"Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast" - Leadership Lessons from Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.
What if your biggest leadership challenge isn’t strategy, but culture? Jens Drewes shares how a culture-first approach drives execution, trust, and results — and the habits every leader needs to thrive.
In this episode, Andrea Ross, accredited executive,team coach & leadership development consultant goes deep with Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, to unpack a truth most leaders ignore:
• Culture isn’t a “nice-to-have.”
• It’s your strategy’s make-or-break.
In his first year as CEO, he’s rolling out a new strategy built on the company’s culture – with people and customers at the heart of every decision.
The result?
Sharper execution. Stronger teams.
Deeper customer trust.
Inside this episode:
→ Why leadership behaviour is the real transformation strategy
→ How to turn values into lived daily actions (not posters on the wall)
→ The CEO balancing act: profit, people, and service
→ How to align strategy from the boardroom to the front line
→ Building trust in a digital-first world — without losing the human edge
You’ll also hear:
→ The leadership principle most leaders fail to live
→ Why strategy fails without cultural buy-in
→ How to keep AI tools human-centred
→ The 3 habits Jens recommends for every emerging leader today
If you’re leading through change — or want to — this episode is your blueprint.
Because culture doesn’t support strategy.
It drives it.
Connect with Jens Drewes:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-drewes-813a7932/
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics → https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellmann-worldwide-logistics/
Want to know how healthy your team really is?
Take the free Team Health Check — a quick, AI-powered snapshot of your team’s trust, clarity, and alignment.
In just a few clicks, you’ll uncover what’s working, what’s holding you back, and where to focus next.
You’ll also get access to a complimentary consultation with Andrea Ross to help you turn insights into action.
Start here → www.thecareerestablishment.com/team-health-check-assessment
Looking for deeper diagnostics?
Explore our suite of AI-enhanced tools:
→ Team Psychological Safety: Gauge how safe your team feels to speak up, take risks, and innovate
→ Leadership Edge: Discover your leadership strengths and blind spots
→ Trusted Leader: Measure the trust you’re building — and how to strengthen it
These tools are built to give leaders fast, actionable insights to lead with more clarity, trust, and impact.
🎙️ Hosted by Andrea Ross
Founder of The Career Establishment | Executive & Team Coach | Culture Transformation Expert | Training Facilitator I Leadership Development Consultant
Let’s connect:
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→ andrea.ross@thecareerestablishment.com.
→ Book a Consultation with me here: https://calendly.com/andrearossthecareerestablishment/introductory-call
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"Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast" - Leadership Lessons from Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.
What if your biggest leadership challenge isn’t strategy, but culture? Jens Drewes shares how a culture-first approach drives execution, trust, and results — and the habits every leader needs to thrive.
In this episode, Andrea Ross, accredited executive,team coach & leadership development consultant goes deep with Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, to unpack a truth most leaders ignore:
• Culture isn’t a “nice-to-have.”
• It’s your strategy’s make-or-break.
In his first year as CEO, he’s rolling out a new strategy built on the company’s culture – with people and customers at the heart of every decision.
The result?
Sharper execution. Stronger teams.
Deeper customer trust.
Inside this episode:
→ Why leadership behaviour is the real transformation strategy
→ How to turn values into lived daily actions (not posters on the wall)
→ The CEO balancing act: profit, people, and service
→ How to align strategy from the boardroom to the front line
→ Building trust in a digital-first world — without losing the human edge
You’ll also hear:
→ The leadership principle most leaders fail to live
→ Why strategy fails without cultural buy-in
→ How to keep AI tools human-centred
→ The 3 habits Jens recommends for every emerging leader today
If you’re leading through change — or want to — this episode is your blueprint.
Because culture doesn’t support strategy.
It drives it.
Connect with Jens Drewes:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-drewes-813a7932/
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics → https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellmann-worldwide-logistics/
Want to know how healthy your team really is?
Take the free Team Health Check — a quick, AI-powered snapshot of your team’s trust, clarity, and alignment.
In just a few clicks, you’ll uncover what’s working, what’s holding you back, and where to focus next.
You’ll also get access to a complimentary consultation with Andrea Ross to help you turn insights into action.
Start here → www.thecareerestablishment.com/team-health-check-assessment
Looking for deeper diagnostics?
Explore our suite of AI-enhanced tools:
→ Team Psychological Safety: Gauge how safe your team feels to speak up, take risks, and innovate
→ Leadership Edge: Discover your leadership strengths and blind spots
→ Trusted Leader: Measure the trust you’re building — and how to strengthen it
These tools are built to give leaders fast, actionable insights to lead with more clarity, trust, and impact.
🎙️ Hosted by Andrea Ross
Founder of The Career Establishment | Executive & Team Coach | Culture Transformation Expert | Training Facilitator I Leadership Development Consultant
Let’s connect:
→ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thecareerestablishment.com/newsletter
→ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearosscoachtrainer/
→ andrea.ross@thecareerestablishment.com.
→ Book a Consultation with me here: https://calendly.com/andrearossthecareerestablishment/introductory-call
🌐 www.thecareerestablishment.com
The 50+ Talent Pool: Why Employers Can’t Ignore It—This Isn’t Just Inclusion, It’s Survival {Ep. 71}
Talent Talk with Andrea Ross
44 minutes 54 seconds
6 months ago
The 50+ Talent Pool: Why Employers Can’t Ignore It—This Isn’t Just Inclusion, It’s Survival {Ep. 71}
What if the most overlooked talent in your organisation… was also the most loyal, emotionally intelligent, and resilient?
The over-50 workforce isn’t slowing down.
But many companies still treat them like they’re winding down.
In this episode, leadership coach and corporate trainer Andrea Ross sits down with Natalie Hall, Chief Commercial Officer at 55/Redefined, to unpack what most employers are missing—and why tapping into this dynamic demographic isn’t just the “right” thing to do…
…it’s a business necessity.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅The real business case for hiring over-50s (hint: it’s not charity—it’s strategy)
✅Why older workers are 5x more likely to stick around (and how to keep them)
✅Where companies are failing in recruiting and retaining late-career talent
✅How to design roles, benefits, and cultures that speak to a multigenerational workforce
✅What not to do if you want to be seen as age-inclusive
Stats that might surprise you:
- By 2031, 1 in 4 workers will be over 55
- Holding negative beliefs about ageing can cut your life expectancy by 7.6 years
- Most over-50s value flexibility and purpose more than salary
Questions we answer:
- Why do so many companies overlook this group?
- Where do you actually find 50+ talent?
- What’s the #1 mistake businesses make when trying to be age-inclusive?
- If you lead people and want to future-proof your workforce—this is the episode you can’t skip.
Listen now and rethink what “experienced” really means.
Mentioned Tools & Resources:
- Life Redefined: Free lifestyle platform for the over-50s https://life-redefined.co/
- Jobs Redefined: Age-inclusive job board for 50+ talent https://jobs-redefined.co/
- Me Redefined: Digital coaching & midlife career platform for organisations https://work-redefined.co/
Connect with our guest, Natalie Hall
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliehall55/
- Website: 55/Redefined: https://55redefined.co/
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Talent Talk with Andrea Ross
"Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast" - Leadership Lessons from Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.
What if your biggest leadership challenge isn’t strategy, but culture? Jens Drewes shares how a culture-first approach drives execution, trust, and results — and the habits every leader needs to thrive.
In this episode, Andrea Ross, accredited executive,team coach & leadership development consultant goes deep with Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, to unpack a truth most leaders ignore:
• Culture isn’t a “nice-to-have.”
• It’s your strategy’s make-or-break.
In his first year as CEO, he’s rolling out a new strategy built on the company’s culture – with people and customers at the heart of every decision.
The result?
Sharper execution. Stronger teams.
Deeper customer trust.
Inside this episode:
→ Why leadership behaviour is the real transformation strategy
→ How to turn values into lived daily actions (not posters on the wall)
→ The CEO balancing act: profit, people, and service
→ How to align strategy from the boardroom to the front line
→ Building trust in a digital-first world — without losing the human edge
You’ll also hear:
→ The leadership principle most leaders fail to live
→ Why strategy fails without cultural buy-in
→ How to keep AI tools human-centred
→ The 3 habits Jens recommends for every emerging leader today
If you’re leading through change — or want to — this episode is your blueprint.
Because culture doesn’t support strategy.
It drives it.
Connect with Jens Drewes:
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-drewes-813a7932/
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics → https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellmann-worldwide-logistics/
Want to know how healthy your team really is?
Take the free Team Health Check — a quick, AI-powered snapshot of your team’s trust, clarity, and alignment.
In just a few clicks, you’ll uncover what’s working, what’s holding you back, and where to focus next.
You’ll also get access to a complimentary consultation with Andrea Ross to help you turn insights into action.
Start here → www.thecareerestablishment.com/team-health-check-assessment
Looking for deeper diagnostics?
Explore our suite of AI-enhanced tools:
→ Team Psychological Safety: Gauge how safe your team feels to speak up, take risks, and innovate
→ Leadership Edge: Discover your leadership strengths and blind spots
→ Trusted Leader: Measure the trust you’re building — and how to strengthen it
These tools are built to give leaders fast, actionable insights to lead with more clarity, trust, and impact.
🎙️ Hosted by Andrea Ross
Founder of The Career Establishment | Executive & Team Coach | Culture Transformation Expert | Training Facilitator I Leadership Development Consultant
Let’s connect:
→ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://www.thecareerestablishment.com/newsletter
→ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearosscoachtrainer/
→ andrea.ross@thecareerestablishment.com.
→ Book a Consultation with me here: https://calendly.com/andrearossthecareerestablishment/introductory-call
🌐 www.thecareerestablishment.com
