Understanding the Language of Colour with C-me I don’t like putting people in boxes and I’m not particularly fond of labels either; I find stereotypes and generalisations unhelpful because the differences between people are very nuanced. I do, however, feel it’s very useful get a clearer...
Identity and love“When the heart speaks, the mind finds it indecent to object.” ― Milan Kundera, The Unbearable Lightness of BeingI definitely remember all the things that I said about myself for all these years – things that no one imposed on me, but if someone asked me,...
When people feel insecure they become animals. One time, some years ago, we were on an island for the weekend. One of the most peaceful islands that you can find in the Netherlands. Silence, peaceful and rest was the motto for the weekend. But then it was...
Peter Koijen writes about the future and the learning from that we can take away for the corona crisis.The coronavirus has put a stress on society, the economy and therefore people. People are resilient and respond very differently to a crisis like this. This...
Leaders need coaching skills and coaches need leadership skills. Peter Koijen and Ligia Ramos from in2motivation explain. Coaching is the art of facilitating the use of the full potential of an individual or team. By asking the right questions, giving the right tasks and facilitating high-performance...
NLP does not exist. One of the most frequent questions we get asked is: What is NLP? How can I use it?The answer to this is that NLP stands for Neurolinguistic Programming and you are already using it in every moment of your life. But this is...
Being a parent is the most intensive personal development training that you can have, so say Peter Koijen and Ligia Ramos from In2motivation, an Amsterdam-based personal and professional development company. However, it is not a job…Lots of us will never forget the moment when...
Time management is a myth, but still you can manage it Tick tock, tick tock. This sound, even if only in your imagination, can create stress or even anxiety. And the most relevant thing is that this tick tock, or time, does not even exist!...
High self-confidence can come from low self-esteem! A lot has already been said about self-confidence, not only about how it can help in very practical daily life but also the several things that can help each one of us to develop higher self-confidence. What is the...
“afstandsbediening” is listed in the top ten most difficult words to pronounce in the Dutch language. This list could actually be much longer! One question that is also in the top ten when you meet an expat, besides “How long have you been living in Holland?”,...