EP19: Inger Kammeraat on Letting Go of Control, Leading with Intuition, and Building Sustainable Futures

Inger Kammeraat is the Executive Director of ULI Netherlands and a strategic adviser on sustainability, equity, and leadership in the built environment. With a background in architecture and over five years as Managing Director at MVRDV—one of the most prominent architecture firms globally. But behind the titles is a deeper story.In this episode, Inger reflects on her journey from Mozambique to Uganda to managing a global architecture firm with over 350 employees. She shares what it means to lead with values, how to find clarity in transitions, and why trusting your gut can be the most strategic decision.We talk about how to build a culture with care, lead without ego, and why intuition is more strategic than we think. She also discusses the power of reflection and journaling and why she focuses on improving this world.This is a conversation for anyone at a crossroads—personally or professionally—seeking more honest leadership, social equity, and sustainable progress.Chapters:Starting the Day: Between Intuition and RoutineGrowing Up in Zeeland and Choosing Architecture Without a PlanEarly Fieldwork in the Bijlmer: Learning Through PeopleDiscovering That Organising, Not Designing, Was Her PathThe Power of Taking Responsibility Early in Your CareerFinding Energy in Building Processes, Not Just BuildingsFrom Working Student to Managing Director at MVRDVLeadership, Trust, and Letting Others GrowStaying Calm When Things Fall ApartMozambique: A Turning Point in Perspective and ResilienceThe Challenge of Leadership During the PandemicThe Compliment Notebook: Holding On to KindnessStaying True to Yourself in Fast-Paced EnvironmentsSustainability as a Lifestyle and ResponsibilityBeing a Human Being First, Always

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