#25 Araz Najarian on invoking inspiration, daring to connect, daring to ask, and daring to grow!

Hatch Invites is a remote and in-person platform that explores the transformative power of humanized leadership. Hosted by Joris van Heukelom, a researcher and partner at Hatch, Hatch Invites features interviews with leaders from all industries and walks of life. Guests discuss their personal leadership journeys, the elements of humanized leadership they believe are crucial for success, and how to build and lead human-centered organizations. Our guest, Skyla Herod, a behavioral neuroscientist, shares her expertise on how our brains work and how we can use this knowledge to make better decisions. Here are three key takeaways from the podcast: - Our brains are wired to prioritize safety and efficiency, often leading to irrational decisions. - We can train our brains to become more rational by understanding how neural networks and biases work. - By taking more time for decisions, breathing through our initial impulses, and reflecting on our values, we can make more conscious choices. About Dr. Skyla Herod, Ph.D.: Dr. Skyla Herod, Ph.D., is a behavioural neuroscientist with Hatch. She applies her expertise in brain-behaviour relationships to executive development and workplace transformation. With a 20 year career in academia and industry, Dr. Herod combines scientific rigour with practical insights to create brain-based strategies that enhance leadership, employee well-being, and organizational culture. She helps organisations drive sustainable growth and long-term success through tailored, neuroscience-informed interventions.

Hatch Invites: SPEED UP! - AI-thens Manuel, Nora and Tatjana In this episode of Hatch Invites, host Joris van Heukelom will explore the aftermath of the Deutsche Telekom SPEED UP AI-thens event with 3 special guests from Deutsche Telekom. Focusing on the theme of leading with care in the age of artificial intelligence. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: Manuel Kirailidis, initiator of the SPEED UP Learning event at Deutsche Telekom, shares insights into the success of the AI-focused event in Athens. Nora Weber, senior expert at Deutsche Telekom, discusses the impact of AI on personalization, customer loyalty, and value management in the commercial sector. Tatjana Wittig, co-creator of the Artificial Intelligence Competence Center (AICC), dives into the ethical considerations of AI and the importance of responsible implementation. Join us for an engaging conversation on the evolution of AI, its challenges, and the responsibility we all share in shaping its future. 🌐 Connect with us Visit our website: www.iamhatch.com Stay updated on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/joinhatch Hatch Invites: 2024 Many organizations see endless opportunities to make things better, healthier, smoother, and more efficient. They are often excited about artificial intelligence. We at Hatch believe that technology will never distinguish the potential of organizations unless you relentlessly focus on the potential of the Humans within. Our focus is to put a spotlight on the potential of humans. Humans as individuals, humans in group, humans in relation to technology. We call it Humanizing Humans. At Hatch we believe it should be the main topic of your agenda in 2024. Humanizing humans is about self-awareness and direction, about collaborating in groups, about fears and fantasies. About the imperfections that make us perfect. To share our focus and insight we would like you to attend “Hatch invites 2024" More information and tickets here www.iamhatch.com/events-art/hatch-invites-2024

Hatch Invites is a remote and in-person platform that explores the transformative power of humanized leadership. Hosted by Joris van Heukelom, a partner at Hatch, Hatch Invites features interviews with leaders from all industries and walks of life. Guests discuss their personal leadership journeys, the elements of humanized leadership they believe are crucial for success, and how to build and lead human-centered organizations. Hatch Invites is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about humanized leadership and how to apply it in their own work and life. About our guest László Kónya: László is CEO of Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions HU. He is a digital leader, emotional intelligence champion, and agile mindset advocate. He is passionate about making an impact and developing business. Proven track record of success in driving innovation and growth.

After reading through Ruben Nieuwenhuis’ CV, Roanne was confused - and a bit dizzy. He is the director of TechConnect, a Tech Talent program to activate & educate underrepresented groups into tech/IT jobs; but he is also a book author, as well as a social entrepreneur and the founder of many startups and companies (TechGrounds, Boeren voor Buren, TekkieWorden, CupolaXS, TechMeUp, Growth Tribe); sits in many different advisory boards (Codam, International Advisory Board, Amsterdam Economic Board, Future NL and next to all that, he seems to be the driving force of just about a thousand initiatives. “So how can I describe your job function, exactly?”, Roanne asks before meeting Ruben at the Amsterdam SOHO house for this recording. Halfway during the interview, she decides: he must be an octopus, which totally makes sense to Ruben. Towards the end of their conversation, however, they both realize he can’t be under water, at all: he needs to be on bridges, as those are his natural environment. Don’t worry: just tune in, and all will become clear. Ruben also shares how he spent quite a bit of time in his career in helping a world that was, he later understood, increasing inequality and exclusivity. Courageously enough, he decided to then radically change gears. Listen how, and why. In this conversation, Ruben shares: - How he long worked in the techindustry without realizing how exclusive it was - How, when that realization finally came, he radically changed his goals - Why he is so committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity - How he combines all his jobs, without being busy - Why he forces himself to read book he does not want to read - and why you should, too - Why, as a good leader, you should be in touch with both the high ranks, and the target audience, in order to understand the whole SHOWNOTES: This podcast was hosted by [Dr.](www.roannevanvoorst.com/) Roanne van Voorst and facilitated by [HATCH](www.iamhatch.com/) - an experiential learning platform helping you and your company become future-proof. Ruben mentions the book [Humankind: A hopeful History](www.amazon.com/Humankind-Hopeful…man/dp/0316418536), by Dutch historian Rutger Bregman. And the book by Marleen Stikker: [Het Internet is Stuk](www.bol.com/nl/nl/f/het-interne…k/9200000115140353/) (the internet is broken, unfortunately not translated in English): He also tells about the cooperative economy that inspired him so much in [Jacksonville](cooperationjackson.org/). And shares his favourite, often uncomfortable podcast: [The All In](www.allinpodcast.co/) Find Ruben on [Linkedin](www.linkedin.com/in/rubennieuwenh…inalSubdomain=nl), or on Twitter: @rubenswindow

In today's episode, Roanne meets with Araz Najarian. She enables leaders, teams, and organisations in being purposeful and relevant. Both those that are scaling up and need support in creating focus and pacing their growth, and also those companies stalling in their growth and needing to re-frame and re-ignite their innovative spirit. How does she do that, asks Roanne? The short answer is: by being curious, and by sparking people's creativity - yes, even those who insist they are not at all creative. Araz lives in the Netherlands with her husband and their beagle, and while she loves her work, she also enjoys leaving enough space in her life to go on new adventures and learn new skills. This is a conversation on invoking inspiration, daring to connect, daring to ask, and daring to grow. Enjoy! Links mentioned during the podcast: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice, Shunryu Suzuki: “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.”: www.goodreads.com/book/show/402843…_Beginner_s_Mind Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gett…ss/id1068563276 Note to Self with Manoush Zomorodi: The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life, Twyla Tharp: www.goodreads.com/book/show/254799…e_Creative_Habit The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, Shoshana Zuboff: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Age_of_Surveillance_Capitalism Solid Project, Tim Berners Lee: solidproject.org/ And if anyone is interested in some of the insights Araz mentioned from her ELP Network projects and research, they can find it here: www.elpnetwork.com/en/insights www.linkedin.com/in/araznajarian/

Martine Beijerman is a Dutch author and legal scholar and currently lives in the USA. Her main research interests are democracy, rule of law and inclusion/exclusion. She has obtained her PhD on democratic legitimacy of international lawmaking. In her book Vreemde eenden (2021 Uitgeverij Podium) she explores the tension between our democratic ideals of equality and freedom and the harsh reality of exclusion, ranging from racism, homophobia, antisemitism and everything in between. She examines the role of group dynamics, the media, and unconscious biases and concepts such as power, fear, shame and status. By bundling scientific research and interviews with leading scholars and thinkers, Martine tries to find answers to the pressing questions: why do we exclude the other? Who benefits from exclusion? And why is there so much resistance to talk about it? More info on Martine: martinebeijerman.com www.linkedin.com/in/martine-beijerman-phd-03335a9 www.instagram.com/martinebeijerman

"We should slow down", says change manager Patrick van der Voorn, and: "to be human, means to be humiliated." Roanne figured that that was enough reason to invite him over for a podcast! She and Patrick discuss: - what working in 5 stars hotel taught him: especially that time when there was a fire and he was on the 24th floor, with all of his guests - what are the urgent questions in companies, noone dares to asks (but change managers must!) - the meaning of his motto: give direction, lead the way - why future leaders need to slow down, AND: fall down. - why true leaders, should dare to get their guards down (and their ties off) - and why we should all invest in 'sensitizing' ourselves Patrick recommends us all to go and try rinsinyoku, AKA: Japanese forestbathing. Roanne tried it already and loves it - let us know what your experience was!

Some people in this world, but not so many nowadays it seems, are truly humble. This woman is one of them - in the intro to the podcast, Roanne will give you the living proof. Meet: Lara van Druten, CEO and founder of The Waste Transformers, an award-winning company that works worldwide to deal with waste in a way that is environmentally ánd socially sustainable. She's a powerhouse, but, as said: a humble one. Lucky for us, she packs her story full of positive inspiration on how to make change, while also making money. Roanne and Lara discuss: How young Lara saw what no one back then saw: we need online universities (and she opened one!) How she then saw that the current waste system, is simply stupid How she managed to found a smarter waste company - without any relevant study background (but she has a major in philosophy, as well as in international politics, amongst others!) Why she allows chaos in her mind What good plans all need if they want to turn into successes (hint: business!) Why words like value and purpose, actually became valuable again

Derek Bruce on the importance of storytelling at work, and sneakers in life If we want to be successful at work in the future, we all need to learn how to tell good stories, says Derek Bruce. He is an HR and talent-development senior, who has been working all over the world with market leading global organizations in the Fashion, Financial Services, Media, Retail and Technology industries. At this moment, he works for Signify as a Director of Leadership Development, as an independent learning and development consultant, ánd he manages the Extraordinary Mentors Network, a mentorship program which provides People of Colour with Mentors. Derek met Roanne in the beautiful Amsterdam SOHO house to share his views on work and leadership of the future. In the episode, we talk about: - Why we all need to become storytellers in order to be successful at work - How writing can help you to communicate better to your colleagues (and boss!) - Why sometimes, the best thing you can do for your company, is refuse that job - Why the best leaders, are selfless leaders… - And the boss-like, very green, very cool shoes that he is wearing. Obviously. Roanne mentions the book ‘Weapons of Math Destruction’, by Cathy O’Neil: https://www.amazon.com/Weapons-Math-Destruction-Increases-Inequality/dp/0553418815 Derek tips the ‘10% happier podcast’: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast/ Find more information on Derek: LinkedIn -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekbruce Instagram ->https://www.instagram.com/derekbruceassociates Twitter -> https://twitter.com/derekbruceassoc

Marieke Vinck, creative director of CharlieMary on circular fashion and uncomfortable change When has it become so normal to throw away clothing we have hardly worn? What is circular fashion? And how on earth do you convince people to change their business model, if they aren’t even interested? In this episode, Roanne meets Marieke Vinck - co-founder & creative director of CharlieMary - the agency of six of the most forward-thinking labels in the benelux, and a circular fashion essentials label. Marieke shares insights on the fast fashion industry, where she started her career, and explains what has to change, and how she tries to take slow, sustainable fashion, from niche to norm. Roanne and Marieke discuss: - How fast fashion kills creativity - How you can make clothing, without producing any waste - Why change is always uncomfortable - What are the main challenges if you want to radically change a field - Why collaboration is the way forward Marieke tips the documentary ‘The True Cost’, and Roanne refers to an older episode on fair fashion, with Marieke Eyskoot. You find it here: https://www.iamhatch.com/blog/7-marieke-eyskoot-this-is-a-good-guide-how-doing-good-can-be-combined-with-doing-business More info on Marieke and her work: website: www.charliemary.com instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliemary.official/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieMary.official/