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Dare to evolve

Dare to evolve

By: Nik Frewel
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Welcome to the Dare to Evolve Podcast, where we curate the very essence of human potential. We speak to inspiring thought leaders. Together we explore their key to evolving themselves and what they deeply care about. Let us learn from their stories. Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • How to turn any Conversation into a Developmental Experience – with Adulthood Development Expert Romeck van Zeijl

    How to turn any Conversation into a Developmental Experience – with Adulthood Development Expert Romeck van Zeijl
    Jun 1 2026
    In this episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Romeck van Zeijl – psychotherapist, couple therapist, leadership development expert, and executive coach with decades of experience at the intersection of adult development, somatic practices, and human transformation. Nik and Romeck have known each other for nearly a decade, and this conversation reflects exactly that: two people who think deeply about human growth, speaking with the kind of honesty and ease that only comes with time. We dive into: - Why curiosity and the quality of your inquiry shape every conversation you have - The different modes of listening – and why most of us are barely scratching the surface - How to build a deliberately developmental culture in teams and organizations - What to watch out for so that developmental culture doesn't collapse into collective self-pity - Romeck's work with couples and leaders on his ancient landstrip in Portugal – and what that context unlocks Whether you're a leader, a partner, a parent, or simply someone who wants to show up better in the moments that matter – this episode gives you something you can use today, in any conversation, anywhere. Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com
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    58 mins
  • Modern Management Nonsense - with the worlds`s leading complexity expert Dave Snowden

    Modern Management Nonsense - with the worlds`s leading complexity expert Dave Snowden
    Sep 22 2025
    In this provocative episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Dave Snowden – Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of The Cynefin Co., creator of the Cynefin framework, and one of the most influential (and controversial) voices in applied complexity science. Known for his sharp cynicism and iconoclastic style, he challenges some of the biggest myths in modern management thinking. We dive into: - The biggest fads in management & leadership today - How everything that is made explicit will be gamed by people - Why Reinventing Organizations by Laloux failed - What makes standard organizational models and “best practices” approaches fail - How Cynefin has evolved over time Dave’s insights are provocative, unapologetically pragmatic, and deeply rooted in complexity science. If you’ve ever questioned the shallow buzzwords and rigid models dominating management discourse, this episode will shake up your perspective; and surely even make you laugh along the way. Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com
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    40 mins
  • Ideas We`ve Lost: 8 Decades of Wisdom - with Psychology Professor Denise M. Rousseau

    Ideas We`ve Lost: 8 Decades of Wisdom - with Psychology Professor Denise M. Rousseau
    Aug 27 2025
    What ideas have we lost in the way we think about work, leadership, and organizations? In this thought-provoking episode, DARE TO EVOLVE host Nik sits down with Denise Rousseau, University Professor at Carnegie Mellon and one of the most influential voices in organizational psychology. With decades of pioneering research on leadership, trust, and psychological contracts, Denise invites us to reexamine how people and organizations evolve together; and what happens when they don’t. We dive into: - Why writing remains one of the most powerful tools for clear thinking - How the very nature of leadership has changed across generations - The surprising shift toward self-made psychological contracts - Why the “dose” of any organizational intervention matters as much as the method Denise’s insights are both deeply human and rigorously evidence-based. If you’re interested in the future of leadership, organizational change, or simply how people can thrive at work, this conversation will expand your perspective. Follow PRISMA Insights for more on leadership evolution: www.prisma-insights.com
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    40 mins
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