About Pontes

The high-tech sector is a driving force behind economic growth and simultaneously a sector that steers innovations that (can) help us solve major societal challenges. The world of cutting-edge technology is also extremely dynamic and demanding. Markets and technologies change rapidly, competition among highly educated engineers is fierce, and the pressure to innovate is constantly felt.

To stay afloat in such a challenging, demanding field, to perform at the top of your abilities and to maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal growth, more is needed than just solid technical knowledge. A strong focus on soft skills and the person behind the engineer is also a crucial part of a stimulating and enjoyable working environment. At Pontes, we help engineers and organisations in the high-tech sector to realise their full potential through coaching and training. Read on and discover our approach, mission, vision and core values.

Our story

The story of Pontes began ten years ago. The ambition? To create a platform for coaching and mentoring specifically tailored to the wishes and needs of engineers. We saw that in the high-tech sector, coaching and personal growth often received little attention. And yet, the right coaching contributes to greater self-awareness and reflection, a better work-life balance, team building, professional and personal purpose, flexibility and future-readiness.

After years of focusing on service delivery, we are now at the beginning of a new chapter in the Pontes story. The time has come to share our knowledge and experience more broadly. In doing so, we increase the impact of expert coaching that forms the connecting link between deep technical expertise, sustainable success and personal growth.

Team

Our team helps tech professionals and organisations every day with heart and soul not only to recognise their full potential, but also to structurally apply their talent and skills to achieve both professional and personal growth.

We work with a broad network of 80+ coaches, each with deep expertise in fields like leadership, career development, mental resilience and intercultural collaboration so every challenge is met with the right guidance.

Freek van Bedaf

CEO of Pontes

“I founded Pontes to increase people’s happiness, success and entrepreneurship. As CEO of Pontes, I work with a fantastic team and always gain immense satisfaction from continuously developing people and organisations.”

Mission, vision and core values

Our mission? Unlocking the boundless potential that engineers and other top technical professionals possess. We do this by equipping professionals and the organisations they work for with the tools, skills and mindset not only to lead, but also to continuously grow and innovate. We explicitly do not believe in a ‘one-size-fits-all’ principle. Every person is unique, a fact that is prominently reflected in our training approach.

The result? A vision that strives for a world in which both individual professionals and companies thrive through employeneurship, self-leadership and sustainable growth. In this way, the power of technology contributes to social progress as well as personal development with a future perspective.

In carrying out our mission and objectives, we rely on core values that have been firmly rooted in the Pontes DNA for years.

These are:

Innovation

with our training and coaching programmes, we create a culture of continuous learning and innovation. We encourage the ongoing renewal of ideas, processes and technologies.

This creates a solid foundation for professional and personal growth and enables you to successfully anticipate the future.

Result-driven

our approach is characterised by decisiveness and personal focus. This translates into the intention to achieve measurable and valuable results for both the organisation and the individual.

Involvement

our approach is growth- and results-oriented, but always keeps an eye on the person behind the professional. We aim for lasting relationships and are fully committed to realising the ambitions of our clients (both individuals and organisations) and coaches.

Employeneurship

we believe in empowering people and organisations by helping them personally to discover and develop their own potential. This puts them on the path that leads to self-direction and entrepreneurship.

Our approach: the power of employeneurship

Our approach is rooted in employeneurship. This powerful concept, which has proven successful in practice time and again, encourages tech professionals to find their own solutions through coaching, mentoring and tailor-made tools. The emphasis on customisation is a core element of the employeneurship philosophy. A personalised offering of tailored coaching programmes, a specific focus on high-tech, and unique, specially developed tests for personal and professional growth ensure that our working method is fully aligned with your unique profile. This brings the realisation of personal and professional growth ambitions within reach.

Pontes: development that works for people and organisations

Pontes helps people and organisations unlock their full potential. Our strength lies in combining personal development with strategic impact.

We work from the principle of employeneurship: empowering people in self-leadership, entrepreneurship and continuous growth – always connected to their role and work environment.
With over 25 years of experience and a network of 85+ coaches and consultants across the globe, we know what works. Our programmes are always tailored, practice-oriented and aligned with what your organisation truly needs.

“We look beyond the job title. We see the potential and help you thrive.”

🔹 25+ years of experience in coaching, consultancy & assessments

🔹 Active worldwide in high-tech, engineering and innovation-driven sectors

🔹 Proven approach: personal, measurable and built for lasting impact

Look closely and you will discover talent everywhere.

The benefits of Pontes Screening & Assessment:

20 years of experience – in 9 countries worldwide
Fast turnaround time – and clear reporting
On scale – from 1 person to organization-wide
Online & Face-to-Face – on location or at Pontes’s office

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