Live The Experience

Join us for a very special Leadership Talk with Dan Crerand, Global Program Head for CEO for One Month at The Adecco Group, hosted by Louise Kim - current President at AIESEC.

A global pandemic that has ushered people to go inside and inward is unprecedented for most of us. It has caused anxiety and has brought out fears in us. Fear of uncertainty, fear of change, fear of the future. In this episode, we explore, with Stuti Singh, Founder of A Life Without Fear, all how fear cripples us and hinders our growth. We also question whether, at any point, fear works to our advantage, and we explore how we can move out of fear-based energy and transmute it into something productive. 

A global pandemic that has ushered people to go inside and inward is unprecedented for most of us. It has caused anxiety and has brought out the fears in us. Fear of uncertainty, fear of change, fear of the future. In this episode, we explore, with Stuti Singh, Founder of A Life Without Fear, all how fear cripples us and hinders our growth. We also question whether, at any point, fear works to our advantage, and we explore how we can move out of fear-based energy and transmute it into something productive. 

In the Eight Episode of #FutureProof, Mohamed speaks with Zeeger Scholten, who in an early search for the meaning of life started following Buddhist philosophy when he was 16 years old and has been organizing large scale personal growth events ever since. With 7 others he is currently setting up an investment company brief where they aim to make business more purpose-driven and in service of the whole. To ensure we’re all as ready as can be for the next big change, we and businesses and organizations alike, need to adapt certain mindsets and skills. Hear Zeeger talk about the relevance of purpose-driven organizations post-2020, and consciousness movement and how it could unlock solutions for global challenges. Music by DJ Nobrauws

In the seventh episode of #FutureProof, Mohamed speaks with Sam Loni, who is a young leader and a social entrepreneur who has spent his career leading social impact organizations around the world. Since 2015, he has served as a program director at the UN SDSN (Sustainable Development Solutions Network) working across a range of projects including developing finance innovation systems, sustainable cities and more recently education for sustainable development. As we move into 2021, still navigating through a pandemic, hear Sam talk about the role of the private sector in supporting social, sustainable development during a global crisis, the role of youth in building a sustainable future and the skills revolution that we need/expect globally for a sustainable future. Music by DJ Nobrauws

In the sixth episode of #FutureProof, Mohamed speaks with David Bullón, Innovation Consultant & Leadership Trainer and Facilitator. He supports visionary leaders to build a more resilient, prosperous and inclusive world through the integration of inner practices to cultivate curiosity, empathy, equanimity, and compassion, with outer methodologies for change management, such as Lean Startup, Design Thinking, Theory U, Spiral Dynamics, and Art of Hosting.2020 has seen an unprecedented global atmosphere. From universities and schools going out for months and families having to lockdown, to organizations and companies losing the core products of their business and going out of work. To ensure we’re all as ready as can be for the next big change, we and businesses and organizations alike, need to adapt certain mindsets and skills. In this episode, hear David talk about the mindset of innovators and how individuals and organisations can use innovation to pivot their growth and be future-proof. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

In the fifth episode of #FutureProof, Mohamed speaks with Safoora Biglari, Director, Community at One Young World (OYW) - the global forum for young leaders. She is responsible for maintaining engagement with OYW's key stakeholders and its community of over 12,000 Ambassadors who are affecting positive change across every sector, in every country in the world.In this episode, hear her talk about the future of leadership; what we must expect from our leaders during and post-pandemic. Understand the skills important for the youth to be ready for a competitive, post-pandemic world and the role of Gen Z and younger generations in shaping the new normal.Music by DJ Nobrauws.

In the fourth episode of #FutureProof, Mohamed speaks with Marlou Cornelissen, who is a passionate advocate for inclusion and diversity, and she is an avid influencer on youth leadership and sustainable development topics.  Currently the CEO of World Merit, Marlou is also a senior organizational advisor, and an entrepreneur. She’s founded multiple organizations herself from handmade jewellery online stores to a marathon runners organization that raises funds by running the New York marathon. This episode will cover topics from radical inclusion to youth mobilization toward the SDGs which will help the audience understand the idea of inclusion better and how one can feel inspired to take action starting from the smallest steps today. Music by DJ Nobrauws. 

In the third episode of #FutureProof, Mohamed speaks with Dara Latinwo, a One Young World (OYW) ambassador- she is a Manager within Digital Transformation at Deloitte Middle East. Dara is passionate about rethinking and redesigning the paradigm within which businesses operate, such that sustainability - economic, environmental and societal - sits at the heart of solutions and strategies proposed for the future. Hear her talk about how the world is adapting to the digital normal, and how young people can adjust to the latest trends in Workforce Transformation and Digital Acceleration. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

In the second episode of #FutureProof, Mohamed speaks with Saleema Vellani, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, professor and author. Saleema emerged from a crisis as an entrepreneur, and now she shares her story about how she found her sweet spot that launched a successful career. Hear her break down the future of entrepreneurship, what kind of skills she's developed and used during the pandemic and also talk about her self-care routine.Music by DJ Nobrauws.  

The pandemic has changed the world as we know it, even more so for young college students, especially the ones studying abroad. How has the education industry changed? What is the future of learning? What skills do young people need in the future? What responsibilities do the privileged people have? In the first episode of #FutureProof, our new host Mohamed speaks with Dr. Anne Dalhman, Interim Dean of Global Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato to answer these questions, and more. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

The AIESEC Podcast is back with a new season! This time, we want listeners to understand and learn the mindset you need as a young person to prosper and thrive. Simply, how to be future-proof.

This is part 2 of Harriets and Lenny conversation. Leadership is also about taking responsibility as an individual to build a more sustainable world. Harriet explains how important young people protesting, demanding institutions to be more sustainable, and choosing the right products in the supermarket is for fighting climate change. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

Harriet Lamb, former CEO of FairTrade International, International Alert, and now at Ashden, sits down with Lenny to talk about her long leadership journey in the non-profit world. They talk about the power of protesting, how consumers can drive real change with small effort and the connection between conflict and climate change. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

“Leadership is also about building the future” - showcasing how youth leadership means consciously working on building a better future for the generations to come. Kelly Lovell achieved incredible things at a young age already. Founded her own start ups, 3 TED talks, joined the G7 G20 and United Nations as a policy advisor, published her on book and met the Queen. What is driving her? What How can other young people get this drive? And what role does leadership play?  Find out more about Kelly on her website https://kellyalovell.com/ Join Kelly at the YOUNGA Forum https://bridgingthegapventures.com/younga-forum/ Curious about more leadership? Attend our free Global Leadership Day and sign up at: www.global-leadership-day.com. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

“Leadership is also about driving positive change” - we aim to showcase how young leaders like yourself utilise their ideas and entrepreneurs skills to create innovative solutions for building more sustainable communities. In collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program, our guest on this episode Sonika Manandhar, is recognised as UNEP Champion of the earth. Sonika tries to build more sustainable communities in Nepal through tackling multiple issues at the same time.  Vote for us with one click at the MyRodeCast competition at: www.aies.ec/podcast-competition  Curious about more leadership? Attend our free Global Leadership Day and sign up at: www.global-leadership-day.com. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

“Leadership is also about acting sustainably” - we aim to showcase how young leaders like yourself utilise their ideas and entrepreneurs skills to create innovative solutions for building more sustainable communities. In collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program, our guest on this episode is Omar Itani. He was recognised as "Champion of the Earth" by the UN Environment Program for his brilliant efforts to reduce clothing waste in Beirut, Lebanon.  Vote for us at the MyRodeCast competition at: www.aies.ec/podcast-competition  Curious about more leadership? Attend our free Global Leadership Day and sign up at: www.global-leadership-day.com. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

Today we are not only trying to solve a crisis with leadership but also are facing a leadership crisis all around the world. Ian & Lenny have a chat about Ian's leadership journey and the leadership crisis in his home country, the United States of America.  Vote for us at the MyRodeCast competition at: aies.ec/podcast-competition. Curious about more leadership? Attend our free Global Leadership Day and sign up at: www.global-leadership-day.com. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

Taking action can be difficult during times like these but most certainly not impossible. Itai Manyere, the global president of JCI, has lived an impressive leadership journey and leading JCI right now is all about young people taking action. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

What more than being a World Citizen would be needed for better cross-cultural understanding? Join Eva & Lenny for their conversation about the difficulty of being a World Citizen during COVID-19 times, the power of minorities once empowered, and many more interesting topics. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

In this episode Lenny explores the third leadership quality AIESEC tries to develop: Self Awareness. How important is being self aware to grow as a young person? How can you become more self aware? What tells us self awareness about leadership? Music by DJ Nobrauws.

David lived many leadership experiences all around the world already. Colombia, USA, France, and now Canada. During all of his experiences, there is one leadership quality that stood out for him: Empowering Others. It helped him to lead teams during uncertain times such as the peace efforts with the guerrilla group FARC in Colombia, the yellow vest protests in France, and now COVID-19 all around the world. SPEAK UP today and fill out the Youth Speak Survey at aies.ec/youthspeak2020. Music by DJ Nobrauws.

Pat & Rares are both part of the core crisis management team that is leading AIESEC international through the current COVID-19 pandemic. Especially during these times, being solution orientated is a key quality young leaders need to poses. But how do you develop this quality & how can it relief pressure? Enjoy this episode! Music by DJ Nobrauws

Alex is the current President of AIESEC International and is leading the worlds largest youth-led organisation through COVID-19 at just 26 years young. How is she dealing with this pressure? What does COVID-19 mean for youth leadership development all around the world?    Find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org. For any feedback or thoughts tweet us @AIESEC using the hashtag #withaiesecpodcast. Music by DJ Nobrauws

With aiesec - is a podcast about youth leadership. Created by youth for youth, the podcast explores what does it mean to be a young leader and how young people can develop their leadership. We believe that leadership is the fundamental solution for a better world and it can be developed in anyone - and this is exactly the challenge we embark on together with our host Lenny who invites young leaders, from all walks of life to the show to prove that leadership does come in all forms, shapes and sizes and it can, indeed, be developed in anyone.   If you want to share some feedback or thoughts with me. Tweet us @AIESEC or reach out to us on any other social media paltform.  Find more information about AIESEC at www.aiesec.org   Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

Part 2 with Faris is all about his learnings during his Global Talent project powered by AIESEC. What can you take out of a Global Talent internship? What do you learn as an intern at company for 12 months and what is it like to be in a new country for 12 months?These are some of the questions Faris and Lenny talk about in this part. Find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y  Find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

What does it take to change your career path? For Faris it was an experience he took outside of his studies. He went on a Global Talent project powered by AIESEC and discovered his passion for sales. But how does a Global Talent project actually look like? What is your responsibility as an intern and what opportunities might arise?  Find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y  Find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

Pranoy left India for the first time in his life to go on a Global Volunteer project in Turkey. His experience in Turkey was filled with new friendships from countries he never met before, having impact, and removing barriers between nations...    Find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y    Find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

Lenny and Aqsa talk about her experience in Egypt and how far you can get out of your comfort zone. Aqsa enjoyed a life without having to worry about anything. She decided to get out of her comfort zone and took ownership of her own life.    Find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y    Find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

Charly did not expect to lead his own company after a 12 months internship in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. His journey is not the typical one you might expect. Get to know Charly!   Find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y & Charly @ccardenoc   Find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

Spending 8 weeks in Brazil and working for a startup opened Sofie's eyes. She released that she was following societal expectations for a long time. She discovered the true meaning of purpose and finally felt like her work was put in something bigger. Enjoy this episode!   If you want to share some feedback with me. Please contact me at Leonard.muller@aiesec.net You can find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y    You can find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

Gwen spent 8 weeks in Manila, The Philippines to volunteer. This experienced helped her to realise how important passion is to her for the things she does and having clarity about her intend. Since then she carried out those things in daily life. Enjoy this episode!   If you want to share some feedback with me. Please contact me at Leonard.muller@aiesec.net You can find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y    You can find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

Souhail made a bold decision when he decided to move to the United States from Morocco for 18 months to join UPS for a 18-months internship. It was a very different experience to what he was used to at home. He had to take ownership over his life and figure out how to start a new life in the U.S.    If you want to share some feedback with me. Please contact me at Leonard.muller@aiesec.net You can find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y    You can find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

Victoria was fortunate enough to win a Global Volunteer project to go to Brazil. She and fellow volunteers joined a local NGO with the aim to raise awareness about inequalities such as racism and disabilities. They came up with creative ways to address the topics. Listen to a story about fear, challenges and enjoyment. If you want to share some feedback with me. Please contact me at Leonard.muller@aiesec.net You can find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y    You can find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

Milagros went to Chile to participate in a Global Volunteer project that is contributing towards Sustainable Development Goal #10 Reducing Inequalities. She took care of children whose parents could not do so out of different reasons. She was faced by tough situations that were new to her but managed to go though it and learn from it. One child got particularly close to her she had a positive impact on him...   If you want to share some feedback with me. Please contact me at Leonard.muller@aiesec.net You can find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y    You can find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

On this Episode Celeste shares her experience in Vietnam. She did a volunteer project on sustainable tourism and tried to make a difference through using her knowledge and skills. It was a big decision for her to step out of her comfort zone and discover a complete new culture to her. This experience helped her to shift her perspective on positive & negative thoughts and changed her focus. Enjoy!  If you want to share some feedback or thoughts with me. Please contact me at Leonard.muller@aiesec.net You can find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y & Celeste @celeste.izelaar & @wanderswithpurpose   You can find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

This episode is a follow-up to episode #3 with Dennis. We thought it would be interesting to talk about his journey after his experience in Tunisia. It is interesting how his project in Tunisia triggered his drive to continue to seek discomfort. That led him to a successful career within AIESEC.    If you want to share some feedback or thoughts with me. Please contact me at Leonard.muller@aiesec.net You can find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y & Dennis @d_c_amo   You can find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

This episode is all about cultures. How can we bridge gaps between cultures so that we can reduce hate and conflict? My guest on this episode, Dennis, went to Tunisia with the aim to bridge the gap between the Arab & Western world. He encountered different experiences during his stay in Tunisia but also when he came back home that shaped his experience. He shares his thoughts on how important cultural understanding is and what the key is to bridge gaps between cultures.   If you want to share some feedback or thoughts with me. Please contact me at Leonard.muller@aiesec.net You can find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y & Dennis @d_c_amo   You can find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

On this episode I am having a conversation with Pia. Last summer she went to Brazil to do a Global Volunteer project. She decided to volunteer in a local NGO where she could apply some of her business knowledge she attained at university. After 2 disappointing weeks without making progress, she reminded herself what it means to have an impact and turned her experience around...   If you want to share some feedback or thoughts with me. Please contact me at Leonard.muller@aiesec.net You can find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y   You can find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws

This is part 2 of my conversation with Max. Max went to Tanzania to do a Global Volunteer Project powered by AIESEC. Part 2 is all about his inspiring journey of making a difference. We talk about what it means to make a difference and have an impact in such a short time. Max explains how managed to set up his own project that is still running...  Apply for Trasheroes here: https://aiesec.org/opportunity/1035842  Check their website out to get updates about the project: https://trasheroes.jimdosite.com    If you want to share some feedback or thoughts with me. Please contact me at Leonard.muller@aiesec.net You can also find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y   You can find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook  Music by DJ Nobrauws  

On this episode, I am joined by Max. Max went to Tanzania to do a Global Volunteer Project powered by AIESEC. In Part 1 of our conversation, we talk about how cultural differences made him feel as a minority and was his volunteer project was about.   If you want to share some feedback or thoughts with me. Please contact me at Leonard.muller@aiesec.net You can also find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y   You can find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook  Music by DJ Nobrauws

Episode #00 is an introduction to the Live The Experience Podcast. Lenny explains what this podcast is about and provides you with background information about the organisation that powers this podcast.     If you want to share some feedback or thoughts with me. Please contact me at Leonard.muller@aiesec.net You can also find me on Instagram @lenny.y.y   You can find more information about AIESEC on www.aiesec.org Follow us on: Instagram Facebook Music by DJ Nobrauws