OpenUp at the workplace

In deze aflevering van "OpenUp at the Workplace" spreekt Gijs Coppens met Karin Wijnand en Emilie ten Bokkel Huinink, Group Managers Human Resources bij Rijk Zwaan. We duiken in de kracht van samenwerken, het waarom achter duo leiderschap, en hoe een cultuur op schaal werkt in een wereldwijd familiebedrijf met meer dan vierduizend collega’s.Wat je leert

• Waarom samenwerken effectiever is dan solo sturen

• Hoe je al bij selectie voor samenwerking kiest
• Hoe je feedback en ontwikkelgesprekken mensgericht voert
• Hoe je waarden levend houdt in een groeiende organisatie
• Wanneer je als HR juist wél moet ingrijpen

Stress ist zu einem festen Bestandteil unseres Alltags geworden – oft sprechen wir sogar mit einem gewissen Stolz darüber. Doch hinter den offensichtlichen Anzeichen von Stress verbergen sich weitere Signale, die wir leicht übersehen: Müdigkeit, Reizbarkeit oder körperliche Beschwerden.

In diesem Gespräch hilft uns OpenUp-Psychologin Leonie Manthey, die stillen Wege zu erkennen, auf denen sich Stress bemerkbar macht. Sie erklärt, wie er unsere Gedanken und unser Verhalten beeinflusst – und was er uns eigentlich mitteilen will, wenn wir innehalten und genau hinhören.

0:00 Verstehe Stress: Gut, Schlecht und die Reaktion des Körpers
3:00 Wenn Stress zu viel wird: Immer unter Strom
5:50 Wie sich Stress zeigt: Alltag und körperliche Symptome
9:34 Akuten Stress bewältigen: Fight, Flight und kurze Pausen
13:04 Auf die Bremse treten: Selbstwahrnehmung und Reflexion
15:43 Stress ignorieren: Langzeitfolgen und tägliche Gewohnheiten
20:26 Dein individueller Stress: Akzeptanz und Selbstmitgefühl
24:49 Rückblick: Strategien für Balance und Wohlbefinden

Stress is een vast onderdeel van ons dagelijks leven, iets waar we zelfs trots over praten alsof het erbij hoort. Maar vaak sluipt het op stille manieren binnen: in vermoeidheid, prikkelbaarheid of vage lichamelijke klachten.

Psycholoog Margit Nooteboom van OpenUp laat zien hoe je stress op tijd herkent en beter begrijpt wat er onder de oppervlakte speelt.

(00:00) Wanneer wordt stress meer dan gewoon drukte?

(04:26) Hoe stress ons brein soms voor de gek houdt

(11:34) De kleine signalen die we vaak wegwuiven

(17:41) Wat helpt écht als je gestrest bent?

(22:00) Kleine stappen om weer wat rust te vinden

Stress has become part of everyday life, something that’s often spoken about like a badge of honour. But beneath the obvious signs of stress are other factors we often overlook: tiredness, irritability, and physical symptoms.

In this conversation, OpenUp psychologist Ryan Westley helps us recognise the quiet ways stress shows up, how it shapes our thoughts and behaviour, and what it’s really trying to tell us when we slow down enough to listen.

(00:00) Have we normalised being stressed all the time?

(02:04) When stress helps and when it doesn't

(04:47) What mindfulness actually means in daily life

(07:56) Spotting the subtle signals of stress

(10:53) How our views on stress are changing

(13:04) Small steps to break the stress cycle

Welcome to this episode of OpenUp at the Workplace – Your #HRpodcast series about mental well-being.👉 Season #2 Episode #3 with Kayvan Kian, founder of the Young Leaders Forum and author of the bestselling What Is… trilogyWhat does it take to lead well in a world that’s constantly shifting? In this thought-provoking episode, Gijs Coppens, psychologist and CEO at OpenUp, sits down with Kayvan Kian to explore what modern leadership really requires, from staying grounded in complexity to creating space for curiosity and personal growth at work.Together, they discuss: 🌱 How self-awareness, empathy, and environmental sensitivity fuel modern leadership 💡 Why “knowing yourself” is a lifelong practice—not a one-time goal ⚖️ The tension between short-term action and long-term culture 🧠 Practical frameworks from Kayvan’s work on how to lead, grow, and thrive in uncertain timesWhether you’re leading a team, building a company, or reflecting on your own path, this episode offers insights you won’t want to miss.👉 About our HR podcast guest: Kayvan Kian has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, board advisor, and management consultant, helping thousands of leaders and teams navigate complexity and uncertainty. He is the founder of the Young Leaders Forum, a popular speaker and guest lecturer at institutions including Harvard Business School, HEC, and Sciences Po.Kayvan is the author of the bestselling What Is… trilogy: 📘 What Is Water? – on leading and growing in uncertainty 📙 What Is Wisdom? – practical thoughts for better decisions 📗 What Is Wonder? – on exploring your inner life and self-awarenessMore at: www.kayvankian.com🌟 OpenUp: Stay connected 🌐 Website: https://openup.com/We are OpenUp, the accessible platform for mental well-being. Already supporting over 1,500 organisations across Europe, we're on a mission to make mental well-being accessible to all. From 1:1 sessions and group sessions with psychologists to self-guided learning tools, OpenUp offers a 360° solution—anytime, anywhere.

🎙️ OpenUp at the Workplace | Season #2 Episode #2: Melinda Brooks on Gen Z, Anxiety & The Future of WorkWelcome to this episode of OpenUp at the Workplace – Your #HRpodcast series about mental well-being.👉 Episode #2 with Melinda Brooks, Chief People Officer at Polaroid.From shifting workplace expectations to the rise of mental health awareness, Gen Z is reshaping the future of work. But how can organisations adapt while fostering resilience and trust? In this episode, Gijs Coppens, psychologist and CEO at OpenUp, sits down with Melinda Brooks to discuss how leaders can support young employees, navigate workplace anxiety, and build cultures where people thrive.Together, they discuss:📢 What’s changed (and what hasn’t) in workplace expectations across generations⚡ The impact of Gen Z’s openness about mental health, and the challenges that come with it💡 How companies can balance psychological safety with resilience-building🚀 Practical strategies for leaders to create a purpose-driven, open workplace👉 About our HR podcast guest:Melinda Brooks is an experienced HR leader with a passion for people, culture, and workplace psychology. Currently Chief People Officer at Polaroid, she has 20+ years of international experience leading people and culture strategies at global brands like ASICS, TomTom, and Aon Hewitt. Committed to staying ahead in human behaviour research, she is completing an MSc in Neuropsychology and Mental Health at King’s College London. Her mission? To build cultures that empower people to perform at their best.

Welcome to this episode of OpenUp at the Workplace – Your #HRpodcast series about mental well-being.👉 Episode #1 Season #2 with Torsten Müller, Senior Vice President International Markets at Urban Sports Club.In today’s fast-paced work environment, finding the right balance between physical and mental well-being is more crucial than ever. In this episode, Gloria, psychologist at OpenUp, sits down with Torsten Müller from Urban Sports Club to explore how movement impacts mental well-being in the workplace.Together, they discuss:🎧 How the mind-body connection influences stress, focus, and energy levels🔧 The role of physical activity in reducing burnout risk and improving workplace motivation🌱 Practical ways employees and employers can integrate movement into their workdayJoin us for an insightful conversation with actionable strategies to create a healthier, more energised workforce.👉 About our HR podcast guest:Torsten Müller is Senior Vice President International Markets at Urban Sports Club, Europe’s leading platform for flexible sports and wellness memberships. With over 15 years of experience in startups, journalism, PR, and marketing, he has co-founded a social media search engine, won the German Accelerator award, and led multiple departments at Urban Sports Club, including marketing, communications, and customer experience. Passionate about inspiring people to lead active and healthy lifestyles, he now focuses on expanding Urban Sports Club’s impact across six European countries, providing access to over 10,000 partner venues for sports and wellness.

Welcome to OpenUp at the Workplace – Your #hrpodcast series about mental well-being.

Welcome to this episode of "OpenUp at the Workplace" – Your #hrpodcast series about mental well-being.👉 Episode #7 with Caroline Tervoort, Chief People Officer at KPMG. In today’s fast-evolving workplace, leaders face a growing challenge: how to nurture environments where employees feel heard, valued, and supported. In this episode, Gijs Coppens, CEO at OpenUp, sits down with Caroline Tervoort-Visser, Chief People Officer at KPMG, to discuss Leadership’s Role in Well-being. Together, they explore:🎧 How leaders can practice listening to understand rather than listening to respond.🔧 The role of deep, active listening in fostering trust and psychological safety.🌱 How empathetic leadership creates workplaces where employees feel genuinely heard.Join us for an insightful conversation filled with actionable takeaways on how leadership and technology can shape the future of workplace well-being.👉 About our HR podcast guest:Caroline’s career has mainly taken place in the people domain where she has fulfilled various roles both externally - as a business consultant - and internally as (international) Chief People Officer. She has worked amongst others as Group HR Director at Stage Entertainment and HR Director Benelux for Danone. Currently, she is the CHRO at KPMG NL. In her spare time she likes to immerse herself in art and culture and loves to sport like running and boxing. Caroline is married and has two sons. 🌟 OpenUp: Stay connected🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.openup.com/business/ ⁠⁠📱 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/openup-com ⁠⁠We are OpenUp, the accessible platform for mental well-being. Supporting the mental well-being of employees is more crucial now than ever. Already serving over 1500 organisations across Europe, we're on a mission to make mental well-being accessible to all. From 1:1 sessions and group sessions with qualified psychologists and lifestyle experts to regular check-ins and self-guided learning materials, OpenUp offers a 360° solution. Accessible anytime, anywhere.

Day 4

Welcome to the fourth session of the OpenUp HR Summit. In this session, the panel discusses measuring mental well-being in the workplace. Host Emma, with insights from James Lewis, Global Human Sustainability Leader at #Deloitte, Merel Soree, People and Culture Partner at HiBob and Marta Montesdeoca Romero, Head of People at OpenUp, explores the importance of tailored well-being initiatives, building trust through transparency, and the vital role of managers in creating psychologically safe work environments.