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The Ripple Effect

The Ripple Effect

By: Lieke van Gompel
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Small shifts, big waves of change

We're surrounded by success stories — but what we usually see is only a snapshot- and the most visible part of someone’s journey.

What we don’t often talk about are the small moments that triggered a chain of events that led them to be where- and who they are right now. That one decision, chance encounter, or unexpected situation that felt insignifcant at the moment itself, yet which created an impact beyond what they ever expected.

We invite our guests - artists, journalists, entrepreneurs, CEO’s, authors - to explore exactly these moments.

  • What were the tiny moments that – on hindsight - changed everything?

  • How did they overcome moments of doubt and insecurity?

  • What were their biggest insights throughout their journey?

This podcast shares stories and practical tips on how to carve out your own unique path, one small step at a time.

The host is Lieke van Gompel, founder of The Ripple Effect. As a humanitarian and entrepreneur, she has been training thousands of people all over the world - in often challenging contexts - in leadership and management.

In her work, she noticed many people looking for that one big tool or framework that will solve all their challenges or help them realise their dreams. Yet she witnessed over and over again: when instead people focus on small steps and genuine connections, they create a ripple effect beyond what they ever had thought possible.

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Episodes
  • Our Human Edge in the Age of AI | Camilla Bath - World Press Institute, award-winning journalist, innovation coach

    Our Human Edge in the Age of AI | Camilla Bath - World Press Institute, award-winning journalist, innovation coach
    Jun 26 2026

    Why human connection and curiosity are vital in an AI-driven world, the mistake that became her biggest growth opportunity, the fellowship that taught her the power of fun..

    The Ripple Effect podcast invites leaders across fields — entrepreneurs, authors, artists, journalists — to revisit their ripple effect moments. That one decision, encounter, insight, or action that didn't feel like much at the time, but in hindsight changed everything.

    Join us as Camilla Bath shares how a university newspaper closure launched her into a 20-year journalism career, how participating in a prestigious fellowship taught her about the power of human connection and fun, and how her experiences as a news anchor helps her lead newsroom innovations.

    In this episode, you'll discover:

    • The unexpected turning points that set Camilla on her career path
    • How she navigated the challenge of leading colleagues that were older and more experienced than herself
    • Why curiosity, creativity, and human connection are vital in the age of AI
    • Why good innovation is never "AI for AI's sake" — it has to serve a clear purpose
    • The biggest mistake that became her biggest growth opportunity
    • Her framework for making hard decisions with courage and humility

    At a time when technological leaps and global upheaval threaten to disconnect us, Camilla's stories are a hopeful reminder that our most human traits — curiosity, creativity, empathy — are the ones that will guide us forward.

    A must-listen for journalists, leaders, innovators, and anyone who senses that life isn't a random string of events, but a series of small, unexpected moments that quietly define our path.

    Camilla Bath is an award-winning journalist, program director for the World Press Institute Fellowship, and an innovation coach for newsrooms.

    Resources & Links:

    • The World Press Institute Fellowship
    • Camilla Bath on LinkedIn
    • Camilla Bath Media
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