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LIGHTS ON EUROPE
by lightsoneurope
Lights on Europe shares raw, honest and vulnerable conversations from the EU’s capital Brussels, filled with the transformative journeys that both Lucia and her guests have walked in and outside of their career. Each episode is an opportunity for you to better understand the EU and appreciate the service of those co-creating it for you in the backstage of high-level political negotiations. Last but not least, Lucia hopes you will receive the podcast also as an invitation to consider how you can become a more active agent in a constructive conversation about the EU yourself.Hosted by Lucia Klestincova - EU policy maker, EU careers coach and passionate advocate for new culture leadership, purpose-driven talent management and women empowerment. Tune in if you're also a coaching-junkie, EU aficionado or just aware of the importance of the inner work for how we show up as leaders in public space. Also available on YouTube on the channel of Lucia Klestincova - subscribe and invite your frie
Episodes
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Diskriminácia Rómov na Slovensku? Lucia Kleštincová a Mikuláš Lakatoš z Volt Slovensko
➡️Diskriminácia prešla v posledných rokoch výraznou zmenou. Stala sa tak sofistikovanou, že sa skryla za svoje nepriame prejavy. ➡️Dostávajú Rómovia rovnakú zdravotnú starostlivosť ako ostatní a majú k nej aj rovnaký prístup?💜 ➡️V akom štádiu je na Slovensku inklúzia nielen rómskej menšiny a sme...
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Vymierame. Koľko detí splodiť? Fertilita vs. migrácia? | Lucia Kleštincová & Denisa Priadková | Volt
Vymierame Tretí rok po sebe je počet narodených detí nižší ako úmrtnosť. Klesajúca pôrodnosť a starnúca populácia rapídne ovplyvní aj počet obyvateľov Slovenska. Pomôže tomu migrácia? V čom je príčina populačnej implózie a aké sú jej riešenia? Demografická kríza sa netýka iba Slovenska.…
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Russia's Women Empowerment Strategy: Outplaying EU & US | Lights on Europe & Cheryl Miller Van Dyck
Patriarchy is a real thing. The more you have to give to society, the harder it is. How to lessen the suffering? Join us in this unique conversation with a founder of the Digital Leadership Institute, mother of four, policy influencer with decades of experience from Brussels to Washington. Cheryl...
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Morning after 9/11. You’re at Harvard. This is your life & leadership lesson. By Frances Frei
Professor Frei is a beacon of leadership and innovation in the realms of technology, operations management, and organizational culture. In this episode she reflects on her experiences teaching business & strategy at Harvard Business School in the wake of September 11th and explains how trust may...
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Strach riešiť si traumy? Ex-šéfka Profesie o vedomom líderstve - v biznise, materstve aj politike. | Lights on Europe
Ako je možné, že ako víťazka titulu Manažérka roka zároveň dostala po dvadsiatich rokoch výpoveď? Ako si vytvorí človek novú identitu, ked sa mu kariéra rozpadne ako domček z karát? Ktoré sú lacné a efektívne metódy návratu k samej sebe? Je možné najmodernejšie techniky nastavovania firemnej...
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1 in 6 women drop out of politics. Hear why and what you can do. | by Lights on Europe
From her early days in the Federal Party Executive to her groundbreaking campaign leading the FDP back to the European Parliament, Silvana has blazed a trail of resilience and impact. As Vice President of the European Parliament and founder of Women Political Leaders, she's reshaping power…
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Lucia's Back, Restarting with Rick!
Don’t miss out on the re-launched series of Lights on Europe! It’s all about shining light on a new culture of empowered leadership that becomes possible with courage, authenticity and vision of our guests. Maybe you used to listen to Lucia’s interviews from behind the scenes of the Brussels...
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Dezoom. On motherhood, career burnout & stage fright | Estelle Lovi for Lights on Europe (2/2)
“Dezoom. You might see that even this shameful experience was a gift at least for 1-2 people in the room.” The first part of the interview with Estelle Lovi was all about re-discovering the voice of our intuition, burnout recovery and finding the courage to embark on a new career path that makes...
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Eco business - burnout - big stage comeback | Estelle Lovi for Lights on Europe (1/2)
“When you’re unsure about yourself, the worst thing that you can do is to ask for advice outside of self - it will just emphasise your doubts.” How to get out of this trap when you're feeling stuck, unfulfilled and miserable in a career that seems so cool for everybody but not for you? Listen to...
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Pushing Jeff Bezos or any TED speaker through their fire | Rose Bloomfield for Lights on Europe (3/3)
“Why should I trust you that you won’t turn me into one of ‘those’ TED speakers?” What makes for a great TED talk, really? How to share about your moments of crash & burn? In part 1, Rose shared about her own journey of discovering her purpose and translating it into a podcast on the intersection...
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Sick & tired of endless pressure to find your purpose? | Rose Bloomfield for Lights on Europe (2/3)
What if the pursuit of your purpose gives you more stress than joy? Have you had enough of constantly fighting the system if you try to bring a new style of leadership? Can and should Europeans embrace the American culture of failing fast? In the first part of my conversation with Rose…
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Can you fail in pursuit of your life’s purpose? | Rose Bloomfield for Lights on Europe (1/3)
If Hollywood messes with your identity, if you think the world is your oyster and then crash in desperation… What is the trick to get connected to your inner truth and be brave to start discovering yourself again? This is the first part of a beautiful conversation with Rose Bloomfield about the...
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How to react to miscarriage | Sofia Beloka for Lights on Europe (3/3)
If you had a miscarriage and felt like it was your fault… If you are her partner and feel overlooked…. If you are their friend and don’t know how to react… If you are passionate about personal development and performance hacking and wonder how could anybody think of an incomplete pregnancy as an...
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Being feminine and a top performer? | Sofia Beloka for Lights on Europe (2/3)
“To experience success and overcome failure we need to play the masculine game but also enable the feminine game to support our leadership. Nothing is right or wrong. Both feminine and masculine styles of leadership coexist, like in a couple relationship.” In the second part of the Shameless…
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Be shameless. Olympian tricks to perform like elite athletes with Sofia Beloka.
“The more shameless you are, the more authentic you can become, the more you can pursue that mastery and that gold performance and maintain it”. What is the magical ingredient to achieve the energetic balance for extreme performance? What gets an Olympic athlete from a silver to gold medal? Is...
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Margrethe Vestager on managing your career skills and new EU tax
Will she introduce a new tax to feed the budget of the European institutions? Which of the current executives is her greatest role model? If she wasn’t a top EU politician, would she be a dancer, an engineer, or stay-at-home mom? All this and many more secrets disclosed in this last episode of a...
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Margrethe Vestager on political enemies, marriage and burnout
"You don't have to learn from your biggest critics, knowing they want to hurt you... and you don't have to decide immediately either." She's the ultimate role model but also a provocateur for many pseudo-leaders triggered by her commitment, authenticity and laser focus. Check out this second...
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Margrethe Vestager on awakening her feminine leadership
Labelled as the EU most feared tax lady - and at the same time openly admitting the pain of many executive women - often seen as wrong as soon as they enter the room, before speaking out. What was her journey to discovering the feminine leadership that she is now so admired for? Tune into this...
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[EN] Crowdfunding my book - best of Lights on Europe & exclusive on EU leadership!
The book brings you the best of season 1 of Lights on Europe and exclusive bonus content about the values underpinning new culture leadership for Europe. DONATE NOW via this link: https://luciaklestincova.eu/book/ . If you contribute over 30 EUR, you will receive a free signed copy of this book!...
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Celebrating BEST OF Lights on Europe Season 1! First podcast on EU leadership
What a ride!! Are you sure you haven't missed any of the best moments of Lights on Europe? Join me in celebrating Season 1 of this the world's only podcast shining light on the human story behind the story of Brussels, packed with thought-provoking interviews on the future of EU's leadership! In...
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[EN] Career from media via EU policy to consulting for travel destinations
The journey of becoming an accidental entrepreneur: from a travel blogger to EU lobbyist to setting up own digital startup. Open sharing about the disconnect between the worlds of politics and business. Criticism of the European institutions but also ideas for more impactful conversations with…
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[EN] On purpose behind technology in business
KEY QUESTIONS FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF TOURISM BUSINESS. The purpose behind tech is obvious for some but many small businesses resist having at least some online presence. Where to start? How to deal with the daily overwhelm of business management, augmented in times of economic uncertainty?...
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[EN] Strategies to grow travel business after covid-19 crisis
STRATEGIES TO GROW TRAVEL BUSINESS are hard to think of if the global travel is shut down. But there are champions leading the way with courage to experiment and test innovation in European tourism and hospitality industry. COVID-19 months led to chaos and bankruptcies but also opportunities to...
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[EN] Rock your voice for conf calls, remote work or home office
Are you also worried that your impact is limited if speaking via zoom or skype calls? Voice is our only communication tool if we cannot experience each other face to face. Either because of lockdown or simply because we operate globally and collaborate remotely…As you’re listening to this series…
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[EN] Vocal coaching tips and how you can master your voice
VOCAL COACHING TIPS AND HOW YOU CAN MASTER YOUR VOICE. Is your voice too weak or breaking? Have you been told you’re monotone, making your audience fall asleep? Do you sound like Kim Kardashian? Find out what’s the secret to Hollywood stars’ voices: How you can train your throat muscles…
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[EN] Every leader and speaker must try vocal coaching magic
EVERY LEADER AND SPEAKER MUST TRY VOCAL COACHING. Are you embarrassed by your high pitch, sweating or simply because your message doesn’t land with your audience? If you invest in public speaking skills and communication training, you clearly care about the impact you have with your audience.…
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[EN] Helping survivors of sexual violence
HELPING SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE is what Brianna was doing for 6 years in American rape centres. All of us can be inspired by her story and reflect how we can show up to contribute to help provided to millions of victims out there. Everybody has got expertise, time or money that can be…
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[EN] Are victims of domestic violence still protected by the institutions?
ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STILL PROTECTED BY THE INSTITUTIONS? During corona lockdown, safety planning is even more complicated for survivors of intimate-partner violence. In previous episodes, you learned what is (and what’s not) sexual violence, challenges in times of covid-19 pandemics,...
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[EN] Rise of domestic violence during COVID-19 lock-down
RISE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN is a fact. What are the triggers? How to get out when normal safety planning is impossible? Here’s the second interview out of a series of expert conversations about gender-based violence in times of corona pandemic. In this episode, we discuss…
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[SK] Ako česká komunita v Bruseli spája a inšpiruje, aj bez VIP lídrov a rozpočtu
Po našom vstupe do EÚ sa mohli cítiť v Bruseli osamelo a bez zázemia. Namiesto toho sa rozhodli nečakať na niekoho iného a začali si sami organizovať podujatia pre svoju novú komunitu. Simona Pohlová je jednou z líderiek Českej inspiracie – českého spolku, ktorý pripravuje každoročne množstvo...
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[EN] Experiencing sexual and domestic violence in a toxic relationship
EXPERIENCING SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP tortures too many many women and men in the European Union and the USA. Even more during COVID-19 pandemics. Here’s the first myth-busting interview on gender-based violence; before we go into the specific challenges (and…
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[EN] Behind the scenes at the House of European History
“Understanding why we came together is essential to continue building our European history.” How should we deal with the challenge of finding common European narratives across 50 countries? Listen to the story of curating the House of European History and filling it with objects from all around...
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[SK] Naši influenceri píšu viac o Európe. Vďaka komu?
Asi máloktorý úradník sa v rámci práce stretáva s Veronikou Cifrovou Ostrihoňovou a zháňa nových influencerov na tik-toku. Asi máloktorý kreatívec či fashion-bloger by veril, že dokáže slobodne vyjadriť svoj talent v centre európskej byrokracie. Ak ste minulý rok sledovali kampaň vyzývajúcu k...
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[EN] You can lobby for Change
“Murder of Jan Kuciak is a tragedy but it also prompted an unprecedented awareness in a generation that has taken the European integration for granted. We need to nurture this civic awakening even further.” This is not just a story of Slovakia. People all around Europe embrace a greater...
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[EN] Corona virus and Brexit – threats to your body AND mind
How will the Coronavirus impact Brexit negotiations? And how is this public health crisis similar to the mental health damage caused to the Europeans by Brexit? Laura Shields is a communications consultant and civic activist engaged in the fight for the post-Brexit rights of Brits living in…
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[EN] Never forget. A victim’s testimonial 4 years after the terrorist attack.
After she survived the bomb explosion during the terrorist attack at Brussels airport in 2016, it took Elizabeth Krahulecz almost a year to recover from the physical damage and get back to work. The emotional one is still there. She pushed through and became even more engaged in supporting…
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[EN] Ecology, feminism and Europe are all based on the same principle
“Coaching women is useless if the leaders don’t get the business case behind diversity. Can’t we see that humanity and our planet need a radical change of leadership?” Isabella Lenarduzzi has been a social entrepreneur in employment & gender equality for 35 years. As a founder of JUMP and Ashoka...
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[EN] On Slovak elections, Greta and European parliament
After the victory of presidential and European elections, how can a party lose the parliamentary elections only by 926 votes? Will the values of a liberal voter and of the green movement be represented in Slovakia at all? This podcast episode looks at the results of the 2020 national elections in...
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[EN] Analyzing Politics: Slovak elections, Central Europe and beyond
Does a bit of intellectual arrogance compensate for the absence of a crystal ball in political analysis? Where or what is Central Europe? What will forthcoming parliamentary elections mean for Slovakia? In this episode, Lucia Klestincova speaks to Otilia Dhand, managing director at Teneo and a…
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[SK] Česi nám opäť idú príkladom – tentokrát v prezentácii svojho umenia v zahraničí
Mnohí by povedali, že kultúrna diplomacia je to posledné, čo nás vytrhne z našich problémov. Možno aj preto Slovensko nemá v Bruseli žiadne kultúrne centrum. Pre našich českých susedov je však prezentácia českého pre belgické (a európske) publikum skutočná priorita. Jitka Panek Jurková ako...
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[EN] Finding long-lasting love with a private matchmaker
How to get a normal date in the era of superficial swiping apps? Is it more difficult to find love in a multicultural city filled with expats? Which parts of your love-search can you outsource to increase the odds of finding a life partner? Listen to Marjorie Libourel who works at Berkeley...
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[EN] Food is not your primary food – start breathing!
Her mom was the first woman Yoga teacher in Brussels, but even that didn’t suffice to protect her from dying of stress-induced cancer. As a child who grew up watching the growth of yoga practice in and around European institutions, she understood there was more to health and self-care. Catherine...
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[SK] S našou top euroúradníčkou o tom, ako nájsť rovnováhu medzi dravosťou a drzosťou
Katarína Mathernová je najvyššie postavenou Slovenkou v systéme európskych inštitúcií. Ako zástupkyňu generálneho riaditeľa Európskej komisie pre susedské vzťahy a rozširovanie ju možno poznáte z diskusií o Ukrajine či Balkáne. Tento jej rozhovor s Luciou Kleštincovou však nie je o týchto témach,...
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[EN] Sexism: the epidemic hidden in plain sight. How to manage it if you’re a target or a team leader?
94% of women experience sexism yet only 25% report even the most serious incidents. Speak up if you don’t know a woman who experienced sexism. Speak up if you know a woman who’s confident dealing with it on spot. Speak up if you are sure that your company is immune to these kinds of toxic...
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[EN] Creating space for heartfelt coaching and poems in Europe
This episode with Mary Heneghan combines a conversation about our guest’s EU career experience with a heartfelt expression of her wisdom and poetic creativity. Tune in to get inspired by her journey from being a voice therapist to a health policymaker and ultimately an internal coach at the...
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[SK] Ako láska, dávanie a solidarita sú cestou k osobnému šťastiu a budúcnosti Európy.
Ak oslavujeme 30 rokov slobody od pádu železnej opony, ich prvý polčas bol o prístupových rokovaniach a ten druhý o dospievaní nášho členstva v EÚ. Ján Figeľ bol ich súčasťou ako slovenský aj európsky politik, hlavný vyjednávač prístupového procesu do EÚ či náš prvý komisár. Prvá slovenská…
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[EN] Bali and emotional healing - are Europeans and Americans different from Eastern cultures in feeling through their pain?
Riza Sukman is an intuitive emotional healer and a yoga teacher. He grew up in Bali as a son of Indonesian-American parents and later on, love brought him to Brussels. A great opportunity to discuss if and how we in Europe differ from people in Asia in handling our pain, disharmony in family...
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[EN] From Bali with love: dare creating more authentic connections in 2020
What if this new decade could also mean more authenticity in our conversations about Europe? That’s the purpose behind Lights on Europe. It is THE reason why this podcast does not focus on the European policies, but on the humans creating them on the backstage instead. So in this short opening of...
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[SK] Z Bali nám prajem dekádu plnú inšpirácie a radikálnej láskyplnej autenticity
Čo ak by naše rozhovory o Európe mohli byť ľudské a radikálne autentické? To je presne dôvod vzniku podcastu Lights on Europe. Dôvod, prečo sa namiesto obsahu európskych politík venuje príbehom ľudí, ktorí v zákulisí zažívajú tornáda v snahe o zmenu zabehaného systému. Preto Lucia Kleštincová...
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[EN] Let’s work together to combat anti-semitism, including at the Christmas table
Katharina von Schnurbein was appointed the first European Commission Coordinator on combating antisemitism. Prior to this, she worked for five years as part of the advisory team of President Jose Manuel Barroso on the dialogue with churches, religions and non-confessional organisations. Her...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Lights on Europe shares raw, honest and vulnerable conversations from the EU’s capital Brussels, filled with the transformative journeys that both Lucia and her guests have walked in and outside of their career. Each episode is an opportunity for you to better understand the EU and appreciate the service of those co-creating it for you in the backstage of high-level political negotiations. Last but not least, Lucia hopes you will receive the podcast also as an invitation to consider how you can become a more active agent in a constructive conversation about the EU yourself.Hosted by Lucia Klestincova - EU policy maker, EU careers coach and passionate advocate for new culture leadership, purpose-driven talent management and women empowerment. Tune in if you're also a coaching-junkie, EU aficionado or just aware of the importance of the inner work for how we show up as leaders in public space. Also available on YouTube on the channel of Lucia Klestincova - subscribe and invite your frie
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