Most definitely, if: 

• you (co-)founded a business or hold a C-level position in an SME and have ambitious (team) goals.
• you want clarity on your current and future roles and organisational structure, allowing you to grow with gusto and more peace of mind.
• you want to be sure you're investing in the right things to keep your employees engaged and productive (and by consequence your customers super happy)

The magic is usually complete when: 

• your current team size is between 10 & 150 people
• your turnover is between 1 & 30 million euros
• you dream big, think fast and dare to jump
• people x profit x planet actually matters to you

If you lead a mature start-up, Scaling forward might also be of high value to you. It's best to discuss in person before joining however, since it's really context-dependent. You can book a free strategy call with me here. I'll listen to your story and we'll evaluate together if this is the right time for you to invest in this event or not.

Working with people is and remains a challenge. It covers many dimensions: attracting and selecting people, training them and helping them grow in a broad sense, keeping them engaged, watching them leave or letting them go...

Many courses zoom in on 1 sub-domain. So you follow a bunch of them because you're still building your strategy, making everything relevant. The catch is that that tsunami of information, tips & to do's can feel so overwhelming that you end up going round in circles. 'We're working on it'. Ever uttered that phrase?

This workshop connects all the dots. It's the glue between all aspects of a people strategy that pays off for both your business and your people. You walk away in the evening with a clear overview on how everything is connected, certainty about where to start and the know-how to do it first time right.

You know what type of organisation design suits what type of business strategy. You think about your own foundations, so you also know which organisational structure best suits your current business strategy. You hold a tangible step-by-step plan to co-design and implement that structure together with your team. The gold is in the co-design because it ensures involvement, first-hand info and a solid support base before your start implementing.

I promise you a 'before and after' Scaling forward. An after where instead of a collection of loose dots, you see a clear drawing that makes you want to start colouring.

Simple: because I want to guarantee quality.

The limit of 10 participants ensures an interactive and personal experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, connect and interact with one another.

It's also why we don't have a crammed schedule. I like having room for spontaneity and deep diving into questions and cases.

After our day together you'll have everything you need to immediately get cracking. There's an actionable workbook to guide your thinking process and a practical, ready-to-use toolkit to include coworkers in the process.

I want to do more than merely inform or inspire you. I want you to actually take that giant leap forward. Undoubtedly, you will still encounter questions, uncertainties or roadblocks throughout the process. So whenever you feel the need, you can schedule a 2-hour meetup with me. I'm your extra pair of (experienced) eyes on the outside. Together we dive into your goals and make sure you can move forward. You can schedule this call in the 3 months following the live day. Due to practical reasons, but also because I want you to just do it and get the results that bring you and your team tons of focus, simplicity and energy.

By default our meetup is a videocall. If you're located near Roeselare or Kortrijk we can plan a face-to-face encounter. Of course you're always welcome for an in-person meetup in Moorslede (the world city I'm based at since 2017 🤘🏼) as well!

For nearly 6 years, I was part of the management team of a fast-growing tech company. As head of people & marketing, I helped the company evolve from 100 employees in Belgium to 200 spread over four European countries. 

I combine a solid academic background (I have Master degrees in labour sociology, HR management and innovative labour organisation) with over 10 years of learning by doing. I firmly believe in the life-changing power of well-designed, well-led companies and can bridge the gap between 'the C-suite' and 'the floor' without even thinking about it. Both are essential to have any kind of real impact. But don't take my word for it - I'd rather have you hearing it from my clients. You can read about what they have to say on my website and Linkedin.

Of course, there’s a lot more to me than merely my education and experience. For example, I'm an incurable dreamer but also a hands-on goal-getter. I'm sociable and outgoing, but wish I had a deserted island in my backyard to escape to as well. I take my business and that of my clients very seriously, myself not too much. I'm full of wanderlust and one of my biggest values is freedom. I also have 3 kids. (Who I love more than literally anything in the world, but they don't get to come to my deserted island.) Oh and if you're into Harry Potter, you're usually in my top drawer by default.

Anyway, if you want to discover first-hand what makes me me, you're very welcome to follow me on Linkedin or join my mailtribe. Or don't overthink it and just get to know me personally by joining Scaling Forward 😌.

Like anything in life, you will get out of this investment what you put into it. I promise that if you commit to the process and the key success conditions I share with you, you will see results.

• Where? Studio Copain, Veemarkt 37, 8500 Kortrijk

• When? Thursday March 9^th 2022, from 10AM to 5PM 

If everyone who joins the party speaks Dutch, obviously that will be the main language. If someone signs up who's not at a native level of Dutch, we switch to English.

That would be very unfortunate of course, but life happens. In that case, you can either have yourself replaced by someone else (no extra cost) or you can join the next edition.

I do host this workshop periodically but not in fixed intervals. Whenever I feel like it and I can make the time if I'm completely honest haha. I guess about 2 times a year. If you want me to give you a heads up about the next edition, you can leave me your contact details here. Being on the VIP-list means you'll be in the front row when I launch Scaling forward. You'll have the chance to claim your seat before anyone else gets to sign up.

Yes, great news: Leviosa is a registered service provider of the SME e-wallet. My registration number for training is DV.O242958. Being a small company, Flanders funds 30% of your investment; medium-sized companies get 20% support. On the VLAIO website you can check whether you meet the conditions (ENG) or 'voorwaarden' (NL).

When you register, I will send you an e-mail with the invoice. If you qualify for funding, go to the SME e-wallet website (NL - ENG) and keep the invoice on hand. Click the pink 'apply' button to start your funding application. You transfer the VAT directly to Leviosa. You transfer your share of the total investment excluding VAT (70 or 80%) to the bank account of Sodexo Pass. They pay the funding amount to which you are entitled (30 or 20%). When the total amount is ready in your SME e-wallet account, you can transfer it to Leviosa.

The invoice payment term is 14 days. You can only join the workshop if the payment is done before the event. This way you're absolutely certain you don't miss out on your funding because you were late submitting your application (i.e. 14 days after the start date of the course).

PS: if you have never submitted an application through the SME e-wallet, here you can find a handy user manual.

PS2: Your maximum funding budget in the SME e-wallet is 7500€ on a yearly basis (strategic advice and training combined). Did you max out your funding budget? Then you still have 2 possibilities get Scaling forward funded, at least until December 31^st 2022: by applying for an increase of the SME e-wallet or by using workability cheques. More information can be found here.

Unfortunately not all info is available in English. Contact me at [email protected] if you need help!

I'm afraid that's not possible. The company for which the strategic advice or course is intended must also be the company applying for the funding. If this isn't done correctly, Vlaio will reclaim the funding and I will have to invoice you for the previously received funding amount.

I hope and assume that you only sign up if you feel completely confident and excited saying 'yes'. However, I grant you 14 days after signing up to reconsider your investment. Please know that I will then invoice 15% of the total amount to cover the impact of your decision on my planning and costs. Changing your mind after participating in the event is of course not possible - even if it takes place within 14 days of you you signing up. But don't worry, I promise you value for money.