The Performance Shift: Grow with CARE by Isabel Verstraete

Gerrit Sarens is the co-CEO of Ambits, a leadership mentoring firm.

Needless to say, I wanted to get his insight on the CARE Principles 20-step Leadership Guide.

Need help in your organization. Transform and perform with the CARE Principles, check how I can help you!

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PS: When the podcast was recorded earlier this year, my latest book on this 20-step Leadership model, was not published yet. Meanwhile, it is!

You can order the book now on:

Bol.com & Amazon.com

I’ll admit it — I was nervous.

Meeting an ambassador for the first time in my life was a big deal, and the honour wasn’t lost on me. In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Katja Nordgaard, Ambassador at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, based in Copenhagen/Denmark.

What followed was an enlightening conversation about the CARE Principles — Collaboration, Agility, Reliability, and Empathy — and why the world needs more leaders who embrace them.

We explored how these principles intersect with diplomacy, and how they can shape global policies.

Join me as we unpack what CARE really means on the international stage and why a shift in leadership is more important than ever.

Does your organization struggle with adapting the leadership style to new demands?

Challenge me and let me know how I can help you transform and grow your organization with CARE, clarity and purpose.

https://thecareprinciples.com/

River Cleanup is a global network organization on a mission to clean rivers by empowering people, preventing pollution, and accelerating change. And it started completely by accident.

Listen to Thomas, a fascinating leader who leads the sustainability revolution with a clear vision and purpose.

Do you want to make a difference and support River Cleanup?

Please make a donation and help Thomas clean those rivers!

https://www.river-cleanup.org/en/donate

Deo is the CEO at the British Chambers of Commerce in Denmark, whom I met by chance.

I was invited to a private event of a Danish Association that connects Professionals of Colour in Denmark. They celebrated Deo's new professional role, and I was touched by his honest and vulnerable speech.

I asked him there and then to be the guest of my podcast and listening back to it, I find it one of the most refreshing interviews of this season as Deo talks from his heart and who he is as a private person, and not responds from what people expect from him as a professional.

A talk about self-care and the 4 CARE Principles: Collaboration, Agility, Reliability and Empathy and what leadership traits this demands from people.

⁠Enjoy listening and if you want to know how to apply the CARE Principles in your organisation, do reach out to me!⁠

⁠Thecareprinciples.com⁠

Anouk Lagae is a passionate, and visionary entrepreneur with a broad international experience - striving to make this world a better and more balanced place.

She already was a guest in this podcast, when she was the CEO of Accent Group. I invited her back as she co-founded her own brand, MUCHIN!

MUCHIN offers nature’s wisdom and care in the most convenient way, with nurturing products and expert guidance to enable you to maintain and restore a healthy balance in our modern madness.

So, whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned executive, or someone passionate about the dynamics of business, this episode is packed with invaluable lessons and inspiring stories on how to take better care of yourself, others and the planet!

Curious about the CARE Principles?

Order my 2 books here: https://www.lannoocampus.be/nl/search-results?search_api_views_fulltext=isabel+verstraete&field_categories_lannoocampus_be=All&sort_by=search_api_relevance

Book me as a keynote speaker or invite me to your strategic offsites, I'll bring fresh insights on why you should care if you want to grow your organization in a caring and sustainable way.

For all bookings: https://www.speakersbase.com/speakers/isabel-verstraete

If you have already made the decision, you really do care and want to work directly with me, reach out to me on [email protected] for a tailor-made offer on how I can help you grow your organization with purpose, care and clarity.

I kid you not, it is possible to grow an organization simply by taking CARE!,

You can learn how with the CARE Principles!

Why should you care?

Running an organization today is tougher than ever. The pressures of rapid change, leadership challenges, and keeping top talent, can leave you feeling stuck.

The CARE Principles offer a practical and

Are you ready to lead with CARE?

You can order my books now. My 2 books are full of research, cases, exercises to learn why and how you can apply the CARE Principles.

https://www.lannoocampus.be/nl/search-results?search_api_views_fulltext=isabel+verstraete&field_categories_lannoocampus_be=All&sort_by=search_api_relevance

Don’t fancy reading?

Great, you are already listening to the CARE Principles

 No time to listen?

Book me as a keynote speaker on your event, or invite me to your strategic offsite, or talk to your management and see if they are open to CARE!

I’ll come and give it my utmost to explain it to the highest people in ranking in your organization why and how

Book me here for a keynote: https://www.speakersbase.com/speakers/isabel-verstraete

If all the previous is not working for you, you can reach out to me and I can help your organization transform into a caring and sustainable future-fit version.

I'll make you a tailor-made offer: [email protected].

Thank you and take care,

Isabel

In this episode, we sit down with Morten Lee Lundholm, a leader in Energy Transition, Innovation & Product Enablement at A.P. Moller - Maersk. Morten’s career and leadership approach are deeply shaped by his time at renowned companies like IKEA, LEGO, and IDEO.

Tune in as Morten shares his personal journey, from discovering the unexpected benefits of running to learning the foundations of leadership on the football team of his son. Plus, he offers insights on how embracing curiosity can fuel lifelong learning and growth in both personal and professional life.

Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!

Running an organization today is tougher than ever, but the CARE Principles offer a practical framework to help you navigate these challenges with care and clarity.

Curious to learn more?
Check out thecareprinciples.com and see how I can help you rebalance your organization and unlock sustainable growth for yourself, your people, and the planet.

In today's episode, we're joined by Ellen Kegels, the inspiring founder of LN Knits, a brand known for its sustainable and ethically-made knitwear.

But today, Ellen shares a much more personal side of her journey.

Behind her entrepreneurial success lies a story of immense personal hardship. Ellen opens up about the sudden and devastating loss of her brother, the overwhelming grief that followed, and the ripple effect it had on both her personal and professional life.

She takes us through the emotional toll of navigating a divorce while raising two young children, all while keeping her business afloat.

In this raw and heartfelt conversation, Ellen also discusses the challenges of running a company while facing her own health struggles and vulnerability. Her story is a testament to resilience, strength, and the power of vulnerability in leadership. Join us as Ellen Kegels shares how she found the courage to keep moving forward, even in the face of life's most difficult moments.

This is an episode about survival, care, self-care, healing, and the unbreakable spirit of a mother, an entrepreneur, and a human being. You won't want to miss it.

Check out her beautiful brand: https://lnknits.com/

The CARE Principles offer a practical and no-nonsense framework to help you navigate these complexities with care and clarity. Discover how I can help you: https://thecareprinciples.com.

Welcome to the CARE Principles podcast!

Today, we're thrilled to have Andreas Rasche, Professor and Associate Dean at Copenhagen Business School, joining us.

Andreas is not just an expert in ESG, corporate sustainability, and leadership—he’s also deeply passionate about guiding and inspiring the next generation.

In this episode, we dive into the mindset of Generation Z—what drives them, what they care about, and how to effectively work alongside them. But our conversation doesn't stop there. We also explore:

Get ready for an inspiring and insightful discussion!

The CARE Principles offer a practical and no-nonsense framework to help you navigate this complex world with care and clarity. 

Challenge me to help you turn problems into opportunities.

Take care,

Isabel - [email protected]

In this compelling episode, we dive into the heart of Zeeman, the thriving Dutch textile retailer renowned for its unconventional, yet deeply caring business strategy.

At Zeeman, being 'zuinig' (frugal) goes beyond saving money—it's about prioritizing people and the planet, a principle deeply embedded in the company’s family-oriented DNA.

Leadership strategist Isabel Verstraete, an ardent admirer of Zeeman, sits down with CEO Erik-Jan Mares for an insightful conversation.

Erik-Jan shares personal anecdotes from his youth. He reveals his ambitious vision and discusses the evolution of his leadership style towards one that is both supportive and caring.

"All companies need to transform themselves, but you can't do that without a personal transformation first," says Erik-Jan.

Discover how Erik-Jan has successfully transformed himself and Zeeman. Listen to how he integrated the CARE Principles into his leadership, transforming Zeeman into a company that excels both IN and FOR the world.

This episode is a treasure trove of lessons for anyone looking to enhance their leadership approach and business strategy.

Tune in to learn from Erik-Jan's journey and the strategic leadership framework that can help you and your business thrive.

For more insights or to connect with us, reach out at [email protected].

More on Zeeman's strategy:

https://www.zeeman.com/nl/strategie