INGER KAMMERAAT
Director ULI / Strategic Advisor
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On Letting Go of Control, Leading with Intuition, and Building Sustainable Futures
Inger Kammeraat is the Executive Director of ULI Netherlands and a strategic adviser on sustainability, equity, and leadership in the built environment. With a background in architecture and over five years as Managing Director at MVRDV, one of the most prominent architecture firms globally. But behind the titles is a deeper story.
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In this episode, Inger reflects on her journey from Mozambique to Uganda to managing a global architecture firm with over 350 employees. She shares what it means to lead with values, how to find clarity in transitions, and why trusting your gut can be the most strategic decision. We talk about how to build a culture with care, lead without ego, and why intuition is more strategic than we think. She also discusses the power of reflection and journaling and why she focuses on improving this world. This is a conversation for anyone at a crossroads—personally or professionally—seeking more honest leadership, social equity, and sustainable progress.
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Director ULI / Strategic Advisor
EP TITLE
EP TITLE
On Letting Go of Control, Leading with Intuition, and Building Sustainable Futures
Inger Kammeraat is the Executive Director of ULI Netherlands and a strategic adviser on sustainability, equity, and leadership in the built environment. With a background in architecture and over five years as Managing Director at MVRDV, one of the most prominent architecture firms globally. But behind the titles is a deeper story.
EP TITLE
In this episode, Inger reflects on her journey from Mozambique to Uganda to managing a global architecture firm with over 350 employees. She shares what it means to lead with values, how to find clarity in transitions, and why trusting your gut can be the most strategic decision. We talk about how to build a culture with care, lead without ego, and why intuition is more strategic than we think. She also discusses the power of reflection and journaling and why she focuses on improving this world. This is a conversation for anyone at a crossroads—personally or professionally—seeking more honest leadership, social equity, and sustainable progress.