Reconnect with Your Formidable Self

I know what it feels like to push through exhaustion, to ignore the warning signs, and to keep going—because slowing down feels like losing. I’ve been there. And I also know this: resilience isn’t about enduring more. It’s about rebuilding, recharging, recovering and reclaiming the energy that makes you feel fully alive.

I’m Ingrid Vanhoutte, a Stress Resilience Coach, and I help overwhelmed, stressed or exhausted professionals and parents break free from burnout, reconnect with their true selves, and create a life that feels both energizing and sustainable.

My own burnout in 2016 was a turning point. After years in high-pressure corporate environments, balancing leadership with motherhood, I reached a breaking point. The exhaustion ran deeper than just being tired—I felt disconnected from who I was. The version of me that once felt “formidable” seemed out of reach (the picture collage on this page is a massage of hope towards recovery).

That’s when I realized: resilience isn’t just about bouncing back. It’s about recovering in a way that makes you even stronger, wiser and in tune with yourself.

The Formidable Approach

I created ‘formidable’ because of my deep passion for human beings and their well-being, with the ultimate goal of achieving a balanced, harmonious and purposeful life. I now help others navigate their own transformation towards:
✔ Resilience & recovery – Moving beyond stress to restore your energy and step into an even more resourceful state.
✔ Practical strategies & techniques to reduce stress – Simple, science-backed shifts that make a lasting impact.
✔ Emotional intelligence & self-care – Learning to regulate emotions, set boundaries, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Through coaching, workshops, and corporate programs, I offer real-life solutions that go beyond theory, helping you create balance in a way that fits your reality. This isn’t about “fixing” yourself—it’s about rediscovering the ‘formidable’ person you already are.

✨ You don’t have to do this alone. If you’re ready to shift from survival mode to empowered to create a life with MORE energy, balance, and harmony, I’m here to guide you.

➡ Let’s connect—your ‘formidable’ self is waiting.

Certifications and Education

• Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation (2025)

• Stress Management and Burnout Coach Training with HRD Academy (2024)

• Professional Coach Certification with Erickson International (2023)

• PQ Coach Program – Positive Intelligence Certification – Level 1 (2022)

• Coach facilitator in Emotional Intelligence - Accenture (2021)

• Bachelor in Social Work & Science (1996)

Experience

Ingrid was the Program Coordinator and Co-Lead for Leadership Development Programs for Accenture Global, one of the world’s largest professional services companies.  In this role, she co-led and coordinated all efforts around designing and delivering scalable leadership training programs for over 20,000 employees a year. Before that she had several HR roles (HR Business Partner, Talent Specialist, Human Capital Lead) at Accenture Belgium. Previously, she worked in Customer Services roles for Oracle and Microsoft, and for Randstad as recruiter. Ingrid began her career as a social worker.