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Distributing happiness across multiple dimensions
Alexandra van der Tuin lived all over the world when she was a young girl. From her birthplace in England, she moved to Iran, Nigeria and Oman, before relocating to the Netherlands. “I had an amazing childhood and I loved how adventurous it was, but after years of traveling, I was quite ready for a bit more ‘stability’.”
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The army taught me some of life's most valuable lessons
When her Dutch uncle told her he had a spare room available in his new house, Israeli-born Danielle Elhayani (26) didn’t think twice: she packed her bags and was on a plane to the Netherlands two weeks later. Fast forward six years, and she is completely settled in and accustomed to the ‘Dutch way’. “I feel Israeli and Dutch at the same time.”
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Preaching agile all the way
Science or technology: which one was it going to be? It took a while before Gijs van Malsen (30) knew the answer to that question. Today, he applies technology and the agile approach not only in his work as IT Transformation Consultant, but also in his personal life.
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"Love Life" to the fullest!
Making sure life is fun is very important to Gandert Pelger. It’s something he prioritizes not only in his personal endeavors, but in his professional undertakings, too. "As long as I’m still having fun at work, there is no reason to even think about going anywhere else."
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Next destination: passport-free flying
Could paperless travel be the solution? With the advent of new technologies, there are countless new possibilities for verifying travellers’ identities and travel permissions.
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The challenge-seeking deal junkie
Babiche Veenendaal was traveling in Thailand with her family when she felt an intense pain in her chest. It was a heart attack. She had to prioritize her 'me-time'. However, she argues 'How does someone forget what they love doing?’
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Speak up about what's best for you
Being both a senior manager and a mother of two young kids isn’t exactly a walk in the park. Mirthe Wallinga needed to set her priorities and did exactly that.
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Conference Call on the Beach
Introducing Katinka de Korte, former Partner Health & Public Service: 'It’s important to me that my work has this social relevance. It’s my most powerful source of inspiration. I want to have an effect on society, and be able to explain to my children what I do, and be proud of my work.'
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Opportunities are there to be taken
'As managing director, I set the bar high: some people even think I’m just a bit too ambitious. But I want to get the most out of anything I’m doing. Opportunities are there to be taken; happiness needs to be won'. This is the portrait of Nicole van Det, Managing Director Products.
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Painting Helps Me Grow as a Leader
‘Painting is my passion. Painting also helps me to grow as a leader. I take time to reflect on what I do, what I’m responsible for, and the role I play.' This is the portrait of Manon van Beek, former Country Managing Director.
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