Hi, I am Dr. Joost Bats

I’m a life coach who helps professionals move past stagnation, improve well-being, and find lasting happiness. I also research young professionals’ mental health, with the goal of publishing in the Journal of Applied Psychology. Alongside this work, I developed EQmeditation, a meditation app that focuses on emotional wellbeing and balance.

But I didn’t get here overnight.

I know what it’s like to feel stuck — emotionally, mentally, in life. For me, it showed up as a constant restlessness. Like something was off, even though everything looked fine on paper. I felt disconnected from myself. I was always doing, always moving, but rarely felt like I was being real. Even in relationships, I noticed I wasn’t showing up as my true self — like I was performing a version of me, rather than actually being me.

At the same time, I was doing well in my career — holding leadership roles at international institutions and central banks in Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands, completing a PhD, and publishing in respected journals. On the outside, it looked like success. But inside, something was missing.

That turning point led me to study psychology, mindfulness, and advanced self-help practices. Over the years, I trained with psychologists and mindfulness experts, deepening my understanding of what truly helps people grow and feel better.

It’s from this place that I now support others in a way that’s clear, grounded, and deeply understanding of what they’re going through. If you’re a High Achiever looking for a coach who understands your path — and has walked it — you’re in the right place. Let’s work together.