2023 was, without a doubt, our toughest year ever. After a bang in 2019, we grew too fast, made mistakes and saw the energy drain from our company. The result? A lot of stress, an exhausted team and even health problems. But it was at that low point that we decided: this has to change.
We opted for a radically new approach. Health – both physical and mental – became our priority. And not just for ourselves, but also for our company and the way we work. This is the story of how we went from stress to success and how that helped us to build the future with pleasure and energy again.
The power of coaching and vitality
The turnaround started small. Maarten decided to start his days differently from now on: training every morning with Biondi from Keyboxing. What started as a personal choice, soon inspired our entire team. The idea that you not only become physically but also mentally stronger by investing in your vitality became a philosophy that changed our company.
We started exercising together and noticed an immediate difference. It was not only good for our health, but also for how we interacted with each other as colleagues. That joint effort outside of the workplace brought us closer together and gave us the energy to approach our work with a new focus.
What did it bring us?
Choosing to focus on health and vitality not only changed how we felt, but also how we worked. Here are three key insights that helped us:
A stronger team
Exercising together did wonders for our team dynamics. It gave us a chance to get to know each other in a new way, outside of the daily work context. Fun and collaboration came together, and that had an immediate positive effect on how we interact with each other at work.
Perseverance and focus
Exercise teaches you to persevere, even when the going gets tough. That mindset has helped us look at setbacks in our work differently. When we now encounter obstacles, we think: “Just keep going, you’ll get there.” It gives us the strength to stay focused on our goals, even in challenging times.
Healthy growth as a mindset
One of the biggest changes is how we look at growth. Where we used to focus on quick results and ‘running sprints’, we now focus on controlled growth. Instead of quantity, the starting point has become quality. It is not about how fast we can grow, but about how sustainably and healthily we do that, not only for ourselves but also for our stakeholders.
2024: our best year yet
This new focus made 2024 a year to remember. Where we were still struggling with stress and loss of energy in 2023, we felt a completely different vibe in 2024. The team functioned better, there was more job satisfaction and our customers noticed the difference.
With the slogan IT’S NOT OVER we are now looking ahead to 2025. This quote reminds us that growth never stops, but that it must happen in a healthy way. It’s not just about business growth, it’s also about personal development and continuing to invest in the people around you.
Our goal for 2025? To continue to grow healthily – as a team, as individuals and as a company. We want to continue to build an environment where vitality, perseverance and collaboration are central.
An invitation to you
How was your 2024? Maybe you recognize yourself in our story. Maybe you also feel like you’ve been running around for the past few years, without really thinking about what’s important. If that’s the case, then 2025 is the perfect time to set a new course.
Start the year with one good intention: invest in yourself, your team and your health. The difference this makes is life-changing.
Whether it’s exercising, being more aware of your work or making time for your team, it all starts with a small step. And as we’ve learned: that small step can make a world of difference.
Thank you team, thank you coaches!
We not only want to celebrate this transformation, but also thank the people who helped us. Biondi from Keyboxing and Frans van Leeuwen: your guidance and inspiration have not only made us physically stronger, but also lifted us to a higher level as a team. We look forward to starting with you again on January 15th.
To everyone reading this: make 2025 your year. Stay healthy, keep growing and keep investing in yourself and the people around you. Because success starts with the choice to become stronger and healthier – physically, mentally and as a team.
What are you going to do in 2025 to grow healthily? Or are you curious about how we can support your company in this? Then contact us!
