Summary: We are living in busy and stressful times. That’s why we sometimes react too quickly to our troubles, problems or challenges. This article is about turning these problems into steppingstones in order to move further on. Voor Nederlands, klik hier. A Parable Once upon a time there was a traveler who was walking late…
Summary: Multidisciplinary teams can successfully work together if there is a good preparation of the project, if attention is given to action, interaction and reflection. This applies to professionals who are working together for a short time and for international teams who are working on a project for many years. Voor Nederlands, klik hier. I…
Summary: Review of the book “Find your Why” by Simon Sinek. Through discovering and living your WHY, you can find more fulfillment and passion in your work. Voor Nederlands, klik hier. I am sure you’re great in what you do like making calculations or designing structures. Perhaps you’re a specialist in consulting, with Excel sheets, databases…
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. When I just started as a technical assistant with an engineering firm, I enjoyed my new work a lot. I loved it to make better calculations, choose parameters and to write reports. Often, the reports included beautiful annexes in color showing the areas of influence areas of the (geohydrological) calculations. As…
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. A Goal without plan is just a wish -Antoine de Saint-Exupéry This time I am sharing one of my most favorite and most successful coaching techniques. The technique can be used in one-on-one sessions, in groups or for self-reflection. Why? I think this technique is so simple that anyone can apply…
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. Last week I talked to a friend of mine. She had a new job at a local department store. Her new job title is “Service Specialist”. This resonates a lot for me. The way you give service to your client will determine if they will hire you, return or promote you to…
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. Are you less confident or actually a little stressed in the following situations too? when doing a presentation or giving a talk At networking events and walking up to strangers Convincing others When delivering some bad news to colleagues or clients Calling a prospect (cold call) When asking your manager for…
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. I am sitting in a nice coffee bar enjoying a perfect cappuccino. On my right, two people are sitting on a comfortable couch. They order something and start to talk. It turns out to be a job interview. I rarely listen to the conversations of others, but this time I am…
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. -Do you think keeping a journal takes too much of your time? -Are you unsure if this will help you with your work or life? -Or you think a journal is only for the “others”? This article provides you with a technique to write down valuable insights in journal within…
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. In my first Podcast, I talked with Henk Nieboer. He said that a good engineer needs empathy. This can be a challenge for some engineers who just thrill to make calculations, write reports or give advice. In this article I am explaining what empathy is, what the benefits are and how…
