Dutch Dreams: Conny Dassen on Career, Love, and Country Life

Stories of Change & Creativity

I’m excited to share my interview with Conny Dassen. I met Conny in The Netherlands….she and my husband went to high school together and have been friends for decades. I interviewed Conny from the charming setting of her historic farmhouse in eastern Holland, near the German border.
Career
Join us as we explore the heartwarming and adventurous life of Conny Dassen, whose career journey has taken her from busy Amsterdam to the tranquil countryside of rural eastern Holland. Conny’s diverse professional background includes positions in the hotel industry, a travel company, a car rental agency, an employment firm and in television entertainment. Her late father was award-winning filmmaker and director Jan Dassen. Throughout her varied career, Conny’s unwavering passion for human interaction guided her to find roles that connected her with others. Now retired, Connie shares her reflections on balancing her love for people with her need for solitude and nature.
Love
Can a rekindled high school romance lead to happily-ever-after nearly five decades later? In this episode, you'll hear Conny and JanTon's compelling love story, their travel adventures, and their dream to immigrate to Australia. They were recently married on their farm.
Key Takeaways

• Connect with people, be open to new people and experiences
• Create a home that let's you live like you're on holiday
• Talk with the elderly to learn history
• Talk with young people, they are the future
• Love might be right in front of you

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Chapters

1. Dutch Dreams: Conny Dassen on Career, Love, and Country Life (00:00:00)

2. Travel and hospitality (00:01:37)

3. Career in Television (00:04:42)

4. Training and developing people (00:05:55)

5. Career and connection with people (00:06:25)

6. Peace and love in the Country (00:07:06)

7. Love story (00:08:18)

8. How to approach change (00:12:08)

9. Connecting through stories (00:16:57)