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Barbara Vercruysse
CEO & Founder at BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
Avelgem, Belgium
Barbara Vercruysse: Global Kindness Advocate, Thought Leader, Leadership Mentor, Business Consultant in Quality Management & Operational Excellence, Public Speaker and Bestselling Author.
Barbara Vercruysse is an inspiring figure in the realm of leadership, recognized for her dedication to fostering kindness in both individuals and organizations. Surviving stage 4 skin cancer and navigating a near-bankruptcy ignited her passion for making a lasting, positive impact. She champions a leadership style rooted in kindness, believing it is essential for creating balanced, humane workplaces and for addressing the global challenges we face today.
With over 30 years of professional experience, Barbara is a seasoned entrepreneur, consultant, and mentor, specializing in resilience and operational excellence. Currently, she works as the Quality Officer and Operational Excellence Lead at a BMW dealership group, where she enhances business processes, nurtures talent, and promotes an empowering work environment.
Through her "Empowerment & Kindness Institute," Barbara provides mentorship and consulting services to inspire leadership that balances efficiency with empathy. Her insights are informed by a deep understanding of human behavior and a genuine care for her clients' well-being.
As President of Professional Women International (PWI) in Brussels, part of the PWN Global network, Barbara plays a pivotal role in empowering women to achieve professional success and advocating for gender-balanced leadership. Guided by values of respect, courage, collaboration, excellence, and inclusiveness, she leads initiatives that equip women with the tools to thrive in business and society.
Barbara also serves as Head of Communication at the European-Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUICCI), where she applies her expertise in communications to strengthen partnerships and foster international collaboration.
A prolific public speaker, Barbara has delivered talks worldwide, including for Girl Up, a United Nations Foundation initiative; Microsoft's Soft Skills Community; Harvard University; and the World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS). She passionately advocates for “Leading with Powerful Kindness,” a philosophy she views as vital to personal and professional success.
Barbara is the bestselling author of The Path of Powerful Kindness, a transformative book that has resonated with readers worldwide. In this inspiring work, she shares her vision of kindness as a powerful leadership tool and a transformative force for individuals and organizations. Drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise, the book offers actionable insights on fostering compassion, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership in today’s complex world. The Path of Powerful Kindness has been praised for its profound yet practical wisdom, empowering readers to lead with authenticity and grace.
Barbara’s passions include reading, painting, travel, the arts, and meaningful conversations. She sets a yearly goal of reading 50 books, reflecting her lifelong commitment to personal growth. She has shared her insights in major publications like the Huffington Post and Thrive Global and reaches millions through her weekly Inspirational Talks across social platforms.
Available For: Consulting, Influencing, Speaking Travels From: Belgium
Speaking Topics: Powerful Kindness, Resilience, Overcoming Challenges, Personal Growth, Gender Balance
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The Path of Powerful Kindness - BLU Talks at Harvard
April 04, 2023
Featured Topics
The Path of Powerful Kindness: Transformative Leadership for a Better Future
In an era of constant change and increasing complexity, kindness is often misunderstood as a sign of weakness. However, The Path of Powerful Kindness reveals that true kindness is a profound strength—a transformative force that fosters resilience, builds trust, and drives sustainable success. Kindness requires exceptional self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the courage to act with integrity, even in the face of adversity.
My message is deeply rooted in my personal journey of overcoming extraordinary challenges, including surviving stage-4 cancer and navigating the brink of bankruptcy. These life-altering experiences taught me the undeniable power of kindness as a source of strength, resilience, and clarity. They inspired my mission to redefine leadership and empower others to embrace kindness as a transformative tool for personal and professional growth.
Through my keynote speeches, I explore how leaders and organizations can integrate kindness as a core value, demonstrating that it is not only compatible with high performance but essential to achieving it. Rooted in my experiences and decades of research, I illustrate how kindness is a hallmark of balanced, confident individuals and an essential foundation for thriving teams and communities.
Key topics I deliver in corporate and academic settings include:
- Creating Cultures of Kindness and Empathy in Organizations: Uncover how kindness enhances collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being while driving business excellence.
- Leading with Powerful Kindness: Explore how kindness-based leadership transforms teams, builds loyalty, and fosters environments where people excel.
- Kindness as a Catalyst for Positive Change: Understand how organizations can harness kindness to address complex global challenges and contribute to a better future.
- Empowering Through Compassionate Leadership: Learn how compassion and emotional intelligence empower individuals and teams, boosting morale and productivity.
My approach emphasizes that kindness is not passive—it is an active, courageous choice. By embracing this philosophy, leaders can inspire profound change, develop meaningful connections, and create a legacy of positive impact.
Let’s work together to shape a future where kindness and excellence go hand in hand.
Kindness Matters: Raising Confident, Caring, and Compassionate Children
Barbara Vercruysse
October 15, 2025
When I look back at my own journey, I realize just how much kindness has shaped who I am. As a child, I often felt like I didn’t quite fit in. I was told I was “too kind,” but instead of dimming my light, I held onto it, knowing that kindness could be a force for good in the world. Now, more than ever, I believe kindness is not just a virtue but a necessity, especially when it comes to raising the next generation.
Our children are the architects of tomorrow, and if we want a future filled with compassion, empathy, and understanding, we must nurture these qualities in them today. Kindness has the power to transform lives, to break down barriers, and to build a more connected and caring world. And it all starts with the small, everyday moments.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Building a Positive Legacy: A Reflection on Jane Goodall’s Life
Barbara Vercruysse
October 03, 2025
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” – Jane Goodall
On October 1st, the world lost one of its greatest voices of hope. Jane Goodall’s passing at the age of 91 leaves us with a profound legacy — not only in the field of primatology and conservation but also in the way she inspired generations to live with greater care for all life on this planet.
Finding Fulfillment through Giving
Barbara Vercruysse.
September 04, 2025
Giving has always been a source of profound fulfillment for me. It carries a paradoxical quality: the more we give, the more we receive. Joy, when shared, is multiplied. Acts of kindness ripple outward, often in ways we cannot fully see, touching lives we may never meet. In this sense, giving is not a subtraction of what we have but an expansion of what we are.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Rising Above Self-Doubt: Discovering the Strength You Already Carry
Barbara Vercruysse
August 30, 2025
We all know the voice of self-doubt. It whispers in moments of transition, lingers when we step into new challenges, and often shouts when we dare to dream bigger than our current circumstances.
And yet—self-doubt, while universal, is not an accurate reflection of our true capacity.
History has shown us countless examples of individuals who achieved extraordinary things not because they were fearless, but because they chose to act despite their doubts. From leaders who reshaped societies to innovators who transformed industries, their journeys were not defined by the absence of insecurity, but by the presence of courage.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Kindness as a Compass: Choosing a Future Worth Passing On
Barbara Vercruysse
August 21, 2025
In my article two weeks ago, I explored the important difference between kindness and people-pleasing — how kindness requires courage, clarity, and boundaries, not self-sacrifice at all costs. Last week, I wrote about the urgent need for ethical leadership and how each of us can step into that role in our own sphere of influence.
Today, I’d like to bring these ideas together and ask: What if kindness became our guiding compass for the choices we make — not just for ourselves, but for the generations who will inherit the world we shape today?
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Where Have All the Ethical Leaders Gone?
Barbara Vercruysse
August 15, 2025
There are moments when I watch the world news and feel a deep sadness. Wars that destroy lives and futures. Leaders who weaponise fear. Policies that value profit over people. It can feel as if humanity is adrift, its moral compass spinning without direction.
And yet — I refuse to despair.
Because history teaches us that moments of moral crisis can also be turning points. They can be the catalysts that awaken us to the urgent need for a different kind of leadership — one rooted in ethics, empathy, and long-term responsibility.
We live in an era of unprecedented technological progress — yet our ethical foundations seem more fragile than ever. We see leaders more focused on winning the next election than on safeguarding the next generation. We see strategies driven by short-term gains rather than long-term stewardship. We see power often untethered from responsibility.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Kindness or People Pleasing? A Truth That Took Me 40 Years to Learn
Barbara Vercruysse
August 07, 2025
It took me more than 40 years to realise this simple yet life-changing truth: I can be kind—and still say no.
For the longest time, I believed that being kind meant always saying yes, always accommodating, always making sure no one was ever disappointed or uncomfortable around me. I confused kindness with people pleasing. But over time—and with deep reflection after many painful experiences —I’ve come to understand that these two couldn’t be further apart.
People pleasing comes from a place of fear, insecurity, and self-abandonment. You give your power and authenticity away to chase the approval of others. You become overly dependent on appreciation and validation, believing—sometimes unconsciously—that your worth is tied to being liked or accepted.
I’ve lived that life. And it’s exhausting.
Kindness, on the other hand, is rooted in strength. It’s a conscious choice that comes from inner alignment, not external approval. When you choose kindness—even towards someone who is rude or dismissive—it’s because you understand that their behaviour has nothing to do with your worth. You don’t get triggered because you no longer internalise their unkindness. That, to me, is powerful.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Responding to Rudeness with Kindness: A Sign of Maturity and Strength
Barbara Vercruysse
August 05, 2025
These days, it feels like we’re surrounded by stress and frustration—and it doesn’t take much for misunderstandings to turn into rude behavior. Whether it’s at work, at home, or just out in the world, we’re often confronted with this kind of behavior. And with media and social media constantly amplifying negativity, it can start to feel like rudeness and arrogance are everywhere.
Yet, how we choose to respond to this negativity defines us more than the behavior we encounter.
One of the core principles I explore in my book, The Path of Powerful Kindness, is the transformative power of responding with kindness, even in the face of rudeness. It may seem counterintuitive at first, but kindness is not weakness. In fact, it requires great strength and emotional maturity..
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Building a Life of Purpose
Barbara Vercruysse
July 28, 2025
These days, it feels like we’re surrounded by stress and frustration—and it doesn’t take much for misunderstandings to turn into rude behavior. Whether it’s at work, at home, or just out in the world, we’re often confronted with this kind of behavior. And with media and social media constantly amplifying negativity, it can start to feel like rudeness and arrogance are everywhere.
I believe that every human being is born with a unique and meaningful purpose. We are not here by accident. Each life has value, and within that value lies potential—potential to make a difference, to touch lives, and to serve something greater than ourselves.
Yet, in the chaos of daily life—paying bills, raising families, pursuing careers—many of us lose sight of this truth. We find ourselves in a constant race for survival. And often, it’s only when life jolts us—through loss, suffering, or major change—that we pause and ask the deeper questions: What is my purpose? Why am I here?
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
How Volunteering Has Shaped Me
Barbara Vercruysse
July 21, 2025
When people ask me where I’ve learned the most about leadership, I don’t immediately point to my business education or professional experience in the corporate world. I often say: “Step into a volunteer role, and you’ll find yourself learning more about leadership than you ever expected.”
Over the past years, my journey as President of Professional Women International – Brussels has been one of the most transformative leadership experiences of my life. Leading an organization built entirely on the power of volunteers, fueled by shared purpose rather than hierarchy, has taught me about vision, humility, resilience, and influence in the most profound ways.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Bridges, Not Battles: A Path to Healing What Divides Us.
Barbara Vercruysse
July 10, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. once marched under a banner that read:
“Men are not our enemies. If we kill men, with whom shall we live?”
He was joined in deep moral and spiritual conviction by his friend, the Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Both understood something that much of humanity still struggles to grasp to this day: Our enemies are not other people. Our enemies are hatred, anger, resentment, fear, and discrimination.
This insight is not only timely — it is timeless. And it is perhaps one of the most urgent messages our world needs to hear and integrate today.
We live in an era of polarization, conflict, and increasing dehumanization. People are quick to point fingers, to draw lines, to categorize others as “wrong,” “dangerous,” or “the enemy.” Social media feeds on outrage. Politics thrives on division. Even in families, teams, and communities, we sometimes fall into the trap of us vs. them.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
What If Every Leader Practiced Mindfulness?
Barbara Vercruysse
June 27, 2025
Would our world be just a little more peaceful if every leader—political, corporate, and personal—paused each day to breathe, to listen, to be?
I believe so. When the mind settles, our words soften, our choices widen, and the ripple reaches far beyond the boardroom or the living room.
Mindfulness, in plain sight
Mindfulness isn’t incense, pretzel-poses or a luxury retreat. It’s the everyday discipline of paying gentle, non-judgmental attention—to thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and the space around us—exactly as they are, right now.
Practised consistently, it re-wires stress reactions into thoughtful responses, steadies the nervous system, lowers blood pressure, and gifts us the clarity to lead with heart instead of habit.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Divisiveness and Conflict: Destroyers of Human Dignity, Depth, and Wisdom
Barbara Vercruysse
June 19, 2025
We are living through a time where polarization seems to dominate headlines, conversations, and communities. And yet, beneath the noise, there is something far more precious being quietly eroded: our human dignity, our capacity for depth, and our collective wisdom.
It’s easy to overlook the true cost of conflict in a world that often rewards the loudest voice or the sharpest retort. But if we pause and pay attention, we begin to see the damage—both subtle and profound—that division inflicts on our shared humanity.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Leadership and Decision Making: The Quiet Power of Critical Thinking and Intuition
Barbara Vercruysse
June 13, 2025
Have you ever found yourself awake in the still of the night, your mind looping over a difficult decision? If you have, you’re not alone.
Leadership often means navigating complexity—and with that comes moments of doubt, uncertainty, and the quiet weight of responsibility. Decision making is a vital skill, and history is full of examples showing just how impactful—positively or negatively—our decisions can be.
While mistakes are part of any leader’s journey, how we learn from them, how we pause to reflect and grow, is where our true strength lies. And that’s where critical thinking becomes such a powerful ally.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
From Manager to Mentor: The Role of Kindness in Developing Future Leaders
Barbara vercruysse
March 06, 2025
True leadership isn’t about exerting control or demanding results at any cost. It’s about inspiring people, fostering trust, and creating environments where individuals can thrive. The most impactful leaders throughout history—those who left legacies of transformation—led not through intimidation, but through empathy, wisdom, and a genuine concern for others.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Discover the Power of Self-Compassion: A Journey to Greater Self-Awareness and Personal Growth
LinkedIn
January 16, 2025
What if the key to unlocking your greatest potential wasn’t about doing more, achieving more, or being more, but about simply being kinder to yourself? Self-compassion is not just a concept; it’s a transformative way of being that can lead to profound personal growth and inner peace. It’s about accepting yourself fully—your strengths, your imperfections, and everything in between—without judgment or condition. It’s about being your own ally rather than your harshest critic.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Kindness Matters: Raising Confident, Caring, and Compassionate Children
LinkedIn
October 31, 2024
When I look back at my own journey, I realize just how much kindness has shaped who I am. As a child, I often felt like I didn’t quite fit in. I was told I was “too kind,” but instead of dimming my light, I held onto it, knowing that kindness could be a force for good in the world. Now, more than ever, I believe kindness is not just a virtue but a necessity, especially when it comes to raising the next generation.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Repurposing Your Broken Pieces for Fulfilment
Barbara vercruysse
August 08, 2024
The journey of life comes with setbacks, obstacles, and moments of doubt that can leave us feeling broken because we often get unprepared for the unexpected turns that it throws at us.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Setting Boundaries as a Form of Self-Kindness
Barbara Vercruysse
February 29, 2024
As a caring person, we want to make sure to refresh our empathy towards others, regardless of the fact that some people may not appreciate our conscious efforts.
Therefore it is very important to make sure that our batteries are always charged first before we dedicate our energy and time to the wellbeing of others.
A crucial step to not get mentally exhausted is setting boundaries for people who sap our positive energy.
Read the full article to find out six ways of setting boundaries which will empower you.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Embodying Leadership
Barbara Vercruysse
February 02, 2024
When we look up to inspirational leaders, they embody qualities that seem like they have been born with and we are not. Sometimes it might seem like we will never embody the confident, calm, and mature leader we aim to be.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
EMBRACING THE NEW YEAR WITH A POSITIVE MINDSET
Linkedln
January 11, 2024
We've reached a moment where we must master agility to face the future, which is now and tomorrow. Too many of us have wallowed in struggles for far too long. It is about time we have a positive mindset about not missing out in the coming year.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
GRATITUDE: A KEY SECRET TO FULFILMENT
Barbara Vercruysse
December 21, 2023
ccording to the Roman philosopher Cicero, gratitude is not only the greatest virtue but also the parent of all other virtues.
Walking the Path of Powerful Kindness includes walking with an attitude of reverence and gratitude for life.
Gratitude can be expressed in various forms. It does not cost much to show gratitude. This includes appreciating little things, devoting your time, smiling as much as you can, offering sincere compliments, and so on. Statements like “I couldn’t have made it without you” or “thank you for everything you have done for me” alone are enough for a person to feel appreciated.
Positive psychology holds that feeling thankful increases happiness and fulfilment.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Kindness as an evolved way of Being
LinkedIn
August 10, 2023
It is my mission to shift the current perspective on Kindness and teach that Kindness is an evolved way of Being, that kindness is only perceived as weakness by the weak, the imbalanced and the insecure (and let’s never lose our compassion for them).
It requires self-discipline and a very strong sense of self-understanding, self-confidence and self-esteem to stay kind to a rude person, to stay outside the negativity of the unkind one, and to not be triggered by it.
Kindness is a sign of a person who has dealt with his inner demons, his insecurities and old wounds, who has done a lot of personal work and has come to a great self-understanding, a deep compassion and wisdom.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Don't Let Your Self-Worth Be Determined By Others
BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
April 15, 2023
What do deeply fulfilled people have in common?
They feel good in their own skin, they have accepted themselves completely with their gifts and their flaws. They do NOT let depend their sense of self-worth on what other people say.
That makes them powerful since they do not give the power over their sense of wellbeing to others, they do not let their sense of self-worth be determined by others.
They do not allow the negative voices of others, the negative voice in their head pull themselves down.
They do not let some bad choices, failures or mistakes determine their life. They learn from it and move on.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
What Does Your Fear Cost You?
BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
April 01, 2023
“When I decided to step up almost a decade back as a voice of compassion and kindness, there was a huge fear of being judged and ridiculed. But the passion for bringing the message was stronger than the fear”
Fear can be paralyzing and can leave us feeling unable to move forward. It is often rooted in fear of failure or fear of success. When we give in to our fears, we can become overwhelmed with doubt and insecurity. We begin to think that our potential is limited and that we are unable to achieve our goals.
Thriving in Leadership: Why Your Mental and Physical Well-Being Matter
Linkedin
November 20, 2025
Leadership is not a title — it is a responsibility, a deep inner calling. It asks of us clarity, courage, compassion, and consistency. From the outside, people often see the results: the achievements, the presence, the impact. But behind the scenes, leadership can be demanding and energy-intensive. It requires a mind that remains clear under pressure and a body that can sustain long days and demanding decisions.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Kindness: Humanity’s Next Leap Forward
Linkedin
November 13, 2025
We often see kindness spoken about in gentle tones — as if it were something soft, secondary, or sentimental. But I’ve come to believe that kindness is one of the most advanced forms of intelligence. It’s not a reaction — it’s a conscious choice, a deliberate way of being that reflects the highest potential of humanity.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
The Quiet Power of Noble Character in Leadership and Life
Linkedin
October 23, 2025
True leadership has never been easy. It often means walking demanding paths, carrying great responsibility, and holding space for others even in moments of uncertainty. Talent and skill may open the door to leadership, but it is noble character that allows us to stay grounded and lead with purpose
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
The Secret to Fulfilment: When Your Work Reflects Who You Truly Are
Linkedin
October 16, 2025
So many people work incredibly hard, yet still feel something essential is missing. It’s not for lack of effort or ambition — it’s often because their work doesn’t fully reflect who they are at their core. True fulfilment begins when we align our natural gifts with what we do every day.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
A Lasting Legacy of Love: How Small Acts of Kindness can Change the Course of History
Linkedln
October 09, 2025
In the current state of the world, it sometimes feels as though we are left without leaders who truly embody values of love, kindness, and compassion. The loudest voices often seem to be those driven by division, fear, or power. Yet, if we pause and reflect, we can see that this is not the full story.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Building a Positive Legacy: A Reflection on Jane Goodall’s Life
Linkedln
October 02, 2025
On October 1st, the world lost one of its greatest voices of hope. Jane Goodall’s passing at the age of 91 leaves us with a profound legacy — not only in the field of primatology and conservation but also in the way she inspired generations to live with greater care for all life on this planet.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Lead with Purpose: How to Inspire, Serve, and Truly Fulfil
Linkedin
September 11, 2025
Leadership is something we engage in every single day — often without realising it. At home, in our communities, in our workplaces, and in the way we show up for others. Yet true leadership goes beyond titles, roles, or giving instructions. It is about vision, service, and the ability to inspire people around us.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Rising Above Self-Doubt: Discovering the Strength You Already Carry
Linkedln
August 28, 2025
History has shown us countless examples of individuals who achieved extraordinary things not because they were fearless, but because they chose to act despite their doubts. From leaders who reshaped societies to innovators who transformed industries, their journeys were not defined by the absence of insecurity, but by the presence of courage.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Kindness or People Pleasing? A Truth That Took Me 40 Years to Learn
Linkedln
August 07, 2025
For the longest time, I believed that being kind meant always saying yes, always accommodating, always making sure no one was ever disappointed or uncomfortable around me. I confused kindness with people pleasing. But over time—and with deep reflection after many painful experiences —I’ve come to understand that these two couldn’t be further apart.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Bridges, Not Battles: A Path to Healing What Divides Us.
Linkedln
July 10, 2025
He was joined in deep moral and spiritual conviction by his friend, the Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. Both understood something that much of humanity still struggles to grasp to this day: Our enemies are not other people. Our enemies are hatred, anger, resentment, fear, and discrimination.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Divisiveness and Conflict: Destroyers of Human Dignity, Depth, and Wisdom
Linkedln
June 19, 2025
We are living through a time where polarization seems to dominate headlines, conversations, and communities. And yet, beneath the noise, there is something far more precious being quietly eroded: our human dignity, our capacity for depth, and our collective wisdom.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Kindness in Team Building: The Power of Mature Leadership
Linkedln
June 12, 2025
Kindness is not about being soft. It is not about pleasing others or avoiding conflict. It is the quiet strength of someone who has done the inner work. Someone who no longer leads from ego, fear, or control—but from clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Finding Fulfilment through Letting Go: the Transformative Power of Kindness and Forgiveness
Linkedln
June 05, 2025
Over the years, I’ve met many people carrying the weight of unspoken hurt—some even struggling with anxiety or depression. Often, beneath their suffering lies a quiet burden: the pain of unresolved anger, bitterness, or disappointment. These emotional wounds, left unattended, begin to shape our outlook, our relationships, and even our physical health.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
You Are Not What Others Project: Reclaiming Your Inner Worth
Linkedln
May 22, 2025
Yet it’s also one of the most challenging mindsets to cultivate—because from a young age, many of us have been conditioned to seek validation outside of ourselves. A raised eyebrow, a dismissive tone, a judgmental look… all these small cues can sometimes plant seeds of self-doubt.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Peace Begins Within
linkedin
May 15, 2025
Every day, we are confronted with new headlines—more violence, more war, more division. From the renewed tensions between India and Pakistan, to the devastating wars between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, to the ongoing suffering in Sudan and Yemen—we are witnessing a world that seems to have forgotten one fundamental truth
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Leadership and Decision Making: The Quiet Power of Critical Thinking and Intuition
LinkedIn
April 24, 2025
Leadership often means navigating complexity—and with that comes moments of doubt, uncertainty, and the quiet weight of responsibility. Decision making is a vital skill, and history is full of examples showing just how impactful—positively or negatively—our decisions can be.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
The Quiet Strength of Kind Leadership in Times of Uncertainty
Linkedln
April 17, 2025
Leadership is often synonymous with authority, strategy, and decision-making. However, its true essence is revealed during times of uncertainty. Crises, economic downturns, social upheavals, and unforeseen challenges test not only a leader's competence but also their character. In such times, the most effective leaders are not necessarily the loudest or most forceful but those who lead with quiet strength, empathy, and humility.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Managing Conflict with Kindness and Compassion—A Timely Leadership Imperative
LinkedIn
April 10, 2025
In these turbulent times—where polarization, uncertainty, and anxiety are running high both globally and locally—conflict is no longer something we can escape. It touches our communities, our workplaces, our families, and often, our own inner world.
No Masks Needed: Leading with Courage, Not Perfection
Linkedln
April 03, 2025
Doubting your leadership qualities? You’re not alone.
When we look up to inspiring leaders, it’s easy to believe they were simply born that way—confident, calm, collected. And by comparison, we can feel inadequate, like we’ll never truly embody that level of maturity or presence ourselves.
But here’s the truth: embodying leadership—real, heart-centered leadership—isn’t about perfection. It’s not about becoming someone else. It’s about letting go of everything you’re not.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
The World Is Changing, But Are We?
Linkedln
March 27, 2025
We live in a time where technological innovation is evolving at breakneck speed. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology — they’re reshaping our societies, economies, and even our concept of reality.
But while the external world races ahead, I often find myself wondering: are we, as human beings, evolving at the same pace?
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Cultivating Compassion as a Key Way for Positive Transformation
Linkedln
March 13, 2025
We might feel powerless many times when we witness the amount of wars and hatred in the world. I am convinced however that we can be the catalyst of change in our daily interactions. It starts with us.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
True Leadership requires vulnerability.
Linkedln
February 13, 2025
As a leader—or an aspiring one—it’s easy to focus on milestones as markers of success. You set goals, change habits, push yourself to “become” successful or fulfilled. But in the process, you may unknowingly add more pressure, more stress, more weight to an already demanding life.
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Reconnecting Power with Kindness: The Leadership Paradigm We Need
Linkedln
January 30, 2025
In the current societal narrative, kindness is often relegated to the realm of weakness. Many leaders have been taught that power is achieved through domination, control, or even cruelty. Yet, as I explore in the first chapter of The Path of Powerful Kindness, this is not true leadership—it is an illusion of power.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Discover the Power of Self-Compassion: A Journey to Greater Self-Awareness and Personal Growth
LinkedIn
January 16, 2025
What if the key to unlocking your greatest potential wasn’t about doing more, achieving more, or being more, but about simply being kinder to yourself? Self-compassion is not just a concept; it’s a transformative way of being that can lead to profound personal growth and inner peace. It’s about accepting yourself fully—your strengths, your imperfections, and everything in between—without judgment or condition. It’s about being your own ally rather than your harshest critic.
As a Board Member of Natural Sleep, I provide strategic guidance to support the company’s mission of enhancing well-being through sustainable and science-backed sleep solutions. I contribute my expertise in leadership, customer experience, and conscious business practices to help shape the brand's growth, strengthen its impact, and promote a holistic approach to health and performance.
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President Professional Women International
Professional Women International - Brussels
July 06, 2023
Barbara has been elected President at Professional Women International - Brussels. PWI (Professional Women International) is the premier English-speaking network of professional women in Belgium and focuses on helping professional women grow and succeed. Through corporate membership activities, they work towards advancing gender balanced leadership.
Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Mental Health
Head of Communications
EUICCI
January 24, 2022
She took up the role as Head of Communication at the European-Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EUICCI) with the purpose of contributing with her expertise in Communications.
The Path of Powerful Kindness - A Return to Humanness
Barbara Vercruysse
November 15, 2023
In The Path of Powerful Kindness, Barbara takes you on a quest on how Humanity ended up forgetting its Heart and shifted the essence of existence in the past centuries to a purely materialistic and individualistic experience leaving us humans exhausted, depressed and empty.
She offers insights on how we can restore the balance in reconnecting Power with Kindness and she provides us a pragmatic approach to becoming an agent of transformation on a micro and macro level through advocating Powerful Kindness.
In a world ruled by Greed, Arrogance and Fear, we are craving for leaders with great wisdom who can empower us through kindness and through helping reconnect us with our inner light and sense of union. This book helps us to become those changemakers and leaders.
Barbara explains how true success lies in awareness and the understanding that nothing is permanent and that bowing before life instead of boasting about successes brings real success and humility. She teaches some profound lessons on how challenges can be a catalyst for inner transformation and inspire us to fully integrate kindness and compassion in our lives.
In the second part of the book, she beautifully illustrates how kindness based choices can lead to the healing that our planet and humanity needs.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
The Journey
Self-Publishing
August 01, 2019
THE JOURNEY to Complete Fulfillment, Ultimate Self-Confidence and Pure Soul Living. The Journey takes you on a journey from being powerless in your life to becoming a master of your life. Let me hand you the tools to make a mind shift, I developed these tools after more than 20 years of research and studying with some of the greatest leaders and mentors.
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The 7 most powerful techniques to release stress
Self-Publishing
February 13, 2015
This book is an introduction to some very powerful techniques to release stress and to create more harmony in your daily life. These are easy to apply and can be incorporated without any problem in your daily routine. Some of them are well known while other techniques may be new to you.
This book does not pretend to have all the techniques but these have been the most powerful for the author. She will introduce you to different tools so that you can choose which one resonates best with you. Have fun!
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4 Book Reviews
Amazing! Highly recommended! A Transformative Guide to Leading with Kindness in a Divided World
Amazon
October 27, 2024
The Path of Powerful Kindness by Barbara is an inspiring read that gently redefines kindness as a profound strength in a world often ruled by materialism and individualism. With a blend of philosophical reflection and practical guidance, Barbara leads us back to a place of humanness, where kindness and personal power coexist harmoniously. Her insights are both refreshing and transformative, encouraging readers to become change-makers by leading with empathy and compassion. This book is a beautiful reminder that true success comes from humility and awareness, and that our individual acts of kindness can create meaningful change on both personal and global levels. Highly recommended for anyone looking to reconnect with their inner light and inspire others to do the same. Eldin Hasa, Neuroscientist, Author of The Love Reset, Neuroscience Tools for Self-Love & Happiness
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A Guiding Light
Amazon
December 11, 2023
Barbara Vercruysse's "The Path of Powerful Kindness" shines like a guiding light in today's world. Her exploration of kindness as a powerful force for transformation resonates deeply. The book masterfully blends spiritual wisdom, philosophy, and practical advice, offering readers a roadmap to embrace empathy and love. Although some concepts might be challenging, the overall message is enlightening and hopeful, making it a compelling read for those on a quest for inner peace.
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What An Amazing Book!
Amazon
November 15, 2023
For years I've been told "you're too kind" and I struggled to stay on this path, doubting and questioning whether they were right. After reading Barbara's book, I gained assurance, more like a superpower, that being kind is not something which makes us different, but only surfacing the divine side of our humanity.
I only hope this book will reach billions of people to bless their souls, the way I feel mine has been blessed.
Thank you Barbara!
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1 Executive
Quality Manager - HR Soft Skills Responsible
BMW Gregoir
June 01, 2016
As a Quality Manager and HR/Soft Skills Responsible at BMW Peter Daeninck Group, Barbara combines her skills and experience as a business owner, manager, coach and leader to synchronize the high BMW standards with a welcoming work environment so that all employees perform at their highest level with great sense of well-being.
Tags: Customer Experience, Future of Work, Health and Safety
3 Founders
Barbara's School of Wisdom
Barbara's School of Wisdom
August 01, 2019
It has always been Barbara's dream to empower others, to teach them to make conscious and powerful choices in life, that's why she created this Online School of Wisdom.
Here you can dive deeper into her teachings and experience the same transformation as her personal coaching clients. Re-connect with the with the joy, the passion and the inspiration within you to thrive and go through life fulfilled, alive and thriving!! Your outer circumstances in life can only fully change if you let your spirit unfold and let go of doubt, pain, guilt and any form of stress.
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Barbara's Empire of Love
Barbara's Empire of Love
July 01, 2019
Barbara's online shop where you can find the finest selection of products, courses and services personally designed by Barbara to increase your wellbeing and fulfilment in life.
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Barbara Vercruysse - Coaching Institute
Start The Life of Your Dreams
January 01, 2014
MY MISSION:
Helping individuals to find deeper meaning and purpose, gain deeper insights, overcome personal limitations, achieve new goals and create a fulfilled life with grace and ease
As a personal coach, I guide entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to find peace of mind, calm and inner strength in a busy life. I guide them through a deep transformation. I support leaders around the world in leading a fulfilled life, creating impact and success.
My biggest strength is to empower my clients and learn them to lead with grace and ease, to stay focused, calm and centred midst of the hectic of an extremely busy life and most of all find deep fulfilment in what they do.
I believe in leading by example only, having faced many challenges, I have built an extraordinary resilience and have grown through all my setbacks.
ARE YOU READY TO WORK WITH ME?
Working with a personal coach, a health coach, a career coach is often the first step for people to obtain more balance in life, to have support with a career move or to find fulfilment and peace midst of a hectic life.
Making big changes, facing unexpected challenges, dealing with setbacks can be very overwhelming, especially without any support.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Building resilience/Building self-confidence/Finding passion and purpose back in life
WHAT OTHERS SAY:
"One in a trillion understands the depth of the need for love and understanding in our world. Barbara has grasped, through experience and the pure joy in her heart and spirit, that giving out the love you recognise, changes lives, and uplifts others to their full peace and freedom. I learn a new lesson in humanity every time you speak. Proud to know you." - Susaye Greene - The last member of The Supremes, Motown Records.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Coaching
3 Influencer Awards
TOP 100 Thought Leaders of the Year 2024 by Excellence Talks
Excellence Talks
December 27, 2024
Every year, Excellence Talks nominates the most influential Thought Leaders of the Year. In 2024, Barbara was shortlisted for the second year in a row. This recognition is not just a personal milestone but also a celebration of the message she's dedicated her work to: the transformative power of kindness, compassion, and balanced humanity in shaping a better world.
As leaders, we have a profound responsibility to walk the talk. The power of leadership lies in leading by example—not the easy path, but the only truly effective one. When we embody kindness, prioritize mental health, and embrace balance, we inspire others to do the same. Actions, far more than words, are what create lasting change.
In a time when the world faces countless challenges, more than ever it is important to keep:
Promoting mental health as the foundation for growth, resilience, and connection.
Encouraging kindness and compassion as transformative forces for both individuals and communities.
Fostering maturity and balance, so we can create lives—and a world—full of love, joy, and deeper understanding.
This recognition from Excellence Talks is a testament to all who believe in and support this mission. Together, we are showing that these values are not just ideals—they are necessities for building a brighter, more connected future.
Rising Star Award on the List of 250+ Rising Stars & Upcoming Influencers of LinkedIn to Watch 2024
Derick Mildred
November 04, 2024
Barbara received the Rising Star Award on the List of 250+ Rising Stars & Upcoming Influencers of LinkedIn to Watch 2024—for the second consecutive year!
A heartfelt thank you to Derick Mildred for this recognition. Being on this list is more than an accolade; it’s an encouragement to keep amplifying a message close to my heart: the transformative power of kindness in leadership.
In a world where compassion is sometimes sidelined, I firmly believe that kindness and empathy are the cornerstones of impactful leadership. This recognition fuels my commitment to help shape workplaces and communities where everyone feels seen, valued, and inspired to bring their best selves forward.
Overcoming Challenges with Powerful Kindness
Aurora Talks
September 17, 2025
Speaking at the Female Leadership Dinner – an intimate gathering for leaders committed to personal development and meaningful connections on a topic that is so close to my heart:
- Resilience fuels leadership – how challenges can strengthen empathy and purpose.
- Kindness as a leadership strategy – why compassion is not a weakness but a force for trust, collaboration, and impact.
- Creating a positive legacy – embedding kindness into decision-making to foster equity, sustainability, and collective well-being.
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Success isn't interesting - it is in the challenges that we grow.
World Young Scientist Summit
October 18, 2023
Barbara gave one of the Keynote Speeches at the prestigious World Young Scientist Summit in Brussels. In her speech, she highlighted how technological progress needs to be accompanied by human progress.
Unless we become more developed and evolved as human beings, no technological innovation will benefit the entire humanity. She pleaded to choose collaboration, reverence for life and humility as the core values for creating a better future for humanity.
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The Path of Powerful Kindness - BLU Talks at Harvard
BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
April 04, 2023
It was a joy, pleasure and honor to bring this talk about Powerful Kindness at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
It is my mission to shift the current perspective on Kindness and teach that Kindness is the Ultimate Strength, kindness is only perceived as weakness by the weak, the imbalanced and the insecure.
It requires self-discipline and a very strong sense of self-confidence and self-esteem to stay kind to a rude person, to stay outside the negativity of the unkind one, and to not be triggered by it.
Powerful Kindness is a sign of a person who has dealt with his inner demons, his insecurities and old wounds, who has done a lot of personal work and has come to a great self-understanding and wisdom.
In living a life of excellence and integrity, kindness and compassion have a prominent place. Even in situations where we have to deal with a rude and unkind person, kindness and compassion are the best response.
Remember that the behaviour of someone towards you, has nothing to do with you; it is an expression of his/her inner state of mind. Once we see that, once we can look beyond the apparent aggressive words, all we can feel is compassion for their suffering, for their ignorance.
It is my true hope that we can all become role models of kindness and compassion for the next generations.
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The Path of Powerful Kindness
Microsoft
August 11, 2021
Sharing tools and insights on how to stay calm, centred and compassionate in a hectic world, how powerful kindness is a win-win situation for all those involved.
Often times, being kind is viewed as a weakness. Whether it is being kind to ourselves, or being kind to those around us. There is a misconception that we have push ourselves harder so that we can get more out of life. There is a misconception that we have to point out what others are doing incorrectly instead of saying well done. But what if it is actually the exact opposite? What if kindness is a strength, not a weakness? In this talk you will hear how kindness is a strength and negativity is the real weakness.
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Kindness@Work
Kindness@Work
July 28, 2021
This conference is produced by Mari-Lyn Harris, of who has produced it before along with the Kindness Hero Awards.
She believes Kindness is the foundation of being Socially Conscious, of having a strong economy of doing good. In view what is going in the world today, of Black Lives Matter, Police reform and our political environment, she firmly believes Kindness can and will make a difference. Peace. Harmony. Balance. Mari-Lyn says “Kindness is a catalyst for kinder workplaces.” Many of my clients have seen a huge impact when they create more opportunities for happiness for their employees within their organization.
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31 Media Interviews
The Online Prosperity Show
The Online Prosperity Show
November 02, 2024
As a bestselling author and founder of the BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute, Barbara shares her journey as a stage 4 cancer survivor and her mission to spread kindness in every corner of the world. With over 25 years of experience in leadership and mental health advocacy, she offers invaluable insights on integrating powerful kindness into our daily lives. Don’t miss the chance to hear about her book, "The Path of Powerful Kindness," and learn how to create a meaningful impact in your own life.
Barbara Vercruysse: Powerful kindness
Astmens
May 19, 2024
Powerful kindness is the solution to sustainable growth for humanity.
It comes with a warm, open heart, but does not let injustice and toxicity poison human relationships. And this is crucial both in home and business.
Get transformative insights into powerful kindness in under 60 seconds by watching the highlights from Ep.5 of the Dream Accelerator podcast with Barbara Vercruysse, the author of "The Path of Powerful Kindness".
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How To Be Happy with Barbara Vercruysse
The Professional Rule Breaker
May 12, 2024
Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with Barbara Vercruysse on #TheProfessionalRuleBreaker podcast. In this episode, Barbara dives deeper into her transformative journey from shadows to light. She shares profound insights and shows us that happiness is not a distant dream but a present reality awaiting our embrace.
Here's what to expect in this powerful episode:
Kindness as a Strength:
Barbara discusses how true kindness, particularly in difficult situations, signifies maturity and power rather than weakness.
Deserving Happiness:
A powerful reminder from Barbara that no one is born unworthy and undeserving of happiness, love, and inherent worth.
Making Kind Choices for the Future:
Barbara encourages readers to make life choices based on kindness, advocating for collaboration over competition, reverence for life over domination, nurturing instead of exhaustion, and humility over arrogance.
Impactful Living:
Barbara inspires listeners to leave a positive legacy on the world.
Join us in this inspiring episode as Barbara Vercruysse guides us through the simple secret to happiness, showing that it's within reach, just waiting for us to grasp it.
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Giving Your Power Away with Barbara Vercruysse
The Professional Rule Breaker
May 05, 2024
Have you ever been caught in life's whirlwind, seeking a beacon of hope or a glimmer of light?
In our chat, Barbara gracefully shares her transformation from facing trauma to celebrating triumph, emphasizing the magic of inner kindness. I was genuinely moved at moments. Her perspective on kindness, not just as an outward gesture but as an internal radiance, is profoundly inspiring.
If you're on a quest for inner peace, to rediscover your strength, or simply to embrace your worth, let this dialogue guide you. And if any fragment resonates or sparks a reflection, please share. After all, this podcast is more than just my voice; it's our collective journey toward enlightenment and, undeniably, kindness.
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The Path of Powerful Kindness: Barbara Vercruysse on The Catherine B. Roy Show
Catherine B. Roy
April 28, 2024
Welcome to The Catherine B. Roy Show! In this episode, we have a truly inspiring guest, Barbara Vercruysse. Barbara is a Global Kindness Advocate, Mentor, Personal Coach, Business Consultant, Thought Leader, and Public Speaker. She's the founder of the 'BV Empowerment and Kindness Institute,' dedicated to spreading kindness and compassion to individuals and organizations worldwide.
With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience and a remarkable journey of surviving stage four cancer 20 years ago, Barbara is committed to leaving a positive legacy by emphasizing the need for more kindness and compassion in all layers of society. She's known for combining practicality with profound wisdom, making her a beacon of positivity and transformation.
But that's not all! Barbara's eagerly awaited book, "The Path of Powerful Kindness," is set to be released on November 15th, and she has a special 24-hour launch promotion you won't want to miss. You can grab the Kindle version at a 50% discount, just $4.99 instead of the regular $9.99. Plus, the first 50 early action takers will have the chance to receive a signed copy of the book. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer!
In this podcast episode, Barbara and Catherine B. Roy explore the transformative power of kindness, compassion, and the incredible journey that led to Barbara's mission. Get ready for an insightful and inspirational conversation.
Get Barbara's book: https://www.barbaravercruysse.com/boo...
️ Listen to the full podcast episode: https://linktr.ee/catherinebroy
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Connect with your inner voice: Barbara Vercruysse
Dr. Gina Anderson
April 21, 2024
Barbara discusses the difference between being nice vs what it means to be kind. Setting healthy boundaries is critical with those that are in a difficult place. She suggests tapping into you mind to find out what brings you inner joy. Find your happy space by writing down your thinking. Self-reflection and positive self talk can help you move past dark times. Barbara speaks from experience given she survived stage 4 skin cancer and was told her life is short. She sure has taken her second change to make a difference. You can find her book: https://www.barbaravercruysse.com/book
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Barbara Vercruysse Coaches Entrepreneurs and Organizations with Kindness & Wisdom
MPS News Global
August 29, 2022
Barbara Vercruysse guides entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to move through life with more fulfillment, ease, leadership, and kindness.
Kindness goes a long way. Although kindness has been perceived as a weakness in a business environment, many scientific studies have revealed the exact opposite for a long time. You are recognized as a leader when you demonstrate kindness, even when you could have chosen to lead with a hard heart, especially if you are an entrepreneur, a corporate leader, or an organization.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Crypto With English
Crypto with English
April 04, 2022
The transformative power of compassion - towards yourself and others. We deep dive into how kindness and compassion are both medicine for self-healing and suit of armor for these complex, chaotic times and explain the correlation of how the “lack of compassion” is a weakness in disguise - not a strength.
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Kindness is Strength
The Rabbi and The Shrink
March 24, 2022
How do we stay focused and not slip back into old patterns?
What is the difference between kindness and niceness?
If it’s greater to give than to receive, what is the greatest gift you can give?
These and other deep, meaningful questions are addressed when powerful kindness advocate Barbara Vercruysse joins The Rabbi and the Shrink.
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Leading with Powerful Kindness
Fabulous After 50
March 10, 2022
Lucky us for having Barbara Vercruysse with us on the Podcast today! Barbara is a Kindness Advocate, Mentor, Personal Coach, Business Coach, Thought Leader and Public Speaker who has been published in the Huffington Post and Thrive Global. She reaches millions of people with her weekly Inspirational Talks on different social platforms around the subject of Powerful Kindness.
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Expert Predictions For 2022 From World Class Impact Makers
MSP News Global
December 31, 2021
These predictions are to give hope and support to Entrepreneurs and individuals in business to channel your energy and create a positive 2022.
This year has had plenty of ups and downs with what feels like a new world and way of life, but in every negative situation, positives can be embraced if you are willing to search for them and have the support around you to help guide you.
Let’s close the year with strength and positivity, focusing on love, abundance, and the beauty in the world.
Cherish the time spent with loved ones and, even throughout the tough times, try and remain in a state of gratitude that you are still here, still pushing forward and still making progress.
I have put together this collection of Expert Predictions to share positivity and encourage you as we edge towards a promising 2022…
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Leadership and Kindness
Developing The Leader Within
December 25, 2021
About Leadership and Kindness. It may seem like there is a lack of kindness in our world but there are champions of kindness at every turn in our lives. Kindness is imperative in leadership and showing the way to kindness is our responsibility and mission.
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Cancer U Thrivers Podcast
Andrea Wilson Woods
October 05, 2021
Welcome to the Cancer U Thrivers Podcast. Join me each week as I interview cancer patients, caregivers, survivors, and providers about their cancer journeys. In this episode Barbara Vercruysse shares her life lessons from surviving a stage 4 cancer at the age of 32
You’re listening to Cancer U Thrivers where real people share true stories.
Cancer U Thrivers is proud to be featured as one of the top 10 Cancer Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021!
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Are you Happy with your Legacy? | Barbara Vercruysse | Stories that Inspire | WeTransform | Ep#32
Alok Verma
July 28, 2021
Barbara is a Kindness Advocate ║Coach ║Guide ║ Mendor | Public Speaker
She is on a mission to support individuals around the world in leading a fulfilled life, creating impact and success by living and leading with love. And to bring a message of powerful kindness into organisations and corporations.
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This is a series of candid conversations with those who transformed. We bring inspiring first-person stories of those who faced the change and the challenges that come along with that.
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How Challenges Help Us Find The Right Direction / Words of Wisdom by a Life Coach
Excellence Talks
January 21, 2021
In this Excellence Talks edition, Dr. Christian Forstner and Murat Aydin welcomed Barbara Vercruysse, a successful Mentor and Personal Growth Coach with 25+ years of business experience, a role model on how to become resilient with grace after overcoming multiple
challenges, surviving a stage 4 cancer being one of them. Happily married for more than 20
years, mom of 3 wonderful young adults, she strongly believes in leading by example.
One of her clients is a group of BMW-dealerships where she operates as a Quality Officer
and Business Coach, she is responsible for screening all business processes and guiding
people to perform optimally in their job. She has been part of the management team for
several years there.
Her personal coaching clients are business owners, entrepreneurs and corporate leaders
who are dynamic, positive, open for change and always looking to grow and expand.
Barbara answered the following questions:
As a Personal Coach she helps entrepreneurs and leaders to create a fulfilled life. How did she develop this unique Personality and Special Mission of her life?
Why does Love have a special role in her Leadership and Coaching life?
She shares very openly that she is a role model on how to become resilient with grace after overcoming multiple challenges, surviving a stage 4 cancer being one of them. How did this challenge impact her personal and business life?
Why Self-Care is so important?
What would be her general advice to all those who are not able to manage a life challenge and suffer?
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Stage 4 Skin Cancer And Financial Loss Barbara Become a Successful Entrepreneur
Adriyana Solutions
December 19, 2020
Today we have a very #special #guest from #Belgium Barbara Vercruysse after facing so many obstacle’s during stage 4 #skin #cancer at the age of 32. And #financial #breakdown, how Barbara become a #successful #Entrepreneur and positive #human. Today Barbara share her story with us.
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#86 - Creating the Life You Want with Barbara Vercruysse; Mindset Coach
Business Talk Library
August 27, 2020
Business Talk Library sits down with Barbara Vercruysse a mindset coach based in Belgium who brings over 25 years of business experience. After starting and building up a successful construction business by age 32 CEO Barbara Vercruysse did not expect to be diagnosed with cancer that doctors said would kill her within 6 months.
Even in this dark time of her life and her family's life Barbara figured out how to keep her mind focused on moving forward and leveraging resources to continue moving her business forward.
Now 13+ years later Barbara has launched a new coaching business that is helping others find the wisdom, strength, and support that they need to successfully navigate the unexpected that comes their way.
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Barbara Vercruysse Episode #61
Mari-Lyn Harris
June 17, 2020
Barbara Vercruysse is a Certified Master Life Coach, Business Coach and recently founded her own online school ‘Barbara’s School of Wisdom’. She was published in the Huffington Post and Thrive Global.
My intention to bring together experts, Entrepreneurs together who will share their experiences in the space of creating a happier and healthier workplace culture. Kindness & Happiness. Workplace Wellness.
Topics are be about productivity, profits, leading with kindness, mental health concerns, & other challenges in the workplace culture. Audience is for Entrepreneurs and Non-Profit Leaders.
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OBL 011 - Forgiveness, Positivity, and Surviving Cancer with Barbara Vercruysse
On Becoming Legend
June 01, 2020
Barbara Vercruysse is a mentor, business coach, thought leader and public speaker.
After facing several challenges in life and surviving a stage 4 skin cancer at the age of 32, she decided to live her second life at the fullest.
After running a 6-figure construction business for 18 years, she NOW dedicates herself to her true passion: guiding people through a deep transformation.
She supports people around the world in leading a fulfilled life, creating impact and success by living and leading with love.
One of her clients is BMW where she operates as a Business Coach, AND is responsible for screening all business processes and guiding people to perform optimally in their job.
Tags: Health and Wellness, Leadership, Mental Health
Choosing the Good During Difficulty
Do Good Work Podcast
April 28, 2020
Barbara Vercruysse is a mentor, business coach, thought leader and public speaker. After facing several challenges in life and surviving a stage 4 skin cancer at the age of 32, she decided to live her second life at the fullest.
After running a 6-figure construction business for 18 years, she dedicates herself to her true passion now: guiding people through a deep transformation so they are living up to their full potential. She supports people around the world in leading a fulfilled life, creating impact and success by living and leading with love.
One of her clients is BMW where she operates as a Quality Manager and Business Coach, she is responsible for screening all business processes and guiding people to perform optimally in their job.
The Gift of Setbacks: Turning Challenges into Career Growth
Rise & Lead Summit
September 12, 2025
Some of the best career moves start with what feels like failure. In this candid conversation, accomplished leaders share the unexpected lessons hidden in professional setbacks—job loss, stalled promotions, or reinvention after burnout. Discover how resilience, curiosity, and mindset shifts can turn challenges into powerful catalysts for growth, and why adaptability is an essential skill in today’s dynamic world.
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Roundtable Discussion on Female Organizations’ Focus
World Young Scientist Summit
October 31, 2024
It was an honor and privilege to represent Professional Women International Brussels (PWI Brussels) at the World Youth Scientist Summit 2024, where I had the privilege of speaking on female leadership. Engaging with remarkable female industry leaders and academics during the Roundtable Discussion on Female Organizations’ Focus was a powerful reminder of what can happen when women with a shared vision come together.
Our discussions touched on crucial topics:
Gender Equality and Advocacy
Economic Empowerment
Networking and Community Building
When women unite around these goals, real action is taken and this discussion is only the beginning of an innovative international collaboration.
I left the summit with increased hope—seeing scientists, academics, and business leaders collaborating to create a better future, especially also seeing younger generations lead with such passion and commitment during these volatile times.
Charting a New Path: Inspiring Stories from Women in Leadership
Rise & Lead Summit
September 12, 2024
In this session, Barbara and her fellow panelists will share their personal stories, the challenges they’ve faced, and the lessons they've learned in their careers. They will also discuss the barriers they've overcome and the transformative changes they aim to bring to the corporate world.
A virtual convergence featuring a star-studded lineup of the brightest minds who have successfully built disruptive online businesses and scaled manifolds.
Witness information-rich keynote sessions, virtual panels, roll-up-your-sleeves brainstorming sessions, live demos of most recommended platforms, and engage in fun activities for a quality experience. Through this 4-hour-long event, we aim to bring you closer to the experts you admire so that you too can begin building your knowledge empires online.
Tags: Leadership, Health and Wellness, Mental Health
Feminineship: Women Impacting Women Impacting the World.
Women Impacting Women Impacting the World
June 16, 2021
This participatory global event is for women who desire to lead and make a positive impact in their circles and beyond.
Our aim is that the participating women will feel more connected to other impactful women, share resources, tap into their strength, and be better equipped to lead social change.
That’s where Barbara comes in - to share from her rich experience as women leading change in your respected fields!
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Leadership Lunchbreak with Joye
Speaking of Joye
April 15, 2021
Leadership is such a precious gift for those who have the privilege of leading others. The impression you leave can transform someone's life. One of the greatest legacies you can leave is that of kindness. Join me as I chat with Barbara Vercruysse this episode of the #leadershiplunchbreak as we chat about, "Leading with Powerful Kindness."
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Create the Ripple Effect - What is within your power to help yourself?
Create The Ripple Effect
September 15, 2019
Barbara is a woman with a wonderful voice to listen to, a story to tell and a life that has given her a lot of very tangible wisdom to share.
I didn't do a lot of talking in this episode, as can be more my candid conversational style of show... but rather was struck (as I think you will be) by the depth, grace and wisdom this woman shared with me.
“I promised myself two promises if I survived this, I would live each day as if it was my last. Second, I was dedicated to leave a positive legacy.” - Barbara Vercruysse
“Be kind when someone is rude to you. Stay outside those words, pause and let that negativity stay with that person.” - Barbara Vercruysse
“What somebody else expresses, it is an expression of them and of their state of mind. It has almost nothing to do with you.” - Barbara Vercruysse
“You are loved, you are worthy, and you are beautiful.” - Barbara Vercruysse
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1 Speaking Engagement
Your Uniqueness is Your Power
Professional Women International - Brussels
November 17, 2022
A talk about empowerment with:
- PWI Brussels President Anaida Dibra
- PWI Brussels Coach Sabine Maucci and
- the inspirational testimonial of Barbara Vercruysse, Global Kindness Advocate, Leadership Thinker and Coach
To truly value the resources, experiences and skills we possess and to express the uniqueness each one of us embodies.
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18 Videos
How to Feel Safe and Secure in Your Own Skin
BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
November 22, 2022
In this Live Show we explore how important it is to remind ourselves of the greatness we are capable of, every moment self-doubt rises.
How to identify your strengths and talents, find something about yourself that makes you unique and special in those moments when you start feeling insecure.
Mostly about how to become aware of negative self-talk and start turning it around. Become your own biggest cheerleader instead of your own biggest critic.
Talking also about setting boundaries. It is a sign of a mature person to have learned to set healthy boundaries. Nobody is allowed to treat us in a disrespectful or harmful way. We can speak our truth in a kind and powerful way and make clear how it is we want to be treated.
Feeling safe and secure in your own skin requires setting those boundaries because some people are simply unaware that they are transgressing your safe space.
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Gain Insight in Yourself before Chasing Happiness
BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
November 15, 2022
Many are chasing happiness based on the paradigms from their culture, peers, parents and have never really questioned those.
Is the college degree, the big corporate title, the big house, the big car, … the key to happiness? Is chasing some other worldly success or chasing some achievements the key to happiness?
That depends. If your goals are based on your insecurities or on others people’s expectations, you will not experience deep and lasting joy, fulfillment and peace.
Listen in this Live Show how raising self-awareness is the first key to a happy and fulfilled live.
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Peace in You = Peace in Your Life
BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
November 08, 2022
Most people want more peace in their lives by trying to create more peaceful circumstances. They believe that changing jobs, changing partners, changing houses will add to more peace in their lives.
What if I told you that this will hardly work.
What if I told you it is the other way round.
Listen to this Live Show to find out how you can create more peace in your life without changing jobs, partners or houses.
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Are You Going Through Life in a Powerful or in a Powerless Way?
BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
September 10, 2022
If we want to be fulfilled and successful in life, our attitude towards our circumstances is crucial, especially when the going gets tough.
We can choose to go through life in a powerless way, through complaining and blaming our circumstances. OR we choose the powerful way, and use every difficult situation in our life as an opportunity to grow and develop new skills and strengths.
Complaining and blaming carries very low energy, exhausts you and empties your batteries.
Complaining and blaming is very common in our society. People meet and start complaining to each other.
Complaining and blaming doesn't get you anywhere.
Complaining and blaming is a bad habit and can be changed easily.
Remember that every word, every thought, every action carries a certain energy.
More than ever I have seen in my own life that outer success (a peaceful mind, loving relationships, abundance in finances, successful career) is ALWAYS tied to inner growth.
These are some of the key ingredients to turn your life around:
* Staying positive in difficult circumstances
* Having a deep faith that you are loved and supported
* Having the courage to take an honest look at yourself
* Realizing your own worth at a profound level
Remind yourself, in these uncertain times, that there is no challenge that you cannot overcome, you have within you an indestructible power to overcome whatever you are facing right now.
As Victor Hugo said: "Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise."
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You Become What You Fill Yourself With
BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
August 17, 2022
An important step in awakening to your full potential is becoming aware of how your treat yourself:
- what do you fill your body with?
- what do you fill your mind with?
- who do you surround yourself with?
- what do your surround yourself with?
Become conscious about what you drink and eat. Treat your body as a holy temple.
Become mindful about what you read and watch. Your mind is a sponge, so the more you fill it with negativity and drama, the more restless, negative and fearful you will become.
Become very thoughtful of who you allow in your inner circle. Surround yourself with authentic, positive, courageous and supportive souls.
And remember that the space you work and live in, has also an impact on you. So make sure your space exhumes peace and harmony.
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The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step
BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
July 02, 2022
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Sometimes we get overwhelmed by the gap between where we are now and where we want to be. It feels like we are never going to get there.
The biggest trap we can fall into, is the mindset of chasing something outside ourselves, running through life to reach some imagined destination. It keeps us from enjoying the present moment.
Whatever you want to become, whatever you want to want to achieve, whatever changes you want to make in your life, take one step at a time, keep moving. Small changes executed every single day will bring you closer to a more expanded, fulfilled and accomplished you. It's about consistency and patience.
And it all starts in the mind, it starts with embodiment. A healthier life, a more peaceful and balanced life, a more successful life, starts with a healthier mind, a more peaceful and balanced mindset.
A healed person within will make very different choices than a person whose choices are wound-based or fully conditioned thus not free. The changes and growth within are the most important ones.
And every single small step counts, start with small changes and execute every single day. I have seen clients' lives changes fundamentally through freeing themselves from the slavery of their beliefs and through consistently focusing on the person they want to become, the life they want to experience.
One single step, every single day, that's all it takes. And knowing that all is well, that wherever you are right now, you carry the seed of change within you.
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The Need to Feel Superior
BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
June 11, 2022
Have you ever been treated by someone who felt superior than you? Who made clear that you were an inferior creature? Or do you feel superior than your fellow human being?
Then ask yourself: what is it within that person that feels the need to feel superior? Mostly it’s about insecurity and ignorance.
If we take a closer look at that behavior, we can see that the need for superiority is no more than a mechanism to cover insecurity, fear and unworthiness. Once we know that we can approach that behavior with more compassion and maturity.
So I would invite you to see through arrogant behavior, to not allow the superiority behavior, the covered insecurity of someone else to make you feel like a nobody, break that cycle and be compassionate both for yourself and the other person.
We are born equal and worthy, no title, degree or amount of money allows someone to treat another human being in a disrespectful way. It is merely a sign of fear. Let’s turn to a more love based behavior.
A person who feels deeply loved and worthy, feels good in his own skin, accepts himself with flaws and talents will not feel the need for arrogance and superiority. Remember that.
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Don't Let the Fear of Failure Hold You Back
BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
May 17, 2022
Failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.
Once you understand that, you will develop a different attitude towards failure. You will see each difficulty as an opportunity to grow stronger.
What is failure anyway?
Failure is having a different outcome than you wanted.
It’s a label you put on an experience.
Most people fear failure because mostly they fear the judgements of other people. As long as other people’s judgements control the direction of your life, you are in a powerless position.
Never let the fear of what others might say, hold you back from shining your light.
Your biggest strength in life will always come in getting back up after a challenge and there is no challenge that you cannot overcome. You have everything within you to succeed in life.
As a child we were not afraid to fall and fail, it is a natural element in learning and growing, so resist the urge to have it all perfect before you start. Start anyway, even if it's not perfect yet or even if you risk to fail. That failure can become your biggest teacher.
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Stay Positive, Calm and Centered as a Form of Self-Respect
Barbara Vercruysse
May 04, 2022
It is a hard training for all of us to stay outside the negative or triggering words from someone else, they point us to wounds within ourselves.
Staying calm and centered when someone is rude, is a form of self-respect. In staying calm, composed and centered you do not allow yourself to be dragged in a cycle of negativity and in this way creating more pain and wounds.
It is form of maturity to look through the provocative behavior of someone and stay outside it. To fight, you always need to be two. When the aggressiveness, provocation is not returned, it evaporates.
This doesn't mean that we are a doormat, we can reply with dignity and have the intelligence to see the situation in perspective.
Today I invite you to realise that you are more than your impulses. As Viktor Frankl worded so eloquently: "Between stimulus and response lies a space. In that space lie our freedom and power to choose a response. In our response lies our growth and our happiness."
Wishing you a day where you are aware of your power to choose your response!
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Are You a Balanced and Whole Human Being?
Barbara Vercruysse
April 02, 2022
In all our aspirations in life, the most important question is: 'Who Am I Becoming as a Human Being in the Process of Achieving my Life Goals?'
In our world today, in our educational system, very little attention is given to develop ourselves as 'whole' human beings, in balance physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
We are taught that life is a ladder to be climbed where our tools to climb that ladder of so-called status are a college title, a large amount of money and material possessions. We have been told that this ladder leads to happiness and fulfilment.
Let me share with you, that the story is this ladder is a fata morgana. It puts your happiness and fulfilment 'out there' and when you come closer and have the title and the money, you realize that you don't feel more fulfilled in the long run.
To create a fulfilled life, to experience a deep sense of happiness, the key is to develop and grow on all levels in your life, to approach life in a very different way.
So today my question to you is: Who Are You as a Human Being? Are you a beneficial, balanced, uplifting and inspiring presence for those around you? Are you aligned to your core values? Can you look yourself in the mirror in the morning and look at yourself with genuine appreciation?
Let those questions sink in today and listen how I explain it in the video.
Wishing you a day where you experience profound harmony and balance!
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What Narrative is Running Your Life?
Barbara Vercruysse
March 05, 2022
What story is running your life? What is your narrative day in day out?
What is the story of your life?
Are you living a story where you tell yourself:
- You lack the right education to be successful
- You lack the right connections to grow in your career
- The pandemic is ruining your business
- You have had too much bad luck in life
- The world is a dark place
Are you repeating negative stories from the past and re-living those stories over and over again?
Be VERY aware about how you talk to yourself.
That self-talk is creating your reality.
So let go of all the disappointments, the failures, the hurt and the pain from the past, in letting go, you make space to re-write your story in a positive way this time.
We have the power of choice, in every moment, we choose how we respond. Train yourself to respond with detachment, calm, dignity and maturity.
Becoming aware of your self-talk is the first HUGE step to own your narrative and to create a new one.
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How to Be a Skilled Captain while Sailing through the Storms of Life
Barbara Vercruysse
December 12, 2021
How to sail smoothly through the storms of life?
We could say that the more storms we face, the more we become a skilled captain.
Every challenge in life is an invitation:
- an adversity is an invitation to reveal our creativity
- a challenge is an invitation to build our strength
- an unkind person is an invitation to develop our compassion
For how could we develop all these qualities without opportunities to build them?
The most skilled captains have dealt with
- stormy seas
- mutiny of their crew
- their own demons
Let’s keep that in mind during these stormy times.
As a stage 4 cancer survivor and having faced huge financial challenges 6 years ago, I can see now how those difficult times helped me build resilience, inner strength and a deeper understanding about the human condition.
Listen how stormy seas can teach you more than calm seas.
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Don't Let the Fear of Failure Hold You Back
Start The Life Of Your Dreams
April 05, 2021
Failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.
Once you understand that, you will develop a different attitude towards failure. You will see each difficulty as an opportunity to grow stronger.
What is failure anyway?
Failure is having a different outcome than you wanted.
It’s a label you put on an experience.
Most people fear failure because mostly they fear the judgements of other people. Let me say this, as long as other people’s judgements control the direction of your life, you are in a powerless position.
Never let the fear of what others might say, hold you back.
Your biggest strength in life will always come in getting back up after a challenge and there is no challenge that you cannot overcome. You have everything within you to succeed in life.
Remember, life is a series of experiences to let your soul grow through those experiences.
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Indestructible Power Within You
Start The Life Of Your Dreams
October 13, 2020
Every challenge in life is an invitation:
an adversity is an invitation to reveal our creativity
a challenge is an invitation to build our strength
a difficulty is an invitation to build resilience
So welcome adversity, embrace it.
You have an indestructible power within you. There is nothing that you cannot overcome.
So stop focusing on the negativity, stop talking in a negative way to yourself.
You owe it to yourself to make the best of every single day.
You choose each day which energy you will bring into the day.
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Kindness is not weakness
Start The Life Of Your Dreams
September 27, 2020
What to do when people are rude to you, how to deal with unkind people. Try to see beyond their angry words. Aggression and rudeness are an expression of their hurt. Their words are a reflection of their inner state and has nothing to do with you.
So never lower yourself to the rude behaviour of others, stay calm and powerful in your kindness and calmness.
Many masters, Jesus, Buddha, ... taught us the power of kindness and calmness. Never forget that you are a divine being in form and that the world needs your light.
In living a life of excellence and integrity, kindness and compassion have a prominent place.
Even in situations where we have to deal with a rude and unkind person, kindness and compassion are the best response.
Remember that the behaviour of someone towards you, has nothing to do with you; it is an expression of his/her inner state of mind.
Listen in this video how we can choose for a powerful kindness always.
Let me end with this quote:
“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.”
Lao-Tzu
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Are You Letting Negativity Control Your Life?
Start The Life Of Your Dreams
August 16, 2020
Do you allow negativity to run your life?
Raising your awareness on what you allow in your life is crucial in finding peace of mind.
Do you allow negative thoughts run your mind and you are not even conscious that you are digging your own grave with it?
Do you allow negative people around you because you think you are not a good person if you take distance from those people?
Do you allow drama and gossip in your life adding to your stress and overwhelm?
You deserve better…
You deserve a healthy life.
You deserve a fulfilled life.
You deserve a joyful life.
But YOU are the guardian of your space, of your energy and what you allow in your life.
As a stage 4 cancer survivor I realise the preciousness of each breath, the sacredness of each human encounter and most of all of the power within us to live a life full of joy, warmth and fulfilment.
So today, I invite to be aware of who and what you allow in your life; to make sure you do not allow anything or anyone to dim your light.
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Your Current Situation is Not Your Final Destination
Start The Life Of Your Dreams
September 15, 2019
If you’re in a difficult situation right now, always ask yourself these 2 questions:
What’s the lesson here?
What’s the gift?
Is it teaching you Strength, Setting Boundaries, Unconditional Love...
A video full of insights, motivation, encouragement and tips for self-improvement.
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How to be completely fulfilled in life
Start The Life Of Your Dreams
October 08, 2017
Finding your purpose and the happiness within you without being dependent on outer circumstances.
Learn to see how your mind works, how you can change your thoughts to change how you experience your life.
A video full of insights, motivation, encouragement and tips for self-improvement.
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1 Video
Kindness doesn't equal Niceness
BV Empowerment & Kindness Institute
October 08, 2022
Listen how kindness is very different from niceness.
Kindness doesn’t equal niceness. Being nice is very different from being kind. When you are nice, that is taught behaviour. You are nice because that is the right thing to do. You are being nice out of conformity, nice to the old man on the bus, opening the door for a pregnant lady, …
Being nice is also fear-based. You are nice because you don’t want conflict. You are even nice to your rude boss, manager or spouse out of fear of not being a good person. At that moment, you are operating from a place of weakness indeed. Being nice, smiling out of fear to someone who is treating you disrespectfully is powerless. You are nice because you fear losing your job, you fear that your husband/wife might leave you and resentment starts piling up inside you even when you stay nice on the outside.
Kindness is very different. Kindness is a choice, kindness is entirely love based. When you are kind to a rude person, you know that the rudeness of the other person has nothing to do with you. You speak your truth in a kind way, if the other person chooses to be offended and angry, then that is their choice.
It requires self-discipline and a very strong sense of self-confidence and self-esteem to stay kind to a rude person, to stay outside the negativity of the unkind one, and to not be triggered by it. Kindness is a sign of a person who has dealt with his inner demons, his insecurities and old wounds, who has done a lot of personal work and has come to a great self-understanding, a deep compassion and wisdom.
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1 Visiting Lecturer
Leading with Empathy and Kindness
HEC Paris
February 28, 2023
Teaching about Leading with Kindness and Empathy last week at HEC Paris to MBA students and (future) leaders was a true honour and pleasure.
Making students reflect on our current success paradigm which is mostly based on competition, exploitation, exhaustion and teaching how we can shift this paradigm to create a better future for humanity and our planet, that was my intention.
At the same time, sharing how over the past years in all of my work leading with kindness and empathy has lead to better results with the companies and individuals I worked with. Creating teams where kindness, compassion and empathy rule have powerful effect on the wellbeing of all those concerned and ultimately on productivity, efficiency, ...
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Key Elements For a Life filled with Peace of Mind, Fulfilment and Success.
Barbara Vercruysse
June 17, 2020
In this webinar, Barbara will be teaching the key principles to a fulfilled and successful life, based on her personal experiences of overcoming a stage 4 cancer, an almost bankruptcy and thriving now in all areas of my life.
She distilled the KEY principles which successful people have in common and which helped myself and my clients in incredible ways.
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