About the trainer

Jacqueline de Gruyter

From 2012 till 2025 Founder and programmer of the Appril Festival, a platform for professionals who design and build apps.

Driven by curiosity and innovation, she has organized over 1,200 meetups, festivals, training sessions, coaching programs, and networking dinners, helping companies find and grow exceptional talent.

Her career revolves around teaching, coaching, and talent development. Whether it’s designing a training program, guiding a one-on-one coaching journey, or helping you train your brain

Everything she does is aimed at helping professionals thrive.

Impressions from the Appril festival, Appdevcon, Appsterdam, network diners, events and training sessions.

Services

For individuals, organizations to thrive

For professionals who need to focus

Helping organisations prevent absenteeism

Sourcing talent & building your community

I help you cultivate calm, focus, and resilience. Helping you achieve a mindset that fuels growth and drives meaningful results.

Helping companies strengthen focus and wellbeing through brain training and retention strategies to reduce absenteeism.

I connect top talent in the Dutch app industry. Help you find your next developer, designer or PO who build and design your app.

About the trainer

Academic Background

Art and communication

University of the Arts Utrecht, Art and Communication (1999) Junior Academy, Amsterdam, Art Direction & Design (1995)

Trainer coach and Therapist

Inholland Amsterdam, Post-HBO Trainer Coach (2007)
Public Speaking & Communication Skills Training ( 2010)
Neurotherapy Center Hilversum, Neurofeedback Therapist (2024)