Who are We?
TopMind isn't just an idea, it's a scientifically proven methodology.
THE VISION OF TOPMIND IS PERSONAL
Anne Johan Willemsen, TopMind’s founder, was exposed to the power of leadership fitness at a young age when his father faced a life conundrum. He was an excellent surgeon but found the stress crippling. AJ’s father tried various techniques to lessen his stress without success. Finally, when he discovered the power of meditation, AJ saw his father transformed. Calm. Enjoying his work.
AJ’s dream is to transform the fitness (both mental and physical) of as many leaders as possible, allowing the impact to trickle down to those whom they interact with and inspire daily. This is the ultimate meaning of leadership fitness.
TOPMIND IS SCIENTIFICALLY VERIFIED (UVA 2015).
TOPMIND IS UNIQUE, INCORPORATING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FITNESS FOR THE ULTIMATE RESULTS.
The TopMind Program has been researched by the University of Amsterdam (AMC) and findings are published in the renowned international scientific journal: The World's Journal of Surgery, 2015. Moreover it has been tested on a wide variety of people and teams, from top executives and entrepreneurs to over 100 professional athletes.
Our TRAIN, TRACK, TRACE methodology ensures that intentions are translated to actions and then into habits.
Meet Our All Star Team
The TopMind Team consists of a curated mix of experienced clinical or sports psychologists, physiologists, and communication experts.
Currently, the TopMind Team is expanding and we are looking for enthusiastic, entrepreneurial team players (psychologists and marketers). Interested to join our virtual and buzzing team? Please send us an email: info@topmind.com
Anne-Johan Willemsen
The founder of TopMind is Anne-Johan Willemsen. He is a leadership fitness trainer for executives, professional athletes and entrepreneurs.
Nina de Ruiter
Nina is a mental health coach, psychologist, and researcher based in Amsterdam. She did her studies in Clinical and Clinical Developmental Psychology at the University of Amsterdam. At the moment Nina combines her work at TopMind as a Coach with her research job at the Trimbos-Institute (a research institute for mental health).
Jim Winkens
Jim is one of our Physiologists. As a somatic psychologist, he treats people with physical complaints, caused by mental problems or vice-versa. At TopMind, he will help you to keep your eyes on the ball by being physically and mentally healthy and let you be aware of all your daily (stress)habits!
Marjon Seriese
Marjon combines her work as a clinical psychologist, GGZ manager, and therapist at the FortaGroep with her coaching job at TopMind. She loves sports and used to play korfball at the highest level in Europe and the Netherlands. Marjon likes to bring elements of sports psychology into her work at FortaGroep and TopMind.