence and intercultural collaboration in the Netherlands.

DISCLAIMER

The information provided on this website is for inspiration and general reference only. While LaMatu aims to keep details accurate and up to date, it cannot guarantee their completeness or correctness. LaMatu is not responsible for any changes, updates, or cancellations related to this event. LaMatu disclaims any liability for errors, omissions, or decisions made based on this information. For the most current details, please refer to the official event organisers.