Dare to evolve

In this episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Romeck van Zeijl – psychotherapist, couple therapist, leadership development expert, and executive coach with decades of experience at the intersection of adult development, somatic practices, and human transformation. Nik and Romeck have known each other for nearly a decade, and this conversation reflects exactly that: two people who think d...

In this provocative episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Dave Snowden – Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of The Cynefin Co., creator of the Cynefin framework, and one of the most influential (and controversial) voices in applied complexity science. Known for his sharp cynicism and iconoclastic style, he challenges some of the biggest myths in modern management thinking. We dive into...

What ideas have we lost in the way we think about work, leadership, and organizations? In this thought-provoking episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Denise Rousseau, University Professor at Carnegie Mellon and one of the most influential voices in organizational psychology. With decades of pioneering research on leadership, trust, and psychological contracts, Denise invites us to reexa...

Still feeling lost or unfulfilled - even after elite education, corporate titles, and years of deep self-inquiry? You are not alone. In this episode, we speak with Andy Fleming, CEO of The Developmental Edge and co-author of An Everyone Culture. We talk about why so many high-achieving people - maybe like yourself - hit a wall, and what you need to get out of it. We explore: What Yale, Harvard, an...

Thinking of going C-suite? You might want to think again - because what got you here won’t get you there. In this electric episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Navid Nazemian, globally ranked executive coach and author of the book Mastering Executive Transitions. With over 250 top leaders coached and two decades in global HR, Navid reveals what truly separates thriving C-level execs fro...

In this episode, we sit down with Elke Manjet, a self-proclaimed HR addict whose career spans across the upper echelons of global organizations. Having held pivotal roles such as Global SVP Talent and Global Head of Talent Attraction, Elke has lived through the high-stakes tension between business performance and people leadership. Nowadays, as a people mentor, speaker, and organizational advisor,...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of learning and development with Jule Deges, a behavioral scientist on a mission to transform organizations through applied behavioral sciences. Jule specializes in turning data and scientific insights into high-impact HR and L&D interventions, always ensuring a strong ROI on learning initiatives. She bridges cutting-edge HR tech, AI, and the power of n...

Episode Overview In this episode of DARE TO EVOLVE, we sit down with Ignacio Jimenez, a seasoned Business & HR leader with a deep passion for guiding people through complexity and driving intentional transformations. Ignacio brings a wealth of experience in vertical development and inner growth - not just as leadership buzzwords but as essential pillars for the future of organizations. Together, w...

In this episode of DARE TO EVOLVE, we dive deep into the transformative potential of Co-Leadership with expert Stefanie Junghans. As organizations navigate increasing complexity and rapid change, traditional leadership models often fall short. Co-Leadership offers a compelling alternative. Stefanie shares her expertise on: - Why Co-Leadership Matters in today’s fast-changing business landscape - U...

In this episode of DARE TO EVOLVE, we are honored to welcome Alis Anagnostakis. Alis is the founder of the Vertical Development Institute and Adjunct Fellow at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia. For decades, she has worked as a leadership development facilitator, executive coach, and researcher. Her pursuit: supporting the development of leaders towards later stages of psychologica...

"Dare to Evolve" the podcast that curates the very essence of human potential. In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative consciousness model To Me - By Me - Through Me - As Me by Michael Beckwith. This isn’t just a framework for sensemaking—it’s a profound pathway for personal and collective ascension. Together, podcast hosts & Prisma founder Andreas Schmitz and Prisma Insights co-foun...

"Dare to Evolve" the podcast that curates the very essence of human potential. This time Andreas meets Daniel Ullrich, Founder and CEO of WORC, the prime boutique consultancy that supports holistic business & cultural transformations. Daniel shares his experience on the key success factors of any major transformation. Based on more than 15 years leading transformation initiatives. His team has dev...

"Dare to Evolve" the podcast that curates the very essence of human potential. This time, Nik and Andreas talk about a variety of tensions leaders are facing. For instance should a leader be 100% authentic, yet a leaders role is to also represent the company direction. This does not always goes hand in hand. Andreas shares his experiences as a leader how to not lose yourself in the one or the othe...

"Dare to Evolve" the podcast that curates the very essence of human potential. This time, Nik talks to Marianne Fröberg, expert on regenerative practices, executive coach, transformation consultant and just a fascinating person. The two speak about inner development and the benefit to know yourself better. Marianne talks about initiatives at Italian schools, overcoming emotional avoidance and how...

After having introduces themselves, Nik and Andreas start their first full episode with a guest, kind of guest. Nik switches from host to expert. His passion to inner development is infectious. They talk about inner vs outer development, or vertical vs horizontal development. Besides the models and theory, they dive into practical examples how to develop, and the benefits for people doing so and t...

"Dare to Evolve" the podcast that curates the very essence of human potential. Nik Frewel and Andreas Schmitz speak to inspiring thought leaders. Together they explore their key to evolving themselves and what they deeply care about. In this prequel, Nik and Andreas introduce themselves to the audience. Listen to two smooth voices, learn about leadership, and dare to evolve!