Ep 2 – Camiel Gielkens, CEO of Relevance: How Power Amplifies Your Impact

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.com   SHOW NOTES: Camiel Gielkens is CEO of Relevance, the Learning Company. In our “no question is off limits” interview, Camiel shares his personal path to the CEO suite and the top trends affecting employees today. We explore how he shifted his view on power so he could truly excel, have more impact, and lead others to achieve even more than they imagine is possible.  How a personal illness shapes his outlook The critical question he asked himself that helped him excel Why he left a successful career in Europe and moved to China, and what he gained from that – and still uses in his CEO position How being curious ensures that he communicates with impact -- and fuels his networking On personal branding: Why he’s been repeating the same two words “strategy and people” for the past decade+ How getting burned with a previous boss made him to change his approach with people in power “There’s no reason to be there all the time” - How a past conversation with Michael transformed how he leads as CEO The two big trends most affecting organizations today How collaborating (versus building it all yourself) is critical for companies and people, if they wish to stay relevant and make impact “Touching the heart” – linking to other people’s desires, pains and emotions to help you get ahead How women and underrepresented groups can benefit from reframing how they think about power How aggression should be part of every leader’s toolbox – and how he used it purposefully at Relevance to push the team during the pandemic  Balancing “being pushy” vs. “being a servant” The importance of keeping your end-goal in mind Camiel becomes the interviewer: asks Michael the top trend he sees in his executive coaching practice BIO AND LINKS: Camiel Gielkens is CEO of Schouten & Nelissen, a global learning and development powerhouse based in the Netherlands, and CEO of Relevance, their new brand. He ascended to the CEO role in 2018, after running their China and Asia Pacific divisions. Camiel holds degrees from Fontys University and Nyenrode Business University. Camiel’s Email: camiel.gielkens [at] schoutenglobal.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camiel-gielkens-a651a6/ Relevance Learning (a Schouten Global company): https://www.relevancelearning.com Michael’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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