Clubhouse launched in 2020 and I joined in January 2021. They were the first app to focus on what become known as ‘social audio’. I logged in only a few times. When I decided to delete my account today, I found it a little concerning that the wording on the app is that it will … Continue reading Tech tools – Clubhouse
On Thursday 25 May, I had the pleasure of facilitating a 2 hour workshop for "PhD Day". Held in the beautiful location of the Schaapskooi in the Delftse Hout, I designed this to be interactive - and with elements outside, as it was such a beautiful day! The superhero masks were part of the inclusion … Continue reading TU Delft PhD Day – Increasing Visibility for PhDs and Researchers Workshop
On Monday 15 May, I attended the Delft Verbindt BBQ at ROC Mondriaan. Though the few days before were beautiful weather, it seems if you plan a BBQ in the Netherlands, it will be cold! At least it wasn’t wet. The event was in Dutch, and I’m trying hard to integrate here in the Netherlands … Continue reading 2023 Delft Verbindt BBQ
For my entire working career, I've dedicated hours to volunteering. I believe it brings so many benefits, and also allows you to give back to society in a meaningful way. Here in The Hague, the Netherlands, there is a fantastic organisation that provides support and a database of English-language volunteering opportunities for the international community: … Continue reading 2023 Volunteer The Hague Mix & Match Job Fair
Connecting Humans. All Welcome. The mission of LinkedInLocal events are to connect humans and get to know the people behind the profiles. Strengthen your existing connections, and build new ones. Whether you are a student, a CEO or any other kind of human in any industry, this is an inclusive networking event with a focus … Continue reading 2023 (June) LinkedInLocal – The Hague – Communication
On 11 May 2023, I very much enjoyed working with a small but very diverse group of internationals who have recently moved to Delft. This workshop is offered through the Coming to Delft service, for PhDs and their parters at TU Delft. The Coming to Delft representative who came to welcome the guests was Patrick, … Continue reading 2023 (May) TU Delft Building your Network in the Netherlands workshop
Today I had the pleasure presenting at the Welcome to Delft event, which as the name clearly reflects, focusses on welcoming newcomers to Delft. ACCESS is a wonderful organisation that has been supporting English speakers in the Netherlands for over 35 years, and organises this event twice a year in conjunction with the Gemeente Delft. … Continue reading 2023 (May) Welcome to Delft
The Hague Tech hosted their 2nd panel discussion for this year on Employee Wellbeing on 20 April 2023. What a wealth of knowledge and experience shared by the panel: Arosha Brouwer, Co-founder & CEO, Quan (moderator) Charles Weiler-Ulin, Founder & CEO, Holland Park Media Jan-Pieter Versluijs, CEO & Founder, Solar Monkey Igor Konstantinos, Head of … Continue reading Panel 35 Employee Wellbeing
What a great way to celebrate Earth Day with The Hague Tech! I started with the PlanetJams, and followed this with Party4Planet. This hybrid event brought together climate activists and the community with live music and visual entertainment. Live music from our select DJs blended with 90-second pitches from social activists highlighting pressing climate issues … Continue reading 2023 Party4Planet – Earth Day
On 21 April 2023, I went along to an event called PlanetJams at The Hague Tech as a last minute decision. I am so incredibly glad I did! What a fascinating panel showcasing the power of art and culture in our transition towards a more sustainable planet. Activists, artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers, musicians etc. who … Continue reading PlanetJams – Art and culture as a tool in transitions
Connecting Humans. All Welcome. The mission of LinkedInLocal events are to connect humans and get to know the people behind the profiles. Strengthen your existing connections, and build new ones. Whether you are a student, a CEO or any other kind of human in any industry, this is an inclusive networking event with a focus … Continue reading 2023 (April) LinkedInLocal – The Hague – Neurodiversity
Connecting Humans. All Welcome. The mission of LinkedInLocal events are to connect humans and get to know the people behind the profiles. Strengthen your existing connections, and build new ones. Whether you are a student, a CEO or any other kind of human in any industry, this is an inclusive networking event with a focus … Continue reading LinkedInLocal – The Hague (February 2023) Leadership
From November 2022 until February 2023, I had the fantastic experience of being a freelance lecturer at Hotelschool The Hague. This highly specialised university offers both Bachelors and Masters education with a focus on hospitality. They were in need of a lecturer/coach for students for the module "Aligning Business & Information" 1-2 days a week. … Continue reading 2022-2023 Hotelschool The Hague
On 16 November 2022, I gave two presentations on Intercultural Communication. The first was at MBO College Airport in Hoofdorp, the Netherlands, not far from Schiphol Airport: It was a fun campus to visit. The second presentation was at MBO College Amstellaan, a short drive away. I was invited by Luisa Prando, Manager of Internationalisation … Continue reading 2022 MBO College Airport & Amstellaan Week of the World
On 8 November 2022, it was a delight to have the chance to spend some time with the fabulous team at the CJG Leidschenveen-Ypenburg (Centrum voor Jeugd & Genzin). This centre supports families with babies and children up to 12 years. They have noticed in recent years that more and more international families have settled … Continue reading 2022 CJG Communicating with International Families
A few times a year, I have the fabulous opportunity to meet PhD's and their partners at TU Delft to help them settle into life here in the Netherlands. This is offered by the Coming to Delft service. It's always a very international group, and I lead them through a workshop with tips and tricks … Continue reading 2022 (October) TU Delft Building your Network in the Netherlands workshop
Neuroemergence virtual conference 2022 Neuroemergence is a virtual gathering space for neurodivergents and allies to come together, share stories, learn from each other, get inspired and convene as a community. The international NeuroEmergence event has grown out of the want for people to be able to come together and help build a more neurodivergent friendly … Continue reading 2022 Neuroemergence Virtual Conference
The mission of LinkedInLocal events are to connect humans and get to know the people behind the profiles. Strengthen your existing connections, and build new ones. All welcome! Whether you are a student, a CEO or any other kind of human in any industry - this is an #inclusive #networking event with a focus on … Continue reading 2022 (May) LinkedInLocal – The Hague – Power
The mission of LinkedInLocal events are to connect humans and get to know the people behind the profiles. Strengthen your existing connections, and build new ones. All welcome! Theme this month: (RE)CONNECT. Whether you are a student, a CEO or any other kind of human in any industry - this is an #inclusive #networking event … Continue reading 2022 (April) LinkedInLocal – The Hague – (Re)Connect
On 23 February 2022, it was super exciting to deliver the first LIVE version of this workshop after around 2 years online due to COVID. Offered by TU Delft's "Coming to Delft" service, which supports PhD and their partners to relocate to and feel at home in Delft, I really enjoy meeting the participants from … Continue reading 2022 (February) TU Delft Building your Network in the Netherlands workshop
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