Karin Bosman

Karin speaks from experience and is not afraid to be vulnerable. Karin has the courage to say bluntly what it is about and tackles the heart of the matter without restraint.

Karin has gained tremendous insight over the past few years by collecting data, through her self-developed Report App. This gives her access to statistics that she knows how to translate into practice in unprecedented ways.

Although she uses data and statistics to ‘drop bombs’, her message mainly sticks by vividly telling stories that are not only heard, but also felt.

Despite this heavily charged topic and the ferocity of her stories, Karin manages to get people in the audience to relax through the art of comic relief. In doing so, she plays on the attitudes and behavior of people in the audience and playfully connects with them.

Because there is no one size fits all solution to a safe work environment, she always immerses herself in the audience or company beforehand. Speaking with people is an important element in her preparation because they are part of that solution.

She therefore applies the Circle of Trust principle that Karin works according to during her lectures and training sessions. She makes sure everyone feels seen and heard, safe and valuable. She does not impose anything but invites them to come to solutions together.

The explanation of a safe and positive work climate should not be a story that is merely repeated but retold through every interaction and achievement you go through together as an organization. Here, growth is not just a goal but an ongoing process involving opportunity and development. Achievements are not only recognized but shape the collective success stories. Developing a dynamic work environment requires open communication, appreciation for achievements and encouraging teamwork.

Are you ready to discover during this keynote how to change not only the story, but also the way we work, create, and grow together? Karin will show how the fresh momentum of a safe and positive work environment is anything but boring. Focusing on a work environment preventing undesirable behavior, provides stability and is a breeding ground for innovation and satisfaction. A work climate that is bubbly and resilient is characterized above all by preventive measures.

The gray area of undesirable behavior includes situations that are not always easy to categorize as acceptable or unacceptable. We have quite a tendency to prefer simpler, clearer “solutions” to dealing with complexity. People are often uncomfortable with addressing behaviors that are not explicitly seen as problematic. Not addressing behavior in the gray area leads to its normalization, leaving the unacceptable behavior unsaid and, in many cases, considered acceptable. Strengthening corporate culture begins with making the gray area negotiable. This highlights the importance of respect, integrity, and collaboration within the organization.

At this keynote, we will explore together the limitlessness of the gray area. This is an area that is often overlooked, but whose impact on our organizations and relationships is enormous. Karin visualizes the risks of ignoring or simplifying the gray area and how dealing with these nuances is crucial to de-escalation and understanding.

Stopping the silence offers you a springboard to a safe work environment. Talking together about a socially safe working environment means getting everyone in the organization involved. Stop the Silence is a methodology developed by Frank Peters and Karin Bosman. No matter what phase the organization find itself in, the use of an open and honest dialogue, not only prevents the escalation of problems but leads to a truly shared vision and solutions.

In this keynote, Frank and Karin will show how to create a socially safe work environment with the deployment of a practical roadmap, while also considering how to deal decisively with situations in which things do go wrong. Stop the Silence is not about propping up prevention policies but building a safe culture in which trust plays a crucial role.

“Having the best interests of everyone in the workplace and being aware that you don’t discriminate between ethnicity, gender, position or preferences. Things go wrong everywhere, and people can be offended. But it is important that you do something about it, that you discover the underlying causes and that you dare to look yourself in the mirror. If undesirable behavior is part of a work culture, you may not notice it anymore, but that does not mean that people are not bothered by it. Everyone must feel co-responsible for a safe working environment.”

“Without a doubt Frida Kahlo. A very strong woman with an enormous life force, despite major setbacks. ‘What doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger’ is one of her famous sayings.

Business-wise, I also admire Gretchen Carlson, whom I speak to regularly. Gretchen tackled U.S. Fox News director Roger Ailes. She exposed his practices of sexual blackmail, after which he was fired. The balance of power there was great, and she is still wary as a result. I find her energy and stamina enormously inspiring.”

“I have been sharing my experiences and solutions for years and each time I manage to touch people and encourage them to change. In my daily life I help individuals but also in large groups emotions are released. The recognition and acknowledgement create action.”