Ann Baeke

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Dutch
English
Ann Baeke (copyright: Sigi Hermans)

Who is Ann Baeke?

From her own extensive management experience, Ann helps business leaders and managers develop their own natural leadership style, from self-awareness to self-actualisation. She personally experienced how challenging corporate life is as a sensitive manager. It was a quest to hold her own in a business context that was mainly driven from the head. And Ann missed the heart. It prompted her to research sensitivity. Top performance can only be achieved by bringing out the very best in yourself, by regularly holding up a mirror to yourself, by having a sounding board to help you focus. She starts from the person himself, and the connection he has with himself and the world. This can be confrontational and that is precisely why it is so liberating and empowering. With great empathy and respect for everyone's personality, she guides leaders and managers to come into alignment with their vision, mission, values and skills. This is how leaders and managers become higher-performing, natural leaders. She has been guiding organisations and their leaders towards greater awareness for many years. And she wrote two books about it: Leider zonder Masker, published by Lannoo Campus and Sensitieve intelligentie published by Pelckmans. She holds a Master's degree in Commercial Sciences, obtained an MBA and is a Certified Personal Coach. Additionally, she took courses in NLP, systemic work and Mindfulness. She has more than 20 years of professional management and communication experience.

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    Back to human with sensitive intelligence

    What if you neglected at least 50% of your employees' potential? In our complex and changing business world, since 2020-2021 we are also experiencing the impact of the pandemic: hybrid working, new technologies, the demand for more humanity and real connection. Unfortunately, only 47% of executives say they are ready for their new role. For many companies, the question is: how do we develop empathetic managers without too much investment? Have you thought about the 20% sensitive employees your organisation counts anyway? And about the 60% who have it in them but don't want to appear "soft". A World Economic Forum report on the future of jobs says that by 2025, skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, self-management, working with people and communication will be most in demand. In an inspiring keynote on the importance of humanity at work, I give you the numbers and facts and activating eye-openers. I share with you my recommendations from years of research and you take away 3 quick wins. Expect fascinating insights, practical exercises and a touch of humour! Empower your sensitive professionals to reach their full potential. Ann's keynotes are known for perfectly combining storytelling, research, strategy and inspiration. She gives audiences new ways of thinking and practical skills they need to lead confidently, leverage their strengths and thrive in today's professional world. Ann's keynotes and workshops are based on her 20 years of experience coaching high-performers at a variety of companies. Her lectures incorporate the latest research and insights in leadership and psychology. Ann's strong sensitive qualities make her an empathetic presenter and skilled workshop facilitator who is able to quickly connect with audiences and create an engaging experience that moves them to action. Look no further for an inspired speaker for your next event.

    The hidden power of Imposter Syndrome

    Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon where strong achievers think they are inadequate and incompetent. It causes smart professionals to doubt their competence despite their achievements. Up to 50% of both men and women struggle with imposter syndrome. 75% of executive women report facing it at various times during their careers. Burnout and depression, the most common consequences of imposter syndrome, cost the economy more than €1.5 billion a year. Consider also senior positions that go unfilled because so-called imposters dare not fill them. The fear of failure results in less strong leadership and inhibits innovation. However, the imposter syndrome also contains a great secret power. Those who can wield it provide a boost in productivity and efficiency. In a gripping keynote, I explain how it works.

    Participants will go home with more confidence to take on new assignments and contribute more in the workplace. They will also have techniques to build a team culture that cultivates employee confidence. I'll share with you my recommendations from years of research. Expect engaging insights, practical exercises and a touch of humour!

    Key Takeaways:

    • Recognise Imposter syndrome in yourself or your team members
    • Putting a stop to sabotaging thoughts
    • Discovering the secret power of imposter syndrome and learning to use it as a competitive advantage
    • Strategies to use the advantages of imposter syndrome in teams without losing yourself in the disadvantages
    • Techniques to guide others through imposter syndrome

    Empower your sensitive professionals to reach their full potential. Ann's keynotes are known for perfectly combining storytelling, research, strategy and inspiration. She gives audiences new ways of thinking and practical skills they need to lead confidently, leverage their strengths and thrive in today's professional world. Ann's keynotes and workshops are based on her 20 years of experience coaching high-performers at a variety of companies. Her lectures incorporate the latest research and insights in leadership and psychology. Ann's strong sensitive qualities make her an empathetic presenter and skilled workshop facilitator who is able to quickly connect with audiences and create an engaging experience that moves them to action. Look no further for an inspired speaker for your next event.

For me, sensitive intelligence was coming home to my own leadership. The phrase "If knowledge is power, having no opinion is wisdom", hit me like a bomb. It came just in time. Because believe me, we are not going to solve the polycomplexity and greatly increased pressure on all of us with our reason alone.

Wouter Torfs

Chairman CAW Flanders

Sensitive leadership is not about softness in decision making. The softness is in dealing with people themselves. It is about how you handle it. If you don't like being kept in the dark, imagine what it gives when you do that with a company of 3,000 people. Highly recommended for those who steer by vision and intrinsic motivation, not fear, and who dare to go off the beaten track.

Dewi Van De Vyver

Co-founder & CEO Effex

With Sensitive Intelligence, Ann Baeke sets new standards. She redefines leadership forever. Sensitivity is taken out of the corner and catapulted into the centre of leadership competences, in an inclusive way, because everyone can develop senstivity, according to Ann. Although it might be easier to detect the sensitveit that is present and provide forum. In this way, 'rationality' and 'strength' take on a whole new meaning. After all, what idiot calls himself rational but makes decisions with only a fraction of the available information? Successful and sustainable leadership no longer coincides with short-term thinking and bullying.

Kristien De Wolf

Coach and author