As the coronavirus pandemic put scientific research in the public spotlight, people’s trust in it -surprisingly- increased. Surprisingly as so many scientists are publicly being ridiculed about their oftentimes alarming…
From early childhood we learn whether or not we can rely on our primary caretakers. In this phase your nervous system develops a sense of being loveable; that is when our primary caregivers…
Over the past years I’ve encountered a growing number of people who feel dissatisfied, detached and anxious from the work environment. Some say they lack a sense of belonging or are unsure how to fit in (reinforced by the Covid-induced hybrid…
Hello and welcome to the blogs section! On our programmes, we often take a deep dive into the power of purpose and how it drives team behaviour and engagement. Purpose…
21 June is the United Nation's International Day of Yoga, recognising the holistic benefits of this timeless practice. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means 'to join' or 'to…
Beliefs have become instrumental in group survival, and the shaping of the identity of a group. People that share common beliefs are likely to form stronger trust based bonds. Beliefs…
September is that time of the year when the Middle East’ most ambitious thinkers and doers convene around the subject of sustainable development and social impact in Dubai. A regional…
While in Yangon for the first time to deliver a team development program, I learned that the people of Myanmar have a distinct word for empathy: "Ko chin sar-nar-hmu". Empathy,…
In 2013 I went through a dark tunnel into the light. For the first time in my life I was confronted with man’s greatest fear: death. What started as vague…
Earlier this week I arrived in Amsterdam where the international Junior Chamber (JCI) hosted its annual congress. At the heart of this event, the WeDo2030 festival took place, dedicated to committing to…