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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 22 MIN

Transforming Leadership from the Inside Out | Dennis Akkerman, Managing Director, Orbis Business School

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This episode of The Brand Called You presents an engaging conversation with Dennis Akkerman, Managing Director of Orbis Business School and author of The Naked Leader and Business as Unusual. Through his global leadership journey, Dennis unpacks why transformation begins with the individual, how adversity reshaped his leadership philosophy, and why awareness, authenticity, and trust are the cornerstones of effective leadership. He shares practical insights on navigating change, breaking old patterns, and preparing organizations to thrive amid uncertainty.00:40- About Dennis AkkermanDennis is the managing director of Orbis business school. He's an author of a book titled The Naked Leader and Business as Unusual. 

This episode of The Brand Called You presents an engaging conversation with Dennis Akkerman, Managing Director of Orbis Business School and author of The Naked Leader and Business as Unusual. Through his global leadership journey, Dennis unpacks why transformation begins with the individual, how adversity reshaped his leadership philosophy, and why awareness, authenticity, and trust are the cornerstones of effective leadership. He shares practical insights on navigating change, breaking old patterns, and preparing organizations to thrive amid uncertainty.00:40- About Dennis AkkermanDennis is the managing director of Orbis business school. He's an author of a book titled The Naked Leader and Business as Unusual.

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