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Coachonamotorcycle is a passion project that brings together my enthusiasm for living a full life and commitment to supporting others to learn, grow and develop in positive ways. My name is Christian van Nieuwerburgh and I’ve enjoyed an interesting and varied professional life. I am an executive coach, educational consultant and academic. My intention is to share research-informed insights, ideas and practical strategies that people can use to live their best lives.

Brittany Michael-Singh Rehal

Creative Associate

My professional background is in education, positive psychology coaching and educator flourishing.

In addition to supporting educators, I love holding and co-creating spaces for people to share experiences, build community and celebrate our unique contributions to making our world a better place for all. I believe gatherings can be sacred and transformative spaces when we humanise how we show up.

While Christian embodies being the coach on a motorcycle, I embody being the coach in the air! I coach aerialists and integrate positive psychology coaching with aerial dance to combine and share two of my superpowers.

Visiting amazing places

Here, I’m in Los Gigantes on the beautiful island of Tenerife. It is now my second home.

Inspiring people to live their best lives

Here, I’m presenting a keynote address about the importance of the wellbeing of educators.

Riding on my motorcycle

Here, I’m enjoying a day out with other bikers in the Canary Islands.

Getting Unstuck when Writing

A helpful video playlist for writing

Contact Me

The things I love doing most are facilitating learning opportunities, supporting people to become coaches, travelling to new places and riding my motorcycle. I most often work with leaders, educators, learners and coaches.

If you would like to get in touch with me to discuss any ideas, please use the form.

My Planner 2025

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Dublin
January 2025
  • Positive Health Summit
Tenerife
January 2025
  • Writing Retreat
Dublin
February 2025
  • MSc Positive Health Coaching
New York
March 2025
  • Radical Listening Book Launch
Tenerife
April 2025
  • Volcano Hunt Ride
Dublin
May 2025
  • MSc Positive Health Coaching
Atlanta
May 2025
  • Coach Endorsement Program
Chicago
June 2025
  • Radical Listening Workshop
Brisbane
July 2025
  • International Positive Psychology Association
Los Angeles / San Francisco
September 2025
  • Riding in California
Phoenix
October 2025
  • Teaching, Learning and Coaching (TLC) Conference
Kathmandu
November 2025
  • Riding in Nepal
  • Annapurna Trek