Video: Wim talks about CTI changing his business
Video: Wim talks about CTI changing his life
 

“When many people retire they lose their purpose, and that’s when they stop living and mentally start waiting for death,” says Wim. “I am a retiree from IBM, but I do not feel like a retiree, because CTI’s Leadership Program has given me such energy and new purpose.”

“Leadership was like a shower for my soul. I’m not ashamed to say that in spite of being 59 at the time, I began to see things about myself, I had only glimpsed previously. I discovered my true impact on people and how to take feedback about how others see me.”

Today, Wim has found his purpose in a successful career providing leadership coaching, to C-Level executives in some of Europe’s largest corporations and banks.

“While understanding the challenges of corporate life allows me to relate to my clients, I’ve learnt to drop the corporate facade, and instead be authentic about who I am. That openness invites others to be open about who they really are too, which ultimately leads to a more fulfilling life.”  

Wim says that his experience in the Leadership Program has helped him act in true alignment with his core values, and be a more effective leader in his local community as Chairman of his local Rotary Club representing many different groups and vocations.   

“Leadership helps you develop a wider view that embraces the needs of others beyond your immediate family.  It’s easier to be more at peace with taking responsibility for the needs of others.”