‘What It Takes’ by David and Jenny Harkin
‘What It Takes’ by David and Jenny Harkin
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‘What It Takes’ will seek to understand the common traits from exceptional leaders from across industries. David and Jenny Harkin, two entrepreneurs, co-founders and husband and wife have been so lucky to meet and work with amazing people over the decades, so this will be an opportunity to share their stories with the world and look to see if they can study and learn what common traits exist to get to the top of a variety of fields.
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The show focuses on leadership traits, resilience, and personal journeys with episodes featuring guests like Baroness Nicky Morgan discussing the nuances of political life and Emma Watkinson sharing her experiences in entrepreneurship during challenging times, with an emphasis on how these traits manifest across different sectors.
‘What It Takes’ will seek to understand the common traits from exceptional leaders from across industries. David and Jenny Harkin, two entrepreneurs, co-founders and husband and wife have been so lucky to meet and work with amazing people over the decades, so this will be an opportunity to share their stories with the world and look to see if they can study and learn what common traits exist to get to the top of a variety of fields.
🎙️What It Takes – Episode 008: Jeroen van de Waal – 'Work-Life Flow'
In this episode of What It Takes, we’re joined by Jeroen van de Waal – mechanical engineer turned global CEO, and now a passionate ocean conservationist, educator, and CEO and founder of the BlueBeat Group.
After a decade leading multinational companies in Asia, Jeroen took a bold step away from conventional success to focus on what matters most: protecting our oceans and inspiring the next generation to take action. Now, through his ventures including OrcaNation and The Reef Company, he’s building a global movement around sustainability, innovation, and the transformative potential of the blue economy.
From boardrooms to coral reefs, Jeroen brings together world leaders, businesses, and young people to create lasting impact – proving that profit and planet can thrive together. Whether you’re interested in sustainability, education, or bold leadership, this episode will challenge your thinking and stir your sense of purpose.
Tune in to discover:
- How a career pivot led to a planet-first mission
- Why educating young people is key to real change
- What it really takes to drive sustainable innovation at scale
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