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LIGHTS ON EUROPEDezoom. On motherhood, career burnout & stage fright | Estelle Lovi for Lights on Europe (2/2)“Dezoom. You might see that even this shameful experience was a gift at least for 1-2 people in the room.”
The first part of the interview with Estelle Lovi was all about re-discovering the voice of our intuition, burnout recovery and finding the courage to embark on a new career path that makes our heart truly sing.
This second part digs deeper into Estelle’s insights into:
Motherhood, development opportunities offered by parenting and how to avoid projecting our expectations on kids,
Bringing courageous conversations into the corporate world that needs to embrace a new cult...
2021-04-1422 min
EU Careers - 10 Questions with...Episode 3 with Lucia KlestincovaLearn more about EU Careers with this conversation with Lucia Klestincova. A wonderful insight into EU Careers!
2021-01-0817 min
The Jordan Baylor DraftOS 20: Lucia Klestincova - Changing The WorldToday’s guest is Lucia Klestincova is optimistic, a force, ambitious, and extremely charming. It’s no wonder she is a politician. In our interview, we discuss how she got her spot as a EU leader, and the positive mindset it takes to want to bring about change through politics.
I learned how European politics works, and what it actually takes to bring about real change.
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2020-06-2646 min
The Jordan Baylor DraftLucia Klestincova | Changing The WorldToday’s guest is Lucia Klestincova is optimistic, a force, ambitious, and extremely charming. It’s no wonder she is a politician. In our interview, we discuss how she got her spot as a EU leader, and the positive mindset it takes to want to bring about change through politics.
I learned how European politics works, and what it actually takes to bring about real change.
Follow Lucia on Instagram: 👉instagram.com/luciaklestincova/
Follow Lucia on Twitter: 👉 twitter.com/LKlestincova
Follow Lights on Europe on Instagram: 👉instagram.com...
2020-06-2646 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Vocal coaching tips and how you can master your voiceVOCAL COACHING TIPS AND HOW YOU CAN MASTER YOUR VOICE. Is your voice too weak or breaking? Have you been told you’re monotone, making your audience fall asleep? Do you sound like Kim Kardashian? Find out what’s the secret to Hollywood stars’ voices:
How you can train your throat muscles
Importance of the body position when speaking
A powerful yawning trick to do before you start presenting
And other secrets to impactful public speaking - ted talk or any business negotiation
CHECK OUT THE PREVIOUS EPISODE with Ines, which explains what is vocal coaching, why any leader...
2020-06-1911 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Every leader and speaker must try vocal coaching magicEVERY LEADER AND SPEAKER MUST TRY VOCAL COACHING. Are you embarrassed by your high pitch, sweating or simply because your message doesn’t land with your audience? If you invest in public speaking skills and communication training, you clearly care about the impact you have with your audience. Time to discover what’s limiting your true voice.
IN THIS EPISODE, we discuss and demystify:
Why every speaker should try vocal coaching
The mismatch between your story and how your identity is actually communicated
Sound of your perfect voice
If executives are ready to discover why they...
2020-06-1013 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Helping survivors of sexual violenceHELPING SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE is what Brianna was doing for 6 years in American rape centres. All of us can be inspired by her story and reflect how we can show up to contribute to help provided to millions of victims out there. Everybody has got expertise, time or money that can be donated so that the support system for survivors of domestic and intimate-partner violence works more effectively.
Have you listened to the previous interviews with Brianna on this channel? Check them out now! We explained what is sexual violence and what kind of sa...
2020-05-2718 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Are victims of domestic violence still protected by the institutions?ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STILL PROTECTED BY THE INSTITUTIONS? During corona lockdown, safety planning is even more complicated for survivors of intimate-partner violence. In previous episodes, you learned what is (and what’s not) sexual violence, challenges in times of covid-19 pandemics, and how was Brianna’s professional experience of working with victims of rape. In this last episode of this series about gender-based violence, you fill hear:
Are the institutions failing in supporting victims of sexual violence during the covid-19 pandemics? Can victims count on health care, courts, jails as under normal times?
Are perpe...
2020-05-2015 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Rise of domestic violence during COVID-19 lock-downRISE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN is a fact. What are the triggers? How to get out when normal safety planning is impossible? Here’s the second interview out of a series of expert conversations about gender-based violence in times of corona pandemic.
In this episode, we discuss and demystify:
Concrete examples of what’s happening behind the closed doors
Safety planning strategies
Public policy innovation when you can’t fully rely on the justice or health care system
Social support you can count on even during the pandemics crisis
How can citizens, neighbours...
2020-05-1319 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[SK] Ako česká komunita v Bruseli spája a inšpiruje, aj bez VIP lídrov a rozpočtuPo našom vstupe do EÚ sa mohli cítiť v Bruseli osamelo a bez zázemia. Namiesto toho sa rozhodli nečakať na niekoho iného a začali si sami organizovať podujatia pre svoju novú komunitu.
Simona Pohlová je jednou z líderiek Českej inspiracie – českého spolku, ktorý pripravuje každoročne množstvo podujatí pre bruselské rodiny – od divadla a umeleckých dielní pre deti až po už zabehnutý zbor Brusinky a pravidelný český ples. Vypočujte si v jej rozhovore s Luciou Kleštincovou príbeh českej komunity v Bruseli a ako môžete prispieť k jeho úspechu.
2020-05-1025 minLIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Experiencing sexual and domestic violence in a toxic relationshipEXPERIENCING SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP tortures too many many women and men in the European Union and the USA. Even more during COVID-19 pandemics. Here’s the first myth-busting interview on gender-based violence; before we go into the specific challenges (and strategies for protection) during the lock-down. Tune into this first episode out of an expert series dedicated to this problem, with an exclusive focus on the two continents.
In this episode, we discuss and demystify:
What is sexual, gender-based, intimate-partner violence?
When is a healthy relationship shifting to an unhealthy pattern?
Can you...
2020-05-0719 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Behind the scenes at the House of European History“Understanding why we came together is essential to continue building our European history.” How should we deal with the challenge of finding common European narratives across 50 countries? Listen to the story of curating the House of European History and filling it with objects from all around Europe.
Lucia Klestincova speaks to William Parker-Jenkins, Communications Manager at one of the most unique museums in the world. You will also learn how you can make most of a visit and how you can contribute to the collection with objects related to Brexit or other European phenomena.
For more...
2020-05-0324 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[SK] Naši influenceri píšu viac o Európe. Vďaka komu?Asi máloktorý úradník sa v rámci práce stretáva s Veronikou Cifrovou Ostrihoňovou a zháňa nových influencerov na tik-toku. Asi máloktorý kreatívec či fashion-bloger by veril, že dokáže slobodne vyjadriť svoj talent v centre európskej byrokracie. Ak ste minulý rok sledovali kampaň vyzývajúcu k voľbám do Európskeho parlamentu, možno ste dostávali newsletter od istej Petry.
Dnes sa táto Petra, Petra Rusinová, zhovára s Luciou Kleštincovou o tom, ako sa z Liptova a štúdia krajčírstva dostala cez Luxemburg do európskych i...
2020-04-2618 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] You can lobby for Change“Murder of Jan Kuciak is a tragedy but it also prompted an unprecedented awareness in a generation that has taken the European integration for granted. We need to nurture this civic awakening even further.” This is not just a story of Slovakia. People all around Europe embrace a greater responsibility for holding their politicians accountable if trust and respect for human dignity are lost.
Alberto Alemanno and his team at The Good Lobby empower citizens to speak up and inform policy decisions at all levels. Listen to his interview with Lucia Klestincova to hear the story of how...
2020-04-1917 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Corona virus and Brexit – threats to your body AND mindHow will the Coronavirus impact Brexit negotiations? And how is this public health crisis similar to the mental health damage caused to the Europeans by Brexit? Laura Shields is a communications consultant and civic activist engaged in the fight for the post-Brexit rights of Brits living in Europe. Learning from her own experience of depression and mental health issues, she is now openly talking about the mental health issues faced by the Brexit generation.
In this interview with Lucia Klestincova, she shares her views of how the COVID-19 crisis is handled by public authorities, which are the...
2020-04-0522 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Never forget. A victim’s testimonial 4 years after the terrorist attack.After she survived the bomb explosion during the terrorist attack at Brussels airport in 2016, it took Elizabeth Krahulecz almost a year to recover from the physical damage and get back to work. The emotional one is still there. She pushed through and became even more engaged in supporting victims of various traumas and women in having greater access to opportunities for career growth and self-expression. As a former diplomat and accomplished government and public affairs professional, she has first-hand experience with and an ambitious vision for transforming the way our businesses and so-called stakeholder relations are managed.
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2020-03-2924 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Ecology, feminism and Europe are all based on the same principle“Coaching women is useless if the leaders don’t get the business case behind diversity. Can’t we see that humanity and our planet need a radical change of leadership?” Isabella Lenarduzzi has been a social entrepreneur in employment & gender equality for 35 years. As a founder of JUMP and Ashoka fellow, she inspired thousands of women and business leaders to transform their approach to leadership, training and innovation strategies.
In her interview with Lucia Klestincova, Isabella shares her experience of being a pioneer of the women empowerment and secrets to successful conversations about equality, but also disappointing experien...
2020-03-1524 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] On Slovak elections, Greta and European parliamentAfter the victory of presidential and European elections, how can a party lose the parliamentary elections only by 926 votes? Will the values of a liberal voter and of the green movement be represented in Slovakia at all?
This podcast episode looks at the results of the 2020 national elections in Slovakia. To the surprise of many, we saw some unexpected results and many lessons learned for all those interested in political campaigning. Despite the polls, Slovakia’s incoming government coalition will not include the party that was on a steep rise to become a leader of a f...
2020-03-0823 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Analyzing Politics: Slovak elections, Central Europe and beyondDoes a bit of intellectual arrogance compensate for the absence of a crystal ball in political analysis? Where or what is Central Europe? What will forthcoming parliamentary elections mean for Slovakia?
In this episode, Lucia Klestincova speaks to Otilia Dhand, managing director at Teneo and a mom of two. Listen to Otilia sharing her insights into the cultural identity of Central Europe and what’s so special about the Slovak elections. Learn more about her forecast for the future of political analytics industry and how to shine on this rapidly shifting job market. And try to guess wh...
2020-02-2628 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[SK] Česi nám opäť idú príkladom – tentokrát v prezentácii svojho umenia v zahraničíMnohí by povedali, že kultúrna diplomacia je to posledné, čo nás vytrhne z našich problémov. Možno aj preto Slovensko nemá v Bruseli žiadne kultúrne centrum. Pre našich českých susedov je však prezentácia českého pre belgické (a európske) publikum skutočná priorita.
Jitka Panek Jurková ako riaditeľka Českého centra v Bruseli v tomto interview s Luciou Kleštincovou zdieľa svoju skúsenosť s presadzovaním českého umenia na veľmi presýtenej bruselskej scéne. Ako sa dostať na výslnie s obmedzenými zdrojmi a v konkurencii kul...
2020-02-1631 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Finding long-lasting love with a private matchmakerHow to get a normal date in the era of superficial swiping apps? Is it more difficult to find love in a multicultural city filled with expats? Which parts of your love-search can you outsource to increase the odds of finding a life partner?
Listen to Marjorie Libourel who works at Berkeley International, an exclusive matchmaking agency in Brussels. In her interview with Lucia Klestincova, she shares more about the art of finding the perfect match between what you’re looking for and what’s on offer on the dating scene.
Marjorie's social media...
2020-02-0921 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Food is not your primary food – start breathing!Her mom was the first woman Yoga teacher in Brussels, but even that didn’t suffice to protect her from dying of stress-induced cancer. As a child who grew up watching the growth of yoga practice in and around European institutions, she understood there was more to health and self-care. Catherine Polet became specialized in Nutrition and Health coaching and desire mapping, complementing her passion for healthy and delicious food with the wisdom of Ayurveda, Feng Shui, Yoga, and Autogenic Training.
Tune into her conversation with Lucia Klestincova, explaining why food is not our ‘primary food’, how to str...
2020-02-0223 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Sexism: the epidemic hidden in plain sight. How to manage it if you’re a target or a team leader?
94% of women experience sexism yet only 25% report even the most serious incidents. Speak up if you don’t know a woman who experienced sexism. Speak up if you know a woman who’s confident dealing with it on spot. Speak up if you are sure that your company is immune to these kinds of toxic behaviors.
If you’re still silent, listen to the next episode of Lights on Europe. Lucia Klestincova interviews Dorothy Dalton, CEO of 3Plus International, HR consultant, and career coach, to learn how to handle the sexism epidemic in our society. How doe...
2020-01-2625 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Creating space for heartfelt coaching and poems in EuropeThis episode with Mary Heneghan combines a conversation about our guest’s EU career experience with a heartfelt expression of her wisdom and poetic creativity.
Tune in to get inspired by her journey from being a voice therapist to a health policymaker and ultimately an internal coach at the European Commission. She shares valuable lessons of self-compassion and courage, which she learned along her personal and professional journey from Ireland via France to Brussels.
In this interview with Lucia Klestincova, Mary is also reading examples of her recently published book of poems, touching upon her co...
2020-01-1930 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Bali and emotional healing - are Europeans and Americans different from Eastern cultures in feeling through their pain?Riza Sukman is an intuitive emotional healer and a yoga teacher. He grew up in Bali as a son of Indonesian-American parents and later on, love brought him to Brussels. A great opportunity to discuss if and how we in Europe differ from people in Asia in handling our pain, disharmony in family relationships or pressure to choose one professional identity.
Lucia Klestincova had a chance to interview Riza during her holidays in the middle of Balinese nature. Tune in if you are curious to hear a new perspective during your New Year’s self-reflection period and to...
2020-01-1200 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] From Bali with love: dare creating more authentic connections in 2020What if this new decade could also mean more authenticity in our conversations about Europe?
That’s the purpose behind Lights on Europe. It is THE reason why this podcast does not focus on the European policies, but on the humans creating them on the backstage instead. So in this short opening of the 2020 season, Lucia Klestincova starts by expressing her gratitude to those who make this authentic engagement possible. She also has one special wish – so if you’re here, take those couple of minutes to listen to this episode and find out how you can contri...
2020-01-0606 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Let’s work together to combat anti-semitism, including at the Christmas tableKatharina von Schnurbein was appointed the first European Commission Coordinator on combating antisemitism. Prior to this, she worked for five years as part of the advisory team of President Jose Manuel Barroso on the dialogue with churches, religions and non-confessional organisations. Her interest in building bridges and facilitating dialogue with other cultures was strongly impacted by her experience of liberation of Central and Eastern Europe and fall of the Berlin Wall, which ultimately led her to Slavonic Studies and perfect mastery of Czech language. Interested to hear how all of us can play a role in increasing tolerance in...
2019-12-2332 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] A space policy woman sharing her story of a chronic disease and activism for patients’ rightsVera Pinto Gomes is one of the experts working on the EU’s space program Galileo but also an activist for patients’ healthcare. What do space shuttles have in common with diapers? In this interview with Lucia Klestincova, she busts a whole range of myths such as space industry being open exclusively for male engineers, or chronic diseases being an obstacle to living an energised and fulfilled life without barriers to exciting experiences. Listen to her as a unique example of a woman that is determined to follow her passion to reach for the stars and at the same time...
2019-12-1532 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Balancing authenticity, impact and truth behind communication of top EU politicians.Alexandra Ekkelenkamp is the advisor to the director for media and communications of the Council of the EU - one of the main EU institutions. What’s the magic bullet behind the successful communication of Donald Tusk? How does Alexandra manage to bring the latest digital trends into a bureaucracy? What’s left when personal branding strategy meets national political interests and institutional safeguards? Learn how to stay on top of your game in a hyper dynamic environment, how to stay sane when your phone doesn’t stop ringing and how to set the boundaries of taking care of your b...
2019-12-0838 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] From production madness to compassionate reproduction: a feminist senior policy maker and think-tanker talking about gender equality as a driver for change.Agnès Hubert built her entire career on fighting discrimination and promoting gender equality – as a senior advisor to the European Commission Presidents, a founder of the first European feminist think-tank in Brussels, as a professor and a recognised author on EU gender equality policy. Throughout her 30 years lasting career of a senior civil servant at the European Commission, she focused mainly on development, social innovation, gender and social policies. In her interview with Lucia Klestincova for Lights on Europe, she shares her experience of past decades of feminist claims and achievements within European policies and what kind of work...
2019-12-0229 min
LIGHTS ON EUROPE[EN] Linking finance and philosophy right in the heart of European bureaucracy.Frans Nijs is known around the European Commission mainly as one of the early ambassadors of more participatory way of working and hosting of the conversations we have among ourselves and so-called ‘stakeholders’. In this episode he talks to Lucia Klestincova about his experience of experimenting with more fun in his meetings dedicated to strict financial procedures – quite an unusual area to start with. As a Belgian that has worked for decades in the international context of the European institutions, he also shares his impressions of the impact of the EU enlargement on Brussels and integration of us, expats, into th...
2019-11-2429 min