Recognizing the Hidden Values of Crafts and Trades: The Disappearance of Specialized Knowledge https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity?language=nl

Economic Challenges in Belgium's Hairdressing Industry

Welcome to Esmael's World, your go-to podcast for the latest hair and beauty industry insights and news. Today, we're delving deep into a pressing issue shaking the industry's foundation. On February 19, 2025, the British Hair Consortium released a comprehensive survey that paints a stark picture of the current state of the UK's hairdressing and beauty sector. The findings are alarming: without immediate intervention, we could see the end of new apprenticeships by 2027 and a staggering 93% decline in employment by 2030. (hji.co.uk)

Enjoy our newest episode of the Inspirational Leadership series with Harley Lovegrove. Adaptability. Imperfect employees are not fulfilling the promise you make as a brand, which happens to the best brands. What happens after the fall? What is left when it inevitably happens? Where do we stand when it comes to the values of our brand? Discover how to use Adaptability to your advantage in similar situations with Harley Lovegrove and me.

I bring you the newest episode of the Inspirational Leadership series with Harley Lovegrove. Adaptability. "It's never the strongest of species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change."                                                                                                                                                                                       - Charles Darwin - Adaptability is crucial in translating new trends and fashion to our guests for my team and myself. As creative stylists, it is a crucial point we practice daily and therefore understand better, but how do you employ Adaptability on the business side? Join  Harley Lovegrove and me and discover why Adaptability is an essential key element as an Inspirational Leader.

Welcome to the Inspirational Leadership Series. Can we discover if it is possible to take positive action without having a negative impact somewhere else? Join Harley and me, and you will discover what EVERY Inspirational Leader can learn in situations alike.

Welcome to the new chapter in the Inspirational Leadership Series with Harley Lovegrove. We continue to explore the second key element ” Emotional Intelligence ” in Harley Lovegrove’s book Inspirational Leadership. We discuss how as a leader it's an important responsibility to detect the limits of those around you, and why that's a tricky balance. But what happens if you break the rule here, what are the consequences? Join Harley and me to find out how to use Emotional Intelligence in daily business on the salon floor and guide your stylists to become the best versions of themselves. If you appreciate the work we do, subscribe to the podcast, leave a comment, and share with your friends and colleagues, see you around.

Welcome to the next chapter in the Inspirational Leadership Series with Harley Lovegrove. We explore the second essential element " Emotional Intelligence " in Harley Lovegrove's book Inspirational Leadership.

 Welcome to the Inspirational Leadership Series. In these coming chapters, Harley Lovegrove and I explore a deeper understanding of what it is to be a leader and an inspiration to others. Harley Lovegrove is a business leader, change manager, motivational speaker, life coach, and author. Harley also lectures in some of the top business schools of Europe on the subject of Change Management, Leadership, and Interim Management. His client list includes multinationals such as Levi Strauss and Bayer Material science but he also likes to spend time working with smaller organizations. In this first chapter, you'll discover the first key element, ” Confidence”. So if you want to attract the best stylists available on the market, keep your key stylists in your team, guide your stylists to become the best versions of themselves and understand where inspiring leaders get their vision from and how to find it in the chaos of life, tune in now!  

In this episode we have an Icon in the Hairdressing Industry .Gianni Scumaci has a remarkable journey in hairdressing, he is a third generation hairdresser who grew up above the family barbershop in Lincoln.He was cutting hair by the age of 10 and by 14 had toured the UK performing hair seminars on stage.He is accepted in the prestigious house of Vidal Sassoon in London.Gianni becomes the youngest Creative Director in the company's history.He launches GS EDUCATION in 2013 and is currently traveling the world inspiring and developing thousands of hairdressers around the world.He has collaborated with Apple and shares his experience on this ! 

I present you Heidi McGinty, An advisory teacher, working accros 30 schools and supporting head teachers and teachers.Co-founder of GRADEBUSTERS, a study and tutorial center for Mathematics and English with an online platform to students from all over the world.GRADEBUSTERS has a unique learning system with 10 Principles that underpin all Mathematics to enable students to progress and achieve succes.

New Episode  Discover the exceptional approach of Harley Lovegrove world renowned interim manager and business coach on what is his take on Inspirational Leadership in the near Future.                                                           Author of 4 incredible books; -The Change Managers Handbook -Transition -Inspirational Leadership -Making a Difference Harley is the Chairman of The Bayard Partnership (an international multidisciplinary group practice of problem solvers) and founder of ‘Young Belgian Talent’ a not-for-profit organisation supporting extremely gifted, young classical musicians.  - Great leaders are those who are able to have a wonderful vision of something to achieve, and then plant seeds in people and say : “Hey wouldn’t it be amazing if we could…” -           

in this episode I present you Carmen Bosmans, originally born and raised in Belgium, Carmen moved to Dubai 6 years ago, where she works with an international clientele as a personal trainer, whilst building herself in extreme high intensity training to the top.Discover Carmen's succes habits.

I present you Philip Deplacie , Salon owner of Coiffure Unique , Educator at Joico Belgium Design Team , Educator at U.B.K the federation of Belgian Hairdressers ,Winner of  The Hairdressers Award in Belgium and in business for 25 years all ready. Philip is a very passionate hairdresser and shares his view on the craft ,where we discuss several issues in our industry .

In this second part Tony Gordon shares his mission and what we need to access a " grow mindset ".

In this episode discover Tony Gordon , a passionate hair designer with a strong mission in our industry. "YOU GOT TO BE BOLD " .Tony and Pam Gordon founded Gordon Salon in 1999 .Gordon Salon has won numerous awards , including being placed in Salon Today Magazine 's top 200 salons in the US for 13 years.His mission is to build a program designed to develop the soft skills and help young aspiring students to become master hair designers.

Gene Hsu ,host of China Leadership Dilemma Podcast ,  spent over 20 years leading people , projects , and cross-cultural teams in APAC and China. He taught Cross-Cultural Management at Hong Kong University , Institute of China Business to chinese business executives and at other several universities in Shanghai and the US since 2007. He is as american as football and apple pie, but is 100% fluent in Mandarin Chinese .He discovered and teaches the critical importance of EMPATHY and SELF-AWARENESS as the primary gateways into social acceptance and long-term success.If you want to take your business activities (giving courses , photoshoots ,fashion shows, hairsalons ) to China , he is the man you need.

In this episode Bart Vanderbruggen , passionate free diver and professional relaxation and stress therapist explains the practice of breath work as a free diver and yogi.  He interconnects both disciplines to finding true freedom and joy in daily action.

In this episode meet Sabine Dillen co-founder of ProHairClinic, a top performer when it comes to FUE hairtransplantation & Tricopigmentation technology. Sabine is also a painter and uses her creativity to express her inner self.

In this episode Gianni Scummaci , one of today's influential hairdressing icons shares his mission to raise the value of hairdressers.