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🎧 The Heels Forward Podcast | Episode 9 with Els Vervaecke is out now In this episode, Els – CFO of Montea – reflects on leadership and growth in a BEL20 company. But beyond the numbers, she shares what truly defines her journey. 🎙 Highlights from the conversation: 🔹 Team culture as a growth engine – why one “bruised apple” can spoil the whole bowl, and how she looks for “golden apples” when building her team. 🔹 Leadership beyond expertise – how empathy, common sense, and vulnerability have become her greatest strengths as a leader. 🔹 Her guiding principle – “maximize output with minimal input” – and how it changed her view on efficiency and human limits. 🔹 Giving back – how volunteering has taught her to slow down, cherish gratitude, and see how much you can receive in return. 💬 As Els says: “By sharing, being honest, and showing vulnerability, you connect and arrive at supported solutions.” Els also opens up about how personal turning points shaped her leadership style and why she now sees balance and connection as non-negotiable. An inspiring story about resilience, values, and leading with both head and heart. 📺 Watch the full episode now on YouTube (Dutch with English subtitles) 🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and SoundCloud #TheHeelsForwardPodcast #Montea #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #Podcast #TeamCulture Francesca Vanthielen, Christine De Glas

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