About us
LAPOUTRE+ is a Dutch coaching and training company with a significant track record. We have coached and trained professionals in government agencies, the public domain, and the corporate sector.
LAPOUTRE+ is one of the trade names of Bureau Lapoutre BV, initially founded (through a predecessor company) in 1991 by Michel La Poutre. Michel, CEO of Bureau Lapoutre BV, is the driving force behind the company but regularly works with several experienced partners.
We inspire and stimulate
At LAPOUTRE+, our mission is to empower individuals, teams and organizations to reach their full potential. We want to inspire and stimulate people so they can develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to achieve goals and make a meaningful impact in personal and professional lives. We take people on a practical learning journey where they will become fully aware of their talents, qualities and pitfalls and learn how to use these optimally. It is essential for us to create a safe learning experience where all participants can thrive in their upskilling process.
We use positive confrontation to let people take responsibility for their thoughts, feelings and actions. We aim for a lasting path to perform better and have more fun. Furthermore, we encourage people to make the best contribution to their organization or team based on their own strengths. With LAPOUTRE+, you can expect lasting results based on world-class learning processes and excellent tools.

Introducing Michel La Poutre, the driving force behind LAPOUTRE+
Michel La Poutre has a BA in Economics and holds a MSc in Business Administration. He has a long and successful track record as trainer, coach and leadership development expert. He is also an experienced interim manager, board advisor, and process manager. Michel works in the public and private domain.
Michel likes to inspire and stimulate people, aiming for them to learn to fulfill their potential and make better use of their possibilities. He empowers people to take responsibility, become more aware of their own thoughts, feelings, and actions, perform better, and have more fun. He encourages people to make the best contribution to their organization or team based on their own strengths.
Michel does this in various roles: as an interim manager, advisor or coach at an organizational level or individually. But always on the basis of clear agreements, with an eye for the organization and the individual. And always driven, in cadence, with integrity, personal, concrete.
From the start of his career, Michel has worked on many short and long assignments at various government organizations and municipalities. He has a track record of running and advising transformational projects in Dutch and international business environments. Michel has worked in sectors such as financial services, oil and gas, water, trade, transport, and ICT. He is an expert in leading organizations, teams, and professionals to a measurable and lasting higher level of performance.