I first met Mirjam at the ICF conference in Sitges in 2002. I was fascinated and enthralled by her. She took me under her wing as a new coach and continued to mentor me informally until just a few weeks ago. She helped me with accreditation; with CoachU tutoring. She introduced me to people she felt I would benefit from knowing. We met sporadically (of course, never often enough) in Barnes, Stresa and the Netherlands over that time and I am bereft at losing her.

I found her supportive and challenging (in the best way possible). A friend throughout and despite her significantly stronger intellect than mine, a wonderful person to be with, listen to and absorb her enthusiasm for what she did. She was utterly passionate for and driven to be the very best for her clients. In many ways a huge leader within the profession, she was not prepared to stick with the past and found new, different ways to enlighten her clients and help them find a way to be their very best.

I don't really know what else to say except that we have lost to this imperfect world an asset. Many lives (including my own) have been changed immeasurably for the better by you Mirjam. Your early departure means that some will miss out, but be assured, you gave breath to so many who would not be who they are today without you.

We will miss you. We love you. We thank you. Rest well, beautiful, wonderful, generous Mirjam xx

My thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.