Connected Conversations

Ep.6 - Collaborating with your Digital colleagues with Josje van Beek

Ep. 6: Collaborating with Your Digital Colleague with Josje van Beek Date: 19th May 2026 Hosts: Judith van Hoof & Sukie Kang Guest: Josje van Beek  In this episode of Connected Conversations, Judith and Sukie welcome Josje van Beek, founder of The Strategic Flow and author of Samenwerken met je Digitale Collega (Working together with your digital colleague). Josje brings a practical, human-centred view of AI adoption: not treating AI as a loose collection of tools, but as a ‘digital colleague’ with clear responsibilities, boundaries and working agreements. As organisations move from experimentation into real AI-enabled work, the conversation explores why successful adoption is less about the technology itself and more about clarity, trust, governance and behaviour. Josje shares how leaders and teams can move from confusion and shadow AI towards intentional collaboration between people and AI — creating more flow, better decisions and measurable value. 🎧 In This Episode, We Cover: * · Meet Josje: Her work with The Strategic Flow and why she focuses on the human and organisational side of AI adoption. * · The Digital Colleague: Why AI should be understood as a functional role in the team, not simply as a tool or assistant. * · Role Clarity & Governance: How teams can decide what AI may do, what humans retain responsibility for, and where guardrails are needed. * · From Shadow AI to Strategic Flow: Why many organisations are already using AI, but struggle to turn that activity into consistent value. * · Human Adoption: The importance of trust, psychological maturity and explicit working agreements when collaborating with AI. 💡 Key Quotes: "AI becomes useful when we stop treating it as a random tool and start making clear agreements about what role it plays in the work." — Josje van Beek "Adoption starts where the technology stops: with clarity, responsibility and how people choose to work together with AI." — Josje van Beek 🔗 Resources & Links: * Josje's Website: Explore more about strategic organisational transformation at The Strategic Flow [https://thestrategicflow.com/]. (https://thestrategicflow.com/) * The Book: Get your copy of the Dutch edition, Samenwerken met je digitale collega, available now on Bol.com [https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/f/samenwerken-met-je-digitale-collega/9300000242052369/]. * English Edition Coming Soon: The highly anticipated English version of the book will be officially released at the end of May 2026. * Contact Us: Do you have questions about human-AI collaboration, upcoming episodes, or general feedback? Email us at podcast@connected-movement.com Subscribe to Connected Conversations: Don't miss an episode. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, or your podcast app of choice.

Ep. 5: We’re at the SAFe + AI Summit in March!

Ep. 5: We’re at the SAFe + AI Summit in March! With guest Maarten Sterrenburg. Date: 12th of February 2026  Hosts: Judith van Hoof & Sukie Kang  Guest: Maarten Sterrenburg (ASPC & Agile Transformation Partner and CFO Connected Movement) In this episode of Connected Conversations, Judith and Sukie welcome Maarten Sterrenburg, CFO of Connected Movement. With a unique background spanning hospitality management and complex business administration, Maarten brings a fresh perspective on how operational excellence translates into the world of Agile and AI. As we approach the SAFe & AI Summit in Amsterdam this March, the team discusses why structure is essential when dealing with the chaos of rapidly evolving technology. Maarten previews his upcoming talk with the Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax Office), exploring how intent-based leadership can thrive even in highly regulated, constraint-heavy environments. * Meet Maarten: How a background in hospitality and "invisible" operational excellence shapes his dual role as CFO and Agile Coach. * The SAFe & AI Summit: A look ahead to the event in Amsterdam (24th–25th of March) and how Connected Movement is there to listen and learn. * Intent-Based Leadership: A preview of Maarten’s joint talk with the Dutch Tax Office on navigating change in complex, bureaucratic systems. (Read Blog [https://connected-movement.com/when-leaders-create-flow-by-intent-driven-leadership/]) * The Human Element: Why technology alone isn't the solution—adoption depends on culture, behaviour, and bridging the gap between "AI hype" and practical application. "Operational excellence is actually always invisible when it is done well. But also painfully obvious when it isn't." — Maarten Sterrenburg "It is also time to really plan for this... to get everybody on board. People are going to be left behind... and at the end of the day, we need to organise this not just for now, but for the next generation." — Judith van Hoof * Upcoming Event: Join us at the SAFe & AI Summit in Amsterdam [https://safesummit.com/2026amsterdam/] (24th–25th of March). Come say hi to the Connected Movement team! * Maarten's Talk: Don't miss the session on Intent-Based Leadership with the Belastingdienst. * Contact Us: Do you have questions about the summit, the topics discussed or general feedback? Email us at podcast@connected-movement.com [podcast@connected-movement.com] Subscribe to Connected Conversations: Don't miss an episode. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts or your podcast app of choice.

Ep. 4 - From AI Literate to AI Native

Ep. 4: From AI Literate to AI Native – Navigating the New Normal with Karnoe Dorenbos Date: 12th of January 2026 Hosts: Judith van Hoof & Sukie Kang Guest: Karnoe Dorenbos In this episode of Connected Conversations, Judith and Sukie are joined by Karnoe Dorenbos, an Agile Transformation Coach and Trainer at the Ministry of Defence. Together, they dive deep into the rapidly shifting landscape of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace. It is no longer enough to simply know that AI tools exist. We are moving from a state of "AI Literacy" to becoming "AI Native" - a mindset where AI is seamlessly integrated into our daily workflows and strategic thinking. Karnoe introduces the new training curriculum from Connected Movement designed to help professionals and change agents navigate this hyper-agile reality. * Defining "AI Native": Why "digital native" is yesterday’s news and how the "new normal" is actually a state of constant, exponential change. * Beyond the Tools: Why AI adoption isn't a technology problem - it's a mindset, people, and process challenge. * The New Curriculum: A sneak peek into the AI Native Foundation and AI Native Change Agent courses coming in 2026. * Hands-on Learning: Moving away from "death by PowerPoint" toward experiential learning where you solve real business problems with AI in the classroom. * Personal Goals: The team shares their learning ambitions for 2026, from ballroom dancing to hardware engineering and sailing. "The world will change from 'normal' to 'the next level normal' all the time. I think I am pretty ‘AI Native’, but in three months, it's already legacy. You have to change yourself all the time." — Karnoe Dorenbos "We are still people. With all the AI and technology... we are not replaceable as human beings. The energy you get from learning together represents value you can never automate." — Judith van Hoof * [COMING SOON] Explore our AI Native Training Tracks: * Upcoming Event: Join us at the SAFe & AI Summit in Amsterdam this March. * Contact Us: Have a learning goal for 2026? Questions about the episode? Email us at podcast@connected-movement.com Ready to move beyond the hype and start applying AI to real business challenges? Subscribe to Connected Conversations: Don't miss an episode. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite streaming platform.

Ep. 3 - Mastering sustainable profitability with Profit Streams

Show Notes: Ep. 3 - Mastering sustainable profitability with Profit Streams In this episode, Judith and Sukie interview Sebastiaan Zuiddam on the topic of Profit Streams. This new systemic approach is designed to help software companies establish lasting profitability. They discuss how companies can move past traditional pricing models and embrace a holistic view of value creation across the entire customer lifecycle. Learn how to identify hidden risks in your pricing strategy, overcome budget constraints for innovation, and align your business around what truly matters for sustained growth. Download the Profit Streams™ Canvas. To get started with the framework discussed in the episode, you can download the Profit Stream™ Canvas and learn more about it on the official Connected Movement website: Profit Streams Framework Page: https://connected-movement.com/en/profit/ [https://connected-movement.com/en/profit/] We welcome contributions from the community! Do you have a question? Did you agree or disagree with something on the pod? Send your comments or question to podcast@connected-movement.com, either as text or as an audio file. For audio, try to keep to 90 seconds. Visit https://connected-movement.com/ for more information on how we help organisations truly transform their business. #StayConnected

Ep. 2 - How transformations succeed or fail

Show Notes: Ep. 2 – How transformations succeed or fail. In this episode, Judith van Hoof and Sukie Kang cut through the noise to discuss what a true business transformation really is. It's certainly not a project or programme. We explore why clarity is paramount and how success hinges on a clear vision of the North Star—the intended destination that every employee and leader can align with. Crucially, we talk about the difference between leaders providing mere buy-in and actively engaging and role-modelling the desired behaviour, noting that a lack of proactive executive engagement is often the number one reason transformations falter. Beyond vision and leadership, we dive into the practical factors that turn transformation into reality, including the importance of setting boundaries by using backlogs to reserve space for change-related work. This directly combats employee burnout from taking on change in addition to their day job. We also cover the critical people aspects, discussing how to address the twin anxieties of learning (will I be able to do my job?) and survival (will I still have a job?), which requires transparent communication and robust training to ensure people are not just enabled, but feel safe to succeed. We welcome contributions from the community! Do you have a question? Did you agree or disagree with something on the pod? Send your comments or question to podcast@connected-movement.com—either as text or as an audio file. For audio, try to keep to 90 seconds. Visit https://connected-movement.com/ for more information on how we help organisations truly transform their business. #StayConnected