Moed Board: Houthoff’s New Podcast Series on leadership and courage

22 September 2026

As a leader, a strong vision and a good dose of social and strategic skills alone are not enough. Successful leadership also requires courage: particularly when a situation is difficult and there is genuinely something at stake. In the new podcast series Moed Board, host Dave Cohen speaks with leading directors and supervisory board members about a courageous decision that has shaped their careers and leadership style. Through personal conversations, they reflect on moments of uncertainty, responsibility and resilience, sharing lessons that resonate far beyond the boardroom.

Episode 1: Marjan Trompetter 

The first guest is Marjan Trompetter, Chair of the Supervisory Board of Rabobank and Chair of the Supervisory Board of Erasmus MC. In this episode, she reflects on how caring for one of her daughters influenced both her career path and her perspective on leadership. The conversation explores the power of vulnerability, ambition and teamwork, and the importance of staying true to your values in challenging situations. 

About Moed Board

The guests featured in Moed Board come from diverse backgrounds, but share one thing in common: at a pivotal moment in their lives or careers, they made a courageous decision that changed the course of their journey.

Their stories offer recognition, fresh perspectives and practical insights for directors, supervisory board members and anyone involved in leadership. The conversations are personal, reflective and honest. Behind every important decision lies a story. Sometimes it begins in the boardroom; sometimes far beyond it. It is precisely at the intersection of professional responsibility and personal conviction that the most meaningful lessons emerge.

Through Moed Board, Houthoff explores what courage looks like in leadership and what leaders can learn from the choices that define us. Every week a new episode will air.

Listen to Episode 1 (only in Dutch)