Ivy de Bruijn, a passionate advocate for sustainable development and network coordination. As a program manager at SDG Netherlands, Ivy shares her journey from a legal career in intellectual property and media law to her current role, where she bridges connections among diverse stakeholders to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Her experience with leadership training in Colombia, and a deep commitment to societal impact—has shaped her approach to fostering meaningful collaborations. Ivy talks about the intersection of the SDGs and the Inner Development Goals (IDGs), emphasizing the importance of personal growth, relational skills, and systemic thinking in creating sustainable change. Ivy also reflects on her experiences navigating different career paths, the importance of bottom-up initiatives, and how music and personal leadership have played a role in her journey. Tune in to gain insights on the power of connection, adaptability, and the evolving role of leadership in addressing today’s global challenges. Listener Engagement:

• Discover more about Ivy via her LinkedIn profile and via the website of her organization SDG Nederland, their LinkedIn profile and Instagram. Ivy and the foundation of her husband are also on instagram. The foundation Che Amigo also has a website and the book her husband wrote in close collaboration with her: Leiderschap in mijn Community.
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