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We all strive to create impact not just for ourselves, but for others. Yet, setbacks, uncertainty and adversity often stand in the way. How do we turn struggle into strength and purpose into action?
We need real stories, raw experiences, and – Role Models – who’ve faced challenges, embraced transformation, and stepped into their power.
Empowerment isn’t a solo journey, it’s a ripple effect. The Journeys of Empowerment Podcast dives into deep, heartfelt conversations with pioneers of change uncovering the insights and strategies that fuel personal and collective transformation.
What to expect?
- Real-life stories: conversations with individuals who have turned challenges into opportunities for impact;
- Lessons from role-models: practical wisdom from those who have overcome adversity and are now empowering others;
- Reclaim your power: a journey of self-discovery, agency, and personal growth;
- Join the movement: be part of a community that believes in the power of transformation, one story at a time!
Empowerment starts with the first step; your choice to listen, learn, and take action. Tune in and begin amplifying your own impact 🙏🏾
✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 18
What happens when we stop trying to control everything and start embracing vulnerability?
In today’s conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking with Reindert Kriek, an HR leadership consultant and founder of dare. His experiences in leadership, personal growth, and his struggles with rejection and control offer invaluable lessons for anyone on a journey of empowerment.
Reindert Kriek’s journey is a powerful reminder that true leadership begins with self-awareness, compassion, and the courage to heal deep-seated emotional wounds.
What we explored:
- The power of self-compassion: Reindert’s personal journey of learning to be kinder to himself and how this has transformed his leadership;
- Personal leadership and letting go of control: How recognizing the need for control is tied to deeper emotional wounds and how Reindert is learning to release it;
- The impact of family constellation: Reindert shares how family constellations helped him heal and understand his adoption and rejection issues;
- HR leadership in Suriname: Reindert’s experience training HR teams in Suriname and how it solidified his mission to help others grow;
- Embracing vulnerability: The crucial role vulnerability plays in personal and professional development, and how Reindert now embraces his true identity.
Nuggets of empowerment:
- Slow down and be kind to yourself: Reindert’s advice to his younger self: don’t rush, everything will work out in time;
- Embrace your full identity: Reindert shares the importance of accepting all parts of yourself, including his Indonesian name, Purwoto;
- Rejection as a catalyst for growth: How rejection can fuel self-reflection and become a powerful tool for personal development.
Connect with Reindert Kriek:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reindertkriek/
• Website dare.: coming soon!
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What’s one area where you’ve learned to let go of control and embrace vulnerability?
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What to Expect?
- Real-life stories: conversations with individuals who have turned challenges into opportunities for impact;
- Lessons from role models: practical wisdom from those who have overcome adversity and are now empowering others;
- Reclaim your power: a journey of self-discovery, agency, and personal growth;
- Join the movement: be part of a community that believes in the power of transformation, one story at a time!
Empowerment starts with the first step; your choice to listen, learn, and take action.
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