Seek Power

Seek Power

Do you want power?Most people will deny. “Ooh – aah – eehm.. I’d rather not…”, they will say. If you don’t believe me, turn around in your seat and ask your coworkers or friends if they want power. Go ahead, I’ll wait.Nobody wants #power if they’re asked,...
Sit at the Table

Sit at the Table

In my very first Steering meeting, I seated myself in the second row at the wall. Steerings were a big thing in the 5-year transformation of the European subsidiaries, introducing a new SAP system and harmonized processes to 17 local entities. The meeting itself was a...
Bring your soul to work

Bring your soul to work

I know I’m asking a lot. I‘ll go first, shall I? For the longest time, I have been hiding my holistic healing training. You can‘t show that!, people said. Not on your CV! Not on LinkedIn! The more I heard it, the louder became the voice within me, replying “Heck,...
If something gives you pause, listen

If something gives you pause, listen

If something gives you pause, listen. I thought I would write about #reflection in November. Pause and reflect. My favourite #tools to reflect. It is the perfect time to dive into the shadows of the unsaid, undone, unconscious. The days are getting...
Count your blessings

Count your blessings

Around this time of the year, we traditionally count the fruit of our labour. Somewhere between mid September and end of October we celebrate Erntedank (literally “Giving Thanks”) before we go into the dark season. In #projects, I feel that we often overlook this...
Prioritization is an act of love

Prioritization is an act of love

Sometimes it feels harsh when we have to #prioritize. The emotions range from disappointment that we cannot follow all our ideas to the fear of missing a goal or making the wrong choice when we provide our team with the wrong #priority.  Some leaders...