In today’s fast-paced world, work easily takes center stage in our identity. Inspired by Simone Stolzoff’s “How to Reclaim Your Life from Work,” this reflection exercise helps you rebalance what truly matters. The Circle of You invites you to visualize how your time and energy are divided — and what your ideal balance would look like. By comparing the...
Leadership isn’t about power, it’s about influence. Discover what *You’re the Boss* by Sabina Nawaz teaches leaders about clarity, feedback, and trust – including a real-life case from the boardroom.
Culture change is often misunderstood as mere slogans or posters, but true transformation begins with leadership behavior and systemic redesign. At TransLog, a European logistics organization, leaders discovered that their performance issues stemmed not from broken processes, but from a flawed behavioral system. By mapping leadership routines and co-creating a new behavior system, they shifted from siloed thinking to...
Ask “What’s the ROI of coaching?” and you’ll get metrics: performance KPIs, engagement scores, 360-feedback. Useful — yet incomplete. What often remains unseen is the inner transformation: increased self-awareness, emotional regulation, and deliberate leadership behavior. Real-world stories — a leader choosing to listen rather than control; a team feeling more trusted — reveal the essence of lasting change. This...
A blast from the past. In 2010-2013 I was involved with the TU Delft, Gandert van Raemsdonck who was doing his PhD on this. At the time I was responsible for the business, process and system development in TNT’s European
In today’s fast-changing world, leaders must navigate Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA) with confidence. As a leadership coach, trainer, and keynote speaker, I help organizations and leaders master VUCA leadership by developing agility, resilience, and strategic foresight. Through coaching, interactive training, and inspiring keynotes, I equip leaders with practical strategies to turn uncertainty into opportunity. Whether you're leading...
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I still remember the moment I lost my cool. The frustration had been building for days, and during a routine meeting with one of my subordinates, I snapped. My words were sharp, my tone unkind, and the look on their face—shock and hurt—was a painful reminder that I’d crossed a line.
As leaders, we often pride ourselves on staying composed,...
Why do visionary leaders sometimes abandon their principles when the pressure mounts? Decisions like Meta ceasing fact-checking or Elon Musk supporting divisive figures highlight the complex interplay of fear, short-term thinking, and herd mentality in leadership. This blog explores the psychological and organizational dynamics behind these behaviors and offers actionable strategies to help leaders stay authentic, aligned with their...
Empowering experts to transfer their invaluable technical and tacit knowledge ensures organizational resilience and growth. A Train-the-Trainer program equips seasoned professionals to mentor successors, preserving expertise, accelerating skill development, and fostering a culture of learning. Future-proof your workforce by transforming knowledge into a living asset that drives innovation and long-term success.
What’s in your leadership “shopping cart”? The narratives we tell ourselves shape our identity, decisions, and effectiveness as leaders. This post explores the "Shopping Cart Theory" as a metaphor for self-reflection, highlighting how minor actions reveal deeper leadership qualities. By examining what you carry—accomplishments, fears, or values—you can reshape your story to unlock growth, authenticity, and resilience. Discover how...