This process didn’t begin suddenly one day. It was more like a slow downhill ride, until I eventually reached a point where I understood that something had to change — and that I needed help. I remember that day very clearly. I was in Amsterdam for a short weekend trip to see one of my favourite bands perform live. I had dreamed of seeing them for years. And finally there I was — standing under a sky full of stars, listening to my favourite song. And yet, I felt completely nu

I remember the moment when I first said it out loud: “One day, I will become the CEO of this company.” I was young, ambitious, and absolutely convinced that this was my dream. Since I first joined the workforce, and the company where I began my career, that vision stayed with me. I was always very open about my ambition. And I have to admit — I was pretty damn good at pursuing it. Every position I took brought me one step closer to that dream. Until one day I realised that th