The Other Perspective

24/05/2025

What started as a far-fetched idea
is now becoming reality.

The Wicked World Experience will premiere
in the wonderful, intimate Theater Branoul.

And guess what? It’s SOLD OUT!
Who would have thought?
Woohoo!

Looking forward to the show on Monday with
✨🎭🌱

10/03/2025

☀️ 𝗔 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲!

On this bright and sunny day, we’re thrilled to welcome Yoshi Hashimoto as the newest member of The Other Perspective! 🌍✨

At The Other Perspective, we are committed to broadening viewpoints, challenging assumptions, and helping leaders and organisations navigate complex change. Yoshi’s background and international experience align well with this purpose.

With over 20 years of experience working across cultures, Yoshi has supported diverse teams in the US, Europe, and Asia through change. He is passionate about helping organisations and leaders build engaged, high-performing teams that can adapt and thrive in evolving environments.

We look forward to learning from each other and co-creating impact together.

Join us in welcoming Yoshi to the team! 👏

31/01/2025

𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🌟

This week, we had another impactful session where leaders explored (among others) the Hourglass Model, a powerful framework for gaining deeper insights into:

🔹 How context shapes their life and leadership
🔹 Their unique talents and passions
🔹 The impact they already make (often without realising it!)—and the impact they aspire to create

A key focus was on , , and . Leaders were challenged to craft a strong, one-minute message linked to Move What Matters—a powerful exercise in clarity, influence, and purpose.

Beyond insights and reflection, we enjoyed a great dinner and the participants had a chance to connect with colleagues, many meeting for the first time!

We also focused on working in a matrix organisation, where success hinges on:
🤝 Building strong
🔍 Understanding key
⚖️ Navigating the —who gets too much, too little, or just enough attention, time, and energy?

At the heart of The Leadership Journey is a simple but powerful idea: 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂. That’s why the very first page of the book contains a mirror—inviting leaders to reflect on their role, their impact, and the change they want to create.

We’re already looking forward to the next session in a month! 🚀

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 – 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗻!
Are you on your own leadership journey, looking for practical handrails and keen to broaden your perspective by connecting with others on a similar path? Follow The Leadership Journey on LinkedIn, sign up to the TOP-newsletter.com and stay tuned for our open multi-company course later this year!

With Sonja Wekema, Lenneke Abelman, Marjon Margés and many more.

24/01/2025

𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 🌟

The Other Perspective invites you to the 𝗪𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, starting in The Hague at Theater Branoul. Dynamic and interactive sessions are designed for anyone curious about new perspectives and ways to make an impact in this complex and sometimes uncertain world.

Each ticket includes a delicious meal, drinks, and inspiring guest performances.

This experience offers a unique combination of thought-provoking dialogues, co-creation, and practical insights you won’t want to miss.

Are you ready to take on the challenge? 🌍✨

Secure your tickets here 👉 WickedWorldExperience.com

23/11/2024

✨ 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 🌍
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one…” - Imagine, John Lennon

Last night, something extraordinary happened. In a room brimming with leaders and changemakers, we took the first step on a journey inspired by the five themes of our book:

💥 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮 – Finding clarity and courage amidst chaos.
📖 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 – Rewriting the stories that no longer serve you.
🏢 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 – Uncovering hidden patterns that shape organisational impact.
🔍 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 – Making sense of complexity through diversity.
💃 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 – Letting go of control and finding rhythm in the unknown.

This wasn’t just an event; it was an experience. Stories, questions, and genuine connections lit up the room, showing us what it means to lead in a world that is unpredictable, challenging, and beautifully wicked.

What stayed with us most?
💡 Leadership is about owning your impact—on results, people, and the planet.
🤝 Real change comes from exploring different perspectives.
💃 Complexity demands we learn to dance, not control.

This is just the beginning. With the energy sparked last night, we’re eager for the next chapter in .

📚✨The book “𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙒𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙣𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡, 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙚 & 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩” is available worldwide (Amazon and for NL: local (online) bookstores). Proceeds support the Dutch Cancer Society,

Want to dive deeper? Let’s co-create change through interactive keynotes that inspire action. DM us to learn more!

Let’s navigate this wicked world together. 🌍

LeadinginaWickedWorld.com

21/08/2024

Let’s create magic together!✨

Vandaag hebben we de locatie-voorbereidingen getroffen voor ons evenement volgende maand. Hier een kijkje achter de schermen.

En wat tof dat Kasteel de Wittenburg hier ook een geweldige rol in pakt. We kijken er enorm naar uit!

Met Sonja Wekema Lenneke Abelman Nathalie van Leeuwen Matthias Schramm Ralf Meppelder

06/08/2024

EVENT ALERT: Exclusive Networking Session 🌍

After some truly intimate sessions in The Hague in earlier years, we will now be able to host a bigger event at the beautiful venue in Wassenaar.

On Thursday 19 September 2024, we will host our fourth network event.

💡 Do you work in an international context?
💡 Are you interested in new perspectives on dealing with setbacks and wicked problems
💡 Do you want to take the steering wheel in your own hands
💡 Or do you just want to have some fun and get out of your comfort zone?

Then, secure your tickets here 👉 https://bit.ly/4fy5nkX and get ready for a unique experience

Our line-up:
- Sonja Wekema and Dr. Matthias Schramm with their keynote “Leading in a Wicked World”
- Senior executive Kalyan Ram Madabhushi who will share his perspectives on making sense and impact across Eastern and Western cultures
- Jasmina Belledin and moon expert Bérengère Houdou will share their experience in dealing with a wicked context
- more speakers to be announced

Brought to you by The Other Perspective,
Wekema and Abelman
and moderated by Nathalie van Leeuwen

29/04/2024

26/04/2024

Leading in a Wicked World is al verkrijgbaar bij Paagman*. En met je privilegepas krijg je ook nog eens korting. Mooi Koningsdagcadeau voor jezelf om in de meivakantie te lezen 🤩
*en natuurlijk ook in alle andere boekhandels in NL en België

Leading in a Wicked World van Sonja Wekema (boek, paperback, ISBN 9789083337500). This book is an essential read for those looking for success in today’s rapidly changing world. We offer you a wealth of...

20/06/2023

📚 Nog even en dan rolt het boek 7 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙥 𝙇𝙚𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥. 𝙄𝙣𝙯𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙣 𝙪𝙞𝙩 𝙚𝙭𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 van de drukpers.

Ben je een leider of ben je geïnteresseerd in leiderschap? Dan is dit hét zomerboek voor in je koffer. Het is vanaf nu te bestellen via Managementboek: https://www.managementboek.nl/boek/9789078876397/7-perspectieven-op-leiderschap?affiliate=8243

7 Perspectieven op leiderschap is een boek voor leiders, geschreven door 5 ervaren executive & team coaches. Kort en krachtig behandelt dit boek essentiële aspecten van leiderschap. In 7 perspectieven die verschillende kanten van leidinggeven belichten, van het managen van jezelf tot het vermogen om te anticiperen op veranderingen.

Boeklancering: maandag 25 september 2023 @ Nyenrode Business Universiteit. Wil je er bij zijn? Stuur me een DM.

Met Annejet De Blécourt, Marianne Eussen, Sari van Poelje en Rob de Ruiter.

02/06/2023

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗲…

Looking back at a wonderful session at the Koninklijke Industrieele Groote Club in Amsterdam, where we celebrated the 5 year anniversary of our Leadership Essentials programme, including the following components:
🪞getting to know yourself and others
🌍 leading in an intercultural context
🚀managing in the matrix, leading without authority
🎯 accountable leadership
🍀 leadership and sustainability; aligning the Inner Development Goals with the SDGs, ESG and future focussed skills

Thank you Kubota Europe Leadership Team, for an inspirational afternoon and evening. Good luck on your Leadership Journey!