Leadership begins in the mind. ‘The magic is inside you. There ain't no crystal ball.' (Dolly Parton)My practice focussed on enhancing compassionate leadership. I worked with international clients given my international work experience. 'In a foreign country you learn to LISTEN. Apart from implementing things professionally, I learned to advise in a guest-worthy manner.' As Leadership consultant and facilitator I emphasised people's dignity, not just their usefulness within their organizations. I focussed my attention, interventions and feedback on the client thoughts, feelings, fantasies and actions.'Clients of mine included senior leaders at KLM, Ikea; provincie Noord Holland; European Space Agency, Unilever.