How to turn any Conversation into a Developmental Experience – with Adulthood Development Expert Romeck van Zeijl

How to turn any Conversation into a Developmental Experience – with Adulthood Development Expert Romeck van Zeijl

In this episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Romeck van Zeijl – psychotherapist, couple therapist, leadership development expert, and executive coach with decades of experience at the intersection of adult development, somatic practices, and human transformation. Nik and Romeck have known each other for nearly a decade, and this conversation reflects exactly that: two people who think deeply about human growth, speaking with the kind of honesty and ease that only comes with time. We dive into: - Why curiosity and the quality of your inquiry shape every conversation you have - The different modes of listening – and why most of us are barely scratching the surface - How to build a deliberately developmental culture in teams and organizations - What to watch out for so that developmental culture doesn't collapse into collective self-pity - Romeck's work with couples and leaders on his ancient landstrip in Portugal – and what that context unlocks Whether you're a leader, a partner, a parent, or simply someone who wants to show up better in the moments that matter – this episode gives you something you can use today, in any conversation, anywhere. Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com

Modern Management Nonsense - with the worlds`s leading complexity expert Dave Snowden

In this provocative episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Dave Snowden – Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of The Cynefin Co., creator of the Cynefin framework, and one of the most influential (and controversial) voices in applied complexity science. Known for his sharp cynicism and iconoclastic style, he challenges some of the biggest myths in modern management thinking. We dive into: - The biggest fads in management & leadership today - How everything that is made explicit will be gamed by people - Why Reinventing Organizations by Laloux failed - What makes standard organizational models and “best practices” approaches fail - How Cynefin has evolved over time Dave’s insights are provocative, unapologetically pragmatic, and deeply rooted in complexity science. If you’ve ever questioned the shallow buzzwords and rigid models dominating management discourse, this episode will shake up your perspective; and surely even make you laugh along the way.

Ideas We`ve Lost: 8 Decades of Wisdom - with Psychology Professor Denise M. Rousseau

What ideas have we lost in the way we think about work, leadership, and organizations? In this thought-provoking episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Denise Rousseau, University Professor at Carnegie Mellon and one of the most influential voices in organizational psychology. With decades of pioneering research on leadership, trust, and psychological contracts, Denise invites us to reexamine how people and organizations evolve together; and what happens when they don’t. We dive into: - Why writing remains one of the most powerful tools for clear thinking - How the very nature of leadership has changed across generations - The surprising shift toward self-made psychological contracts - Why the “dose” of any organizational intervention matters as much as the method Denise’s insights are both deeply human and rigorously evidence-based. If you’re interested in the future of leadership, organizational change, or simply how people can thrive at work, this conversation will expand your perspective. Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com

Scaling Human Growth in the Age of AI - with Ivy-League Grad & CEO Andy Fleming

Still feeling lost or unfulfilled - even after elite education, corporate titles, and years of deep self-inquiry? You are not alone. In this episode, we speak with Andy Fleming, CEO of The Developmental Edge and co-author of An Everyone Culture. We talk about why so many high-achieving people - maybe like yourself - hit a wall, and what you need to get out of it.  We explore: * What Yale, Harvard, and Fortune 500 companies couldn’t provide - and what might be the missing piece for those feeling “lost” despite apparent success * The crucial difference between insight and action - and why getting stuck with analyzing your past, patterns, and traumas won`t get you anywhere * How individual development can be scaled fast even in organizations with 30k+ people * Surprising findings why people resist using AI. Hint: It’s not about competence, but something much more deeply human * How AI is shifting a game we have played for decades; from having great answers to asking great questions It was inspiring to talk to Andy about personal transformation, collective potential, and the inner work that prepares us for world-wide shifts ahead. I hope you enjoy listening to the conversation as much as we enjoyed having it! Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com [http://www.prisma-insights.com]

Mastering Executive Transitions - with the World‘s #1 Executive Coach Navid Nazemian

Thinking of going C-suite? You might want to think again - because what got you here won’t get you there. In this electric episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Navid Nazemian, globally ranked executive coach and author of the book Mastering Executive Transitions. With over 250 top leaders coached and two decades in global HR, Navid reveals what truly separates thriving C-level execs from the 40% who flame out within 18 months. We dive into: * What you must let go of to rise beyond where you are now * Why transitioning to the C-suite is unlike any promotion before * The muscles you can train today for your big leap tomorrow Navid’s insights are deeply pragmatic - born from the trenches and delivered with clarity and heart. If you've ever considered a senior exec role, this episode might just be your leadership gamechanger. Grab his book: Mastering Executive Transitions [https://deu01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.de%2FMastering-Executive-Transitions-Definitive-English-ebook%2Fdp%2FB09NSPW473&data=05%7C02%7CAndreas.Schmitz%40prisma-insights.com%7Cfc704daf98074bbe1cb208ddbd77ea26%7Cd365a322bf564adab41f83b24a8c773f%7C0%7C0%7C638875044913184200%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3rUyUePYuf6i9QLzagGlKb1pNPCXIn0mZIrmESG9HUY%3D&reserved=0] Explore more of Navid’s work: masteringexecutivetransitions.com [https://deu01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.masteringexecutivetransitions.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CAndreas.Schmitz%40prisma-insights.com%7Cfc704daf98074bbe1cb208ddbd77ea26%7Cd365a322bf564adab41f83b24a8c773f%7C0%7C0%7C638875044913196221%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6b7NeMOLOTL%2FDLITZzjln1BGieCFmBGi%2FTgCueYZ3Z4%3D&reserved=0] Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com [http://www.prisma-insights.com]