Challenging the Status Quo

In deze aflevering van Challenging the Status Quo ga ik in gesprek met Jan Sjöcrona. Ooit strafrechtadvocaat, vandaag coach van professionals die naar buiten toe prima lijken te functioneren, maar van binnen langzaam vastlopen. We spreken over de grootste leugen die high performers zichzelf vertellen: dat nog harder werken de oplossing is. Over de verslavende werking van status, bewijsdrang en dru...

In deze aflevering van Challenging the Status Quo spreken we met Jamal Oulel , oprichter en CEO van Socialdebt . Vanuit zijn persoonlijke ervaring met schulden bouwde hij een social fintech die jongeren van 18 tot 27 jaar helpt om schuldenvrij te worden. Maar niet door dwang, boetes of standaardincasso – juist door vertrouwen, gedragswetenschap en technologie. We duiken in: Waarom het huidige syst...

We leven in een tijd waarin kunstmatige intelligentie zich razendsnel ontwikkelt veel sneller dan ons vermogen om die verandering maatschappelijk en menselijk te bevatten. De beloftes zijn groot: efficiëntere processen, gepersonaliseerde diensten, snellere besluitvorming. Maar onder die belofte schuilt een fundamentele vraag: Wat gebeurt er met onze cognitieve vermogens, onze ethiek en ons vertrou...

In deze aflevering van Challenging the Status Quo duikt Amir Sabirović diep in de levensreis van Andreas Vonder , een kunstenaar en begeleider op het gebied van persoonlijke waarheid en storytelling. Wat doe je als het systeem je vertelt dat je niet goed genoeg bent? Hoe kan theater een spiegel worden voor je ziel? En waarom is het kennen van je verhaal essentieel voor persoonlijk leiderschap? Met...

Join us for an enlightening episode where we explore the dynamic intersections between music and leadership. Our insightful guests, Amir Sabirović, Rik Spann, and Simon Martin, draw parallels between jazz bands, rock bands, and symphony orchestras to delve into the diverse structures of organizations and their unique approaches to innovation, communication, and change. Throughout this episode, our...

In this episode, Rik explores how blending the improvisational, authentic, and raw elements of jazz with the structured aspects of architecture can revolutionize organizational structures. He shares fascinating insights from jazz legend Miles Davis and draws compelling parallels between jazz bands and business teams. Key Takeaways: Balancing structure and freedom to foster creativity and innovatio...

In this episode of "Challenging the Status Quo," host Amir Sabirović warmly welcomes Aksinya Samoylova, a distinguished polymath and thought leader from Vienna, Austria. Aksinya shares profound insights on the importance of multidisciplinary learning and its profound impact on the future of work, education, AI, and ethics. Throughout the conversation, Aksinya passionately delves into the...

In this episode of the Challenging the Status Quo podcast, host Amir Sabirović sits down with Darko Mareš, a professional photographer who transitioned from a 20-year career in audio engineering. Darko shares his journey from turning a hobby into a full-time profession, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of becoming a solopreneur. Listeners will hear about Darko's initial passion for aud...

Hey everyone! Welcome to another episode of the Challenging the Status Quo podcast, brought to you by Digital Savages. Today, I’ve got an amazing guest with me—Kemal Arslantaş. Kemal and I dive into his fascinating journey from growing up in the Netherlands with Turkish roots to becoming a key figure in crisis management, innovation, and health. He’s got some incredible stories about handling cris...

Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Natalia Bielczyk; she is Helping Professionals & Teams Self-Navigate, Build Value & Subvert All Expectations! It is best to solve your problem in business because this is most motivating! After finishing her PhD., she felt lost and embarked on a journey which led her to develop a m...

Digital Savages presenteert met trots de nieuwe aflevering van 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast seizoen twee met Wendelijn van der Leest, specialist vrouwelijk leiderschap en persoonlijke ontwikkeling! Ze belicht het heden door te kijken naar verleden! ‘Wees geïnteresseerd in wie je bent en waar je vandaan komt en gebruik dat om te ontdekken wat de toekomst voor jou in petto heeft!’

Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Marcel Bamberg, Presentor and TV Show maker! He does not wait for things to occur magically but takes his faith into his own hands. Caught by the pandemic and performance cancellation, he started making satirical videos and shows, which led to his success.  'Don't wait for the things to ha...

Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Jennifer Dennison, director at Challenge Day! She believes success is found in every aspect of daily life as long as you reflect!  'Where you are, makes who you are, although you should never forget your roots!'

Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Marie-Liz de Jongh, director at EQfit KIDDS! She believes we are here for a reason, and we all are important! And if you don't do something you love, you are missing a big part of your life! Stay with yourself, be yourself, believe in yourself and don't let anybody's opinion get you down! ...

Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Peter Smith, the litter philosopher! He believes you need challenges and misfits to develop and evolve! Challengers of the status quo, the misfits, are a necessity! To prove the reality to the mass media, who had no attention for the existing challenge, he created a trojan horse from litter, a...

Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Chris Blokland, a word artist to the fullest!  Listen more to what your body and tools you get from nature tell! Nature is always right; tune in with yourself! You have all the answers if you are really open to the process, but enjoy the process! It is good to fail one hundred thousand tim...

Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Justin Goldston, Professor and Coordinator of Project & Supply-chain Management Penn State University. He believes that if you have fun, you will be able to innovate and collaborate! If you want to be recognizable in the market, you have to look at the discipline you are in from a holistic...

Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Gideon Beeftink, Educational Strategist and Director of Effortless Learning & Omega Education. Gideon challenges the status quo of the way we educate our children. As a young student, the school gave Gideon the impression that he did not have to offer that much. After taking a personal...

Aviv Shalgi Challenges the Status Quo of Geniuinly Listening!  Genuinely care about listening and hearing unspoken words! Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Aviv Shalgi, Co-Founder & CEO at Solar Simplified! In love with technology but not so much with coding, Avid went soul searching, which led him to grow multiple sta...

Arjan Erkel Challenges the Status Quo of Personal Freedom!  Don't let your past ruin your future! Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Arjan Erkel, founder and partner at Walking Tree, Co-Owner at Generatie YEP, Founder at Stichting Free a Girl and owner at Arjan Erkel Advies.  Don't let your past ruin your future! Try t...

Benjamin is Challenging the Status Quo of the information industry!  Truth usually is straightforward, and it is fascinating how some people try to overcomplicate it!  Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Benjamin Talin, CEO of More Than Digital! He never fitted into boxes people and organisations tried to put him in. If...

Don't hold yourself back and share! Become the hero of your own story! Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Lexia Emerenciana, Keynote Speaker at Hero of Your Own Story! People love to connect with energized and happy people! Lexia focuses on changing people's lives by sharing her own story and helping them heal to become a better...

Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Marco Buschman Leadership Expert, Team & Executive Coach, International Facilitator, Inspirational Speaker and Bestseller Author at Courius . Your DNA defines your character trades, which can be your strength and weakness; it all depends on how you play them! Marco follows the path of the S...

Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Vicky Poole, Ancestral Healer and Coach at Vicky Poole Coaching and Director at ConnectReading. Vicky believes you have to challenge what you think you know. You need to be in true alignment with yourself to push yourself forward as a person and human being. Challenge everything you know about...

Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast season two with Maarten Hoekstra. Maarten looks for a different angle in everything he does while framing it positively. Instead of being a man of success, he is a man of value. He brings value through learning while being curious about the curiosity itself!  Train yourself to wonder, and do not take life...