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Welcome to the Innovantage podcast, where technology, business, and innovation converge. Join host Max Golikov as we explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence and digital advancements across various industries. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders and offers practical insights on integrating technology into your business. Subscribe to stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape and discover how AI drives change and inspires new business strategies. Tune in to unlock your competitive edge in the world of technology!
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Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
In this episode of the Innovantage Podcast, host Max Golikov sits down with Stijn Staes — Founder of Stappen met Stijn, trusted transformation counselor, and podcast host — for an eye-opening conversation on leadership, diversity, and the evolving partnership between humans and agentic AI. Whether you’re navigating your first leadership role or
driving transformation at scale, this episode is packed with practical insights and thought-provoking ideas to shape the future of work.
Discover how to:
➡️ Build truly diverse teams — and avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes organizations make.
➡️ Create psychological safety so every voice is heard, valued, and empowered to contribute.
➡️ Lead large-scale organizational change with minimal turnover and maximum trust. ➡️ Identify and nurture hidden talent within your teams, turning career development into a retention superpower.
➡️ Strike the right balance between human intuition and AI-driven insights, ensuring ethical and effective leadership in a tech-driven world.
Stijn shares hard-won lessons from his journey — from youth movement leadership and nursing to guiding executive teams through complex transformations. He reveals practical strategies for fostering psychological safety, building multicultural teams, and making technology serve both people and progress. You’ll also hear candid stories of resistance and resilience during major restructurings, along with Stijn’s take on the leadership trends that will define the next decade. If you’re ready to future-proof your leadership style and build organizations where diversity, ethics, and innovation thrive together, this episode is your next playbook. 🎙 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share!
Connect with Our Guest
Stijn Staes – https://www.linkedin.com/in/stijnstaes/
Connect with Max (Host)
Max Golikov – https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxim-gol...
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