Breathing is something that we all do every single minute of every single day - and yet, I feel I do not do it well. Over the years, I've tried various methods and techniques to improve this via doctors, yoga, physio, logopedie and more. This is the first time I've spent several hours on it specifically though, … Continue reading Breathing Workshop: Oxygen Advantage
As a university lecturer, in International Business at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, one of the many tasks we perform alongside teaching is creating/maintaining social and psychological safety in the classroom. It was great to have the chance to shine a spotlight on this at our staff day on 13 June 2023. Thank you to … Continue reading Creating social safety as a university lecturer
[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]Good Girls Die Last by Natali Simmonds is a tense, feminist thriller set during a heatwave in London. Perfect as a summer read! Released in hardback this week, it has already received excellent reviews and been signed for a tv series. I was fortunate to preview the book before … Continue reading Interview with Author Natali Simmonds: Good Girls Die Last
This second edition of NeuroEmergence was an online event I attended on 15-16 June 2023. Neurodiversity is an important theme that is receiving more and more attention, in part thanks to this organisation. The text below is cut and paste for my own archive from the Eventbrite registration link.
This article features a number of ideas for activities in and around The Hague for English speaking teenagers. Do you have any others to add? Please contact us. American Book Center Do you love to read? The American Book Center is the perfect place to spend ages browsing through the seemingly endless number of books … Continue reading Activity Ideas for Teenagers in The Hague
On 2 June 2023, I had the absolute pleasure of being present at the Neurodiversity in Business in The Netherlands launch. Hosted by EY in Amsterdam, it was a truly inspiring event. You have no doubt seen a wide range of discussion around DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and may or may not have (yet) … Continue reading Neurodiversity in Business the Netherlands launch
SEA LIFE Scheveningen will celebrate its 30th anniversary from Saturday 3 June. The largest public aquarium in the Netherlands invites visitors to celebrate this milestone together. Pascal van Wersch (General Manager): "We are proud to celebrate our 30th anniversary and it is great to look back on the incredible journey we have taken since our … Continue reading SEA LIFE Scheveningen celebrates 30th anniversary
The Global School for Entrepreneurship (GS4E) opens their new campus in The Hague in September. Based in de Titaan building, students at the GS4E gain an accredited Bachelor's degree alongside real-world business experience. Do you know an entrepreneurial young person who would like to either start a business or do a business degree? Did they … Continue reading Startup, Study and Scholarship – a chance to combine the three comes to The Hague
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
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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
I have launched a new Instagram account dedicated to diversities. I've specifically chosen the word "diversities" in place of diversity to represent the very many aspects such as: Gender Race Sexual orientation Culture Religion Skin, Eye, Hair Colour and other aspects of appearance Neurodiversity I've taught intercultural communication and intercultural competence for some time. I … Continue reading Embracing Diversities
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
De Titaan building in the Binkhorst region of The Hague will officially open its doors in September 2023 for organisations who align with the Sustainable Development Goals. Twenty innovative scale-ups have recently moved into the building, which is still being renovated and due to be completed by the summer. Jurgen Nieuwenhuisen, Chief Operating Officer of … Continue reading De Titaan is building a better world for entrepreneurs in The Hague
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
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