25 Nov

The 10 Executive questions that change everything

Most executive teams don’t fail because of strategy — they fail because of what they avoid. These 10 provoking questions cut through noise, expose blind spots, and accelerate real transformation. They challenge leaders to face the hard truths about their behavior, decisions, and impact. If you want to grow as a leader, start by answering these questions honestly.
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24 Oct

PDSA and VUCA: Why Leaders Need Both to Navigate Today’s Reality

In a world defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, leaders can no longer rely on fixed plans or past experience. VUCA describes the challenge — but PDSA provides a practical way to respond through fast learning cycles. My early years as a teacher, working with Kolb’s experiential learning model, taught me that people grow through experimentation, reflection, and adaptation. Decades later, the same learning loop has become essential for leaders: the ability to test, adjust, and learn faster than the environment changes.
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17 Oct

The wheel of work life: A powerful lens for understanding your well-being at work

The Wheel of Work Life is a powerful framework that reveals what truly shapes your well-being at work. By exploring eight essential dimensions — from psychological safety and leadership to autonomy, workload, recognition, growth, collaboration, and recovery — you gain a holistic view of what energizes you and what drains you. This model helps individuals and teams understand their current reality and identify the small, meaningful steps that lead to healthier, more sustainable performance.
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03 Oct

Science-backed habits to make you smarter

In a VUCA world, the leaders and professionals who thrive are not the ones with the most experience — but the ones with the best learning habits. Inspired by Daniel H. Pink’s science-based insights, this article explores eight powerful habits that sharpen thinking, build resilience, and accelerate growth. Whether you’re leading in uncertainty or navigating a career transition after redundancy, these habits — combined with my 4R Model (Reflect > Reset > Re-Align > Rise™) — provide a practical roadmap to stay adaptive, confident, and future-ready.
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18 Jul

Strong emotions aren’t the problem! Your Frame is. Change it!

Strong emotions aren’t the problem — how we frame them is. In today’s volatile and uncertain world, leaders face constant pressure that triggers frustration, fear, or doubt. Reframing helps transform those emotions into clarity, courage, and connection. Instead of reacting, leaders learn to pause, reflect, and uncover the message behind the feeling. In this post, Jan Salomons shares how reframing turns emotion into data, reaction into reflection, and pressure into leadership strength — a crucial skill for leading in a VUCA world. Learn how to make emotions your ally and navigate complexity with self-awareness and purpose.
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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 > hyper care > handover > on-demand support — he shows how organizations can improve productivity, quality, and engagement by focusing on results, not routines.
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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 resignation long before it starts. Reflection isn’t a sign of doubt — it’s a sign of leadership.
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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 who thrive in any environment. Connect with me for coaching, training, or a keynote at your next event!
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07 Feb

VUCA defined (again, but more readable)

landscape with mountains and VUCA in front
VUCA—volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity—defines today’s fast-changing business world. Leaders face rapid change, unclear outcomes, and interconnected challenges daily. Recognizing VUCA in action helps leaders respond effectively. By understanding its components and adopting agile strategies, leaders can make better decisions, build clarity, and guide their teams through uncertainty with confidence.
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