Blog
In my blog, I capture thoughts, stories and reflections – sometimes light and personal, sometimes layered and sharp. Always with the intention to inspire, raise awareness and connect. Most recent posts are part of Transformative Tales: a storytelling series in which I interview women who are driving social and ecological change.
What’s in a (company) name
The magpie. Can you think of a bird that generates more disgust and distrust than this noisy chatterer? According to many, the number one enemy of songbirds, a plunderer of nests, a thief of shiny objects and in some cultures…
From job seeker to entrepreneur in 365 days
Today exactly 365 days ago, I was at the beginning of a whole new phase in my life. After working abroad for almost two decades, it was time for a career in The Netherlands. It was 1 October 2017 and I was officially looking for…
The longest 10 days of my life, or: my introduction to meditation
Mindfulness is hot. More and more often you hear and read about training courses and workshops, where you learn to live more consciously, based on different meditation techniques. I also wanted…
Early bird catches the worm: how waking up early changes your life
Waking up at the crack of dawn and enjoying it? It seems impossible. Especially if you suffer from a little voice in your head in the morning that says you can stay in bed a bit more. Because…