Bringing knowledge, awareness, and connection

In addition to my medical practice, I am often asked to speak, train, or serve as a panelist. I work in two areas that complement and reinforce each other:

1. Diversity & Inclusion (D&I)
   Covering topics such as bias, bystander awareness, microaggressions, and creating an inclusive work environment. Here, I combine my medical background with years of experience as a D&I professional, during which I led training courses and projects at Amsterdam UMC, among other places.
   
   

2. Conscious Perimenopause & Female Transitions
   
   I give lectures, workshops, and panel discussions on menopause and perimenopause as a conscious phase of life. My approach combines medical knowledge, functional medicine, and consciousness work, so that women no longer fight their symptoms but learn to embrace them.

My background

I am Dr. Ghiselle Panneflek — physician, D&I professional, coach, and mother of four. Born in Curaçao and shaped by the strength and resilience of my community, I brought my dreams with me to the Netherlands.

In the medical world, I learned not only to deal with the complexity of my profession, but also with the challenges of migration, representation, and finding a voice in systems that were not always designed for women of color.

That journey made me the professional I am today: someone who breaks down barriers and inspires others to do the same.

Topics I am often asked about

Perimenopause as a conscious transition. From symptoms to signals.

Hormones, lifestyle, and health. Practical, scientific, and understandable.

Conscious Perimenopause. Listening to your body, emotions, and boundaries.

Diversity and inclusion in organizations. Bias, bystander awareness, inclusive work culture.

Panels & Q&As: women's health, vitality, leadership, equality.

How I work

What characterizes me as a speaker and facilitator:

● I bring a rare blend of clinical expertise, lived experience, and intuitive wisdom.

● I combine science with stories, exercises, and dialogue.

● I create a safe, inclusive space in which participants feel seen and heard.

Each workshop or training session is an invitation not only to gain knowledge, but also to learn to look at yourself, your body, and your environment in a different way.

Review

“Dr. Ghiselle was truly a cornerstone of our Midlife Rising retreat.

She arrived fully prepared, weaving in thoughtful anecdotes that resonated deeply with the unique experiences of the women in the room. Her calm, grounded presence was an immediate source of comfort and her inclusive energy set the tone for meaningful connection.

Dr. Ghiselle brings a rare blend of clinical expertise and intuitive, embodied wisdom around the perimenopausal transition. Her conscious, woman-centered approach cuts through the noise and speaks directly to what so many midlife women are seeking: clarity, validation, and empowered insight.

What stood out most was her capacity to truly listen, hold space, and gently guide. Her warmth was palpable, creating an atmosphere where our participants felt seen, heard, and inspired to explore more deeply.

I’m deeply grateful for her contribution and look forward to continuing to collaborate in supporting women through this transformative stage of life.”*

— Karin Hesselvik, community founder, MMEET.nl

Practical

Would you like to invite me as a retreat host, speaker, trainer, or panelist for your event, organization, or community?

Feel free to contact me to discuss the possibilities. Together, we will create an experience that touches and stays with people.