Tech tools – Clubhouse

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

Welcome to the Zestee Blog

Welcome to the Zestee blog - this is portfolio of my work as well as a a treasure trove of more than 15 years of my favourite topics, articles, resources, book reviews, summaries of events I've been to and more.  You can navigate by scrolling, or via the category and archive dropdowns in the sidebar … Continue reading Welcome to the Zestee Blog

2018 The Hague Awards

Last night I attended the 2nd annual edition of The Hague Awards, with the theme "Innovation by the sea", hosted by the colourful Zuiderstraandtheater. Organised by The Hague and Partners (a collaboration between The Hague Marketing Bureau, The Hague Convention Bureau and The Hague Business Agency) it showcased some of the best of our city. … Continue reading 2018 The Hague Awards

Five tips to make the most of elearning

I love elearning - but it's often not easy. 1. Create space: both mentally & physically Elearning is very flexible meaning you can study almost anywhere.  However this flexibility also has drawbacks, thinking 2. Know yourself and learning style There are many ways of learning.  Find ways that work for you. 3. Keep the end … Continue reading Five tips to make the most of elearning

2018 Google Digital Marketing Workshops Radboud University

Google offers a great programme, delivering digital marketing workshops at higher education institutions throughout the Netherlands.  I'm one of the trainers for the project, which is managed by digital training agency, How and Knower.  You can read more here (in Dutch): https://howknower.nl/digitale-werkplaats This programme is part of the Grow with Google initiative, supporting students and business … Continue reading 2018 Google Digital Marketing Workshops Radboud University

How do I comply with GDPR/AVG? Small business resources

The 25 May 2018 deadline is fast approaching for GDPR and you'll no doubt notice a frenzy of emails regarding this.  Large organisations have their legal teams onto it but for small businesses like my own, it's up to us as individuals to figure out compliance. Zestee is 10 years old this year, and I … Continue reading How do I comply with GDPR/AVG? Small business resources

LinkedIn is the Ultimate Resource to Increase B2B Sales

The digital transformation over the last ten years has completely changed the way people buy. As a result, businesses, marketers, and sellers, need to adapt to stay relevant and competitive in attracting the modern buyer. Businesses have the ability to embrace these changes in how they operate and deliver value to their clients. To attract … Continue reading LinkedIn is the Ultimate Resource to Increase B2B Sales

Shouty Sensationalist: Bye Bye Facebook

A Dutch TV show has sparked discussions in the Netherlands this week with a call for Dutch people to say "bye bye" to Facebook and leave the platform.  Ironically, this has been extensively shared on Facebook, with a Facebook event encouraging people to cut off their accounts at 8pm local time, today 11 April 2018. … Continue reading Shouty Sensationalist: Bye Bye Facebook

2018 WEF (Women Economic Forum) The Hague

On 8-9 March 2018, the WEF (Women Economic Forum) was held in The Hague, the Netherlands.  Around 250 participants from 50 countries delivered and attended 70 sessions with a theme of "Women Empowering Agriculture, Circular Economy, Sustainability and Cyber Security". Due to work commitments on the morning of the 8th and then unfortunately being sick … Continue reading 2018 WEF (Women Economic Forum) The Hague

2018 TEDxDelft

I'm a live TEDx addict and 2018 TEDxDelft (22 March 2018) was the 11th live event I have attended. It didn't disappoint, with an impressive line up of speakers delivering yet another inspiring day, again held at TU Delft's AULA. At time of writing, the programme can be seen here: https://www.tedxdelft.nl/programme/ (Depending on when you are reading this, … Continue reading 2018 TEDxDelft

LinkedIn Local Den Haag (The Hague) February 2018

As the video below describes "All around the world, something wonderful is happening.  People are building beautiful connections on LinkedIn and now those connections are meeting face to face at local LinkedIn events.  Image the collaboration, opportunities and fun that you could have meeting your LinkedIn connections F2F or making new connections F2F".  I'm a … Continue reading LinkedIn Local Den Haag (The Hague) February 2018

2017 Fellow Rotterdam Google Digital Workshop

On 23 November 2017, I had the absolute pleasure of delivering the Google "offline Digital Workshop" to a delightful group of young students and entrepreneurs of Fellow Rotterdam.  This programme is part of a project offered via a partnership of Google with digital agency How & Knower, offering students throughout the Netherlands and Belgium the … Continue reading 2017 Fellow Rotterdam Google Digital Workshop

2017 Google Digital Marketing Workshops Tilburg University

I recently had the the pleasure of delivering two workshops at Tilburg University in the Netherlands, as part of a Google Digital Marketing programme: Day 1 of 2: 27 September 2017: Digital Customer Journey, SEO Day 2 of 2: 11 October 2017: SEA, Google Analytics This programme is part of the Grow with Google initiative, supporting … Continue reading 2017 Google Digital Marketing Workshops Tilburg University