Johann Oostenbrink

About Johann Oostenbrink

Hi I’m Johann, and I am passionate about people and human systems. Since 1990 I am a growth agent and an impact player, unlocking potential and encouraging greatness in organisations and leaders. That includes leadership training, strategic alignment, team development, executive coaching, and relationship enrichment. Over at my personal blog Ways2Grow I am musing over these kind of topics.

Navigating 2024 courageously

2024-01-03T09:36:20+02:00January 3rd, 2024|

As we sail into 2024, filled with hopes, dreams, and perhaps a few challenges ahead, let’s choose not not to just survive but thrive, while using all the energy and resources in and around us. [...]

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Managing Your Emotional Bank Account

2024-01-03T09:34:58+02:00December 5th, 2023|

The holiday season, with its festivities and celebrations, often puts a strain on our financial bank accounts. From parties and presents to vacations, the expenses can add up, leaving many starting the new year with [...]

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The Power of Small Talk: Building Deeper Connections

2023-10-02T13:31:13+02:00October 2nd, 2023|

Imagine a world where conversations with family members, colleagues, and even strangers felt like safe havens, where vulnerability and creativity could flourish. What if I told you that one way to create such emotionally safe [...]

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The Power of Your Backstage Investment

2023-08-04T09:50:32+02:00August 4th, 2023|

I hope this message finds you in good health and high energy. I mean it, because today I want to share a simple lesson that I had to learn the hard way.  I realised how [...]

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Build to last: legacy lessons from history

2023-07-05T18:34:20+02:00July 5th, 2023|

Your existence really matters, and the beauty lies in your ability as human being to be intentional about it. We hold the power to determine how much our lives will matter and how long our [...]

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Embracing the Gift

2023-06-07T13:53:23+02:00June 7th, 2023|

As the winter chill enveloped me, I found myself caught in the clutches of a relentless flu. Fever episodes swung me between icy shivers and scorching heat, forcing my work to grind to a halt [...]

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Is your GPS working?

2023-05-01T20:03:07+02:00May 1st, 2023|

Have you like me found yourself sometimes taking wrong turn-offs in life, causing you lots of trouble and frustration, and forcing you to re-route? https://ways2grow.co.za/2023/05/01/is-your-gps-working/

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Pause for empathy to unleash strength

2023-04-06T12:15:28+02:00April 6th, 2023|

Giving friends and colleagues “air time” and allowing them to blow off steam, by just listening and validating, can help them to find their own voice, their own strength and insight to self-correct. You most [...]

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