About Walter
Walter Hottinga (1972), an economics graduate, father of 3, and seasoned leadership expert, empowers professionals to lead with authenticity and measurable impact. With 20+ years in organizational change and over 1,600 retreat days, he blends practical wisdom with 15+ years of certified coaching, helping leaders unlock transformative growth in business and life.
Trusted Coach
15+ years of coach experience
Certified coach
Highly rated by clients
Successful Change Leader
20 years of change experience
80% success rate in (over)achieving business cases
Frequently requested for follow-up engagements
Valued Trainer & Expert
1,600+ days in retreats and training
11 years in digital transformation
Involved in 200+ organizational changes
Successful Yet Unfulfilled
I stepped off the corporate ladder at 33 to explore a life beyond conventional achievements. For three years, I traveled extensively, engaging in therapy and retreat work that transformed my perspective. These experiences taught me how much freedom we gain when we recognize and embrace our internal programming, expanding our choices and opening new paths.
My journey in understanding human potential began early, shaped by personal challenges like partial hearing loss and back surgery, and later by therapy to manage depression. Through blending Western and Eastern approaches, I found the balance and authenticity I had been seeking—a perspective that integrates resilience with inner growth.
For over two decades, I’ve combined strategic change work with self-development, guiding leaders and organizations toward authentic leadership by bridging external success with personal alignment. This approach empowers leaders to connect, inspire, and thrive with genuine impact.
Authentic Leadership
“True leadership begins within. My work is grounded in the belief that authentic leadership comes from aligning with one’s core values and unique strengths. With over 20 years in organizational change and countless hours in silent retreats and deep self-exploration, I’ve seen firsthand how inner clarity transforms how we lead and connect.
By blending strategic insight with profound self-awareness, I empower leaders to navigate transitions, overcome challenges, and inspire with integrity. Together, we go beyond surface goals to foster resilience, purpose, and impactful change—unlocking both personal and organizational potential.
Through tailored coaching, strategic workshops, and experiential learning, I’m here to support leaders ready to lead with clarity, authenticity, and heart.”
– Walter Hottinga