A day in the life: Josi van Ogtrop
The CEO and founder of The Nanny Line from The Netherlands takes us through her day.
Josi van Ogtrop, 29, The Netherlands, CEO and founder at The Nanny Line.
Josi is the founder and CEO of The Nanny Line, an international online nanny agency that connects nannies and families in Barcelona. She spent many years in social work and childcare then, in 2016, set out to turn her passion into a business. She is constantly trying to improve upon the standards of childcare services.
6.30am I wake up to my alarm, get out of bed and make a coffee.
7am I try to exercise every day, as I find it helps to focus my mind properly and prepare for the day. I either hit the gym or go for a run, depending on the weather.
9.30am After a nutritious breakfast, I tackle the uphill cycle from my home in the Born to our office in Gràcia—it gets me every time!
10am When I arrive at the office, I always have a quick chat with the other girls and we catch up on anything new that’s going on. Then I reply to any overnight enquiries from families, nannies or collaborators.
1.30pm I usually have lunch in Gràcia, replying to Whatsapp messages between bites. I try to soak up as much sun as possible before heading back inside.
2.30pm In the afternoon, we have a team meeting. We reflect on the previous week, evaluating the positives and identifying areas for improvement for the week ahead.
4pm At least once a week, I have individual evaluation and goal meetings with all interns to ensure they are meeting their targets and to maintain positive relationships.
6pm After everyone leaves, I have my ‘power hours’ in the empty office when I finish everything I need to do before the following day, with less distraction and more focus.
8pm I cycle back to my flat. In the evenings, I normally meet with friends for tapas and drinks, or hang out with my cousin and her gorgeous babies. Sometimes I go to networking events, such as the Barcelona Women’s Network or the Woman Entrepreneurs group.
10pm Back at my flat I try to wind down from the day and avoid screen time.
11pm By this time, I’m so ready for bed but it still takes me some time to fall asleep.