Podcasts Business Leadership Is Changing 111: Paul ter Wal - From the Back End to the Front End

111: Paul ter Wal - From the Back End to the Front End

Published: Feb. 24, 2021, 9 a.m.

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Paul ter Wal is an internationally sought-after employability expert and workplace architect. For more than 25 years, he has been in the speaking, consulting, and training business for executives, HR directors, and employees.

Paul is a former lawyer at a social benefits organization as well as Assistant Director of a Public Health Insurance company started his consulting career at Capgemini in the field of social security and labor law. Today Paul ter Wal is a professional speaker, advisor, vision, and work health specialist.

Paul is recognized as Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by the Professional Speakers Australia as well as Fellow (FPSA) by the Professional Speaking Association in the UK and Ireland.

 

On this episode:

  • Paul talks about the changed he went through from being a lawyer to becoming somebody who explores engagement and happiness in the workplace
  • Denis and Paul discuss the burnout employees are experiencing with their jobs
  • Paul shares where he modeled his leadership from
  • Paul discusses how leadership has changed from a hierarchy to a facilitative leadership
  • Paul stresses the importance of employee engagement

Key Takeaways:

  • If you\\u2019re not happy doing something or if you\\u2019re not making any progress, take a timeout to stop and think about things.
  • Every leader needs to know their core values and then find a job that aligns with those values
  • Create a situation where people can flow and have space to do their work
  • Trust comes when you have transparency and truth
  • Paul\\u2019s advice on how to avoid burning out your team

 

Tweetable Quotes:

\\u201cWe need to be human beings first and then enjoy our job.\\u201d \\u2013 Paul ter Wal

\\u201cIt\\u2019s important that you need to trust people and trust only comes when you have transparency and truth.\\u201d \\u2013 Paul ter Wal

\\u201cBe focused on human being not on the process or on the outcome.\\u201d \\u2013 Paul ter Wal

 

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