Paul Smilde guides leaders and teams in scaling their businesses. He works with those who refuse to settle for their current level of performance. They learn how to transform their organisations into vibrant communities of creativity and execution—and, as a result, dramatically improve their outcomes.
Paul is a seasoned leader with a strong reputation as a business innovator. Early in his career, Paul discovered that true business success depends primarily on the undercurrent. What steps will you take as a leader to bring your people’s passion, ownership, and chemistry into a state of flow? Over the years, he has developed a unique approach to leadership that combines hands-on business acumen with a deep understanding of human potential.
"I’d define leadership as the art of setting people free to collaborate naturally & creatively within a clear and solid framework.”
Paul lives in the Netherlands with his wife. They have four adult children who live independently. He enjoys tennis, golf, hiking and running, and loves singing French chansons in the style of Jacques Brel.