What if your biggest no was actually the start of your biggest yes?
In this compelling episode of Reimagining You, Dr. Elie Daher sits down with Gijs van Wulfen, global innovation expert, author, and one of LinkedIn’s first 150 influencers to explore how frustration, fear, and authenticity shaped his leadership journey and personal brand.
Gijs shares how he transformed corporate resistance into a method that helps thousands innovate with clarity and courage. He also opens up about his late career pivot at 42, the emotional roadblocks behind innovation, and why being real is the greatest value you can offer.
In this raw and energizing conversation, you'll hear:
- Why most organizations kill their most innovative people
- How to navigate "the fog" of innovation with structure and purpose
- The moment Gijs stopped fearing failure—and how it changed everything
- Why authenticity is not a buzzword—but your only real brand
- The mindset shift from “judging” to “understanding” in leadership
- The power of starting late and going deep in your career
- Why fear isn’t something to conquer—but a signal to decode
- The truth about personal branding in the hybrid economy
Whether you're innovating from the inside or pivoting toward something bold, this episode will remind you:
The moment you stop fearing the no... is the moment your real work begins.Hosted by Dr. Elie Daher, Reimagining
You helps leaders unlearn to relearn, build future-ready personal brands, and lead with purpose in a noisy world.
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