I am so thrilled to introduce Jo Boniszewski, transformational coach and facilitator. Originally from the UK, Jo lives in The Netherlands with her husband René and their three children.

She started out her working life - in her own words - as an “insecure high performer” management trainee with a large multinational corporation. After nearly 15 years of career in commercial management roles, something in her said it was time to stop, step back, kick off her shoes and take a break to reflect on what it was that she was really meant to be doing with her work.

Although she didn’t know at the time what that was, she did know for sure that where she was at, was just not it anymore.

Jo and I had an exciting dialogue, full of inspiration, insights and joy.

Listen and learn:

* How it was possible that the fact of being a successful corporate director didn't take away her feeling of insecurity.

* How she knew she had to cut a cord, without having a clue what to do next.

* What the big question was when she resigned and threw her business cards in the bin, while having a panic wave.

* How important it is to get away from a working environment and system that keeps the status quo.

* Why the signs of a restricted or bored soul can take many forms (and it is often not what you think).

* How to know if the sign to take a leap of faith is not just a whim?

And so much more! I hope you'll be excited and inspired to look at your own life and start to see the whispering signs for your own leap of faith with much more clarity.

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On today's podcast meet Lana Jelenjev. Lana is living with her family in the Netherlands and working online and offline as a content and community builder with a solid background in training and education of children and adults. She provides training and support on various areas related to curriculum design, project planning and personal development, and has a real knack in looking at the big picture and making it visible into actionable steps.

Lana is co-author of the book The 90 Day Action Planner, a workbook and planner for creatives to bring out their ideas to tangible goals and aligned actions. She is also a Director of Learning and Community of Dream See Do, an online learning and community platform.

It's her mission to share & model the practice of Self-Fullness and how this can manifest in one’s choices, actions & relationships so that we can have more time, more energy and more aliveness with the people and the activities that light up our fire!

Listen to this multi-talented and inspiring woman and learn:

* Which book brought her on the path of personal development when she was only sixteen years old.

* What she means by “families are not only created by blood but also by choice”.

* How a Non-Violent Communication course helped her face a life threatening period with more resilience and understanding.

* What her special ritual is to check if she is still in alignment with herself, her intentions and her relationships.

* Why dreaming of a world where everyone practices self-fullness is a great idea.

And so much more!

Listen, be inspired, empowered and ask yourself, am I still on the right path? What would happen if I start listening to my inner guidance?

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In this episode I welcome Heera Sharma, who followed her dream by founding the social impact organisation Go Laadli (Laadli means beloved daughter in Hindi). It's her mission to empower young women in India to unlock their highest potential, realize their dreams and be an agent of change. Through Go Laadli, they invest in their education, providing mentoring, and leadership opportunities, and by engaging them in their local communities in real world problem solving.

Listen to this passionate founder and role model and learn:

*what inspired her to create an organization for Indian high school girls.

*why she spent almost her entire first year in the USA in the library.

*how being connected to her inner voice made her transition from a career in Pharmacy to a career in Youth Leadership Development.

*why she believes personal development should be part of high school.

*what needs to be present if you want to take steps that wouldn't be considered practical and pragmatic by your environment.

And so much more!

I am deeply impressed by the inner drive of Heera to listen to her calling and follow her dream to create a global empowerment movement for every girl in the world.

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I am so thrilled today to sit with my friend, Dorota Klop Sowinska. Born in Poland, Dorota is living in Amsterdam with her husband and two daughters. She is a certified coach and counselor and founder of DoSo! Coaching. The main focus of her work is to help women across the globe to find their purpose driven career path and transition to it.

Her first book, Career Jump, how to successfully change your professional path, is available now and especially for those thinking of changing direction in their professional and personal life, but not doing it.

A brand new episode full of questions, answers and new insights. Listen and learn:

*what the massive turning point in Dorota's life was to no longer ignore the signs leading to a profound career change.

*why writing a book is not for everyone, and what differentiates those who finish the job from those who keep dreaming about it.

*why it will never work to push people to take a leap.

*why you should never negotiate who you are.

And so much more nuggets of wisdom! Thank you for listening and don't forget to leave your comments or questions!

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Today a very brief episode, a dialogue between you and me.

What if the word Leap scares you off?

What if you feel this is too big, so not for you?

In this episode I will share my view on this and want to inspire you to change your perspective on the assumption you might have made around the words.

Remember, it is never about the words, but always about the energy behind the words. Let me know your thoughts on this on my special Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/mariannehermsen/ or email me at [email protected]

On todays podcast meet Yvette van den Berg. As a "former headperson" she is an example of someone who is really living her story and taking leaps of faith regularly. Yvette is an artist, creating and performing her own magical theatershows, where she blends storytelling, Spoken Word poetry with Celtic singing and music.

She is a Chief Storyteller and a graduate of the Storytelling Academy, as well as a Master Musicologist. As an experienced teacher, trainer and coach, she has been working with hundreds of entrepreneurs and professionals to create, tell and live their story. She sold out five times her inspiring Storytelling Event in a large theatre and has built a six figure company by sharing her gifts with the world.

Mojra Yvette is regularly welcomed at a variety of events as a performer, speaker and trainer.

Listen to this exciting podcast and learn:

*what it means to take a leap of faith in your own right;

*how flipping your story can change everything;

*what the signs are when you have to course correct;

*why the dogs name wasn't Ibiza :-)

And so much more!

Listen, be inspired, empowered and ask yourself, am I still on the right path? What would happen if I start following my heart, inner being, soul or whatever name resonates with you?

If you like this episode, please share it with anyone who can benefit from it. Let's create a ripple of positive change together!

Thanks!

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On today's podcast I have a talk with Mérida Miller, an American woman living and working in Amsterdam. After almost 8 years working in corporate design, she realized that others definition of success wasn't her's. She took the leap in 2019 and founded Project Fearless, which offers after-school programs to girls encouraging stepping out of their comfort zone and creating an impact in their communities.

If you like this episode, please share it with anyone who can benefit from it. Let's create a ripple of positive change together!

Thanks!

On today's episode I have a talk with Marloes Halmans, business owner of two successful companies, working and living her dreamlife in France.

She shares with us her leap(s) of faith, what it means to be in alignment, and what the signs are when you need to course correct what you are doing.

This and so much more valuable lessons are now available for you.

If you like this episode, please share it with your friends and colleagues! Let's create a ripple of change together!

Thanks!