Katja van Koten

Katja van Koten is an experienced facilitator and learning designer with a decade of expertise in communication, confidence, and experiential learning. She has delivered transformative workshops and coaching across EMEA for organisations including LifeHikes® (formerly Own The Room) and Sparkling Speech, helping individuals and teams unlock their potential.

As a former Director of Learning Solutions at LifeHikes, Katja combined strategic leadership with a passion for crafting high-impact learning products, supporting global clients with evolving needs. Her facilitation style is grounded in positivity, gentle challenge, and participant ownership, with a focus on helping others discover and develop their unique strengths.

Katja holds a Master’s degree in History from Leiden University and began her career in Learning & Development in the Netherlands and the UK. Fluent in English and Dutch, and now based in London, she brings energy, authenticity, and deep care to every session-whether guiding teams through creative exploration and leading virtual learning journeys.