Publications Sonja Vlaar (independent author/researcher)

Forthcoming May 2026:

  • Van Kessel, L.,& Vlaar, S. Supervision for Coaches. The English edition of the Dutch handbook. Submitted Febr 2026.  Publisher Kloosterhof BV.

Most recent on top:

  • Kalkavan, S, Vlaar, S & Khirug.L. (2026, January) Leading with Heart and Mind, the Neurobiological Journey of Leadership Decisions. International Journal of Coaching and Organizational Development (IJCOD). Vol 2. Issue 1. Full text available: DOI: https://doi.org/10.51137/wrp.ijcod.401
  • Vlaar, S. (2025 , December). The subtle dance between liking and wanting. ANSE Journal, Vol 9, Issue 2, pp. 55-58 (based on ANSE workshop München in August 2025). Full text available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/398869327
  • Kalkavan, S., & Vlaar, S. (2025 December ) Zihin, Kalp ve Bedenle Liderlik (Leadership with Mind, Heart and Body). Article in: Harvard Business Review Turkey. Full text available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/398366168
  • Kalkavan, S., & Vlaar, S. (2025, October). Leading with Heart and Mind: Exploring the Neurobiological Dimensions of Decision-Making in Leadership. Book-Chapter (24 pages) in: Management Strategies and Business Models for Circular Economy Transformation, publisher IGI Global. ISBN: 9798337376561. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-7655-4.ch005. https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/leading-with-heart-and-mind/392895. SCOPUS indexed. Full text available with IGI Publishing. Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6x7vrHNSioEJXOnrwQlyAd?si=5f3f094d8d5a4aa0&nd=1&dlsi=9825efe92e4d4ad7
  • Van Kessel, L., & Vlaar, S. (2025, August). Supervisie voor Coaches. Kloosterhof Publishers. 363 pages https://coachboeken.nl/product/supervisie-voor-coaches/ The first 17 pages are free available.
  • Van Kessel, L., & Vlaar, S.(2024, September). Effectief gebruik van Tools voor Supervisie in Coaching. Tijdschrift voor Begeleidingskunde, 13(3) , 14-21. www. tsvb.nl #3,  ( LVSC ). Downloadable from: https://lnkd.in/erT-4Dhb
  • Vlaar, S. (2024). Applied Neuroscience in Supervision. ANSE Journal, 8(1), 27-32. Downloadable from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381513847
  • Van Kessel, L., & Vlaar, S.(2024). Supervision für Coaches—eine weltweite Entwicklung. OSC. Organisationsberatung, Supervision, Coaching. DOI: 10.1007/s11613-024-00887-x. Downloadable from  https://rdcu.be/dJlw0.
  • Van Kessel, L., & Vlaar, S. (2023). Supervisie voor Coaches. Zicht op Internationale Ontwikkeling. Downloadable from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371379463
  • Vlaar, S., & Vlaar, J. (2021). Intermittent Fasting. A draft aper downloadable from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365037062
  • Miethe,V., Murphy-Ilibasic, T., & Vlaar, S. (2020)  Co-creation in Practice. European C-IQ Collective. In: Changing Conversations in a ChangingWorld, Chapter 10, p. 123-129. The three tomatoes Publishing. Authors: Downloadable from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363955523
  • Vlaar, S.  Inclusion and the Brain. (2020) In: Changing Conversations for a Changing World. European C-IQ Collective. Chapter 15, pp. 171-186. Publisher: The three Tomatoes Book Publishing. Downloadable from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363948296
  • Vlaar, S. (2018). What is the difference between skills, drives, talents and competencies. Paper. Downloadable from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/364593376_What_is_the_difference_between_skills_drives_talents_and_competencies
  • Vlaar, S. (2017) Diagnose-instrumenten bij Team Begeleiding. Tijdschrift voor Begeleidingskunde 2(10), 2-14. Downloadable from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363948021
  • Vlaar, S. (2017). De beste adviseur is geen schaap met vijf poten. Profiel-onderzoek met behulp van de TMA-Methode. Priman, Downloadable from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365035213
  • Vlaar, S, (2015). Hoogbegaafd op het Werk (Gifted at Work). Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Coaching, 01-05 pp. 74-77.  Downloadable from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363947975
  • Vlaar, S. (2013). Potentieel-analyse van Managers bij een Gemeente. (Potential Analysis of Managers at a local authority). Praktijkcasus: gemeente Amsterdam, Stadsdeel Noord. Downloadable from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/364294040
  • Vlaar, S. (2006)  Focussen, Luisteren naar Binnen. (Focusing—listening to within). Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Coaching, 01-06 pp. 81-83  Downloadable from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363539142
  • Vlaar, S. (2002). Supervisie online — een zoektocht naar de mogelijke meerwaarde van internet als hulpmiddel bij supervisie Eindwerkstuk Opleiding Supervisie en Professionele Begeleiding HAN, VDO SB 12 (on request)
  • Vlaar, S & Ahlers, R. (1998). Gender-blind or Gender-bright Targeting of Projects in Cambodia. In: The Myth of Community. Gender issues in participatory development. Eds: Irene Guyt and Meera Kaul Shah. Downloadable from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/300258134