Meet Kristina Zumpolle, speaker for May 14: Mindfulness & Work-Life Balance
We are proud to present Kristina Zumpolle, executive coach, facilitator, and founder of Zumflow, who will give an insightful presentation on Mindfulness and Work-Life Balance on May 14, as a part of the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Program 2024!
Kristina is a no-nonsense coach, known for her vibrant, positive approach and commitment to personal growth. With a successful track record working with executives and teams globally, her innovative coaching style focuses on helping clients unlock their full potential.
This event is open to all Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals members.
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Meet our new Member Linden-IT
Swedish Chamber proudly welcomes our newest member Linden-IT! Find below Linden-IT's introduction to the Swedish Chamber community. Welcome!
Introduction
We would like to formally introduce our company, Linden-IT. We are a secondment company for IT-professionals. We already second IT-professionals from various disciplines for 8 years. For example, application management, BI/Data, development, servicedesk, low-code and system administration. We are located in The Netherlands and Sweden. We’re very happy to participate in the Chamber and look forward to get in touch with other members.
Labor market research
Linden-IT has conducted its annual labor market research. Some very striking insights have emerged from this. 1 in 5 Dutch companies are growing less rapidly due to a shortage of IT staff. As a result, 20% of companies are even making less profit! Many companies are willing to go the extra mile to find suitable IT-talent due to the tight labor market. This includes hiring employees from abroad or investing extra in training. Linden-IT believes that investing in training for local talent is the solution. Linden-IT places IT-professionals from various disciplines and offers them a continuous training plan. We provide tailor-made solutions to ensure that the local IT-sector can continue to grow. Read more about this in our blog and download the full research here: .
Secondment works!
Finding and retaining qualified IT staff is becoming increasingly challenging. Meanwhile, more complex IT challenges are also emerging. By opting for secondment, you gain quick access to qualified IT-professionals for specific projects. Whether it's software development, system implementation, or network management. As a secondment provider, we can provide the required expertise. Additionally, secondment is flexible; an IT-professional can be deployed for both short and long-term projects. Scaling up can also be done quickly, allowing your organization to grow rapidly and keep up with new market developments.
Trends and developments IT 2024
2024 has gotten off to a flying start, bringing yet another year filled with interesting trends and developments. To start, artificial intelligence continues its relentless advancement. Intelligent systems are becoming increasingly adept at comprehending complex data, allowing IT-professionals to focus more on strategic tasks. Additionally, in 2024, it's more crucial than ever to implement advanced security measures. Furthermore, sustainable technology is rapidly increasing in usage. This results in lower long-term operational costs, fosters innovation, and promotes socially responsible business practices.
Would you like to get in touch?
Contact our CEO, Gerbert Jan Valk, or our Managing Director Sweden Par Wahlin, .
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Empowering Personal Leadership online course by Zumflow – now with exclusive discount for Swedish Chamber Members
Read Alexandra Gummesson's personal experience from the online course Personal Leadership by Zumflow.
This spring, I was offered the opportunity to join the inspiring course Personal Leadership by Zumflow, a coaching company empowering professionals and inspiring change since 2009. The online course is led by their founder, Kristina Zumpolle. Zumflow works with coaching, designing and delivering programmes with a focus on effective and authentic leadership. The five-week course aims to help participants find clarity and lead their lives better by trusting themselves, managing limiting beliefs, and reaching their goals. Through videos, reflection material, and live sessions, it provides you with new perspectives and tools to help you get the most out of both your personal and professional life.
One Friday morning in February, I stepped out of my usual routine and logged into a Zoom meeting filled with strangers, not really knowing what to expect. The group was a dynamic mix of people from various backgrounds, nationalities, ages, and industries, going through a wide range of changes in their lives, which had brought them to Zumflow. Despite being strangers at first, the conversations immediately felt natural and open. I spent the next five Friday mornings together with inspiring this group of people, delving into discussions on how to lead our lives more effectively. It's understandable that Friday mornings soon became a favorite part of my week.
The course covered group discussions, personal reflections, meditations, writing exercises, and one-on-one chats with Kristina in front of the group during the live sessions. Listening to the other participant’s life stories and challenges, each unique, was truly eye-opening. Kristina's emphatic and encouraging coaching style made us feel empowered, safe, and connected as a group.
The conversations often stayed with me after the live sessions ended, and suddenly I found myself talking with friends over dinner which values they find most important in their life, or calling my mom to ask if she experiences limiting beliefs holding her back in life.
I also brought material from Personal Action Plan to our team at work, fostering a meaningful conversation about our energy management. Did you know the mind can stay in a high productive and positive energy for maximum 1-1.5 hours? I suggest you schedule a team coffee this week to discuss that fact. Reflect on how your shared routines can foster recovery and healthy habits, ultimately creating mental well-being and better performances.
In conclusion, the Personal Leadership course by Zumflow is a great way to reflect on your life, understand your motivations and actions, and find inspiration from others. I would like to thank Kristina Zumpolle for the opportunity to participate in this high-level course in personal leadership, and all participants for sharing their stories and insights.
By Alexandra Gummesson
Communication & Marketing
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands
Are you interested in investing in your own leadership journey?
Consider signing up for this course by Zumflow using the exclusive discount code: EARLYBIRDPL24, available to all Swedish Chamber members from April 22 to May 10. This code gives you access to the five-week online program, including videos, reflection documents, weekly Zoom sessions with Kristina, a Personal Action Plan, and one year of access to training material for 1497 excl. VAT (regular price is 1995 excl. VAT).
The following Personal Leadership course by Zumflow starts on September 13, 2024, at 09:00 AM CET. I highly recommend anyone interested in self discovery and personal growth to join Zumflow's course. The course is created for young and middle leaders, up to director level.
If you would like to know more about Alexandra's experience, you are welcome to contact me at alexandra.gummesson@swedishchamber.nl
One Friday morning in February, I stepped out of my usual routine and logged into a Zoom meeting filled with strangers, not really knowing what to expect. The group was a dynamic mix of people from various backgrounds, nationalities, ages, and industries, going through a wide range of changes in their lives, which had brought them to Zumflow. Despite being strangers at first, the conversations immediately felt natural and open. I spent the next five Friday mornings together with inspiring this group of people, delving into discussions on how to lead our lives more effectively. It's understandable that Friday mornings soon became a favorite part of my week.
The course covered group discussions, personal reflections, meditations, writing exercises, and one-on-one chats with Kristina in front of the group during the live sessions. Listening to the other participant’s life stories and challenges, each unique, was truly eye-opening. Kristina's emphatic and encouraging coaching style made us feel empowered, safe, and connected as a group.
The conversations often stayed with me after the live sessions ended, and suddenly I found myself talking with friends over dinner which values they find most important in their life, or calling my mom to ask if she experiences limiting beliefs holding her back in life.
I also brought material from Personal Action Plan to our team at work, fostering a meaningful conversation about our energy management. Did you know the mind can stay in a high productive and positive energy for maximum 1-1.5 hours? I suggest you schedule a team coffee this week to discuss that fact. Reflect on how your shared routines can foster recovery and healthy habits, ultimately creating mental well-being and better performances.
In conclusion, the Personal Leadership course by Zumflow is a great way to reflect on your life, understand your motivations and actions, and find inspiration from others. I would like to thank Kristina Zumpolle for the opportunity to participate in this high-level course in personal leadership, and all participants for sharing their stories and insights.
By Alexandra Gummesson
Communication & Marketing
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands
Are you interested in investing in your own leadership journey?
Consider signing up for this course by Zumflow using the exclusive discount code: EARLYBIRDPL24, available to all Swedish Chamber members from April 22 to May 10. This code gives you access to the five-week online program, including videos, reflection documents, weekly Zoom sessions with Kristina, a Personal Action Plan, and one year of access to training material for 1497 excl. VAT (regular price is 1995 excl. VAT).
The following Personal Leadership course by Zumflow starts on September 13, 2024, at 09:00 AM CET. I highly recommend anyone interested in self discovery and personal growth to join Zumflow's course. The course is created for young and middle leaders, up to director level.
If you would like to know more about Alexandra's experience, you are welcome to contact me at alexandra.gummesson@swedishchamber.nl
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Meet Ashna Chhatta, ethical fashion stylist Clothes Swap April 25
We are very proud to present Ashna Chhatta, ethical fashion stylist, who will offer professional styling at this week’s Clothes Swap event, in collaboration with Young Professionals and Edge Workspaces. Join us this Thursday, April 25, to get personal styling advice from Ashna, and update your wardrobe with circular fashion pieces for spring! Ashna sees fashion and style as an expression of self-love. As an ethical fashion stylist and personal shopper, she takes you on an inner journey, so that you can discover and shape what suits your unique personality. Her mission is to help people have a responsible, durable, timeless, circular wardrobe. Together with Ashna, you will get to know the stores and brands that are reliable, honest and transparent, both socially and environmentally.
The event includes a keynote presentation on circular fashion by Andrea Orsag, Clothes Swap Market offering unisex, male, and female clothing suitable for spring and office wear, and mingling with music and drinks. All unswapped clothing items will be donated to Dress for Success.Welcome to this dynamic after-work event hosted by the Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber and Edge Workspaces!
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Thank you for the insightful presentation on Sustainable Leadership with Niels Thijssen
The Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals extend our heartfelt gratitude to Niels Thijssen for generously sharing his expertise and personal anecdotes on Sustainable Leadership, last week at this enlightening session and part of the Mentorship Program 2024. With engaging insights drawn from his personal journey, including his experiences coaching Belgium’s elite hockey team, Niels Thijssen delivered a captivating presentation emphasizing the importance of connecting with oneself, the team, and the broader world to cultivate sustainable leadership.
“People try to limit the risks before trying. Instead, we need to be comfortable with failing forward” – Niels Thijssen, Professional Leadership Coach, Facilitator and AuthorWe also thank all attendees for their active participation, and AIMS International for their valued collaborations. The Swedish Chamber is proud to facilitate these pivotal discussions on sustainable leadership. Find more photos from the event ! Join us on May 14 for the next Mentorship presentation on Mindfulness and Work-Life Balance with Kristina Zumpolle and Jasmijn de Smit from Zumflow. for details and registration!
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Earth Day 2024: Planet vs Plastic
Today we celebrate Earth Day 2024, emphasizing global environmental awareness, and particularly addressing plastic pollution under the theme 'Planet vs Plastics'. to learn more about Earth Day 2024, including goals and calls to action.
Sustainability remains a central focus of all the Swedish Chamber's activity. Explore our to discover upcoming sustainability-focused events where you can deepen your knowledge and contribute to positive change. Welcome!
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Opportunity to free tickets for YP Members to ‘Abundance’ May 8th
[ninja_form id=]Jan Terlouw, Chair of the Swedish Chamber Sustainability Committee and Managing Director of Saab Nederland BV., cordially invites all Young Professionals to the theatre performance "Abundance" by Patrick Nederkoorn and Sjoerd Groeskamp on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Orpheus in Apeldoorn. Physical oceanographer Sjoerd Groeskamp and comedian Patrick Nederkoorn join forces in this performance at a time when one alarming report on climate follows another. In the show, they blend comedy, climate, and science, taking you into their imagination of the future. Through humour, they shed light on the consequences of climate change.
Following the performance, there will be a panel discussion where Patrick and Sjoerd engage in conversation with three prominent guests, discussing the question: what does the world look like in 2100?
The Sustainability, Environment, and Security Platform (NPDMV) of the Dutch Defense and Security Industry Foundation (NIDV) aims to strengthen the Dutch Defense and Security sector through sustainability. Part of the platform's vision and ambition is to involve the younger generation in the sustainable transition of Defense and Police. To this end, the NPMDV is committed to introducing students and recent graduates with a passion for security and the environment to sustainability issues in this sector.
Therefore, NPDMV is organizing an exclusive pre-program from 18:00-19:30, also held at Orpheus, where various invited organizations will give their vision on this theme in a panel discussion while enjoying soup with sandwiches. Participating organizations include NPDMV members, Defense, Police, Defensity College, Energy Defense Knowledge Network, and the Apeldoorn-Deventer-Zutphen Tri-city area. The pre-program and tickets for the theater performance are covered by NPDMV.
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Pre-program: starts at 18:00
Theater performance: starts at 20:00
Venue: Orpheus, Appeldourn
Language: Dutch only
If you would like to take advantage of this invitation, please send an email to manonkuiper@bridgehead.nl. It's first-come-first-serve, so the reservation is only confirmed after receiving a confirmation. Please include the following in the email:
- First name and last name
- Email address
- University/College/Vocational school and major or the organization you represent
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