16 May

When Habits Take Over: Reclaiming Ownership and Outcomes at Work

The COVID years gave us flexibility — and many teams kept it. Yet what began as empowerment slowly turned into routine. Offices stay quiet midweek, but results don’t automatically follow. The issue isn’t hybrid work itself; it’s the gradual loss of ownership for outcomes. In this blog, Jan Salomons explores how leaders can rebuild clarity, accountability, and rhythm without dictating hours or presence. Using his iterative Way of Working — assignment > diagnostics > co-creation delivery evaluation...
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09 May

Is It Time to Stay or Move On? Why Regular Career Reflection Makes You a Stronger Leader

In today’s fast-changing workplace, leaders and teams benefit from regularly reflecting on whether their current environment still supports their energy, growth, and purpose. Using a structured reflection questionnaire, I help leaders gain clarity on what strengthens or drains them — and whether they should stay, adjust, or move on. The same process transforms teams by uncovering hidden dynamics, restoring passion, and realigning people with the mission and vision. This reflective approach boosts engagement, performance, and retention, while preventing silent...
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02 May

Are you getting burned-out? Read this!

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 two, you’ll see where small, meaningful shifts can begin. Your job should support your life, not define it. This exercise...
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18 Apr

Change Culture? This is what leaders do (and not what they say…)!

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 collaborative action. The results? Improved performance metrics and a culture that became integral to operations. Explore how intentional choices and...
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11 Apr

Beyond ROI: The True Impact of Executive Coaching

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 blend of data and narrative gives the truest picture of progress. Discover how embracing nuance, investing in reflection, and using...
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04 Apr

Innovation: Aerodynamic Trucks

Between 2010 and 2013, I worked with TU Delft and PhD researcher Gandert van Raemsdonck on pioneering aerodynamic innovations for TNT’s European Road Network. As head of business, process, fleet, and environmental development, I joined a unique coalition of engineers, researchers, and industry partners exploring how airflow, drag, and turbulence could be reduced to make transport cleaner and more efficient. Our side-wings and rear-flow experiments were ahead of their time, and even featured on RTL Nieuws. It was an...
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28 Mar

The VUCA survival guide for managers

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 change, managing complexity, or preparing for the future, I provide real-world insights to help you succeed. Let’s build VUCA-ready leaders...
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21 Mar

It happened to me — and it changed how I lead forever

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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, but we’re human, too. That day, I learned the hard way that managing others starts with managing yourself. Emotional outbursts...
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14 Mar

Why people abandon their principles (sometimes)

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 values, and principled in turbulent times.
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