by Freek Zilvold | 4 September 2026 | blog, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. Last week, I went on hike through the Swiss Alps with my son. To be honest, I wasn’t looking forward to it. “Be prepared” is one of my mottos, and this adventure required a lot of preparation. We had to choose a route,...
by Freek Zilvold | 8 May 2026 | blog, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. My sea is the North Sea, my mountain is the Paaschberg; my river is the Oude IJssel. My grandparents’ names were Teuntje, Johan, Connie, and Floris. My father’s name was Adriaan, and my mother’s name was Ellen. I live with...
by Freek Zilvold | 19 September 2025 | blog, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. When people contact me for a haka workshop, they often tell me that they are looking for an energizer or a teambuilding activity. The haka indeed brings people together, creates energy, and leaves a lasting experience. But the haka is much...
by Freek Zilvold | 25 August 2023 | blog, EN, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. The haka is a traditional Māori power dance from New Zealand. There are different types of Hakas performed during different occasions. I learned four Hakas from a Māori elder and have been dancing them regularly since 2014. The haka is very...
by Freek Zilvold | 2 December 2022 | blog, EN, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. Recently, I was in Scotland to see the rugby match between New Zealand and Scotland. It was a birthday present from my lover. Since I have been facilitating haka workshops since 2014, it was extra special to see the haka of the New Zealand...
by Freek Zilvold | 21 October 2022 | blog, EN, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. In 2014 a friend introduced me to haka. Since then, I’ve been blown away by the energy, depth, passion, flow, and Aroha [love] of this Māori dance from New Zealand.An interview with a news agency in 2018 motivated me to learn more about...
by Freek Zilvold | 17 June 2022 | blog, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. Many people think that charisma is something few people have. People like Barack Obama, Princess Diana, or Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts. Nothing could be further from the truth: everyone is born with charisma and can benefit...
by Freek Zilvold | 8 April 2022 | blog, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. During a session to refine Sheila’s (not her real name) WHY, she mentioned an interesting benefit of her WHY. I was unaware of this advantage, and it inspired me to look for other reasons to discover your WHY. What is a WHY again?...
by Freek Zilvold | 21 September 2021 | blog, EN, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. I’ve learned something new, and it’s something that can benefit you and your team! It focuses on leadership, overcoming challenges, connecting, and expressing who you are. This experience helps you gain confidence and enthusiasm...
by Freek Zilvold | 27 July 2021 | blog
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. This article is a transcript of a French Podcast Vlan! by Grégory Pouy (@gregfromparis). It’s one of the best podcasts I’ve heard in recent times. I recommend to you the lessons and wisdom of Frédéric Lopez, who is interviewed...
by Freek Zilvold | 22 September 2020 | blog, English
Summary:This article is about what you can do if you are sensitive to what people do and say around you. Voor Nederlands, klik hier. I don’t remember exactly what the reason was, but my best friend said: “Freek is offended again.” Probably a game in...
by Freek Zilvold | 10 March 2020 | blog, English
Summary:Your DISC communication profile is based on the Dominant, Influencer, Steadiness, and Conscientious styles and develops in your teenage years. Events can influence it in your later life. In this article, I will tell you about an experience that has changed my...
by Freek Zilvold | 5 November 2019 | blog, English
Summary:Do you have to run a meeting on Monday morning or Friday afternoon? Chances are that participants have a lot on their mind and are not motivated to have a meeting. This article gives you 6 techniques to start a meeting in a powerful way so that it’s more...
by Freek Zilvold | 27 August 2019 | blog, English
Summary: This article explains how you can find your Ikigai. A Japanese word meaning “life goal” or “the reason for being”. People living their Ikigai feel fulfilled, have wellness, joy, happiness and have balance in the daily routine of life. Voor Nederlands, klik...
by Freek Zilvold | 20 November 2018 | blog, English
Summary: This article is especially for teams who want to work together more effectively. For teams who want to improve the quality of collaboration on the workplace and want to start a dialogue with one another. The article describes the Everything DiSC Workplace®...
by Freek Zilvold | 23 October 2018 | blog, English
Summary: This article is a book review of “The Power of Moments” by Chip and Dan Heath. It helps you to recognize moments and to turn them into powerful moments. The result is a life with more joy, purpose, compassion and meaningful connections. Voor Nederlands, klik...
by Freek Zilvold | 9 October 2018 | blog, English
Summary: Do you find it hard to start a conversation with someone or to continue with a good conversation during an event? This article is about asking good questions to create a connection, show empathy and to help people reflect. It contains 35 good questions you...
by Freek Zilvold | 25 September 2018 | blog, English
Summary: This article gives you 6 ways to stay authentic. Staying authentic will help you to be more confident, calm, appreciated, successful and happy. Voor Nederlands, klik hier. Products and people who are authentic tend to be more successful. You remember them...
by Freek Zilvold | 11 September 2018 | blog, EN, English
Summary: In this article I explain the power of a haka workshop and how the haka can be used as an instrument for more leadership, connection or self-confidence to experience and share more happiness. Voor Nederlands, klik hier. For several years, I have been giving...
by Freek Zilvold | 13 February 2018 | blog, English
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...
by Freek Zilvold | 18 August 2017 | blog, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. Twenty years ago, I started as a staff engineer at a big engineering firm. Over the next 10 years, I was involved in multidisciplinary projects worldwide. Then I was asked to manage a team of highly skilled laboratory technicians. They...
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