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Today it is even more clear than when I wrote this book 8 years ago: Positive change is more likely to come from businesses than from governments. Now we need to understand 'how' business can become instruments for societal change.

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🌟 Exciting Update! 🌟 My new blog titled " From Cravings to Control: NLP for Food Freedom is out! Discover how to build a healthier relationship with food through NLP. In this blog, you’ll uncover: 🔹 Introduction to NLP basics 🔹The powerful connection between your mind and eating habits 🔹NLP Techniques for Building a Healthy Relationship with Food 🔹Practical Advices for Building a Healthy Relationship with Food through NLP Read the full blog and start your journey to food freedom today! 🌿 https://lnkd.in/decM3wUd #FoodFreedom #NLP #HealthyLiving

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"What’s the magic ingredient for building resilience in individuals, teams, and organizations?" In this insightful and empowering interview, author Chris Tamdjidi draws on his extensive experience in the corporate resilience sector to reveal that the answer isn’t mystical—it’s practical. The key lies in actionable skills—tools and strategies that any organisation can learn and implement to thrive in the face of challenges. It would be great to hear your thoughts on the interview or your own go-to strategy for building resilience.  #Resilience #Leadership #Teamwork Awaris Global Awaris UK Awaris Nederland

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It's been one of the best videos on change management that I have enjoyed so far! https://lnkd.in/e8EWwyXF #change #changemanagement #organizationchange #organization #sna #hr

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📚𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬. I recently discovered the book "𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬" 𝐛𝐲 Katja Schipperheijn. It is a great book, packed with powerful insights on how we can reimagine learning to drive engagement, growth, and impact. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐩 3 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬, 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞: 1️⃣  𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. Inclusive learning environments foster real engagement. 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒚’𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 (not from the book but relevant to this point): Google’s approach to inclusive learning through “g2g” (Googlers-to-Googlers) sessions, where employees teach each other new skills in an open, supportive environment, helping to make knowledge sharing a core part of the culture. 2️⃣ 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞. A standout idea is the alignment of learning goals with organizational and societal impact. 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉, 𝒊𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 (real-life example to showcase this idea): Unilever’s “Future Fit” program empowers employees to upskill in sustainable business practices, aligning personal development with the company’s mission for sustainable growth, making each person’s contribution feel purposeful. 3️⃣ 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Digital tools are transforming how we learn and connect. 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍. 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞: (real-life case to support this point) Microsoft Teams and Slack aren’t just for communication; they’re vital learning tools. Employees can join channels focused on specific skills, share resources, and even join live workshops, creating a continuous, collaborative learning ecosystem. If you want to foster learning culture in your organisation that is adaptable, inclusive, and purpose-driven, "Learning Ecosystems" is a must-read! 📚 #KatjaSchipperheijn #LearningEcosystems #GrowthMindset #InclusiveLearning #FutureOfLearning #LeadershipDevelopment *** I am Olga NAERT, I guide and help people to find their professional purpose and get unstuck in their career. Follow me for useful tips, strategies and insights or 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞 via the link in my profile.

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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆—𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱—𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲? Last weekend, I took my first step with the Strozzi Institute for Somatics to deepen my journey into somatic practice—an approach that incorporates the body as a gateway to personal transformation and leadership development. Thank you Margriet Drew-Stoeten Elisabeth Weingraber - Pircher Alison Joslyn, MBA, PCC Małgorzata Czerwiec-Ibrom for being with me on this journey. I’m excited to bring these practices into my programs and coaching, helping leaders tap into the deeper wisdom within so they can more quickly and fully embody what leadership truly looks and feels like for them. What is your body telling you right now? Is it calm, tense, energized, or perhaps overwhelmed? Often, we don’t realize how much our body carries—emotions, experiences, and unspoken truths that shape how we show up, connect, and lead. Yet, what’s in the body shapes how we show up, how we connect, and how we lead. Try this practice: • Take a moment to tune in. Place your hand on your heart or stomach, close your eyes, and feel what’s present without judgment. • Notice your breath—does it come easily or with resistance? Is there space or tightness in your chest, shoulders, or jaw? • As you breathe, ask yourself: 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚? 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣? Start there. Embodiment isn’t about getting it right; it’s about listening deeply and letting awareness ripple into each interaction. Curious? I’d love to hear what you discover when you take a few breaths and check in. #leadershiptransformation #personaltransformation #leadershipdevelopment

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I have said this before but I'll say it again - this course changed my life! Take a look if you want to understand more about what is going on in your organisation and how you might manage that. #professionaldevelopment #consultancy #systemspsychodynamic #careerchange

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EdTalks is back with a fascinating episode featuring Joost de Leij, Strategist Facilitator and founder of Limelights. Joost has spent years helping leadership teams simplify complexity, achieve impactful results, and drive AI adoption that lasts. This episode is packed with actionable takeaways on: 🔑 Five key lessons for aligning people with AI to drive sustainable growth 💡 Creating a culture of curiosity to inspire impactful AI experiments 🌟 Breaking down barriers to AI adoption and leading meaningful change Check out the video below for a sneak peek of Lesson 5, Differentiate, where Joost shares his perspective on tailoring AI training for diverse audiences. 🎥 Watch the full episode via the link in the first comment!

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🌟 Transformative Coaching Experience 🌟 I am thrilled to share this heartfelt testimonial from one of my recent coachees, which highlights the power of a single coaching session. 💬✨ A female Director. "My first session with Stefan was not what I expected. It surpassed every idea I had on what coaching should be. We immediately engaged in a warm and open conversation that felt natural and trusting. Stefan made me feel listened to, valued, and respected. I left feeling calm, warm, and motivated to change." Many people believe that coaching takes time to yield results, but I’m starting to challenge this notion. That’s why I've begun asking my coachees for feedback after our first, 3rd and 9th meeting—to shine a light on the immediate impact coaching can have! It's not just about the tools and strategies we work on together; it's about building a relationship of trust and support from the very start. I’m grateful for the opportunity to guide others in their journey, and I’m excited about what’s to come in our future sessions. Thank you for your trust, and here’s to more breakthroughs! 🚀💪 Stefan PS - Would you like to feel calm? #Coaching #Transformation #ClientTestimonials #PersonalGrowth

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Why just ‘use’ a part of your leadership presence when you can become aware of and unleash so much more?! Get a taste of it and join our free online session on #Leadership #Embodiment: 📆 this Thursday ⌚️ 4pm - 5pm CEST 🔗 see below 👇 Lead by Anouk Brack, with Annechien Lubbers CPCC from Competence Training Institute and me.

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In a world where so much feels beyond our control—especially in times of political change and societal uncertainty—finding alignment within ourselves becomes even more essential. While we cannot control others' behaviors and decisions at large, one powerful way to start finding internal alignment is by looking honestly at where we are today. By simply writing down a list of 10 areas of your life, rating each from 1 to 10 (10 being most aligned and 1 being least aligned), we can build awareness around both what we appreciate and where we feel off course.   This exercise isn’t about grand gestures; it’s about the small, actionable steps (creating new habits) we can take to create peace and fulfillment in our lives, regardless of external factors. The goal is to identify where you’re already aligned and appreciate those areas, then look at the areas where you feel a gap. Think of it as “start small, think big.” By taking small steps, even if that means adjusting your daily habits, we can work towards a bigger vision for our lives without getting overwhelmed.   For example, if you rate your health a 5, ask yourself, "What’s one small thing I can do to bring that up a notch?" Or if your relationships are an 8, recognize and appreciate the value in that area. Awareness through this kind of self-assessment allows us to see where we might begin to create new habits, creating a sense of empowerment over our lives, no matter what’s happening outside of us.   In the face of global uncertainty, we can’t always change the behaviors of others, but we can always choose how we respond, align our actions with our values, and nurture our own inner peace. This simple list can remind us that change starts within, and even the smallest steps can lead us toward a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose.   Let this practice be a tool for reconnecting with yourself, appreciating where you are, and taking those first small steps towards where you want to be. Remember that this is a process, and it’s okay that it takes time. The important thing is to acknowledge the steps, even the small ones, towards alignment and fulfillment.

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Check out this cool interview I did for CXO magazine. My journey to today!

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At Begrepen, we’re diving deep into the world of Learning & Development and Education with 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 - brought to you by two AI-hosts. Each week, we break down research findings, all in bite-sized 10-minute episodes! 🔗 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eUFyTCTz 🔎 What’s already live? • 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵𝘀: Debunking the most common misconceptions • 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: The impact of reading on learning • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀: How burnout spreads and what to do about it • 𝗔𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: How AI is transforming HR and L&D • 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 & 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: How play boosts learning • 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 on Teenagers 🎧 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬! Curious to learn more? Check out the full playlist on YouTube now, and don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. Let’s keep the conversation going—whether you’re an educator, L&D professional, or just passionate about learning. 👉 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘨! #PodcastLaunch #EBDD #Education #LearningAndDevelopment #AIInEducation #Gamification #HRTrends #SubscribeNow #Begrepen #EvidenceBasedDeepDives

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Brief overview of the morning programme of our 8th Relational Coaching Conference in June - enjoy!

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PEAK PERFORMANCE: Mindset Tools for Managers is a bestselling book about success. Composed of 32 messages from around the world, this book is a toolkit for performance as a manager. Today, I’m highlighting the author of Chapter 6, Thijs Findhammer. Thijs, a Mindset & Performance Coach, from ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, delves into transformational leadership, mindset coaching, and connecting leadership as essential elements for modern management. Thijs highlights that today's fast-evolving workplace requires more than traditional leadership; it demands leaders who understand human psychology, value empathy and focus on intrinsic motivation rather than top-down control. https://lnkd.in/gJkxwV37 #PeakPerformanceBooks #Sales #Business #Success #Mindset

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How lacking psychological safety and unsuficient cultural awareness can cause airplane crashes Last week I gave a key note at Sourcing Nederland about Psychological Safety where I discussed the Boeing case. The troubles faced by Boeing, particularly highlighted by the 737 Max disasters, show a significant issue: the absence of psychological safety within the organization. Psychological safety, defined as the belief that one can speak up without fear of retribution or ridicule, is crucial for fostering an environment where employees feel comfortable voicing concerns and sharing ideas. At Boeing, a culture of pressure and fear impeded this openness. Engineers and other staff members reportedly felt unable to raise safety concerns about the 737 Max’s design and software flaws, fearing negative repercussions from management. This lack of psychological safety meant critical issues went unaddressed, ultimately contributing to the catastrophic failures. The emphasis on meeting deadlines and cost-cutting measures made this problem bigger. Employees were pressured to prioritize costs over safety, creating a climate where cutting corners became normalized. Without the freedom to speak up, essential feedback loops were stifled, allowing minor issues to snowball into major crises. On top of that, with this cost cutting a significant amount of outsourcing contracts where involved, leading to many subcontractors with different cultures and ways of communication. And when you do not pay attention to this it will become even more challenging to create a safe environment & high-performing teams. Thus, the link between Boeing's problems and lacking psychological safety is clear: an environment where employees do not feel safe to speak out can lead to severe and even deadly oversights. Promoting psychological safety is not just about protecting individuals—it's about safeguarding the integrity and success of the organization as a whole. Do you want to know more how to bring psychological safety into practice?   As The Fearless Organization Scan facilitator I can help you with this. Please feel free to book a 30 minutes discovery call:  https://lnkd.in/d9cH4nru Thank you Addie Korsten & Sourcing Nederland for inviting me to your event and bringing Psychological Safety to the table. This following article about the Boeing case was written by Amy Edmondson, writer of the 'Fearless Organization' and co-founder of the Fearless Organization scan: https://lnkd.in/dcpdphZ6

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Familiar with #CoActive? Here's how #Leadership #Embodiment and Co-Active complement each other. How can we be our best self, under pressure and in challenging situations?

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If you want to learn how to manage conflict and step out of toxic behaviors at work, watch out for this podcast episode. #conflict #emotionalintelligence #toxic #culture

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Feeding the Positive Wolf: A Strategy for Sustainable Success in Corporate Coaching. A column by Ellen Jansen 📚In the world of Corporate Business Coaching, the story of the two wolves—a Cherokee tale—serves as a powerful tool. This story teaches that within us all, one wolf represents positivity, strength, and success, while the other symbolizes negativity, pessimism, and failure. Which wolf wins? "The one you feed," says the old Cherokee man. In my coaching practice, we focus on nourishing the positive, proactive wolf using specific tools and techniques: 1️⃣ Goal-Oriented Questions: We help clients define clear goals and actionable steps, feeding the positive wolf with direction and motivation. 2️⃣ Positive Reinforcement: Celebrating successes, big or small, strengthens the positive wolf by fostering a sense of accomplishment. 3️⃣ Simplifying Processes: By creating clear distinctions and simplifying mental processes, we stimulate the active part of the brain. This helps clients focus and make better decisions, thereby feeding the positive wolf. 4️⃣ Reflection and Self-Awareness: Clients learn to observe their thoughts and behaviors, increasing awareness and consciously choosing the positive wolf. 5️⃣ Accountability Structures: Regular progress reports keep clients motivated and focused, preventing the negative wolf from gaining ground. ✅ Our aim is to make feeding the positive wolf an automatic process, integrated into daily routines. This approach helps clients not only overcome challenges but also continuously grow and excel in their business environment. Corporate Business Coaching transforms thinking and behavior, ensuring the positive wolf prevails and fostering a culture of ongoing improvement and success. ❓So, which wolf will you choose to feed today? The answer could shape your path to success. #coach #business #leadership #authentic #DEI #column

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