Quintessential Conversations with Suyin Aerts

Moderating an event recently with keynote speaker Peter De Keyzer made Suyin think - is Europe slowly making itself vulnerable? In this episode, she unpacks the tension between ideals and reality, and between what we want to stand for and what it actually takes to stay united.

We’re living in a digital world, but can empathy survive in it? In this episode Suyin reflects on what we might lose (and what we might gain) as AI becomes part of our everyday lives. (0:00) Intro (00:30) Main Section (2:00) Outro

Suyin's job as a moderator takes her to all sorts of events and seminars. Recently, at a road safety event, she learnt some statistics about first responders that shocked her.

This week's inspiration is Peter Hinssen, an amazing keynote speaker. In this episode, Suyin talks about how, as a manager, it's important to sometimes look past the statistics and numbers to see what's really happening.

The date this podcast comes out is a special date, can you guess why? In this episode Suyin chats about how certain numbers and dates have had an effect on her.

This week Suyin attended an event that made her reflect on one of her big life questions - What is your non-negotiable? It reminded her that clarity doesn’t always come from the big strategies or the long-term plans. Sometimes it comes from one simple line you refuse to cross.

Freedom looks different depending on whose eyes you see it through. This week, Suyin explores what it means to let go, to trust, and to grow.

Sometimes all it takes are two words: “I’m sorry.” In this episode, Suyin reflects on why apologies aren’t weakness - they’re courage in action.

Sometimes the little habits, conversations, or decisions don’t feel like much… until you look back and realise they’ve shaped your whole path .

This week, Suyin noticed how her dancer’s mindset crept back in during a Pilates class and what it taught her about the pressure to be perfect .

Non-negotiables – we all have them. But can they change ? In this episode, Suyin explores the fine line between standing firm and staying open .

Is creativity about making something new … or making something new out of what’s already there ? In this episode, Suyin explores why the answer might be both .

Independence isn’t just moving out, it’s moving toward who you’re meant to be . In this episode, Suyin reflects on the quiet courage it takes to start.

When someone you love takes a leap, you do too . This episode is a heartfelt reflection on change, courage, and cheering from afar.

For some people, recipes are rules. For Suyin, they’re just a suggestion. This episode is a love letter to cooking , intuition , and finding beauty in the mess.

They say “job” and “joy” are just one letter apart… but sometimes, it feels like more than that. In this episode Suyin looks at what happens when the work we do no longer fits who we are.

Is leadership something you're born with or something you grow into? Inspired by Leonard Lauder , in this episode Suyin explores how curiosity , not confidence, might be the thing that sets great leaders apart.

We’re more connected than ever… and yet, real attention feels harder to come by. In this episode, Suyin reflects on how easy it is to drift through conversations half-distracted - and what we might be missing because of it. A thoughtful, honest look at what it means to really be present with someone.

In this episode, Suyin reflects on the early years of her ballet career - the discipline of an elite athlete, and the vulnerability it takes to create something expressive. A career, she says, isn’t a ladder - it’s a checkerboard.

Ever had an idea that felt like it came out of nowhere... but also felt strangely perfect ? This episode is about those unexpected sparks. Where they come from, why they show up when they do, and what they might be trying to tell us. Maybe it’s not random at all. Maybe it’s something deeper trying to get your attention.

Sometimes life hands us a story we never planned to tell. This episode is about people facing illness with strength and grace - and how their honesty can shift the way we live, love, and listen. It's raw , but it's real .

This one's a personal look back at Suyin's journey with voice - how she learned to trust it and how meeting someone slowly losing his sight made her see (or hear) things differently. Can we connect more deeply when we stop looking and start listening ?

We love a good buzzword. Labels, audits, carbon counts - they make us feel like we’re doing the work. But are we actually creating lasting change, or just checking boxes? After weeks of events and conversations, Suyin is asking the uncomfortable question: have we lost the bigger picture? This episode cuts through the noise to explore what sustainability should  really  mean - for our planet, our p...

Years ago, Suyin met a girl in a remote Moroccan village. Her name was Ayla, and she’s stayed with her ever since. Recently, Suyin found out what happened to her after the earthquake. Ayla's story reminded her why this question matters more than ever: how do we raise girls who stay hopeful, strong, and ready to lead - even when the world around them changes? This episode is about Ayla, about S...

This week, my daughter said something that made me stop and really think. We spend so much time planning, preparing, looking ahead… but what about now ? Are we so focused on what’s next that we forget to actually  live  today? This week's episode is a personal reflection on presence, parenting, and what it means to find joy in the moment.