Just back from a long bike trip, I noted many similarities between that trip and sustainable change projects. This post outlines how common goals, planning, building on what’s there, engagement, momentum, and priority setting all contribute. Continue Reading
Key reflections on activism, freedom, handprint and dreams, sparked by the Oerol Festival. Continue Reading
Wrapping up my role as chair of the Circle for Sustainability within Nyenrode Alumni VCV is a great moment to reflect. To capture why I enjoyed serving in this volunteer role for nearly 12 years. This goes way beyond the… Continue Reading
This post on transitions is based on a Dutch article posted on the Change Inc. platform and a lively conversation between Nicolas Chevrollier and Marjolein Baghuis. From the energy transition to the protein transition, we are in the middle of… Continue Reading
What if one of your best friends invites you to visit her new home in Stockholm – but you don’t want to fly? Take the train – and some other things to enjoy the journey. In September 2024, I took… Continue Reading
Early May 2024, I addressed my class at our Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management reunion. On a panel about the road less traveled by MBAs, focused on my role as a lecturer at UPEACE and Nyenrode Business University.… Continue Reading
In May 2024, I had the honor of addressing a group of non-executive directors on how they could integrate sustainability into their supervisory role. Instead of a one-way presentation, we had an inspiring dialogue about the future in a place… Continue Reading
Many students aspire to have sustainability in their job title straight out of school. But is that the best way to drive positive change? That was the focus of my talk with an amazing group of MBA students at the… Continue Reading
In April 2024, I represented the De Vereniging van Beleggers voor Duurzame Ontwikkeling (VBDO) – the Dutch Association of Investors for Sustainable Development. VBDO volunteers ask questions about sustainability topics at Annual General Meetings (AGM) at Dutch stock-listed companies. To… Continue Reading
Whether driven by intrinsic motivation or extrinsic drivers like client demands and legislation, sustainability is here to stay for companies. Non-executive directors can play a big role in accelerating the integration of sustainability into corporate strategy and beyond. On October… Continue Reading