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ABOUT ELLEN
After a successful 33-year career in advertising and production, Ellen co-founded Chuck Studios, focusing on creating a culture where people love their work. With a focus on personal and professional development, Ellen ensures her team feels heard. She lives in Amsterdam, enjoys her role as a mother, and is dedicated to good people management.
TREAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU WANT THEM TO TREAT YOU. BE HUMAN. ALWAYS BE AWARE OF THE FACT THAT THE PEOPLE MAKE THE CULTURE.
Ellen Gaedtgens
ELLEN IN A NUTSHELL
Founder/Managing Director Amsterdam and Head of Production
Chuck Studios
area of expertise
Marketing / Communications / PR / Advertising Netherlands 🇳🇱
companies Ellen has worked for
ELLEN AS A LEADER
Success means fostering a culture where people can enjoy their work and be their authentic selves. She values personal contentment and confidence over status symbols, believing that a positive, inclusive work environment is the true measure of success.
Leadership is not consider yourself more important than others.
Great Leaders treat people with respect.
The future of leadership is one where people are also being valued for who they are and not only for what they are capable of.
When I think of a leader, I think of someone who is an inspiration to others and someone people can learn from.
I BELIEVE THAT A COMPANY WHERE HAPPY PEOPLE WORK IS A HEALTHY COMPANY.
Ellen Gaedtgens
ELLEN ON WORK CULTURE
Ellen is passionate about building a workplace where people can be themselves and enjoy their work. She measures success by the positive culture she creates, ensuring her team feels valued and inspired. Ellen believes in hiring people she genuinely likes and respects, creating a collaborative and enjoyable work environment. Monthly meetings where team members share their experiences of stepping out of their comfort zones foster mutual growth and learning.
ELLEN ON EMPATHY IN LEADERSHIP
Ellen finds it challenging to balance empathy with maintaining a professional distance. She aims to be empathetic without becoming too personally involved, ensuring fairness in her leadership. This approach helps her remain objective while fostering a supportive atmosphere where her team feels safe to admit mistakes and learn from them. Ellen's leadership style is characterized by treating people with respect and valuing them for who they are, not just for their capabilities.
LIFE EXPERIENCE ENRICHES LEADERSHIP.
Ellen on becoming a better leader
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