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Business as Normal

Business as Normal

By Jacques Lacquet

Podcast. Coronababy. entrepreneurial. Optimistic. Two old friends reconnected during lockdown 1. And the rest is...a concept of open hearted conversations with interesting personalities. Be inspired by conversations on actual and business topics, encouraging flexibility and reflection during daring times, as if they ever where different...Right?

Episodes in (mostly) English, Dutch and French.

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Business as Normal 7 - Children of Belgian Diplomacy; Bruno Vandevoorde & Charles Puttevils (French)

Business as NormalJun 26, 2021

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Business as Normal 7 - Children of Belgian Diplomacy; Bruno Vandevoorde & Charles Puttevils (French)

Business as Normal 7 - Children of Belgian Diplomacy; Bruno Vandevoorde & Charles Puttevils (French)

During this episode two people from two different generations meet to exchange experiences on their youth as kids of diplomats.

What was growing up like in such international settings?

Which mentality did this create?

How is Belgium-as-a-brand and can it still be seen as a unified one?

Straight from Bruno's garden, an evening full of stories...Enjoy!

(En français)

Jun 26, 202102:43:48
Business as Normal 4 - Els Deboutte (English)

Business as Normal 4 - Els Deboutte (English)

During a hot summer day we had Els Deboutte on our show. She is a Leuven (Belgium) -based HR veteran who started her own coaching program, called Make Me Fly (https://makemefly.be/) and tea and wine bar with her husband, called Terroir (https://www.terroirleuven.be/).

Through wit and humour we passed an intense afternoon debating personal growth. An important topic to look out for: what it is like for a mother to swim against the current when you choose to swap your job for an uncertain future as an entrepreneur. 

Enjoy the life stories from someone who sees the world in her own way, without an apology, nor any excuses. 

 

Mar 05, 202103:04:32
Business as Normal 3 - Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer (English)

Business as Normal 3 - Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer (English)

This episode is an absolute must if you want to know more about family businesses driven by governance and shared values. Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer, a member of the family behind the clothing chain C&A, shares his life experiences and key learnings. From living and working abroad, what it is like to move to Canada, to start his business of Little Canada (https://little-canada.ca/), how he sees leadership and how his family values and religious convictions govern successful business and charity. Even through online medium, Philip and I were listening silently whenever J-L talked. Enjoy this collection of profound learnings from this business veteran. Welcome to the podcast. Enjoy.
Feb 26, 202101:50:03