What does a ‘ flatliner’ look like? What do planets and emotions have to do with each other and how is language relevant when it comes to emotions?In this show Dominique Schreinemachers and Barbara Besancon - Rijntjes talk about one of our favorite topics. EMOTIONS! Many of us have been taught (explicit or implicitly…) to “control yourself” to “ look at the bright side” to “ stay positive” to “ don’t be so dramatic” , to “toughen up” and much much more. The consequence of all this well meant ‘ rules’ is that we are not always able anymore to feel, but even more importantly to connect with other people when emotions are there. And we all see in today’s world what happens when there is no connection anymore. Emotions are crucial parts of being human, and emotions form THE doorway to true connection. Between authentic and real human beings. Allowing emotions (the highs and the lows, the painful and the pleasant ones, ALL of them) into our lives brings so much and is crucial for living a full-filling life. So yes as a leader, working with your emotions is one of the most important skills you can focus on. You can find the show on your Youtube channel or via the regular podcast platforms. We are looking forward hearing from you!

Let's talk Soul-Business New Style! Barbara Besancon - Rijntjes and Dominique Schreinemachers dive deep into one topic. This first show new format is about Intuition! We explore what Intuition is all about, how you can recognise it and how to practice using it more and more in your life. We believe using and trusting your intuition is a crucial element of living a soulful life and we hope that with this conversation we show you that using and following your intuition is a very a grounded and natural path to follow. No hocus pocus or ' whoowhoo' . You just have to learn to listen to it! You can also watch the show here 

In this show I speak to the inspiring Daniel Matteo.  Coach, trainer, consultant and  host of the podcast Politicwise.  Daniel created a space where Politics  meets personal development.For everybody who is  interested in political change and developing & growing as a person. In his work he explores how to thrive in politics: through the podcast with political leaders, scientists and change-makers, and deep-dive articles.You can find more information in the shownotes Please share the episode and let me know what you think! 

One year of the Let's Talk Soul-Business Podcast! Celebrating this with an announcement, about the future of the show!Go and listen to the announcement and join us on the journey!

Today we talk about the power of STORIES and how stories are a vital part of bringing soul into your life. I am talking to Maartje van Bavel Maartje is de owner and CEO  of The Speech Republic. The Speech Republic is a company of Story telling experts. They help their clients to create authentic stories and they believe that through stories and communicating those stories with your whole being, one can change the world. Maartje has been a Speech Coach for more than 10 years and as the owner of The Speech Republic she is also an entrepreneur and soulful leader herself. As The Speech Republic says it Stories that are aligned with your actions are the stories that compel, that bind, that move and shake us to the core, pushing us beyond expectation. Those are stories that beat. In this episode we explore what is the difference between communication being  " content dumping" and soulful story telling. Communication that connects people. We also explore what this means for leaders and how you can make a difference. Spoiler;  it is about vulnerability, again! https://www.barbararijntjes.com/blog

In this episode I talk to Dominique SchreinemacherDominique has been an Airforce Pilot at the Dutch Airforce for 20 years. She is a behavioural psychologist, mediator and entrepreneur as she is leading her own company the BoostCompany where, together with a team of the best Pilots of the Dutch Airforce  she helps leaders and organisations with their leadership skills, teamwork and personal growth Dominique is one of the few female veteran Airforce Pilots and has been trained in the US by Vietnam Veterans. Top Gun right?Dominique has served in war zones and is a popular inspirational speaker about all her experiences in the army.When I met Dominique I was blown away by her pure and authentic energy, not going around the bushes and saying it exactly as she sees it. Authentic and down to earth. In this episode we talk about emotions, intuition and task orientation under extreme pressure, doing what feels right instead of having goals for everything and much much more. Dominique looked death straight into the eyes and is now using all her skills and experience to make the world a better place . More information hereWant to do us a big favour? Please rate, share and review this show! Thank you!!

In this episode I get personal and share about the little break I took the last months. I called it my Wintersleep and after leaving my corporate job I used it to rest - re-treat- re-balance and make new choices. And as many of you asked me what it what was like I decided to share my main lessons with you. It is honest and open and there is no hiding, because that is for me what being soulful is about!You can find the main lessons in the shownotes and by listening to the show! Please share your thoughts and questions with me 

Season 2! Back after a little Wintersleep I will continue our conversations with leaders, thinkers and doers, exploring what it means to bring more soul into daily life. In working life,  in family life, in relationships, in our whole being. This episode I am talking to Josephine Bertrams  she is the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of HEINEKEN® USA. Since 2019 she is the head of the Corporate Affairs department of HEINEKEN in the US. Being responsible for topics like employee engagement, Corporate Communications and events, Media Relations and Government Affairs, she also drives the Sustainability and the DEI agenda for the US. In this episode we talk about Curiosity as one of the main drivers of Soulful leadership and how asking a simple question like " How are you" can be a real gamechanger and create a culture of belonging. We talk about letting go of the need to ' fix' everything as a leader and being with your emotions and much more! Find out more here and don't forget to share and review the show if you enjoyed it! 

This show is a special one! We talk soul, spirituality, but also down to earth business success and performance and how growth is a hero's journey. As Professor of Practice at Columbia Business School and Founder of the Mentora Institute and Mentora Foundation, Hitendra has coached dozens of Fortune 100 C-suite executives and taught more than ten thousand MBAs, executives, doctors, lawyers, social activists and educators. His class on Personal Leadership & Success is one of the most popular at Columbia Business School, for which he has won the Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence.Hitendra Wadhwa is the author of the book, “Inner Mastery, Outer Impact: How Your Five Core Energies Hold the Key to Success” (Hachette Book Group, June 2022). and hosts a successful podcast himself. And today he is MY guest!!We talk about  about how the secret of life is discovering your core and aligning your inner and outer success to that core. We talk what leadership looks like from this perspective, cynism  in the workplace especially when it comes to conversations like this and about the current state of humanity .What do Steve Jobs, Elvis and Mandela have in common and what can we learn from their journeys? It is just a beautiful conversation exploring the journey that is called life.Read more here 

This week I talk to Karin Lanz, founder & Ceo of Lanur cosmetics the first fully cradle to cradle certified cosmetics company in the world.Karin moved away from the spotlights to follow her intuition. That things can be done differently, better, believing in a future where we are not consuming the earth but where we regenerate and give back. Bringing back balance. And she does that with no compromises! No compromises to nature but also no compromises to fun, comfort and beauty. Read more about Karin in the shownotes and please don't forget to leave your review on the platform where you listen to this show!