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#96 – Why Euroclear Doesn’t Want Hero Leaders Anymore – with Frederic Pierre

Are you curious about the shifting paradigms of leadership in today’s complex, technology-driven world? In this insightful conversation, Murielle Machiels sits down with Frédéric Pierre, Chief Talent Officer at Euroclear, to explore how leadership is evolving. Drawing from his 16 years at Euroclear and a lifetime in HR, Frédéric shares profound observations about the journey from directive leadership to authentic, purpose-driven guidance. This episode covers: The transformation from “hero” leaders to “hosts” who enable teams to thrive. How the COVID-19 pandemic and hybrid work revolutionized leadership practices. The impact of technology, digital overload, and AI on leaders’ well-being and effectiveness. The importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authenticity in modern leadership. How purpose-driven cultures foster energy, resilience, and innovation. Whether you’re a leader seeking strategies to adapt to today’s challenges or someone passionate about the future of work, this episode offers invaluable takeaways. Tune in to discover how to navigate complexity, build meaningful connections, and lead with clarity and compassion.

#95 – Regenerating Nestlé: Leading Change, Building Trust with Michel Mersch

In this episode of Rebel Leader with a Heart, Michel Mersch, CEO of Nestlé Belgium, shares how he is driving transformative change within a global organization. Focused on regenerative leadership, Michel emphasizes balancing profit with purpose, empowering teams, and embedding sustainability into Nestlé’s DNA. With humility and boldness, he discusses tackling criticism, embracing risks, and fostering a culture where care and innovation thrive. This is an inspiring conversation for anyone seeking to lead with courage and create meaningful impact.
What overutilizing Chat GPT taught me

#94 – What overutilizing Chat GPT taught me

In this episode, Murielle Machiels, founder of QiLeader and Academic Director at Solvay, shares her insights on using ChatGPT for leadership and productivity, emphasizing the importance of balance between efficiency and depth. Initially leveraging AI for various tasks, she experienced increased productivity but noticed a loss of personal touch. Reflecting on her values, she realized the need for a mindful approach to technology. Advocating for consciousness in the age of AI, Murielle suggests blending technology with wisdom and presence for impactful leadership, urging leaders to transcend mere technology mastery for genuine human connection and growth.
Beyond the Code: Human Skills in an AI world, with Eve Vlemincx

#93 – Beyond the Code: Human Skills in an AI world, with Eve Vlemincx

Welcome to this new episode of “Rebel Leader with a Heart”! In this thought-provoking conversation, we delve deep into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI) with our brilliant guest, Eve Vlemincx. Eve, an acclaimed expert in strategy with affiliations to Harvard, Stanford, and Forbes, brings her wealth of knowledge and insights to a discussion that is bound to reshape your understanding of AI’s impact on the workforce and leadership.
How to Achieve 93% Engagement: the Carglass Formula, with Bart Lambrechts

#92 – How to Achieve 93% Engagement: the Carglass Formula, with Bart Lambrechts

In this episode of “Rebel Leader with a Heart,” we delve deep into the transformative world of employee engagement with Bart Lambrechts, the seasoned People Director of Carglass. Discover the groundbreaking journey of Carglass, which has remarkably elevated its employee engagement levels to an impressive 93%, a figure that starkly contrasts with the average engagement rates in Europe and the US. This episode is not just a conversation; it’s an exploration into the core of what makes a workplace not just functional, but exceptional and fun.
Measuring Conscious Leadership: Why and How, with Karine Becker

#91 – Measuring Conscious Leadership: Why and How, with Karine Becker

Hi everybody! In this podcast episode of Rebel Leader With a Heart, I am having a conversation with conscious leader and founder of Hire & Higher, Karine Becker. We will discuss the importance of having conscious leaders, not only for your organization, but for the planet as well!
Creating Resonance: Unleashing the Power of Leadership with Enrico Biscaro

#90 – Creating Resonance: Unleashing the Power of Leadership with Enrico Biscaro

In this inspiring podcast episode, Enrico Biscaro delves into the essence of courageous leadership and the power of resonance. He emphasizes the importance of leaders embracing vulnerability, prioritizing service to others, and aligning their actions with their values. Biscaro highlights the significance of trust, authenticity, and deep connections in fostering a collaborative work environment. By creating resonance, leaders can inspire their teams to reach new heights, navigate change with confidence, and achieve long-term success. Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies for becoming a courageous and resonant leader.
My secret program to save the world (and you)

#89 – My secret program to save the world (and you)

Hello there, fellow world-changer! Are you feeling like something’s not quite right in the world of work? Like maybe you’re not finding the meaning, impact, and balance that you crave? I hear you, and I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone. But, my friend, there’s hope on the horizon. It’s time to wave goodbye to the old way of working that’s been leaving us feeling unfulfilled and burnt out. It’s time to usher in a new era of work that’s better for us, our organizations, and the planet we call home. In this podcast episode, I share my secret program to save the world (and you!). I’ll take you on a journey through the evolution of work and how it’s negatively impacting us and the world around us. But, more importantly, I’ll share practical tips and strategies that you can use to transform yourself and your organization. We’re in this together, my friend. And I’m here to offer empathy, support, and inspiration to help you make a real difference. So, grab a cup of tea, sit back, and let’s explore how we can make the world of work a better, brighter, and more fulfilling place for all. Let’s start a movement to change the world, one person, and one organization at a time.
Why I hate KPI's and what's a better way

#88 – Why I hate KPI’s and what’s a better way

Are you tired of chasing after meaningless Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that don’t really measure the success of your organization? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, many people feel the same way. That’s why I’ve created a new podcast episode titled “Why I Hate KPIs and You Should Too.” In this episode, I’ll explain why KPIs can be misleading and why there’s a better way to measure success. I’ll share with you a more meaningful and impactful approach to transforming your organization that goes beyond just hitting targets and numbers. By tuning in, you’ll discover how to focus on the things that really matter, such as customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and overall business impact. So if you’re ready to ditch the KPIs and start creating real change in your organization, then be sure to listen to my latest podcast episode. It’s time to embrace a new way of measuring success and achieving the results that truly matter.
The two skills that set successful leaders apart with Gabriel Goldberg

#87 – The two skills that set successful leaders apart with Gabriel Goldberg

Gabriel is a seasoned entrepreneur who has not only launched his own startup but has also scaled it to become number one in the market and eventually sold it. His experiences have led him to become a mentor and coach to numerous entrepreneurs and leaders looking to achieve their own success. During our conversation, Gabriel shares valuable insights on the two skills that he believes are critical for any leader looking to succeed in today’s fast-paced and competitive landscape. His wisdom and expertise will leave you inspired and motivated to take action in your own leadership journey. So, whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or simply someone looking to improve your skills, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in now to discover the two skills that set successful leaders apart with Gabriel Goldberg.
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All podcast episodes

#96 – Why Euroclear Doesn’t Want Hero Leaders Anymore – with Frederic Pierre
#95 – Regenerating Nestlé: Leading Change, Building Trust with Michel Mersch
What overutilizing Chat GPT taught me
#94 – What overutilizing Chat GPT taught me
Beyond the Code: Human Skills in an AI world, with Eve Vlemincx
#93 – Beyond the Code: Human Skills in an AI world, with Eve Vlemincx
How to Achieve 93% Engagement: the Carglass Formula, with Bart Lambrechts
#92 – How to Achieve 93% Engagement: the Carglass Formula, with Bart Lambrechts
Measuring Conscious Leadership: Why and How, with Karine Becker
#91 – Measuring Conscious Leadership: Why and How, with Karine Becker
Creating Resonance: Unleashing the Power of Leadership with Enrico Biscaro
#90 – Creating Resonance: Unleashing the Power of Leadership with Enrico Biscaro
My secret program to save the world (and you)
#89 – My secret program to save the world (and you)
Why I hate KPI's and what's a better way
#88 – Why I hate KPI’s and what’s a better way
The two skills that set successful leaders apart with Gabriel Goldberg
#87 – The two skills that set successful leaders apart with Gabriel Goldberg
How to slow down without feeling guilty or lazy and boost your impact
#86 – How to slow down without feeling guilty or lazy and boost your impact
Empathy: How it Can Make or Break Your Team with Susan Brady
#85 – Empathy: How it Can Make or Break Your Team with Susan Brady
Protect your spark with Sally Clarke
#84 – Protect your spark with Sally Clarke
The art of procrastinating instead of working harder
#83 – The art of procrastinating instead of working harder
From the 2h workday of the hunter-gatherer to dropping dead at work in today's times
#82 – From the 2h workday of the hunter-gatherer to dropping dead at work in today’s times
A recipe to deal with chaos with Carole Lamarque
#81: A recipe to deal with chaos with Carole Lamarque
A conversation with an atypical CEO, ER doctor, firefighter and family man Ryan Noach
#80: A conversation with an atypical CEO, ER doctor, firefighter and family man Ryan Noach
How can you design your collaborative workspace with Anouk van Oordt
#79 : How can you design your collaborative workspace with Anouk van Oordt
Building an impactful company starts by transforming ourselves with Anouk Lagae
#78: Building an impactful company starts by transforming ourselves with Anouk Lagae
Create successful human connections again with Richard Newman
#77: Create successful human connections again with Richard Newman
Design a life you don't need vacation from, with Mel Miles
#76: Design a life you don’t need vacation from, with Mel Miles
A conversation about values, purpose and vulnerability with Lisa Morton
#75: A conversation about values, purpose and vulnerability with Lisa Morton
Boost your career with a strong personal brand
#74 Boost your career with a strong personal brand
7 reasons why you might feel stuck and how to get unstuck
#73 – 7 reasons why you might feel stuck and how to get unstuck
Hiring a great employee in remote times
#72: Hiring a great employee in remote times
How to drastically reduce virtual meetings & boost engagement
#71: How to drastically reduce virtual meetings & boost engagement
Why relationships boost teamwork, innovation & your bottom-line with David Nour
#70: Why relationships boost teamwork, innovation & your bottom-line with David Nour
What I want to do differently in 2022
#69: What I want to do differently in 2022
An episode for the super achievers among us - with Tutti Taygerly
#68: An episode for the super achievers among us – with Tutti Taygerly
An efficient way to finally become a best-selling author - with Jyotsna Ramachandran
#67: An efficient way to finally become a best-selling author – with Jyotsna Ramachandran
11 barriers to thinking big
#66: 11 barriers to thinking big
Post-pandemic trends lead to a huge flaw for many at work
#65: Post-pandemic trends lead to a huge flaw for many at work
Are you climbing the right mountain? - with Tony Martignetti
#64: Are you climbing the right mountain? – with Tony Martignetti
The investment every successful person makes
#63: The investment every successful person makes
How to increase engagement & performance in hybrid teams - with Pilar Orti
#62: How to increase engagement & performance in hybrid teams – with Pilar Orti
The big mistakes when building a culture of belonging - with LaTonya Wilkins
#61: The big mistakes when building a culture of belonging – with LaTonya Wilkins
The new way of working post pandemic - with Axel Kuborn from Silversquare
#60: The new way of working post pandemic – with Axel Kuborn from Silversquare
Shifting from feeling powerless to empowered - with Tina Frey
#59: Shifting from feeling powerless to empowered – with Tina Frey
Why some leaders are dishonest & how to counter this - with Ron Carucci
#58: Why some leaders are dishonest & how to counter this – with Ron Carucci
A meditation to go from overwhelm to focus
#57: A meditation to go from overwhelm to focus
The 4 killers of curiosity and how to avoid them with Dr Alison Horstmeyer
#56: The 4 killers of curiosity and how to avoid them with Dr Alison Horstmeyer
The leadership shift of a senior leader during the corona crisis - with Claire Van Hoorn
#55: The leadership shift of a senior leader during the corona crisis – with Claire Van Hoorn
How to improve your communication skills - With Miruna Ursache
#54: How to improve your communication skills – With Miruna Ursache
Help! My boss is a micromanager
#53: Help! My boss is a micromanager
Flex your style from Alpha leader to Beta leader with Jeffrey Hull
#52: Flex your style from Alpha leader to Beta leader with Jeffrey Hull
Oops I've screwed up & best way to transform that mistake into an opportunity
#51: Oops I’ve screwed up & best way to transform that mistake into an opportunity
Want to become a better leader? Dig deeper into yourself and remove that armor with Fede Heine
#50: Want to become a better leader? Dig deeper into yourself and remove that armor with Fede Heine
A meditation for when life is throwing you a challenge
#49: A meditation for when life is throwing you a challenge
#48: Who am I if I’m not successful?
Becoming "antifragile" is the new innovation in turbulent times with Rik Vera
#47: Becoming “antifragile” is the new innovation in turbulent times with Rik Vera
This is how you stop going from one meeting to the next
#46: This is how you stop going from one meeting to the next
Knowing & doing isn't enough, it's something else that matters today
#45: Knowing & doing isn’t enough, it’s something else that matters today
The success formula of digital & uncertain times, simple but requires a new version of yourself
#44: The success formula of digital & uncertain times, simple but requires a new version of yourself
The easiest way to stop being squeezed between your management and what you want
#43: The easiest way to stop being squeezed between your management and what you want
The truth about transforming - An open & honest conversation
#42: The truth about transforming – An open & honest conversation
What I learned from empowering many teams
#41: What I learned from empowering many teams
Remote (& hybrid) teams fail without this element
#40: Remote (& hybrid) teams fail without this element
Why can you be unhappy in a job you like - An enlightening conversation with my friend and coach Valérie Van Geel
#39: Why can you be unhappy in a job you like – An enlightening conversation with my friend and coach Valérie Van Geel
The biggest mistake killing work-life balance
#38: The biggest mistake killing work-life balance
A sneak peek behind the scenes of QiLeader - 2020 & 2021
#37: A sneak peek behind the scenes of QiLeader – 2020 & 2021
Why New Year's resolutions fail & what to do instead
#36: Why New Year’s resolutions fail & what to do instead
Living lighter working smarter with Tim Vermeire & Rudi Francken
#35: Living lighter working smarter with Tim Vermeire & Rudi Francken
The biggest weapon in storytelling
#34: The biggest weapon in storytelling
Having a difficult conversation remotely? Don't forget to do this.
#33: Having a difficult conversation remotely? Don’t forget to do this.
Bring the informal chat & fun in remote teams. But how?
#32: Bring the informal chat & fun in remote teams. But how?
Help, I need to slow down and pause anymore
#31: Help, I need to slow down and pause anymore
Is there room for more humanity in our organizations?
#30: Is there room for more humanity in our organizations?
Minimalism as a leader
#29: Minimalism as a leader
The biggest challenges in customer experience - with Amélie Beerens
#28: The biggest challenges in customer experience – with Amélie Beerens
14 bad habits taught in school that you should unlearn
#27: 14 bad habits taught in school that you should unlearn
The 7 beliefs of highly successful people
#26: The 7 beliefs of highly successful people
My 3 wins & struggles as an entrepreneur
#25: My 3 wins & struggles as an entrepreneur
5 steps to deal with a traditional management
#24: 5 steps to deal with a traditional management
3 things to stay relevant in digital times
#23: 3 things to stay relevant in digital times
3 insights to find my motivation back at work
#22: 3 insights to find my motivation back at work
10 mistakes I made as a traditional manager
#21: 10 mistakes I made as a traditional manager
Launch & scale a business in only 4h per day with Ségolène Le Grelle
#20: Launch & scale a business in only 4h per day with Ségolène Le Grelle
Stop these 5 things to save time at work
#19: Stop these 5 things to save time at work
Elevate your consciousness level for more success
#18: Elevate your consciousness level for more success
Become a meaningful rich
#17: Become a meaningful rich
What if you quit or got fired?
#16: What if you quit or got fired?
Decrease resistance to change
#15: Decrease resistance to change
How can you manage uncertainties
#14: How can you manage uncertainties
How to break silo's and improve collaboration
#13: How to break silo’s and improve collaboration
Nestlé Belgium's transformation, Wins & struggles - with Paul Van Roy
#12: Nestlé Belgium’s transformation, Wins & struggles – with Paul Van Roy
How to motivate busy people to learn
#11: How to motivate busy people to learn
How to empower everyone - podcast thumbnail
#10 How to Empower everyone? Even average employees
How to increase empowerment and boost profit
#9: How to increase empowerment and boost profit
How to counter a bad decision
#8: How to counter a bad decision
One big reason behind bad decisions at work
#7: One big reason behind bad decisions at work
How to manage your mindset
#6: How to manage your mindset
The choice to make for a better work-life balance - Interview with Valerie Urbain
#5: The choice to make for a better work-life balance – Interview with Valerie Urbain
What you should manage before taking action
#4: What you should manage before taking action
The biggest mistake traditional or busy leaders make
#3: The biggest mistake traditional or busy leaders make
Stop being so busy
#2: The one thing to stop being so busy
#1: From overwhelmed CEO & mom to a meaningful life & career
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