What quote or saying has stuck with you?
“Success is an inside job." This resonates with me as it emphasizes the importance of internal reflection and personal growth in overcoming external challenges.
What can we do to create a great workplace for our colleagues?
Fostering an environment of respect, trust, and growth opportunities is key; it ensures employees feel valued and part of a community, enhancing both productivity and well-being.
What do you wish you had known 10 years ago?
Always find something great to admire in every individual you work with in your company. Otherwise you'll be working with (and hiring) the wrong people.
What shift in perspective / mindset has allowed you to see things differently?
Adopting a mindset of gratitude and abundance has transformed my approach, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.
What's a question you like asking — yourself or your colleagues?
A question I frequently pose is, “How does this align with our core values?” This ensures that our decisions and actions are consistently in harmony with the fundamental principles that define our company's identity and purpose.
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When times are tough, who or what is an anchor for you?
My co-founders are my anchor in work-related topics. Having an environment where failure is welcomed with a helping hand and where weakness is valued as openness, once you are down those people will drag you up.
What's a mistake that you're happy you've made?
When I was 16 (way before the internet) I founded a travel-partner agency to connect people from different backgrounds seeking travel companions. After a year, I had to close the agency due to a lack of customers and the confusion some callers had regarding the nature of the “service.” Despite this setback, I gained invaluable insights into sales, communication and people’s needs, solidifying my desire to run a business that helps people.
What motivated you to become an entrepreneur?
After graduating, I worked for an extremely well-paying automotive company. But I always had the feeling that there was more out there. So I quit and went into research with the aim of becoming a founder.
What should leaders understand about their own role and responsibility?
There are no overnight miracles, it's very hard work: both physically and emotionally. Requires resilience, grit, strategic approach and grind.