What really fires me up is to work on something that has a positive, tangible impact, with a team of like-spirited individuals and have fun doing so together. This impact needs to connect to a more profound sense of purpose, where I know the world will get a bit better. And where the people I work with are ones I can develop strong relationships with, and often even friendships.

One my beliefs has been so well described by Margaret Mead; namely “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Another belief is how we need to ask us what frustrates us or even angers us, and what we would like to see a change to make the world a better place. This frustration often felt and heard, is an excellent source of energy. Once we tap into it and learn to convert into a positive forward constructive force, we can create movements.

I am an advocate for a kinder, connected and more compassionate world. I also want to go further than these words, which means serious action. Through action, we can try, fail and try again, and continuously learn from that too. It isn’t always easy, but if it is important, it won’t be.

Until last year I worked as a senior strategist & consultant for Better Future. Our mission was to make businesses become a force for good.

Being a part of the TEDxAmsterdam board is a privilege and a challenge. In this yearly inspirational event, international speakers come together at key locations in Amsterdam. This is a growing active community in and outside of the city, going from the ideology “Ideal worth spreading to “ideas worth doing”.

I openheartedly connect and am grateful for the diversity of people that are in my life. A good cup of coffee and conversation are regular events in my life, together with my appreciation for reading, writing and occasional publishing. I enjoy an active life, whether it is through physical sports such as Cross-fit and boxing, or the events I organise to bring people together.

Currently, I am living in the South of Amsterdam, a city that is home to me, where you will find me commuting through the city on my bike.

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