International
JANE for the English-speaking world
For English speakers who want to discover their unique calling and function — using a method developed over two decades in Dutch churches and businesses.
JANE is a methodology that has been used in the Netherlands for more than twenty years with hundreds of people — in congregations, with pastors, in SMEs, and with teams. The English-language variant is being built up: the translated 27 Jane functions and the three-step workshop are available, supported by direct English-language coaching.
Does this sound familiar?
- You're an English speaker (expat, international, or non-Dutch) curious about your unique calling.
- You've taken personality tests but feel they only describe you, not direct you.
- You want a method with depth and history — not a marketing-driven framework.
- You're open to a coach speaking English directly, with Dutch-rooted methodology.
What Jane® does for you
27 functions, translated and culture-sensitive
The 27 Jane functions are translated to English, with cultural sensitivity to spiritual and secular contexts.
Three-step workshop in English
The methodologically core workshop — Who am I not, Who am I, What's stopping me — delivered in English.
One-on-one coaching, in English
Coaching sessions in clear English — for individuals, leaders, or sales professionals.
Optional: spiritual layer or business framing
JANE works both as a spiritual instrument (gifts, fivefold ministry) and as a professional one (leadership, sales, career) — chosen at intake.
What does the journey look like?
- 1
Discovery call
1 hour
Get to know each other, scope your question, decide if JANE fits.
- 2
Step 1 — Who I am not
1.5 hours + home assignment
Clarify the roles and functions that aren't really yours.
- 3
Step 2 — Who I am
1.5 hours + home assignment
Identify your core functions from the 27 Jane functions.
- 4
Step 3 — What's stopping me
2 hours + home assignment
Uncover compensation behavior and blind spots.
- 5
Personal diagram
1.5 hours
A visual summary you can use as a long-term reference point.
This fits you if…
- You're an English-speaking professional, leader, or church member.
- You're ready for honest self-reflection.
- You value methodology with depth over quick personality assessments.
Less suitable if…
- You need a quick assessment for a job application.
- You're not open to spiritual or values-based dimensions of work and life.
- You're in an acute personal crisis — different support is needed first.
The method behind this journey
JANE is a methodology developed over more than two decades by Dirk van der Schaaf, applied to hundreds of clients in Dutch churches and businesses. The English translation of the core 27 functions and the three-step methodology has been completed; international rollout is in selective onboarding phase.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a Christian or secular method?
Both. JANE has a spiritual root (gifts, fivefold ministry) and a professional application (leadership, sales, career). At intake you choose which layer is prominent for your trajectory.
How does this compare to MBTI, Enneagram, or CliftonStrengths?
JANE is methodologically deeper (27 functions, not 4–16 types) and includes explicit attention to blind spots and compensation behavior — typically not present in personality assessments.
Can sessions be online?
Yes, for individual trajectories online is the standard for international clients. Team trajectories ideally include at least one in-person day.
What's the cost?
Pricing is per trajectory and aligned with international standards for executive coaching. Request a quote at the discovery call.
A final step
Discovering what you're made for deserves more than a test. Schedule a discovery call (in English) and explore whether JANE is your next step.