Role and expertise
I combine my role as director at Woonzorggroep Arendonk with a position as practice assistant at the University of Antwerp, where I teach management and innovation and supervise capstone projects on leadership in health and care.My expertise includes strategic HR management, employee well-being, organisational culture and structure, and leading change and innovation. I support organisations in strengthening their vision, culture, leadership, and processes by identifying challenges, engaging teams, fostering innovation, and anchoring sustainable improvements.By connecting policy, practice, and academic insights, I help organisations become more agile, people-focused, and ready for the future.
Motivation
I am driven by the belief that organisations thrive when people feel safe, valued, and inspired. In both my leadership and academic roles, I am committed to combining a human-centred approach with continuous professional development.I guide students in discovering how they can actively contribute to better healthcare and translate real-world experience into practical tools they can use immediately.My work centres on well-being, culture, leadership, and sustainable growth. I enjoy collaborating with teams to explore improvement opportunities, strengthen motivation, and create meaningful progress. By bridging practice, policy, and academia, I contribute to stronger, more human-centred, and future-ready organisations.
Research focus
While embedded in an academic environment, my contribution is fully practice-oriented rather than research-driven. I bring professional expertise, clarity, and real-world experience into education and applied projects.
Teaching contributions
I contribute to courses at the University of Antwerp focused on management, innovation, and leadership. I teach students how to translate innovative ideas into practice within healthcare and welfare organisations.In addition, I supervise capstone projects in Leadership in Health and Care, supporting students in developing their leadership identity and guiding them in delivering projects with tangible impact in the field.
Services and collaboration
I work with organisations to strengthen people-centred leadership, organisational culture, well-being, and innovation. I help leaders and teams gain insight into their structures and processes, define a shared vision, and translate this into clear and actionable goals.I also guide change initiatives, support leadership development and team dynamics, and facilitate creative approaches to implementing innovation in daily practice.My approach is pragmatic, realistic, and impact-driven—always grounded in what truly works for people, teams, and organisations.