# Kimberley Breevaart

> Dr. Kimberley Breevaart is a scientist specialising in organisational psychology, with a focus on leadership and employee wellbeing. She is a trained confidential counsellor and the author of *Bang voor de baas* (2025), a research-based book about destructive leadership. Her site publishes articles, workshop information, and resources for anyone dealing with a destructive leader.

Canonical domain: https://kimberleybreevaart.com

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/): Introduction to Kimberley Breevaart, her mission, and an overview of her work.
- [Book – *Bang voor de baas*](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/book): Information about her 2025 book on destructive leadership — what it covers, who it is for, and where to order it.
- [Workshops](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/workshops): Training sessions for organisations on recognising, discussing, and addressing destructive leadership.
- [Articles (blog hub)](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/blog): Overview of all published articles on destructive leadership, workplace wellbeing, and related research.
- [Podcasts](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/podcasts): Podcast appearances and audio content by Kimberley Breevaart.
- [Contact](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/contact): Contact form for speaking requests, workshop enquiries, and press.

## Articles

- [Bij destructief leiderschap vertrekken meestal de slachtoffers](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/blog/slachtoffers-vertrekken): Research among nearly 300 employees on how toxic leadership relationships end and what support makes a difference.
- [7 tips om te sturen op mentale gezondheid](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/blog/mentale-gezondheid): Seven concrete tips for managers to support their team's mental health.
- [Je mist meer dan je ziet](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/blog/je-mist-meer): A critical review of *Je mist meer dan je ziet* by Dieuwke Wynia, former editor-in-chief at DWDD.
- [Destructief leiderschap of 'Tough love'?](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/blog/tough-love): On how the same abusive behaviour is labelled differently depending on whether the leader is seen as a high performer.
- [3 tips voor HR-professionals om slachtoffers van destructief leiderschap te helpen](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/blog/hr-tips): Concrete steps HR professionals can take to support victims of destructive leadership.
- [De F*ckulteit](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/blog/fckulteit): Commentary on a Dutch TV series about #MeToo and abuse of power at universities, and the research behind it.
- [Het barrièremodel](https://kimberleybreevaart.com/blog/barriere-model): Explanation of the barrier model for understanding why victims of destructive leadership often stay silent.