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It’s only too late, when you are dead

When my mother was 18, my grandma sent her to the Pedagogy Institute. After some years, she became a teacher. She was never asked what she wanted to study or what her mission was in life, or what her dream was. You know, my mom was born in 1917. When she was taken to the Pedagogy Institute, negotiation about your desires and your calling was unheard of. Read More »

 

 

Your path is patiently waiting for you!

Start listening, wondering will decrease, centeredness will arrive.

Years ago I wanted to write a book. I had the whole layout already planned. I had the title of all the chapters and the entire concept ready to go. I showed the plan to a trusted friend of mine. She kindly recommended me to consider reading several books before even attempting to go ahead. Her good intentions were a show stopper for me. I felt my plan was no good enough and moreover, I felt I was not good enough. Five years and many books later, I finally wrote my own book. Read More »

 

 

Leadership is a sensemaking game

The crises that we now experience are challenging the way we have been doing business for decades. The people and the technology are radically different than half a century ago; than 2 decades ago. Our new business environment is more uncertain and faster than ever. We need to widen our understanding if we are to survive these challenges. “Business as usual” solutions are no longer applicable. Continuing to ask the same questions will not improve our understanding. Read More »

 

 

BBC Awards

March 28, 2009 Amsterdam

During the BBC Awards I gave a master class on public speaking. I shared some of my secrets on presentation skills with the participants of the BBC awards. Read More »