I've had the pleasure of leading the fabulous team of volunteers at Delft MaMa over the last 18 months. Since I was pregnant in 2007 with my first child, Delft MaMa has been a huge support to me and my family. Back then, I was briefly one of the original board members of this not … Continue reading Stepping down as Chairperson of Delft MaMa: some highlights and leadership lessons learned
This year, I have continued as a volunteer editor & community manager. This post here on Zestee is to highlight my feature articles this year. If you're reading this and looking for an experienced online writer, I'm available for (paid) writing opportunities, please contact me. Pathé Movie of the Month I'm delighted to have an … Continue reading 2023 The Hague OnLine
Hi Barbie!  This catchphrase from the most hyped movie of the month - or probably the year - can be interpreted in so many different ways. What does Barbie mean to you? Renée went along to Pathé Ypenburg today on behalf of TheHagueOnLine. If, like me, you grew up with Barbie, this iconic brand name … Continue reading Pathé Movie of the Month – Barbie
This year, I've started offering Dutch to English translation and editing services. Though not the original core of my business, it's a great expansion that has grown from a need I have seen during my consulting, teaching and training in the Netherlands. I truly admire the English language skills of the Dutch and have lived … Continue reading Dutch to English translation and editing
Back in 2016, I wrote about a new Toastmasters group that some of my students started at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, after I shared with them that the organisation helped me a lot when I was younger. Back then I couldn't be involved much as I had other commitments. Now, in 2023, I'm … Continue reading Rejoining The Hague University Toastmasters
The Hague will host the World Championships of Sailing from 10-20 August 2023, with a central theme of "Get Ready for the Best". Â Allianz WK Zeilen, as the event is known in Dutch, will bring together over 1200 participants to compete in sailing, kite sailing and windsurfing events in Scheveningen. Â Along with 400 in … Continue reading Summer of Sailing in The Hague for the World Championships
On Friday 23 June 2023, Den Haag Inspireert! (The Hague Inspires!) was hosted by The Hague City Council, the Economic Board of The Hague, Horeca Nederland, WNO NCW, MKB Den Haag and Rabobank at Amare. The programme offered an opening session, followed by an option of 10 different knowledge sessions. The first nine were offered … Continue reading 2023 Den Haag Inspireert! The Hague Inspires!
On 22 June 2023, I attended this workshop for higher education lecturers at the Hogeschool Rotterdam. Internationalisation is a topic that has held my interest for some time, though it's one of those concepts that you can't really completely grasp, or define completely. In fact, one of the first activities we did was really interesting, … Continue reading A critical lens on inclusive internationalisation
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? Â 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? Â 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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