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Esther van der Sande

About Esther van der Sande

"Adversity and hardship are prevalent in our world, and my aim is to increase awareness of their impact on individuals and the organizations we are part of. Equipped with this understanding, we can strive to build a more empathetic, efficient, and supportive society that benefits everyone." - Esther

Psychologische Veiligheid: Een Onmisbare Basis voor Effectieve Teams

By |2024-11-28T12:07:32+01:00November 28th, 2024|Articles, Health & Wellbeing, Organisational Change, Psychological Safety, Werkplek Cultuur|

Psychologische veiligheid is de basis voor samenwerking, innovatie en duurzame groei binnen teams. Samen met mijn collega Linda Couwenberg organiseren we in maart 2025 een training waarin we vanuit een trauma-sensitief perspectief laten zien hoe je een veilige en inclusieve werkcultuur creëert. Lees verder om te ontdekken hoe psychologische veiligheid niet alleen prestaties verbetert, maar ook bijdraagt aan diepere verbindingen en blijvende verandering.

Closing the Women’s Health Gap An Opportunity to Improve Lives

By |2024-02-06T19:39:13+01:00February 6th, 2024|Articles, Cultural Change, Mental Health, Psychological Safety|

Women spend more of their lives in poor health and with degrees of disability (the “health span” rather than the “life span”). A woman will spend an average of nine years in poor health, which affects her ability to be present and/or productive at home, in the workforce, and in the community and reduces her earning potential.

How personal trauma impacts your organization’s workplace environment – and what you can do about it

By |2024-07-23T20:30:39+02:00December 6th, 2023|Articles, Cultural Change, Inclusive workplace, Mental Health, Organisational Change, Trauma-informed care|

I recently issued a challenge to a corporate CEO. I suggested she should devote a couple of days to meeting with her employees, one on one, simply to chat about their personal lives. In these meetings, try to approach each person with curiosity, generosity and, above all, humanity.

Embracing the Power of 10 Daily Habits for Personal Growth and Relationships

By |2024-07-23T20:34:53+02:00November 24th, 2023|Articles, Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health|

Embark on a journey of transformative change with '10 Daily Habits.' Discover the power of these small, consistent actions in taking charge of your life, nurturing relationships, and fostering a deeper connection with yourself and others. Download now and start your path towards a more empowered and fulfilling existence.

Grief is not an illness: Employees encounter misunderstanding after the loss of a loved one

By |2023-11-03T21:27:06+01:00November 3rd, 2023|Articles, Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health, Organisational Change|

Companies simply want low absenteeism rates. My boss kept contacting me continuously. However, it's important to pay attention to the type of employee you're dealing with. I was a very hard worker and never called in sick. So, when I say that it's really not going well, you should take that seriously.

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