Richard van der Meer is a global executive leader in digital innovation, client service, and delivery excellence, with a career spanning decades at companies like McKinsey, Frog Design, and Avanade. From Seattle to Shanghai, Munich to New York, he’s led high-performing teams across cultures—shaping human-centered experiences and building leadership ecosystems. Today, he’s creating his own coaching platform to guide the next generation of global leaders.

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🔗 EPISODE LINKS:
Richard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-vander-meer/
Frog Design: https://frogdesign.com
Avanade: https://avanade.com

CONTACT RICCARDO:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Richard's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/richardvandermeer
His Leadership Platform: upcoming updated link
Frog Design: https://frogdesign.com
Avanade: https://avanade.com

OUTLINE:
00:00 - Introduction & Richard's Global Journey

01:21 - Cultural Identity & Coaching Perspectives

04:10 - Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Development

13:05 - Learning Curves, Fearlessness & “Fake It Till You Make It”

20:10 - Vulnerability & Mentorship in Leadership

24:00 - Teamwork, Crit Culture & Constructive Criticism

30:00 - Cross-Cultural Collaboration & Adaptability

36:00 - Daily Practice & Closing Reflections

SOCIAL LINKS:
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riccardocloud/
📷 Instagram: @riccardocloud

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