Festival notes on activism, freedom, handprint, and dreams
Key reflections on activism, freedom, handprint and dreams, sparked by the Oerol Festival. Continue Reading
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8 things to be grateful for as a board member
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
Finding sustainable joy in the train journey
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
Giving back vs paying it forward
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
Flashing forward with non-executives in a historic place
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
Incorporating sustainability into all jobs
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
Brewing a Better World at the Heineken AGM
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
How to be a non-executive driver for sustainability
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
It’s possible, so let’s create a movement!
“When it comes to sustainability, there are large and small steps to take. Starting with large steps may seem effective, but they can be daunting and can therefore limit people’s ability to contribute. And while small steps may seem insignificant… Continue Reading
Talent, transition, and time to think big in retail
Everything we buy has an impact on the planet, on society. Perhaps you already eat as much organic food as you can find and only use renewable energy sources to heat and light your house. For other categories – such… Continue Reading