Kaya the Long, winner of the 2025 Young Captain Award, was a guest at the BusinessWise‑podcast Move On Up. On questions from the host Gerben van Driel formulated the general director of the online pension provider Call Frank in an appealing way how, as a young leader, you can take your own course in a world full of expectations.
In this interesting clip, you can hear Kaya and Gerben talking about leadership and what winning the Young Captain Award did to her.
In 7 minutes, Kaya candidly tells what changes when you are suddenly in the spotlight: new responsibilities, higher expectations. She also talks about the art of staying close to yourself when it comes to all that. She shares how she deals with visibility, doubts and finding a sustainable rhythm in her work and life.
Listen (at the bottom of this post) to Kaya's insights about leadership. About vulnerability and choosing your own path.
At Young Captain Netherlands, we are curious: what do you recognize in her story — and what do you run into when it comes to visible leadership?
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