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Step out of the operational chaos.

Transform your business and your life.

You have built a great business. But further growth becomes impossible unless you systematically step out of the day-to-day operational rush. Together, we build your business with rhythm, routine and direction.

120-day guaranteeConcrete results or we keep working for free
Proven systemActionCOACH Business Operating System
80+ countriesBacked by thousands of proven success stories.

What you achieve

A self-sufficient team

That performs without you steering everything day to day.

Systems that work

So you can work on your business. So you can make time for yourself and your family.

More profit

Six levers that together multiply your profit.

More business value

A business that works without you is worth more.

With a unique combination of business & executive coaching, consulting & training, we act as co-pilot for ambitious professional service providers who are stuck on the way to €1M+ profit.

Why choose ActionCOACH Dijlevallei

Behind ActionCOACH Dijlevallei is a team of two. David Fonteyn founded the company and is its managing director. Elisa Pulvirenti makes sure that what you decide actually lands in your business. Together they guide business owners and leadership teams, each with their own strength.

David Fonteyn, business coach at ActionCOACH Dijlevallei

David Fonteyn Certified business & executive coach and experienced strategic consultant

  • Knows from his own experience what it takes to bring a business to 10 million in revenue and beyond. Helped grow a consultancy from 10 to more than 150 employees over a period of 8 years.
  • Almost ten years as a strategic consultant for large corporates, leading several teams totalling more than 40 colleagues.
  • Lean expertise, built through years of collaboration with Toyota.
  • After ending a joint venture for lack of results, he dived deep into effective marketing and sales strategies.
  • His fascination with business strategy and sustainable business models turned into a passion for Value Investing.

Elisa Pulvirenti Business coach and change & operations consultant

  • More than ten years of experience in operations and large corporates: from a B2B textile company and Cisco to a consultancy.
  • Applied lean every day: made sure clients were helped faster, at lower cost.
  • Strong as a right hand: makes sure it actually happens. Whether it is a new system, a new way of working or a new direction for the business. She brings that experience to your business.
  • Introduced new systems and ways of working, and led the teams that had to put them to work.
  • A business only changes when its people come along. Elisa knows how to bring people along.
Elisa

On our mission to scale 100 professional service providers beyond €10M+ revenue and €1M+ profit by 2035, we decided to partner with ActionCOACH.

  • Proven methodology: 33 years of results, 1000+ coaches in 80+ countries, specifically developed for professional service providers.
  • ROI-oriented: measurable results in profit and business value.
  • The ActionCOACH Business Operating System (ABoS): a proven business operating system that connects your business plan, quarterly planning, weekly priorities and daily actions into one whole. From a 184-question diagnostic covering Mastery, Marketing, Systems, Team and Freedom, to concrete strategy cards and a 90-day plan, so you and your team always know what to work on and why.
  • Become part of a thriving community: join a network of business owners who learn, grow and support each other.
  • World-class training in business management, sales, (digital) marketing, management and leadership.

The combination of my personal experience and ActionCOACH’s deep collective knowledge base makes for a particularly powerful combination.

References

You don’t have to take my word for it

“David manages to combine his strong analytical skills with practical advice. He is not afraid to be critical, but always with the aim of bringing out the best in people. His previous professional experience is enormously valuable to our organisation!”
Cyril De GreveManaging Director @Eyes-Screen
“I had the privilege of working with David for eight years at Hazelheartwood. During that time, he made a significant contribution to the growth and professionalization of our company. David demonstrates exceptional perseverance and continues to think things through where many others would stop. When he informed me that he wanted to take on a new challenge, it was an emotional moment. If your company is looking for someone who can make an impact in a pragmatic and effective way, I can wholeheartedly recommend David.”
Frank GraulsManaging Director @Hazelheartwood
“We turned to David because we were hitting our limits in growing our business. In a very structured way, David makes sure we regain an overview of all our business processes, and then works with us on a plan to define and reach our goals.

We are very pleased with the journey so far. Besides the positive impact on the business, you are also challenged as a business owner and held accountable for your commitment. David gives you confidence and focus, is not afraid to be critical, and helps you onto the right path in a well-considered way. We are really looking forward to the next part of our journey!”
Sander VangrunderbeekManaging Director @S&S Projects
“David can really make a difference. That’s what I’ve learned during the years we worked together at HazelHeartwood. Share your challenges with him, and he will reflect, explore every angle, and keep working at it until he finds a way forward for the team. This quality made him an outstanding colleague at HazelHeartwood, and I’m confident he can be an invaluable partner to many entrepreneurs.”
Guido De GreftePartner @HazelHeartwood

Trusted by

  • Astrafy
  • Eyes-Screen
  • S&S Projects
  • Debiscom
  • Forbes

Your future

Don’t let fear of change put the brakes on your growth

Change is hard. We get that. Scepticism can stop you from reaching your full potential. But right now you are stuck: you sacrifice your personal time to grow your business and try to keep control over day-to-day operations. What is the alternative?

This is what can happen if you don’t make a change:

  • You are stuck in the daily operational chaos
  • You lose control over the quality of delivery
  • You miss precious time with your family
  • You worry about your finances
  • You feel frustrated with your business and your employees

Take the step

Take control of your business

You have worked hard to build something that should serve you, your family and your employees. Yet running and growing your business shouldn’t demand such big sacrifices from your life. That is why ActionCOACH developed a proven process that has been applied successfully for more than 33 years. Like thousands of other business owners, you too can achieve:

  • A profitable and sustainable business
  • A business that functions without you having to be there constantly
  • Time to focus on what truly matters in your life
  • A balance between work and private life
  • Financial freedom
David Fonteyn during a 1-on-1 coaching session with a business owner

How you achieve this

Start your coaching journey, get a grip on your business and experience a balanced life.

  • Eliminate the chaos and lay the foundation for your growth.
  • Create stability through profitable revenue growth.
  • Develop powerful systems to achieve more with less effort.
  • Attract, guide, develop and retain a top-quality team.
  • Build a finely tuned operation that consistently delivers results for both you and your clients.
  • You decide the next direction in your entrepreneurial journey.
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Our guarantee

Transform your business with confidence

At ActionCOACH Dijlevallei, we understand how important it is that you achieve real results. That is why we back our coaching programmes with a rock-solid guarantee: within 4 months, we will have earned back our fee. If not, we keep working for free until we have.

As long as you follow our proven systems and carry out all the work and actions agreed during your sessions, our coaching programmes guarantee the transformative results you deserve.

The process

Transform your business in 3 steps

  1. Book an introductory call

    Discuss the challenges you face and your vision for the future, and evaluate whether business coaching is right for you.

  2. Develop a plan for you and your business

    Drawing on our experience, we help you set your goals with confidence and create a concrete plan to achieve success.

  3. Implement step by step

    Your coaching sessions are fully tailored to you and your business, based on the plan you drew up together with your coach.

Making business ownership simple

It’s time for change

With a remarkable 98% recommendation score for ActionCOACH, this will be a transformation you look back on with pride.

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