The Importance of Connections, Perspective & Purpose During a Crisis: with Siebe-Thijs (ST) Hoogwout

In context of the pandemic and the impact its having on livelihoods and employment across the world, we sit down with Siebe-Thijs (ST) Hoogwout to discuss challenges and opportunities during COVID-19. We talk about the importance of maintaining good connections & perspective, advice if you've lost a job, finding & pursuing your purpose, and the importance of good workplace culture.
About ST ST is obsessed with the power of connection. He knows how connection is the starting point to exceptional trust and how crucial it is to create thriving teams and organisations. He has over 10 years’ experience in management and leadership consulting, working with various organisations including NSW Government, Macquarie, Deloitte, PepsiCo, Blackmores, Caltex and McDonalds, across Europe, Asia and Australia. ST has worked with over 350 individuals through mentoring and personal development workshops.
Today, ST runs his own business and works with leaders and their teams to create positive workplace cultures. He also volunteers as a mentor for PDF and for youth camps across Australia.
You can find more about him here: https://www.sthoogwout.com.au/Or feel free to add him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sthoogwout/
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A Quote from ST"We are the most connected society but, in a way, we are also the most lonely society, and that still continues in the way to a whole new level with what is going on right now. I think though technology there’s a really good opportunity to make the most of it."
Time Stamps1:00 ST introduction3:40 How COVID-19 is impacting ST6:30 How maintain connections and perspective amid COVID-199:40 If someone has lost their job, how can they make the most of this period?13:40 Finding your purpose16:45 taking a leap of faith21:00 What is good workplace culture?24:35 How to maintain workplace culture amid COVID1927:30 Bad workplace culture. Why does it happen?31:50 What is your vision?33:50 Wrapping up, final words