Education and Excellence: Podcast with Professor Martin van Hees

Education and Excellence: Podcast with Professor Martin van Hees

November 14, 2025

Education and excellence are not about rigid outputs or being ideal, but about nurturing individual growth within a dynamic and ever-changing world. True flourishing involves balancing ambition with well-being, integrating intellectual rigor with empathy, and recognizing that motivation comes not just from external targets but from a deep, intrinsic understanding of oneself. By embracing complexity and diversity—whether in teaching approaches, leadership styles, or personal journeys—we open pathways for meaningful development that honors both societal progress and individual fulfillment.

Listen to this podcast on how one can personalize one's journey from the perspective of our esteemed guest., Professor Martin van Hees, Vrije University Amsterdam, the former Dean of Amsterdam University College and a distinguished academician specializing in philosophy, politics, and economics. His research focuses on freedom, responsibility, and integrity, and he’s known for his interdisciplinary approach to complex social and ethical questions.

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