Rebel Leader with a Heart

How can I achieve a better work-life balance? How can I stay relevant in a fast digital world? How can I find meaning at work? How do I transform my team or organization? How can I inspire & empower others? Welcome to Rebel Leader with a Heart where we will answer ALL of these questions and so much more! Week after week, host Murielle Machiels brings you strategies, techniques, and inspirational stories that can help YOU design a meaningful life & organization. Murielle teaches at the EMBA from Solvay Brussels School and now you can let yourself be inspired from your car, gym, or couch. Are you tired of working really hard and sacrificing important things? Or frustrated because things don’t go as you wish at work? Be ready to get out of your comfort zone & learn the new way of working. Embrace a new mindset for more impact & peace. Rebel Leader with a Heart is growing every day and now it’s YOUR TURN to hear from the experts, get inspired, and tackle your biggest goals along the way.

Rebel Leader with a Heart is a business podcast hosted by Murielle Machiels, with 98 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Murielle Machiels hosts Rebel Leader with a Heart, a business show with 98 episodes published.

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  Episode #98

  #98 - The Emotional Magnetic Load: How Suppressed Emotions Shape Our Lives

  Feb 17, 20259 minS0

  <p>Ever wondered why some situations trigger such intense reactions in you? Or why certain people seem to radiate stress, anger, or anxiety? In this episode of Rebel Leader with a Heart, <b>Murielle Machiels</b> explores the concept of the <b>emotional magnetic load</b>—the accumulation of suppressed emotions that impact our well-being, relationships, and even workplace culture.</p><p>🔥 Key Takeaways:</p><p>✨ <b>Emotions last only 90 seconds</b> if we accept them—but suppressing them creates lasting stress.<br/>✨ <b>Repressed emotions drain energy</b> and activate the fight-or-flight response, leading to burnout.<br/>✨ <b>Emotions are contagiou...

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  Episode #97

  #97 - The Secrets of a Low-Employee-Turnover Plant Manager in the Industry with Jean-Charles Dumont (AGC)

  Jan 21, 202533 minS0

  <p>In this episode, <b>Jean-Charles Dumont</b>, a plant manager at AGC, shares his transformative journey of creating a regenerative work environment. Starting from scratch in 2018, Jean-Charles built a team culture rooted in emotional intelligence, trust, and servant leadership. He opens up about the challenges of balancing productivity with humanity and how his approach has resulted in unprecedented low turnover, high engagement, and long-term success.</p><p>Together with host <b>Murielle Machiels</b>, they dive into:</p>The importance of humility and emotional intelligence in leadership.How empowering people on the shop floor creates innovation and fosters trust...

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  Episode #96

  #96 - Why Euroclear doesn’t want hero leaders anymore - with Frederic Pierre (Chief talent officer)

  Dec 16, 202423 minS0

  <p><b>Are you curious about the shifting paradigms of leadership in today's complex, technology-driven world?</b></p><p>In this insightful conversation, Murielle Machiels sits down with Frédéric Pierre, Chief Talent Officer at Euroclear, to explore how leadership is evolving. Drawing from his 16 years at Euroclear and a lifetime in HR, Frédéric shares profound observations about the journey from directive leadership to authentic, purpose-driven guidance.</p><p>This episode covers:</p>The transformation from "hero" leaders to "hosts" who enable teams to thrive.How the COVID-19 pandemic and hybrid work revolutionized leadership practices.The impact of t...

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  Episode #95

  #95 - Regenerating Nestlé: Leading Change, Building Trust with Michel Mersch (CEO - Nestlé Belgium)

  Nov 21, 202437 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Rebel Leader with a Heart, host Murielle Machiels engages in a transformative conversation with Michel Mersch, the CEO of Nestlé Belgium, about the challenges and opportunities of leading with purpose in a fast-changing world. Michel reveals his inspiring journey to implement regenerative leadership within a large multinational corporation and shares invaluable insights into fostering cultural change, empowering teams, and balancing short-term results with long-term impact.</p><p><b>Key Highlights:</b></p><b>Regenerative Leadership:</b> Michel's philosophy of "doing rather than storytelling" and his dedication to creating a virtuous cycle in the food industry.<b...

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  #92 - How to Achieve 93% Engagement: the Carglass Formula, with Bart Lambrechts

  Jan 30, 202431 minS0

  <p>In this episode of "Rebel Leader with a Heart," we delve deep into the transformative world of employee engagement with Bart Lambrechts, the seasoned HR Director of Carglass. Discover the groundbreaking journey of Carglass, which has remarkably elevated its employee engagement levels to an impressive 93%, a figure that starkly contrasts with the average engagement rates in Europe and the US. This episode is not just a conversation; it's an exploration into the core of what makes a workplace not just functional, but exceptional and fun. </p><p><br/><b>Who is Bart Lambrechts?</b></p><p>Bart Lambrechts is t...

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