Ep 87 Interview Sessions with Anne-Maartje Oud

In this episode I am joined by Anne-Maartje Oud, founder of The Behaviour Company. Anne-Maartje has been working for over 20 years as a behavioural advisor/consultant, trainer/coach and keynote speaker. She provides constructive challenges and lectures to inspire people in order to achieve their full potential utilising personal feedback regarding their behaviour, communication and the effects. In 2006, she set up her own consultancy and training agency ‘The Behaviour Company’ to develop customised programs for several multi-nationals and other companies, (both in the Netherlands and abroad). Anne-Maartje specialises in non-verbal communication, influencing others, communication skills and leadership. She teaches managers, executives and teams in effective communication, behaviour and influencing others. Anne-Maartje also lectures at several universities in the Netherlands and is regularly hired as a specialist speaker on behaviour and its effects.  In this episode you will hear: 04:30 presence and engagement 06:45 The Behaviour Company - helping people become aware and better 07:45 how reflection and feedback helps leaders be better 09:30 the helicopter metaphor 11:30 what creates presence? 14:15 the leadership BEHAVIOUR toolkit 15:50 TEAM behaviour 20:45 developing your intuition for reading body language 22:00 the importance of awareness 26:00 top tip for leading remotely  28:30 recognising our own bad day behaviours I hope this interview has inspired you in someway to be more aware of your behaviour and communication.  Please do share it with a leader you know who would love to hear Anne-Maartje's insights.  Much love Ryan  Connect with Anne-Maartje: Website: https://www.behaviourcompany.eu/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemaartjeoud https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-behaviour-company/ Psychology Today Helicopter Metaphor Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/spycatcher/202005/the-helicopter-technique-metaphor Connect with Always Better than Yesterday: Email: ryanbhartley@gmail.com Whatsapp: (+44) 07970339936 Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty Master Heart and Mind Group Coaching:  www.ryanhartley.co.uk Thank you to our friends at WebCreation, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.WebCreationGroup.com for stunning websites at sensible prices.