Tokante 1for2
Ekspertonan di konfiansa.
Impakto komprobá.
Nos ta bira atencion den transformashon ku por wòrdu midi pa lidernan, ekiponan i organisashonnan ku kier hasi un diferensia real.
Un ekipo chikitu. Ekspertisia profundo. I un kompromiso genuino ku kada hende ku nos ta traha ku.
Konfidansa pa organisashonnan mundialmente
From multinationals to non-profits, 1for2 brings the human expertise that leads to real, lasting change. Our advisors, coaches and mediators have delivered proven impact across both the private and public sectors.
Kién nos ta
25 aña di aparesé pa e momentonan difikultosu
1for2 was founded in 2000 by Kirsten Heukels with one belief: that real change happens when people feel genuinely heard. We work at the intersection of human behaviour, organisational integrity and crisis, where the stakes are real and attention matters most.
Over the years we have grown into a trusted team of profilers, mediators, coaches and confidential counselors, each bringing deep expertise and a shared commitment to the people in the room.
“Every situation is different. Every person matters. That is why we never work from a script — we work from genuine attention.”
— Kirsten Heukels, Founder 1for2Our approach
What sets 1for2 apart
Our impact is built on certified expertise, trusted partnerships and proven people-centred solutions.
People-centred solutions
- LVV-accredited confidential counselors
- 24/7 multilingual reporting tools
- Safe and independent guidance
Leadership development
- Certified BrainCompass partner
- Certified Insights Discovery specialists
- Integration with existing HR tools
Resilience & mediation
- Expertise in crisis negotiations
- Profilers and behavioural analysts
- International mediation track record
How we work
Five principles that guide everything we do, from our first conversation to lasting impact.
Empowering people
We place individual dignity and agency at the centre. Our work creates conditions where people can speak up, take action, and recover their sense of direction.
Strengthening leadership
We work with leaders to build the capacity to handle complexity, navigate conflict, and lead with both clarity and compassion.
Preserving governance
We protect institutional integrity. Whether advising boards or guiding whistleblower processes, we act in service of sound governance, not convenience.
Building psychological safety
Lasting change requires environments where people feel safe to raise concerns, disagree, and engage honestly. We build the conditions for that safety.
Acting with independence
Our value depends on our independence. We hold no allegiance to hierarchy or outcome, only to the facts, the process, and the people we serve.
We show up for the moments that matter most.
Our voice
Listen, learn & lead
We do not just work behind closed doors. We share what we know, because the conversation about leadership, safety and resilience needs more voices.
Podcast: women in tech
Curious how we think about leadership, inclusion and resilience? Listen to Kirsten Heukels in the Women in Tech podcast with DirkJan Hupkes, sharing her vision and practical insights from over 25 years in the field.
→ Listen to the episodeInternational stages
From boardrooms to international conferences, our experts share insights on leadership, conflict resolution and resilience. We equip leaders and organisations worldwide to tackle the most pressing people challenges.
→ More about our teamMeet the people behind 1for2
Behind every piece of work is a small team of certified advisors, coaches and mediators with years of international experience. Each with their own background, all with one shared commitment.
View the full teamKowpará ku nos misión
Nos ta ekspandé nos alkanse den Karibe i mas leyó. We welcome trainers, coaches and professionals who share our conviction: Attention is our Craft.
Explore collaborationContact
Let’s shape the future of leadership together
We look forward to meeting you and exploring how we can strengthen your people, your leadership and your resilience.
Kuminsá e konversashonPartners & Collaborations
Partnerships that extend our reach
Beyond our direct client work, 1for2 builds lasting partnerships with academic institutions and organisations that share our commitment to people, leadership and resilience.
Academic Partnership — May 2026
European horizons leiden university
Kirsten Heukels and Pascal Comvalius lead a 90-minute interactive workshop on crisis negotiation, profiling and the psychology of influence at the European Horizons annual conference on Youth Security — bringing practitioner expertise directly to the next generation of policy-makers and security professionals at Leiden University.
Institutional Partner
SSR netherlands
1for2 supports SSR as certified External Confidential Counselors — providing independent, discreet guidance to their professionals in navigating sensitive workplace situations with clarity and confidence.