by Freek Zilvold | 30 January 2026 | blog, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. A woman was walking along the beach one day after a big storm and saw thousands of starfish washed up on the beach. Not far away, she saw a young girl throwing starfish back into the ocean. “What are you doing? ” the woman asked as she...
by Freek Zilvold | 26 November 2024 | blog, EN, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. I attended the ScaleUp Summit last week. James Kerr, the author of Legacy, was one of the featured speakers. This article summarizes his talk in 10 key lessons. ->Reading tip: Legacy (Book Review) James Kerr’s talk explores what makes...
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 | 25 March 2022 | blog, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. This article is about authentic leadership and how you can develop and propagate it. Last weekend I followed an intensive course, and a friend asked me what this course brought me, what I learned and what it has given me. It comes down to...
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 | 7 September 2021 | Action, blog, English
Voor Nederlands, klik hier. You have discovered the WHY of your organization, and you know your HOWs and WHATs to do. Next, how can you make or keep your employees or team inspired for your WHY? This blog has eight actionable ways for you to help inspire your team or...
by Freek Zilvold | 18 May 2021 | blog, English
Summary:This article is a ‘short’ book review of “Legacy” by James Kerr. The book has 15 lessons from the successful Rugby team, the “All Blacks” from New Zealand. The lessons are an inspiration to be the best you can be, to learn, and to leave the world in a better...
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 | 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...
by Freek Zilvold | 14 October 2016 | Geen categorie
For Dutch, click here. The other day there was a job posting for an integrity engineer. This opening fascinated me. The objective of the job was to work with other departments regarding integrity requirements for new product developments. OK, that’s integrity on...
by Freek Zilvold | 4 March 2016 | Geen categorie
I was an employee of an engineering company for nearly 15 years. There, I worked with great professionals including architects, contractors, government officials, draftsmen and real estate developers. Most engineers are dedicated to their work & field and some of...
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