Providing leadership insights by combining business logic with art, the mind with the heart

Who is Arend?

If you don’t know me by now… my name is Arend Boersema.

I am a global citizen, hip hop fanatic, avid writer, and eternal optimist.

I was born in Indonesia, as a Dutch citizen. Lived in Haiti, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Ireland, to eventually end up on the other side of the ocean. Currently I am a proud Philly transplant and consider Rochester, NY my second home.

I have experience leading HR Departments and providing Executive Leadership Coaching for over a decade in various healthcare related settings, from pediatrics, to behavioral health, to geriatrics.

Driven by a passion to pass it forward I taught graduate HRD courses as adjunct professor at RIT on topics such as Team Dynamics and Facilitation, Global Culture and HRD, and Leadership Effectiveness for over 8 years.

As a seasoned HR and OD expert with footing in both Education and Social Work, my focus is on growing emotional intelligent leaders, connecting teams, and leading effective change.

My formula for success relies on combining business logic with art, the mind with the heart. Sometimes we just need to connect with others to change our perspectives a bit so that we may gain insights and clarity. For me, poetry helps with that.

My greatest joy comes from seeing leaders and teams have a light bulb moment, inspiring them to tackle their next challenge with clarity and optimism.

Credentials

I have been able to put my Master’s in Human Resources Development and my double Bachelor’s in Social Work and Education to good use for over a decade within various healthcare settings, from pediatrics, to behavioral health, to geriatrics.

As a lifelong learner I am committed to exploring new ways to grow my competencies and offer you expert guidance. Here are some of the certifications I hold.

Recommendations

  • "Arend is an energetic, insightful, and thoughtful partner. He brings a wealth of perspectives and novel ideas to his coaching. As a physician leader I have enjoyed working with him and learning from him in several different settings."

    Allison B., VP & ACMO

  • "I have firsthand experience of Arend successfully coaching leaders to manage their organizations through change and interact with multiple affiliated entities. The hands-on coaching enables leaders to master approaches to innovation in the healthcare setting, that is focused on strategy, measurement, leadership, and culture."

    David R., Executive Director

  • "Arend is an amazing leader who coached us to be the best versions of ourselves. Because of his dynamic personality, he quickly became the go-to for solving intricate and complex issues, guaranteed to walk away without a solid plan."

    Cindy G., Sr. Finance Director

  • "Arend served as an incredible leader, helping to guide our project team through a challenging market and becoming a catalyst for creative change. His relentlessly positive mindset and approach created a team culture of collaborative and innovative problem-solving which ensured a successful outcome."

    Stacey K., Senior Transition Director

  • "Arend is exceptionally knowledgeable about HR and what it takes to ensure positive results on the initiatives that he addresses. He is a team player who is detail oriented, yet able to operate at the strategic level."

    Betty R., HR Consultant & Leadership Trainer

  • "Arend assimilated quickly into our company culture, integrated his classroom learning with our own processes, and performed with excellence on his deliverables. He operated with high integrity and demonstrated strong interpersonal skills."

    Joe K., CHRO

  • "When it comes to leadership/HR ish books, most are the same old same old. [...] This refreshing read got me to slow down and look at things from a different perspective. And it's in that space where innovation can come to life."

    Kelly P., Director People Operations

  • "I’ve read more books on business culture than I can remember. This is the most original of them. It shows us that developing Organizational Culture is an art onto itself. This book makes you look deep inside when thinking through organizational decisions. It brings Humaness to the forefront. I keep a copy on my desk and refer to it often."

    Marc H., National Sales Director