The Biggest Mistake in Change & Transformation
In our professional lives, we’ve all experienced change and transformation. But how does it feel when you’re not in the lead and have to endure the changes imposed on you? Most of us will answer stressful and uncomfortable, right? We know about the change curve—it takes time to get through a change, and we have […]
Ever wondered what it’s like to jump from the corporate ship ?
After spending 20 years in the corporate world, I decided to take a leap of faith and start my own company. The journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with exhilarating highs and challenging lows, and through it all, I’ve gained invaluable insights that I want to share with you. Key Reflections: Transitioning from […]
My Journey in the Army: A Life-Changing Experience 🪖
Joining the army was one of my best life decisions. The army gave me invaluable lessons in team spirit, discipline, and working towards a common goal.From a teenager to a man in mere weeks, these principles became my foundation. The highlight? Being stationed in Kabul (2004) for 5 months, where I helped manage airport operations […]
From Solvay Chemical to Solvay Business School – Lets start a new executive master (in Cybersecurity)
Throughout my career, I have supported companies with a purpose. I believe that my contributions should be part of something bigger—making an impact that goes beyond profit.For three years, I dedicated my energy, time, skills, and passion to a company close to my heart: Solvay. Even though I have now left (and keep good memories), […]
What happened every minute in 2024
It’s the time of the year
Let’s close laptops, let’s connect with colleagues , let’s discuss let’s reflect … just let’s be proud of another year that went so fast … and let’s disconnect for some days
From ‘What Should Happen Will Happen’ to ‘I Will Make It Happen'”
“Que sera, sera—what should happen will happen” has been a phrase I’ve often used to describe how I approach life and work. While it reflects a certain calm acceptance of outcomes, I’ve come to question whether it risks sounding defeatist or submissive. Instead, I’m reframing it: “I will do and act so it happens.” This […]
Lets discuss about coaching
2 weeks ago – just a network event on coaching , on people and how as senior people and leader we can coach, support and engage an organisation … business is about people first
Life is a gift
Life is a gift, and each day on this planet is a lucky opportunity—a chance to learn, enjoy, marvel, and connect. As Marcus Aurelius said, “Live each day as if it were your last.” Last week, during a meeting, one of the participants mentioned he was about to celebrate turning 30. Hearing that made me […]
No Rules Rules: How It Transformed My Approach to Leadership
About a year ago, I read No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer—a book that reshaped my thinking about high-performance cultures. Netflix’s approach to building a team of “stunning colleagues” made me rethink the importance of hiring people with the right mindset and capabilities, setting the stage for a culture where agility and […]