Amsterdam - Executive MBA Leadership conversations

Many senior professionals think about a career pivot at some point. On paper, the move often looks logical - broader scope, new industry, portfolio career, more meaning. In practice, it is frequently more complicated.

Instead of a traditional masterclass, this evening is designed as an informal, off-the-record exchange. The session opens with a short keynote to frame the structural dynamics behind career pivots - why systems reward specialists, why credibility resets when you switch lanes, and why becoming a “generalist” is more difficult than it sounds.

From there, the conversation shifts to alumni voices. Several EMBA graduates who have navigated significant transitions will share candid reflections: what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised them.

This is not a programme presentation, coaching session, or success-story event. It is an conversation for internationally oriented professionals who want to think more clearly about career transitions and long-term positioning.

Programme

18.00 – 18.30 Arrival and informal drinks

18.30 – 18.50 Brief keynote by Erik Roelofsen

Why Career Pivots Often Fail in a World Built for Specialists

– Structural patterns behind stalled pivots

– The credibility gap when switching domains

– Rethinking the “generalist” narrative

18.50 – 19.45 Alumni conversation & moderated discussion

– Short alumni reflections

– Interactive discussion with the room

19.45 – 20.00 Wrap-up & key takeaways

20.00 – 21.00 Informal drinks and networking

21.00 Close