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Leadership teams (LTs) face unprecedented complexity in today’s globalized, fast-paced environment. Leaders must balance guiding their organizations to performâdelivering on quarterly targetsâwhile also steering continuous transformation. Itâs no longer enough to focus solely on performance; LTs must navigate constant change, rapidly shifting trends, and increasing stakeholder demands. This need for transformation can no longer be […]
The World Health Organization emphasizes that mental health is a universal human right -something that must be accessible to everyone, everywhere, including in the workplace. With mental health challenges contributing to 12 billion lost workdays annually and costing over $1 trillion in lost productivity, it’s critical that we act. Importance of Mental Health at Work Risks to mental health at work -known as psychosocial […]
On this Ada Lovelace Day, we honor the woman widely recognized as the worldâs first computer programmer. Ada Lovelaceâs work on Charles Babbageâs Analytical Engine in the 19th century laid the foundation for modern computing. Her visionary thinking extended beyond the mechanical calculations of her timeâshe predicted that machines could go beyond numbers to generate […]
How Do You Prepare? đ¨ On November 20, 2024, AWVN is hosting an important course that teaches employers how to prevent, recognize, and address transgressive behavior in the workplace. Led by lawyer and mediator Esther van den Bergh, this session will cover essential questions like: đ Read more about the course and Register! After the course… what’s the next […]
A Personal Reflection Reflecting on my journey, itâs clear how much my relationship with fear and vulnerability has changed. For much of my life, I believed I was the only one who could take care of myself. This mindset came from my upbringing and left little room for vulnerability -it simply wasnât an option. Instead, […]
What Leaders Can Learn Amidst Societal Change As we witness societal unrest here in the Netherlands on Budget Day (Algemene Beschouwingen after Prinsjesdag), with public debates surrounding government policies, climate protests, and farmer demonstrations, itâs evident that these issues permeate into the workplace. More and more, employees are bringing their values and convictions into their […]
The Hidden Loneliness of Leadership This week, we dove into an article that explores the hidden pressures of the C-suite, a subject that continues to inspire our work in executive coaching and leadership development. The piece highlights how CEOs, despite their outward success, often grapple with loneliness, the weight of critical decisions, and the delicate […]
Insights from PepsiCoâs Grace Puma and How to Lead Your Team Better Recently, we came across an inspiring book titled Career Forward: Strategies from Women Whoâve Made It by Grace Puma, former executive vice president and COO of PepsiCo (Scribner/Simon & Schuster, February 2024). In this book, Puma empowers women to take ownership of their […]
How the AWVN Toolbox is Shaping Inclusive Workplaces Inclusivity in the workplace isnât just a trend; itâs a fundamental shift in how organizations approach talent and growth. The AWVN (General Employers’ Association in the Netherlands) has developed a groundbreaking resource with their Toolbox “Gelijke Kansen op de Arbeidsmarkt” (translated: Equal Opportunities on the Labor Market […]
A Response to âWhy We Hate Women” Over the years, Iâve witnessed the incredible power of sisterhood in the workplaceâwhen itâs at its best, itâs a force that can uplift, inspire, and drive meaningful change. But as much as Iâve seen the strength that comes from women supporting women, Iâve also seen the other side. […]