How do we build new systems while still living in the old ones?

In this episode, Jess Blijkers joins Omar Al Mamlouk to explore the inner shifts leaders must make to create meaningful system change. They discuss courageous leadership, emotional resilience, and the power of feedback in unlocking creativity and trust.

From redefining growth and purpose to imagining the future of work, this conversation opens the door to seeing people not as resources, but as complex, creative human beings with endless potential.

Jess Blijkers is the co-founder of enough.consulting, a company that supports the leaders who dare to redefine success and create the organisations our future really needs. After a 15 year career in international solidarity, her current work is facilitation at the intersection of collective action for system change, alternative economic models, and organisational transformation.

Jess is also a singer-songwriter.

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Jess Blijkers 🍉: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-blijkers/

Omar Al Mamlouk 🤝: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk-🤝-8352a496/

00:00 Intro

00:56 Understanding the Why Behind Our Actions

03:03 Courageous Leadership: A New Paradigm

06:13 System Change VS Inner Change

08:14 What is Courageous Leadership for Jess in practice

13:48 Redefining Growth and Success

18:48 The Importance of Purpose in Organizations

23:10 "Human Resources" is a term that we should NOT use

30:22 Just because it can't be measured, doesn't mean it doesn't matter!

33:44 Be radical! 35:27 The root cause of our problems

38:29 Navigating Emotional Vulnerability in Leadership

42:14 The Role of Creativity in Change

47:15 Navigating Social Media and Authenticity

49:57 Impact vs. Attention: A Balancing Act

55:41 Essential Skills for Future Leaders

58:27 Addressing Unconscious Bias in Leadership

01:05:13 Imagining the Future of Work

01:07:28 Call to Action: Understanding Root Causes 🌍

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Are we really rational decision-makers? 🤔

In this conversation with Shayne Vacher-Moffeit, we explore how emotions, cognitive biases, and group identity shape the way we think, work, and connect with others.

From confirmation bias to the power of belonging, from AI’s role in decision-making to the importance of finding purpose at work, this episode dives deep into what drives human behavior — and how understanding it can help us grow in career and life.

Whether you’re curious about psychology, leadership, workplace culture, or the future of work, this discussion will challenge how you see yourself and the decisions you make every day.

📌 Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:50 Shayne's

Purpose 03:09

Understanding Non-Judgmental Thinking

04:38 From Judgment to Collaboration: A Team Conflict Story

11:03 Practical Applications of Non-Judgmental Thinking

19:16 Exploring Cognitive Biases

26:03 Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

33:34 The Flaws of Being the Main Character

35:05 Understanding Social Identity Theory

35:34 The Dangers of Group Dynamics

36:19 The Impact of Arbitrary Divisions

37:15 The Power of Group Identity

40:42 Harnessing Competition for Growth

44:38 The Role of Common Goals in Collaboration

51:08 A Story on Harnessing Social Identity Theory for Team Success

53:07 Building Community Through Shared Adversity

56:38 How Inner Shifts Changed Shayne’s Life

01:03:06 The Future of Work and AI Challenges

01:06:33 Understanding Organizational Health as an Ecosystem

01:07:39 Complex Adaptive Systems in Business

01:12:52 Top 3-Core Skills for Change Makers

01:15:30 Envisioning a Purpose-Driven Workplace

01:17:09 The Evolution of Purpose in Work

01:22:19 Call to Action for Professionals

*A correction: The Power of Habit is written by Charles Duhigg

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Shayne Vacher-Moffeit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaynevacher/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk-🤝-8352a496/

🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE.

✨ Podcast in German with English subtitles with Simona Deckers: Mindfulness, Authentic Leadership & The Future of Work

✨ In this transformative conversation with Simona Deckers, we explore the practices, values, and mindsets that shape the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow.

From the power of mindful breathing to authentic decision-making, emotional intelligence, and the essential skills for the future of work — this episode invites you to reflect, grow, and lead with purpose.

👉 What you’ll discover in this episode:

- The Importance of Breath & Mindfulness

- Finding Purpose in Life and Career

- Core Values and Their Impact

- The Journey of Self-Development

- Authenticity in Leadership

- Decision-Making in Leadership

- Humanity Plus vs. Humanity Minus

- The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

- Strategic Clarity and Flexibility in Business

- Courage in Decision-Making: A Startup Story

- The Importance of Personal Branding

- Future of Work: Skills for Tomorrow

- Encouragement for Authenticity and Humanity

💡 This episode blends mindfulness, leadership, emotional intelligence, authenticity, and personal growth into a powerful dialogue designed to inspire both professionals and change-seekers.

➡️ Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or simply on your own journey of self-development, these insights will help you align purpose with practice and embrace a more human future of work.

Connect with us on LinkedIn: Simona Deckers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonadeckers/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk-🤝-8352a496/

🌿 Extra from Simona: 👉 Simona Deckers Meditation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dddpH158OQw

🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE.

00:00 Intro

01:19

Die Kraft von Atem & Achtsamkeit

03:33 Sinnfindung & Purpose im Leben

06:55 Selbstentwicklung als Weg

10:40 Loslassen

11:27 Top 3 CORE-Werte

13:46 Wie reflektiert Simona und weiß sie, ob sie ihren Purpose und ihre Werte lebt?!

16:57 Authentizität in Führung

21:25 Entscheidungen treffen mit Klarheit

28:29 Wie können CEOs Purpose und Werte nutzen, um Gewinne zu erzielen?

28:50 Humanity Plus vs. Humanity Minus

33:24 Emotionale Intelligenz in Leadership

35:38 Empathie als Führungsqualität

37:38 Methoden zur Stärkung der Empathie!

39:46 Strategische Klarheit & Flexibilität

42:29 Mutige Entscheidungen – eine Startup Story

46:15 Personal Branding als Erfolgsfaktor

52:05 Über Simonas Podcast

54:42 Zukunft der Arbeit: 3 CORE-Skills von morgen

58:03 Ermutigung zu Authentizität & Menschlichkeit

#Mindfulness #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #FutureOfWork #Authenticity #SelfDevelopment #PersonalBranding 📲

In this inspiring conversation with Kaivalya Kashyap, CEO of IATL, we explore how living from your CORE values can transform leadership, business, and personal growth. 🌱✨🤝

Kaivalya shares insights on adaptability, inclusion, contribution, and collaboration—the four CORE skills for the future of leadership.

From preparing for important moments with heart-centred practices to choosing collaboration over competition, this episode offers powerful lessons on how authentic leadership can create sustainable impact.

Whether you’re a change-maker, leader, entrepreneur, or someone on a journey of personal transformation, this episode will help you reconnect with your true nature, inspire others, and embrace change with purpose.

🤝 📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Kaivalya Kashyap: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaivalya-kashyap/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk-🤝-8352a496/

🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE.

In this episode of the Core Impact Podcast, Dr. Thomas Funke, Co-Founder and CEO of Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences @tomorrow.university , shares powerful insights on purpose, values, and leadership in today’s fast-changing world.

We explore how emotional intelligence, self-empowerment, and lifelong learning can shape future education systems, empower change makers, and create sustainable impact in both personal and professional life.

Key topics covered:

- How to prepare for impactful meetings with intention and presence

- Why understanding your "why" is essential for fulfilment

- The role of CORE values like autonomy, compassion, curiosity, and courage

- How education can align with purpose to prevent career dissatisfaction

- Technology’s influence on the future of learning

- Balancing productivity with deeper meaning for long-term success

- Misconceptions about impact-driven careers

- The future of compassionate and transformative leadership

If you’re passionate about impact, education, purpose, and creating positive change, this conversation is for you.

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Dr. Thomas Funke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drthomasfunke/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk-🤝-8352a496/

🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE.

00:00 Intro

01:35 Preparing for Impactful Meetings

04:07 Understanding Your Why

08:02 CORE Values and Daily Practices

13:22 Mission and Purpose in Education

18:23 The Role of Education in Career Satisfaction

22:53 The Importance of Purpose in Organisations

25:20 Balancing Productivity and Purpose

27:11 Rethinking Impact-Driven Careers

29:29 The Power of Calm Leadership

31:32 Lessons in Human Connection

36:22 Lessons Learned at ToU

38:51 Best Things Cannot Be Measured

39:45 Technology's Role in Education

42:05 Envisioning the Future of Leadership

47:15 A Crossroad for Humanity

#coreimpactpodcast #Impact #Education #Purpose #Values #Leadership #Technology #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfEmpowerment #LifelongLearning #ChangeMakers #CoreImpact #TomorrowUniversity #DrThomasFunke

In this powerful episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, Roberta Scrofani takes us from the edge of burnout to a vision of leadership rooted in emotional intelligence and human connection — even in the fast-paced tech world.

We talk about:

💡 Why mental health in tech is her passion

💔 The moment she cried after letting go of employees — and why it changed her view on leadership forever

🔥 What burnout revealed that success had kept hidden

🧠 Why she believes “emotions are data”

🤖 How AI can support — not replace — human growth through her ELEVATE journaling tool

🌍 Her vision of workplaces in 2030 when leading from the core A candid conversation about the courage it takes to lead with both head and heart.

📌 Watch now — and see leadership through a different lens.

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Roberta Scrofani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberta-scrofani-06401b27/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk-🤝-8352a496/

🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface.

It starts at the CORE.

#Leadership #MentalHealth #AI #BurnoutRecovery #COREImpactPodcast #EmotionalIntelligence #RobertaScrofani

What does it truly mean to lead from the inside out?

In this inspiring conversation, Professor Kathrin Köster — Prof. Dr. Kathrin Köster – founder of the Joy Academy, professor at Tomorrow University, and author of books including The United States of You — shares her unique approach to leadership, joy, and transformation in times of uncertainty.

🌱 We explore:

• Why true leadership starts with inner alignment

• How to reconnect with your CORE to lead authentically

• The role of joy and creativity in a world in transition

• The 4 inner team members that influence your decisions and leadership style:

- 💭 Mr. Mind -

💓 Highness Heart

- 🌀 Buddy Body

- 👁️‍🗨️ Conscious Me: The awareness that observes and integrates the whole team 🎧

Kathrin beautifully demystifies how these inner players shape how we show up — in life and leadership — and why real transformation starts with getting to know them.

If you're curious about what it means to lead without excuses, stay grounded in your values, and live with intention — this episode is for you.

🔔 Subscribe for more deep conversations on leadership, purpose, and transformation.

📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Prof. Dr. Kathrin Koester: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profkoester/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk-🤝-8352a496/

🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface.

It starts at the CORE.

🎙️ This episode is in German – upcoming ones will also be in English.

In this first episode of the CORE Impact Podcast, I speak with Corinne Besançon – a coach for leaders in transformation, blending structure with intuitive energy work.

Together, we explore deep questions like:

🌀 What is Inner Leadership and why does it matter?

⚡ How can CEOs and organizations embrace energy work as a success factor?

🔥 How do we prevent burnout and create truly fulfilling careers?

🏢 What does authentic, human-centered transformation at work really look like?

With her holistic background in Healthcare Consulting, Change Management, Career Coaching, and Executive Training, Corinne offers both practical insights and deep reflections on what it means to lead from the inside out. 📲

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Corinne Besançon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-besançon/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk-🤝-8352a496/

🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work.

Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface.

It starts at the CORE.