What does it really take to drive transformation inside one of the world’s largest corporations?
In this inspiring episode, Hedi Schaefer sits down with Dirk Weimann, a seasoned change maker at Volkswagen, who has spent 30 years reimagining the way work, innovation, and leadership happen from the inside out.
Discover how courageous provocation, human-centered design, and bold collaboration have allowed Dirk to quietly lead some of the most powerful shifts within VW’s corporate culture.
💥 Whether you’re a leader navigating bureaucracy, an intrapreneur pushing for innovation, or someone ready to stop waiting and start creating — this episode is your permission slip to lead from within.
🔍 You’ll learn:
Why traditional workspaces kill creativity — and what Dirk did instead
How to lead change without burning bridges
Why being provocative is essential for innovation
How to build trust and psychological safety at scale
The mindset required to sustain transformation over decades
✨ Change doesn’t always come with fireworks. Sometimes, it comes from people who show up, every day, with a vision.
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