Over hart, hoofd, lichaam & ziel…

Authentic leadership is widely embraced and rarely well understood. It’s often confused with transparency or with “being yourself” — while the heart of it lies elsewhere: in the ability to let go of control and honestly observe what’s truly going on. Drawing on Susan Campbell’s Getting Real and research from Harvard Business Review, this blog explores why authenticity is so hard, why it becomes decisive for leadership precisely under pressure, how leaders can put it into practice, and how a spiritual perspective can be crucial in all of this.

Ambition is powerful — until it works against you.

In this blog, I explore what happens when we set the bar just a bit too high. How daily, soul-aligned commitment — combined with self-love — can be more effective than pushing through with force. It’s not about doing more, but about doing what feels true. Flexibly, consistently, lovingly.

True listening is a rare skill — it demands presence, patience, and self-awareness. This article reveals five common pitfalls that undermine real connection and shares timeless insights on how deep listening can transform your leadership, relationships, and inner life.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Leaders by Covey, do you remember them?

Habit 7, Sharpen the Saw, is about sustained growth and renewal. Truly effective leaders take time to recharge themselves physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Without this investment, you become drained and lose effectiveness.

Do you want to rediscover and apply all 7 habits, plus the 8th, in your life? Read more about all the habits and how you can practically implement them.

When was the last time you ‘sharpened your saw’?

Live your ideal life. Does that really exist? Or is it more about learning to deal with life… including the discomforts? This was a comment I received from a friend, in response to the slogan on my website:

“Like increases like and opposites decrease”: According to Ayurveda, the same generates more of the same, while the opposite balances. This principle helps you understand how food, activities, and even seasons affect your well-being. Experiment with this simple yet powerful concept to restore harmony in your body and mind.