111: Paul ter Wal - From the Back End to the Front End

Paul ter Wal is an internationally sought-after employability expert and workplace architect. For more than 25 years, he has been in the speaking, consulting, and training business for executives, HR directors, and employees.

Paul is a former lawyer at a social benefits organization as well as Assistant Director of a Public Health Insurance company started his consulting career at Capgemini in the field of social security and labor law. Today Paul ter Wal is a professional speaker, advisor, vision, and work health specialist.

Paul is recognized as Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by the Professional Speakers Australia as well as Fellow (FPSA) by the Professional Speaking Association in the UK and Ireland.

On this episode:

Paul talks about the changed he went through from being a lawyer to becoming somebody who explores engagement and happiness in the workplace
Denis and Paul discuss the burnout employees are experiencing with their jobs
Paul shares where he modeled his leadership from
Paul discusses how leadership has changed from a hierarchy to a facilitative leadership
Paul stresses the importance of employee engagement

Key Takeaways:

If you’re not happy doing something or if you’re not making any progress, take a timeout to stop and think about things.
Every leader needs to know their core values and then find a job that aligns with those values
Create a situation where people can flow and have space to do their work
Trust comes when you have transparency and truth
Paul’s advice on how to avoid burning out your team

Tweetable Quotes:

“We need to be human beings first and then enjoy our job.” – Paul ter Wal

“It’s important that you need to trust people and trust only comes when you have transparency and truth.” – Paul ter Wal

“Be focused on human being not on the process or on the outcome.” – Paul ter Wal

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