Linda Hovestad

Linda Hovestad, an experienced thesis supervisor, is available to offer her expertise to students studying at HBO, Master, and academic university levels. She provides assistance with a variety of tasks including research proposals, action plans, thesis writing, and resits. In addition, Linda is the founder and owner of Jouw Scriptiecoach.

In addition to her role as a thesis coach, Linda operates her own marketing consultancy, where she takes on various marketing projects for clients. These projects encompass activities such as product launches, strategic marketing planning, proposition development, and campaign setup. Linda possesses extensive expertise in contemporary business models, including the Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, and Customer Journey. Furthermore, she demonstrates proficiency in Lean Six Sigma, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and Design Thinking.

Linda delivers training programs for the NCOI Group, SRM, Lectric, and Scheidegger brands, with a focus on entrepreneurship and (online) marketing. Additionally, she provides training in personal development, leadership, and entrepreneurship, and offers guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs in establishing their businesses. Linda has a degree in HBO Communication Systems from Hogeschool Utrecht and has completed Marketing NIMA B, Marketing NIMA C, and Online Marketer B training at SRM. Currently, she is in the final phase of her Executive Master's in Imagineering at Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUAS).

Since 2011, Linda has been assisting students at SRM with writing marketing plans for NIMA Marketing B or C. Additionally, NIMA often entrusts Linda with conducting exams in NIMA A Online Marketing and NIMA B Digital Marketing. With extensive experience in the telecom, IT, financial, and business services sectors, Linda serves as a seasoned marketer and coach who is proficient in solving diverse marketing, communication, and positioning challenges.

What can Linda Hovestad help with?

Linda is the expert you can rely on for assistance with your strategic marketing plan, communication strategy, positioning, brand strategy, or online marketing plan. Additionally, Linda brings extensive experience in guiding design theses, including courses such as International Communications and Media, Communication & Multimedia, and Communication Systems.

With her extensive marketing background, Linda is adept at quickly identifying key issues in research proposals, plans of approach, theses, and resits. This efficient approach allows for rapid progress, resulting in shorter graduation timelines. Linda is also highly skilled in helping you develop NIMA Marketing plans at both NIMA B and NIMA C levels. Furthermore, she has a thorough understanding of well-known business models and methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma, Lean Start-Up, Agile, Scrum, the Business Model Canvas, the Value Proposition Canvas, Design Thinking, and Customer Journey Mapping.

Specialised in coaching students with disabilities

Drawing on her coaching background, Linda specialises in guiding students with learning difficulties, including ADHD, ADD, fear of failure, and procrastination, through the process of writing a thesis. She collaborates with you to create a clear schedule and provides precise instructions for daily or periodic tasks. By breaking down the thesis into manageable segments, Linda ensures steady progress, enhancing motivation to successfully complete your thesis.

Thesis counseling: online and on location

Linda is available for thesis counselling both online and in person. In-person sessions can take place in either Alkmaar or Haarlem, where Linda is regularly available.

Areas of expertise

ADHD, Business Model Canvas, Communication, Communication and Multimedia Design, Design Thinking, Event Management, Fear of Failure, Hotel and Hospitality Management, HRM, Imagineering, International Communication and Media, International Communication Management, Leisure & Events Management, Marketing, Marketing Management, NIMA B, Marketing NIMA C, Media, Media & Entertainment Management, Office Management, Online Marketing, Product Design, Project Management, Small Business & Retail Management.