This week a new client starts the program ‘Find your Story’ at Sparklin’ voice. In preparation of our first meeting, he has sent me one of his old speeches. Reading through his notes, it became immediately clear to me… This is a man in a grey suit’s speech.

Did I ever tell you that my first job was working with people who committed a crime? In those six years I listened to a lot of stories, I questioned and helped where I could. I discovered that not everyone is born in a warm nest with a loving family. This defines your morals, your resilience, your behavior. I discovered we all fight our battles, in one case bigger than another. You don't always see them on the outside. This openness is essential en every communication. Why en how is to be read in this article.

Last week, after I had announced to put my storytelling project Achterklap on hold, I received many warm reactions. It was a bit overwhelming and I am very grateful for all the nice words. Some of them even made me doubt my decision for a second. Some people called me and asked me how I do that. “I love the way you follow your intuition. I wish I could do that more.“

Last week, after I had announced to put my storytelling project Achterklap on hold, I received many warm reactions. It was a bit overwhelming and I am very grateful for all the nice words. Some of them even made me doubt my decision for a second. Some people called me and asked me how I do that. “I love the way you follow your intuition. I wish I could do that more.“