About Toolshero

Toolshero is the practical knowledge and development platform led by Vincent van Vliet. We connect theory with practice, so you can move forward in a targeted way.

Who is Vincent van Vliet?

I am Vincent van Vliet, co-founder and CEO of Toolshero. My motivation is to help people and teams make visible progress—with clear models, practical tools, and a down-to-earth, results-oriented approach. Drawing on years of experience in learning and development, content creation, and community building, I have shaped Toolshero into a place where knowledge becomes immediately applicable.

What you can expect from me: clarity, consistency, and a focus on results. No distractions, just steps that work in your context.

In brief

Co-founder of Toolshero
University background (MSc)
Fascination with practical learning and behavioral change
Connects science, practice, and community
Believes in small steps, big impact

Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Our Mission

How can we help you with your personal and professional development? We design content, tools, and learning experiences that help you move from insight to action faster—with integrity, service, and measurable results.

Our vision

Growth is not a snapshot but a continuous process. We are building a living ecosystem in which knowledge is applied, shared, and improved; where people strengthen each other and where every step contributes purposefully to your development.

Our Core Values

Integrity

Honest, transparent, and reliable—in content, methods, and collaboration.

Flexibility

No one-size-fits-all approach: we align with your goals, pace, and context.

Solution-oriented

From analysis to action: practical steps that make a noticeable difference.

Goal-oriented

Clear goals, measurable progress, and concrete results.

Connection

We bring people, disciplines, and insights together.

Service

You are the priority; we facilitate and support you without detours.

From start to now 🚀

Toolshero started in 2013 as an accessible library of practical, scientifically based articles and models. Over the years, it has grown into an extensive collection of knowledge, templates, assessments, and worksheets that are used worldwide by students, professionals, and organizations.

Today, we continue to build a development platform: in addition to articles, we offer learning paths, downloadable tools and formats, and connect members with each other for reflection and feedback. In this way, we lower the threshold between knowing and doing.

Where we are now

Large library of models, templates, and assessments
Focus on direct applicability in study, work, and entrepreneurship
Community-driven: learning, sharing, and growing together
Further development toward personalized learning paths

What we offer

Practical knowledge & articles – clear, concise, and immediately applicable.
Templates & questionnaires – Word/Excel/PDF to save time and ensure quality.
Assessments & reflection tools – for insight into learning, collaboration, and performance.
Learning paths & assignments – from theory to application in small, achievable steps.
Customization for teams & organizations – workshops, implementation, and adoption support.

Growing together in a focused way 🎯

Do you have a specific question or would you like to discuss your learning goals or those of your team? I’d be happy to help you think things through — from the first step to implementation.