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Daphne founded her company BrainExplainers in 2016. BrainExplainers provides knowledge about the human brain (neuroscience) and heart intelligence. Daphne has 12 years of (senior) corporate work experience.

Jeroen van Baar, PhD was born into the Millennial generation in the Dutch town of Apeldoorn. He studied liberal arts & sciences at University College Utrecht and obtained his PhD in cognitive neuroscience at Radboud University, before leaving on a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University.

Abi Adamson, Founder of The Culture Partnership, is a pioneering voice in workplace culture transformation, recognized by The New York Times as one of the "Stars of LinkedIn." She has designed and implemented cultural strategies for global industry leaders, including Spotify, Sony Music, SoHo House, and Wise, focusing...

Martha Barnard-Rae is a copywriter, TEDx and keynote speaker, and neurodivergent business owner. She is the founder of Word Candy and a sore loser of board games. Martha moonlights as a feminist scholar and co-host of The One That Works For You podcast.

Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.

Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.

Antonia Forster is a Senior XR/AI Engineer, TEDx speaker, and software developer working at the forefront of emerging technology. Originally a published scientist specialising in ethology and complexity science, she taught herself to code and made the leap into tech.

Fiona Passantino is an AI-Human keynote speaker, trainer, and facilitator. Her mission? To empower the non-technical Working Human to understand and use AI effectively, maximizing connection, engagement, and creativity for more joy and inspiration in the workplace.

Rory Tol is an AI expert and storyteller with an academic background in Artificial Intelligence and experience performing comedy onstage. He combines technical depth with humour to turn complex AI concepts into practical insights teams can start using tomorrow.

Taz spent over 4 years as a teacher before making the move to hire global teams in the Startup space. Frustrated with the lack of diversity and inclusion in her industry, she began to focus her efforts onto more strategic hiring – educating founders and leaders on the importance of mental health, wellbeing, race,...

Leyya is an entrepreneur and social justice advocate, celebrated for her impact across industries, businesses and communities over the past 10 years. Recently honoured by Forbes 30under30 as a 'Social Impact' entrepreneur, Leyya is the visionary behind The Other Box, a media company established in 2016.

Janeen, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with 18 years of experience in creative and therapeutic fields for children and youth, passionately supports future generations.

Alessandra Patti, is a professional trainer and consultant with a background in linguistics, psychology and marketing, and she has been nominated one of the top 15 coaches in Zurich for the year 2023.

Will Schneider is the co-founder of Focus Now Training and brings over 19 years of experience teaching mindfulness, breathwork, yoga, meditation, and human optimization, proving that self-mastery is available to anyone willing to do the reps.

Born in Stockholm, raised in São Paulo – and having lived and worked around the world – Michell is global by default. Technology futurist, information designer and founder of Envisioning, a technology foresight institute.

Paul van Tongeren is een filosoof en theoloog. Hij is hoogleraar ethiek aan de Universiteit Leuven en emeritus hoogleraar filosofische ethiek aan de Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen. In 2013 won hij met Leven is een kunst de Socratesbeker voor het "meest prikkelende en oorspronkelijke Nederlandstalige filosofieboek.”

Basma Aziz is a wellbeing consultant and strategist who helps organizations build healthier, more resilient workplaces. She equips HR and leaders to spot stress early, support employees effectively, and embed wellbeing as a driver of performance and growth.

Dr. Tharaka ‘Dr T’ high performance expert and psychiatrist, is a three-times TEDx speaker, Podcaster and has recently appeared in the new celebrity TV series in the UK - "Can I Improve My Memory?" on Channel 4.

Rens van der Vorst is a techno philosopher and author of best-selling books on technology. With his grounded knowledge, he helps to think about the impact of technology on our lives and society. As a philosopher he reflects on this and, with great humor, shares his thoughts with his students and audiences.

With over 15 years of experience building and developing a successful management career within the IT recruitment sector, Louise transitioned her career towards the world of people development and found alignment with her values and life's purpose.

Andy Hix is a leadership consultant specialising in working with men in high-pressure roles in tech, finance and law. He enables them to get more out of their team, avoid burnout and make more strategic decisions.

Virginia Mendez, author of Childhood Unlimited: Parenting Beyond Gender Bias and the bilingual children’s series Mika & Lolo , is an accomplished public speaker and co-founder of The Feminist Shop, an ethical brand that promotes gender equality.

Dr. Mark Rowe has been a practicing family physician for nearly 30 years, having graduated from Medical School (UCD, Ireland) in 1991. H e is the founder of the Waterford Health Park, which has become both the base for Dr. Rowe’s medical practice as well as the ‘Lifestyle Medicine Be Well Clinic’.

Dr. Claire Ashley is an internationally recognised expert on burnout, workplace wellbeing, and sustainable success.

Meg Mateer is an organisational psychologist, keynote speaker, and leadership facilitator and the owner of Momentum Leadership Development. With over 15 years of experience, she has delivered transformation talks and leadership programmes for global organisations including Heineken, adidas, ABN AMRO, and Rituals.

Marjon van Opijnen, lecturer, breath and trauma therapist, founded the Embodiment LAB to create a place where we can regain our relation with our embodied intelligence and to use this intelligence in (societal) change processes for the better.

Krzysztof Dobrowolski studied art history and French literature at the UvA, Paris IV-Sorbonne and the Jagielloński in Krakow. Since 2006 he has been working as an art history teacher.

Tanya has been a corporate facilitator since 1999, a Coach since 2009 and loves to coach teams. She is passionate about helping clients lighten up, wake up, get playful and tap into their inner resources to get more support.

Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker, author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.

Minna Taylor is the Founder of Energize Your Voice, a global communication coaching and training firm, author of The Confident Body, international speaker, and influential thought leader in the theory and application of PLAY. She is committed to helping visionary leaders and their teams transform the world.

Rose specialises in mood disorders, vocational rehabilitation, crisis intervention, self-harm, emotion regulation, stress management, and conflict resolution. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Roy is a qualified attorney and a director at Run to the Monster, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) short-video training organisation. Roy speaks passionately on all matters relating to DEIB.

Joris Merks-Benjaminsen bridges the gap between technological innovation and authentic leadership. He previously served as the Head of the Google Digital Academy and was recognized within Google as one of its highest-rated managers of all time.

Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.

Dr Jodie Lowinger is the CEO and Founder of the Sydney Anxiety Clinic. Jodie is a Clinical Psychologist and has worked in organizational, hospital and community settings for more than 20 years.

Rody Vonk (born 1973) is an internationally recognized trainer and facilitator specializing in innovation, creative thinking, and design thinking. He guides organizations through structured processes to develop new ideas and enhance existing products, services, and workflows.

Maarten Lamers is a researcher and educator in computer science and artificial intelligence at Leiden University. His academic interests include machine learning, human-robot relations, and the question of whether machines can be creative.

Abi Adamson, Founder of The Culture Partnership, is a pioneering voice in workplace culture transformation, recognized by The New York Times as one of the "Stars of LinkedIn." She has designed and implemented cultural strategies for global industry leaders, including Spotify, Sony Music, SoHo House, and Wise, focusing...

Sarah Farmer is a Global Executive Coach, author, and founder of Bright & Brilliant Ltd., a leadership development firm specialising in supporting C-suite executives, leadership teams, emerging senior leaders, and business owners.

David Waters is a business coach, psychotherapist, and corporate trainer with over fifteen years’ experience working with globally recognised organisations including Meta, NTT Data, Viacom, and the Southbank Centre. He has been a faculty member of The School of Life since 2010.

Dr. Mark Rowe has been a practicing family physician for nearly 30 years, having graduated from Medical School (UCD, Ireland) in 1991. H e is the founder of the Waterford Health Park, which has become both the base for Dr. Rowe’s medical practice as well as the ‘Lifestyle Medicine Be Well Clinic’.

Dr Julian Baggini is the author, co-author, or editor of over 20 books including The Godless Gospel, How The World Thinks, The Virtues of the Table, The Ego Trick (all Granta), and The Edge of Reason (Yale University Press).

Afsar Ali is a Positive Psychology Coach and Consultant, and Director of Muted Healing, a coaching and training company that specialises in creating safe spaces for personal and professional growth.

Rogier Creemers is an Assistant Professor in the law and governance of China at Leiden University. With a background in Chinese studies, international politics and law, he mainly focuses on the Chinese government’s increasing use of technology in domestic governance processes, as well as China’s role in global...

Rogier Creemers is an Assistant Professor in the law and governance of China at Leiden University. With a background in Chinese studies, international politics and law, he mainly focuses on the Chinese government’s increasing use of technology in domestic governance processes, as well as China’s role in global...

Alyssa Dver is the go-to expert for building real confidence that drives leadership, coaching, and communication. As founder of the American Confidence Institute and ERG Leadership Alliance, she’s helped audiences at Amazon, The World Bank, Unilever, and MIT spark lasting cultural change.

Karim Benammar, PhD , is a philosopher specialising in transformative thinking. He gives lectures and workshops for companies and organisations. Benammar studied philosophy in England, the United States and Japan, taught at Kobe University and directed research at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Antonia Forster is a Senior XR/AI Engineer, TEDx speaker, and software developer working at the forefront of emerging technology. Originally a published scientist specialising in ethology and complexity science, she taught herself to code and made the leap into tech.

Raul Aparici is a London based speaker, coach and facilitator. He is the Head of Faculty at The School of Life, a global organisation teaching people how to lead calmer and more resilient lives.

Olga Labutina is an Executive & Leadership Coach who works with senior leaders from companies like Amazon, Stripe, Microsoft, LVMH and many more. She specialises in executive presence, strategic communication, and stakeholder management, helping high-performing leaders translate their expertise into influence,...

Sarah Stein Lubrano is writer, a content strategist, and a researcher at Oxford University. Her academic research focuses on the role of emotion in political communication, and specifically cognitive dissonance. Sarah is the Head of Research for the Future Narratives Lab.

Rose specialises in mood disorders, vocational rehabilitation, crisis intervention, self-harm, emotion regulation, stress management, and conflict resolution. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Dr. Pranay Sanklecha is a former professor of philosophy and the founder of a consultancy dedicated to helping businesses think better about the things that matter. With a career that spans academia, commodities trading, restaurant ownership, and corporate advising, Dr.

Assaf has worked at one of the top law firms in Israel, specialising in commercial law, venture capital funds, Internet & Computer law and Start-Ups. In 2014, Assaf established the IDC Legal Clinic for Start-ups, and has since been teaching courses such as “Entrepreneurship 101” and “International Business...

Sarah Farmer is a Global Executive Coach, author, and founder of Bright & Brilliant Ltd., a leadership development firm specialising in supporting C-suite executives, leadership teams, emerging senior leaders, and business owners.

Abi Adamson, Founder of The Culture Partnership, is a pioneering voice in workplace culture transformation, recognized by The New York Times as one of the "Stars of LinkedIn." She has designed and implemented cultural strategies for global industry leaders, including Spotify, Sony Music, SoHo House, and Wise, focusing...

Merel Teunissen is a lawyer at Versteeg Wigman Sprey. She advises, contracts, and litigates on the most diverse issues in media, copyright, trademark, and privacy law. To prove that law is not boring, Merel started the blog Rechtbuigen.nl in 2014. On this site, she blogs on legal topics with a fresh perspective.

Karthikeyan Elangovan is on a mission to make humans feel more human, a quality more vital than ever in the age of AI. With a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, he combines deep technical expertise with a human-centered vision.

David Chislett (1970) is a speaker, trainer and coach, specialised in helping people and teams optimise HOW they work in order to get more and better outcomes. He studied literature and philosophy in South Africa and has lived in Johannesburg, London, Cape Town and Amsterdam.

Irene Koel started as an advertiser and brand builder at FHV/BBDO, where she worked for 16 years for clients such as Albert Heijn, Sara Lee, Pepsi, Libertel, Smiths Food Group, Gamma, Greenpeace and Artis. Founder and owner The Zooooo, speaker, moderator: at employee days, client days, MT meeting, heath days.

Jon Jefferson is a prolific author and documentary writer/producer. His two National Geographic documentaries about the Body Farm—the macabre research where cadaver research helps solve murders—captivated millions of viewers worldwide.

Michelle Schechter is a certified Career Purpose Coach and founder of Vantage Point, dedicated to helping people and teams around the world find lasting fulfillment, meaning and balance in their professional lives.

Dr. Brennan Jacoby is a philosopher and the founder of Philosophy at Work, a collective of philosophers, business psychologists, academics and authors helping businesses think their best. Brennan holds a B.A., M.A.

Dr. Brennan Jacoby is a philosopher and the founder of Philosophy at Work, a collective of philosophers, business psychologists, academics and authors helping businesses think their best. Brennan holds a B.A., M.A.

Dr. Jonathan Reichental is a multiple-award-winning technology and business leader whose career has spanned both the private and public sectors. He is an adjunct professor in the School of Management at the University of San Francisco and instructs at several other universities.

Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker, author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.

Zoia Mahjoubi is a Berlin-based psychologist, speaker, and facilitator specializing in mindfulness and self-leadership. Integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative practice, she helps individuals and organizations strengthen awareness, manage stress, and lead with clarity and purpose.

Haza Rahim grew up with 2 cultures, the Kurdish and the Dutch. She shows how big the influence of your culture is on your identity. She is a Psychology lecturer at Utrecht University, where she became a Talent of the Year lecturer and speaks enthusiastically about the differences between people in order to strengthen...

Rogier Creemers is an Assistant Professor in the law and governance of China at Leiden University. With a background in Chinese studies, international politics and law, he mainly focuses on the Chinese government’s increasing use of technology in domestic governance processes, as well as China’s role in global...

Rolf studies how cyber criminals earn their money. Originally trained as a criminologist, he is now an Assistant Professor (UD) at the Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management of Delft University of Technology.

Prof. Dr. Henry Otgaar is Hoogleraar Rechtspsychologie aan de Universiteit Maastricht en Onderzoeksprofessor aan de KU Leuven. Zijn expertise ligt onder andere op het gebied van de betrouwbaarheid van verklaringen van getuigen, slachtoffers en verdachten.

Bruce Hood is the Director of the Cognitive Development Centre at the University of Bristol. He undertook his Ph.D. at Cambridge followed by appointments at MIT and Harvard. He delivered the prestigious Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, “Meet Your Brain” which were broadcast on the BBC.

Dr. Martin Ebeling is a philosopher, leadership expert and heads the business program of The School of Life in Germany. He has made a name for himself in the past by helping hundreds of leaders to develop their potential.

Dr Donna de Haan , is an inclusion strategist, speaker, and culture builder known for blending emotional intelligence with systems thinking to drive meaningful organisational change.

Abi Adamson, Founder of The Culture Partnership, is a pioneering voice in workplace culture transformation, recognized by The New York Times as one of the "Stars of LinkedIn." She has designed and implemented cultural strategies for global industry leaders, including Spotify, Sony Music, SoHo House, and Wise, focusing...

Guido Stompff is lector van design thinking aan de Hogeschool Inholland en auteur van de bestseller ‘Design thinking’, dat verkozen werd tot Management boek van het jaar door de Orde van Organisatieadviseurs.

Abi Adamson, Founder of The Culture Partnership, is a pioneering voice in workplace culture transformation, recognized by The New York Times as one of the "Stars of LinkedIn." She has designed and implemented cultural strategies for global industry leaders, including Spotify, Sony Music, SoHo House, and Wise, focusing...

Anne Parker is a qualified L&D professional and uses her wealth of experience to enable companies to develop capabilities such as cultural agility, intercultural communication and self leadership.

Sarah Farmer is a Global Executive Coach, author, and founder of Bright & Brilliant Ltd., a leadership development firm specialising in supporting C-suite executives, leadership teams, emerging senior leaders, and business owners.

Alessandra Patti, is a professional trainer and consultant with a background in linguistics, psychology and marketing, and she has been nominated one of the top 15 coaches in Zurich for the year 2023.

Sharon Livermore MBE is a domestic abuse survivor, advocate, and founder of Domestic Abuse Education. Inspired by her personal experience, Sharon recognised that her workplace was her only safe space during her ordeal.

Abi Ireland is the founder of Understanding Performance, a leadership and training consultancy specialising in peak performance. As a Peak Performance Strategist, she integrates psychology, physiology and productivity into her unique Performance Advantage Method that enables executives and teams to achieve excellence...

Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker, author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.

Scott is a People Development leader with over 20 years experience helping leaders, teams and organizations all over the world to more deeply understand themselves.

Abi Adamson, Founder of The Culture Partnership, is a pioneering voice in workplace culture transformation, recognized by The New York Times as one of the "Stars of LinkedIn." She has designed and implemented cultural strategies for global industry leaders, including Spotify, Sony Music, SoHo House, and Wise, focusing...

Matthias Mittelsten Scheid (*1980) ist seit über 10 Jahren in leitenden HR-Funktionen. Nach seiner Bankausbildung studierte er an der Universität Mannheim, der LSE in London/UK, der USBE in Umea/Schweden sowie der Quadriga in Berlin.

Anita is an empathy expert, author & speaker, award-winning educator, and social impact coach. A Montreal native, Anita holds a doctoral degree from McGill University where she was named Professor of the Year in 2014 and 2019.

Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie is Philosopher and Founder of Phicilitate Ltd., Ethics Manager at the FTSE100 company BAE Systems, and author. He takes great pride in challenging traditionally held norms and seeks to provoke alternative thought through his work on practical philosophy, authentic leadership, uncertainty and...

Rose specialises in mood disorders, vocational rehabilitation, crisis intervention, self-harm, emotion regulation, stress management, and conflict resolution. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Taz spent over 4 years as a teacher before making the move to hire global teams in the Startup space. Frustrated with the lack of diversity and inclusion in her industry, she began to focus her efforts onto more strategic hiring – educating founders and leaders on the importance of mental health, wellbeing, race,...

Sarah Farmer is a Global Executive Coach, author, and founder of Bright & Brilliant Ltd., a leadership development firm specialising in supporting C-suite executives, leadership teams, emerging senior leaders, and business owners.

Rod Ben Zeev is an experiential designer, facilitator, and host. He works with the THNK School of Creative Leadership and The School of Life, and has designed and facilitated programs globally across innovation, systems thinking, strategy, leadership, and storytelling.

Anne Parker is a qualified L&D professional and uses her wealth of experience to enable companies to develop capabilities such as cultural agility, intercultural communication and self leadership.

After a boy threatened to kill her with a machete, Lynne Franklin started learning all she could about persuasion. As a “neuroscience nerd”, she translates how the brain works into practical, easy-to-use communication tools. Lynne is a leadership communication coach, trainer and speaker.

Kerstin Plehwe, award winning entrepreneur, tedX speaker and bestselling author is a passionate advocate of women empowerment and one of the few top rated female inspirational speakers. Plehwe has been advising companies, personalities and organizations for more than 20 years.

Andrew Tarvin is the CEO of Humor That Works, a leadership development company that teaches professionals how to use humor to achieve better business results. He has partnered with top organizations - including IBM, the UN, and the FBI - to solve human challenges with humor solutions.

Elaine has worked in organizations for the better part of her career, leading teams, navigating politics and getting the work done. She spent 11 years of her career at the Banff Centre, eventually leading program design in the leadership development division.

Sarah Farmer is a Global Executive Coach, author, and founder of Bright & Brilliant Ltd., a leadership development firm specialising in supporting C-suite executives, leadership teams, emerging senior leaders, and business owners.

Manon Beurskens is a gamification expert, strategic creative thinker, and certified behavior changer. She enjoys a solid reputation as an expert in youth marketing and gamification, the application of game principles and techniques in a non-game-related context.

Dr. Jos Ahlers (1963) started his career at the University of Amsterdam. After his PhD in Psychology, he left academia and made the switch to the business world. In his career as a strategist, he advised numerous companies and institutions on positioning and marketing-communication.

Rory Tol is an AI expert and storyteller with an academic background in Artificial Intelligence and experience performing comedy onstage. He combines technical depth with humour to turn complex AI concepts into practical insights teams can start using tomorrow.

Esther Rouhard (1970) is a Coach, Facilitator and Trainer. She studied Fashion Management and works with tools like NLP and Insights Discovery. She has worked with a number of international organizations on personal growth, team effectiveness and leadership development.

David Waters is a business coach, psychotherapist, and corporate trainer with over fifteen years’ experience working with globally recognised organisations including Meta, NTT Data, Viacom, and the Southbank Centre. He has been a faculty member of The School of Life since 2010.

Fiona Passantino is an AI-Human keynote speaker, trainer, and facilitator. Her mission? To empower the non-technical Working Human to understand and use AI effectively, maximizing connection, engagement, and creativity for more joy and inspiration in the workplace.

Willem Frankenhuis, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Utrecht University (formerly at Radboud University), in the Netherlands. As an evolutionary and developmental psychologist, Willem studies hidden talents, abilities that are enhanced through adversity.

Paul Rulkens is an expert in high performance. He has leqtured at the Universities of Maastricht, Groningen and Twente. His clients include companies like McKinsey, KPMG, UBER, ASML and Novartis.Originally trained as a chemical engineer and with more than 20 years of international experience in various corporate...

Jennifer Tosch, is a cultural historian, activist, founder of Black Heritage Tours in Amsterdam (Netherlands), and New York State; co-author of 3 guide books on Dutch colonial history: Jennifer is also completing a dual-Masters degree at the University of Amsterdam in (Cultural) Heritage %26 (Historic) Memory.

Richard Ronay is an assistant professor and currently teaches on issues related to leadership, culture, social intelligence, and conflict resolution at the University of Amsterdam. Prior to relocating to Amsterdam he was based in New York City, where he taught negotiations at Columbia Business School.

Dr. Surya Gayet (1984) is a cognitive neuroscientist and experimental psychologist, who studies human consciousness, attention, perception, and memory. Surya published more than 30 scientific papers in the last decade, measuring eye- movements, behavior, and brain activity (functional MRI and electroencephalography)...

After building a distinguished career as Chief Learning Officer, a learning innovator and strategist for multinational companies such as Philips, Agfa, Cognizant, Flipkart and Nokia, Stefaan van Hooydonk founded the Global Curiosity Institute where he and his team are supporting professionals, teams and organisations...

Onyi Anyado is a UK based global Leadership Speaker, Futurist and Corporate Trainer. Onyi speaks around the world at different conferences, events and organisations on various topics such as future thinking, the future of work, leadership development and distinction and AI and the cutting edge tech leader.

Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker,author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.

After building a distinguished career as Chief Learning Officer, a learning innovator and strategist for multinational companies such as Philips, Agfa, Cognizant, Flipkart and Nokia, Stefaan van Hooydonk founded the Global Curiosity Institute where he and his team are supporting professionals, teams and organisations...

Joriene Beks studied Business Administration and majored in Strategic Management. In the role of consultant/coach/interim, she has guided countless organizations in developing self-learning capabilities for almost 20 years. Joriene is the author of two bestsellers on psychological safety.

David Waters is a business coach, psychotherapist, and corporate trainer with over fifteen years’ experience working with globally recognised organisations including Meta, NTT Data, Viacom, and the Southbank Centre. He has been a faculty member of The School of Life since 2010.

Leyya is an entrepreneur and social justice advocate, celebrated for her impact across industries, businesses and communities over the past 10 years. Recently honoured by Forbes 30under30 as a 'Social Impact' entrepreneur, Leyya is the visionary behind The Other Box, a media company established in 2016.

Mikela is a visiting leqturer at the University of Malta and is passionate about people and their potential to thrive in open and safe environments. A diplomat by profession, Mikela has adapted her skill set to the transformation of HR departments and organizations.

Zoia Mahjoubi is a Berlin-based psychologist, speaker, and facilitator specializing in mindfulness and self-leadership. Integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative practice, she helps individuals and organizations strengthen awareness, manage stress, and lead with clarity and purpose.

With a background in Sonic Interaction Design from HKU and Artificial Intelligence at UvA, Rory bridges the gap between human interaction and the intricate world of AI. Active as a Prompt Engineer, Trainer and AI consultant, he's adept at offering practical insights drawn from his experience.

Tsnatee Elisa is a speaker, trainer, and presenter focused on recognition, visibility, and career growth for professionals in organizations. She currently serves as Head of Market & Talent Development at Codam, where she works closely with talent and partners to support career development and opportunity.

With over 15 years of experience building and developing a successful management career within the IT recruitment sector, Louise transitioned her career towards the world of people development and found alignment with her values and life's purpose.

Dr. Claire Ashley is an internationally recognised expert on burnout, workplace wellbeing, and sustainable success.

Attention expert and cognitive psychologist Stefan van der Stigchel helps you to emerge victorious from the battle for your attention. He shows how concentration works, makes clear how we sometimes misuse our working memory and explains the latest scientific insights.

Cammy is an Executive Director at Inclusive Communities. In this role she utilizes her passions for promoting social justice, community building and organizational development to facilitate dialogues within the business community around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.

Dr. Florien Cramwinckel has a Ph.D. in social psychology. She is enthusiastic about evidence-based interventions for behavior change, especially in the domain of sexual and gender prejudice. Inspiring others is her passion, as is evident from her extensive experience as a lecturer, host, mentor and trainer.

Meg Mateer is an organisational psychologist, keynote speaker, and leadership facilitator and the owner of Momentum Leadership Development. With over 15 years of experience, she has delivered transformation talks and leadership programmes for global organisations including Heineken, adidas, ABN AMRO, and Rituals.

Nele Clüver is a seasoned facilitator and strengths-based leadership coach who helps professionals shift from “fixing weaknesses” to truly amplifying what already makes them great.

Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.

Dr. Artur C. Jaschke (PhD) has obtained his Bachelor degree in Music (Contrabass and Drums) at Dartington College of Arts and the University of Otago. During this period he already developed a strong interest in music cognition and the neurology of music, which led him to complete his Master’s degree at the...

Kerstin Plehwe, award winning entrepreneur, tedX speaker and bestselling author is a passionate advocate of women empowerment and one of the few top rated female inspirational speakers. Plehwe has been advising companies, personalities and organizations for more than 20 years.

Lilian Daniels is a learning and development strategist dedicated to designing and delivering engaging, easy-to-integrate learning initiatives that drive meaningful business outcomes.

Robert Rowland Smith was for 7 years a Prize Fellow at Oxford and is a consultant, leqturer and writer on philosophy, literature and psychoanalysis. For years, he had a column in the Sunday Times on moral dilemmas and he contributes regularly to BBC TV and radio.

Robert Wolfe is a leadership coach, storytelling trainer and innovation facilitator at the THNK School of Creative Leadership. Wolfe was born in Australia and educated in the Netherlands (studying business administration at Nyenrode and international politics at the UvA), lived in London where he wrote a book on...

Roeland has a master in organizational sciences (University of Utrecht) and a master in Political Sciences (University of Amsterdam). He spent the past 17 years working in the field of organizational development, leadership and change.

Abi Adamson, Founder of The Culture Partnership, is a pioneering voice in workplace culture transformation, recognized by The New York Times as one of the "Stars of LinkedIn." She has designed and implemented cultural strategies for global industry leaders, including Spotify, Sony Music, SoHo House, and Wise, focusing...

Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker, author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.

Michael W. Kwakkelstein (1963) is the director of the Dutch University Institute for Art History in Florence and Professor of Art History at the University of Utrecht. He specializes in Italian Renaissance art and has written and lectured extensively on Leonardo da Vinci.

Dr. Tharaka ‘Dr T’ high performance expert and psychiatrist, is a three-times TEDx speaker, Podcaster and has recently appeared in the new celebrity TV series in the UK - "Can I Improve My Memory?" on Channel 4.

Marjolijn van Oordt is an international expert on crisis readiness. Throughout her career she has guided organizations through more than 200 crisis situations by de-escalating, solid decision making and strategic insight. She has the ability to discern patterns where others see clutter.

Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.

Antonia Forster is a Senior XR/AI Engineer, TEDx speaker, and software developer working at the forefront of emerging technology. Originally a published scientist specialising in ethology and complexity science, she taught herself to code and made the leap into tech.

Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.

Roy is a qualified attorney and a director at Run to the Monster, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) short-video training organisation. Roy speaks passionately on all matters relating to DEIB.

Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker,author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.

Abi Ireland is the founder of Understanding Performance, a leadership and training consultancy specialising in peak performance. As a Peak Performance Strategist, she integrates psychology, physiology and productivity into her unique Performance Advantage Method that enables executives and teams to achieve excellence...

Dmitry is a passionate speaker and science communicator dedicated to distilling complex concepts into clear and structured messages. Renowned for his exceptional skills in scientific storytelling and public speaking, he has earned multiple prestigious awards, including winning Famelab Switzerland 2018 and three-time...

Richard is fascinated with how we create technology to increase our productivity and then often seem to achieve the opposite. He has a passion for finding easy ways to make technology work for us rather than against us.

Geoff is a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace. He inspires and provokes organisations globally to put purpose and wellbeing at the centre of everything they do by motivating people to take action in creating workplaces that enhance the lives of...

Joyce Marter, LCPC, CSP is a licensed psychotherapist, entrepreneur, and mental health thought leader specializing in the psychology of money.She is the author of The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life, which has been published in four languages and earned nine book awards.

Ali Orhan is the Chief Executive at Orchid, an organization committed to supporting men with male cancer. He is also the Director, Active Participation in Male Cancer Awareness, in Prisons Programme.

Laura te Hennepe brings over 15 years of expertise as a systemic expert deeply connected to the social dynamics of the workplace. Formerly associated with FranklinCovey, she has transitioned into a role as the founder of The Third, a pioneering company offering both strategic D&I programs for companies and immersive...

Zoia Mahjoubi is a Berlin-based psychologist, speaker, and facilitator specializing in mindfulness and self-leadership. Integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative practice, she helps individuals and organizations strengthen awareness, manage stress, and lead with clarity and purpose.

Dr Colleen Lightbody is a respected International Coach, Trainer, Mentor, Assessor and Speaker. Her specific areas of expertise lie in Neuroscience, Psychology, Personal and Professional Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence.

Rod Ben Zeev is an experiential designer, facilitator, and host. He works with the THNK School of Creative Leadership and The School of Life, and has designed and facilitated programs globally across innovation, systems thinking, strategy, leadership, and storytelling.

Kilian Wawoe is an organisational psychologist who has held several top HR positions, lastly as vice-president for West- and Southern-Europe within ABN AMRO. He researched the impact of bonuses on bankers and works as a professor HR Management as well as a consultant and public speaker.

Joras Ferwerda graduated as a Doctor of Economics, a Master's degree in Economics and Social Sciences, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Law from Utrecht University.He is currently Associate Professor at the Utrecht University School of Economics in the Netherlands.

Raul Aparici is a London based speaker, coach and facilitator. He is the Head of Faculty at The School of Life, a global organisation teaching people how to lead calmer and more resilient lives.

Meg Mateer is an organisational psychologist, keynote speaker, and leadership facilitator and the owner of Momentum Leadership Development. With over 15 years of experience, she has delivered transformation talks and leadership programmes for global organisations including Heineken, adidas, ABN AMRO, and Rituals.

Born in Stockholm, raised in São Paulo – and having lived and worked around the world – Michell is global by default. Technology futurist, information designer and founder of Envisioning, a technology foresight institute.

Eduard Beltran is a lawyer, lecturer, consultant, and expert speaker on negotiation. In recent years, he has trained over 10,000 professionals from all over the world.

Martha Barnard-Rae is a copywriter, TEDx and keynote speaker, and neurodivergent business owner. She is the founder of Word Candy and a sore loser of board games. Martha moonlights as a feminist scholar and co-host of The One That Works For You podcast.

Zara is an accredited coach and leadership & inclusion consultant with a background in strategic talent, organisational development, and commercial leadership. With over 20 years of experience, including senior roles in Financial Services, she now works with organisations across sectors to develop high-performing,...

Award-winning cellist Elisabeth Wiklander worked in The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra before accepting her current position in The London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Jan Scheele organized 50 TED events worldwide and ended up in blockchain technology in 2015. Besides being CEO of a blockchain scaleup ($18 million investment) and advisor at a blockchain boutique, he is Digital Leader at the World Economic Forum and board member at the Blockchain Netherlands Foundation.

Professor Julia Rucklidge, a clinical psychologist, is the Director of Te Puna Toiora, the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Lab at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Inbal Lori is a graduate of an Art High School (1994) and the Nisan Nativ acting studio (2000). Since then, She wrote and played for television and theater and has won prizes and scholarships for her acting and writing.

Leonie van der Grinten is strafrechtadvocaat, blogger, spreker en oprichter van een online advocaten platform. Ze doceert in succesvol pleiten en in 2018 was Leonie finaliste bij Legal Women Upcoming Talent of the Year 2018.

Dr. LaPorte is Professor of Psychology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and author of the book Paranoid: Exploring Suspiciousness from the Dubious to the Delusional. He is a practicing clinical neuropsychologist and psychotherapist who has published numerous articles on mental illnesses.

Born in Stockholm, raised in São Paulo – and having lived and worked around the world – Michell is global by default. Technology futurist, information designer and founder of Envisioning, a technology foresight institute.

Bruce Hood is the Director of the Cognitive Development Centre at the University of Bristol. He undertook his Ph.D. at Cambridge followed by appointments at MIT and Harvard. He delivered the prestigious Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, “Meet Your Brain” which were broadcast on the BBC.

Zsombor is a breathwork coach and corporate performance specialist with a background in high-pressure professional environments. After seeing how stress eroded performance across his teams - and in some cases led to burnout - without anyone having the tools to regulate it in real time, he turned to breathwork as a...

Prior to becoming a trainer and consultant, Spencer studied as a Clarendon Scholar at the University of Oxford. He teaches positive psychology at the University of Amsterdam. Spencer is also a member of the Dutch National ThinkTank.

Björn Atterstam is a psychologist, he is a pioneer in human-driven innovations and personal development. For more than 20 years he has been working with large organisations across the world to create novel and impactful approaches for developing strategy, organisations and individuals.

Rory Tol is an AI expert and storyteller with an academic background in Artificial Intelligence and experience performing comedy onstage. He combines technical depth with humour to turn complex AI concepts into practical insights teams can start using tomorrow.

Kirsty Hulse is an award winning Confidence Coach and motivational speaker. She founded her first company at 26, a marketing agency with global clients like Virgin Atlantic and IBM, which turned over nearly a million dollars in its first year of trading.

Dr. Tharaka ‘Dr T’ high performance expert and psychiatrist, is a three-times TEDx speaker, Podcaster and has recently appeared in the new celebrity TV series in the UK - "Can I Improve My Memory?" on Channel 4.

Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker, author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.

As a philosopher, facilitator, and writer, Steven specialises in helping businesses and professionals unlock their full potential by improving how they think. At The School of Life and Philosophy at Work, he empowers individuals and teams to solve problems more effectively, make better decisions, and work more...

Antonia Forster is a Senior XR/AI Engineer, TEDx speaker, and software developer working at the forefront of emerging technology. Originally a published scientist specialising in ethology and complexity science, she taught herself to code and made the leap into tech.

Liesbeth Smit is a nutrition scientist, science communicator, and author of the best-selling book “Eat Like an Expert”. You can find her debunking common nutrition myths and explaining science on TV and in magazines.

Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.

Transforming how businesses think through improvisation, Michael Diederich helps teams and individuals improve themselves, making them better at their jobs, and better colleagues. He teaches people techniques that belong to everyone's skill set.

Fiona Passantino is an AI-Human keynote speaker, trainer, and facilitator. Her mission? To empower the non-technical Working Human to understand and use AI effectively, maximizing connection, engagement, and creativity for more joy and inspiration in the workplace.

Roy is a qualified attorney and a director at Run to the Monster, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) short-video training organisation. Roy speaks passionately on all matters relating to DEIB.

Karim Benammar, PhD , is a philosopher specialising in transformative thinking. He gives lectures and workshops for companies and organisations. Benammar studied philosophy in England, the United States and Japan, taught at Kobe University and directed research at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Karim Benammar, PhD , is a philosopher specialising in transformative thinking. He gives lectures and workshops for companies and organisations. Benammar studied philosophy in England, the United States and Japan, taught at Kobe University and directed research at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Lilian Daniels is a learning and development strategist dedicated to designing and delivering engaging, easy-to-integrate learning initiatives that drive meaningful business outcomes.

Koos de Wilt graduated as a private law jurist from Erasmus University Rotterdam, practiced law briefly, then transitioned to media and communication. After obtaining an art history degree at 36, he became a director of a cultural institution.

Joseph is a Drama-therapist and a storyteller who has also been a cultural journalist for almost 20 years. He started writing about queer culture in Dublin in the 00s for Totally Dublin and presented GayOK, a queer community TV show.

Michael Thomas is the creator of The Vagal Method, a system for training the nervous system through breath, heat, and cold. He is the founder of Plunsana, a nervous system performance studio in St. Petersburg, Florida, and a former Wim Hof Method instructor with four years of certified practice.

David Waters is a business coach, psychotherapist, and corporate trainer with over fifteen years’ experience working with globally recognised organisations including Meta, NTT Data, Viacom, and the Southbank Centre. He has been a faculty member of The School of Life since 2010.

Monika is an actor and screenwriter with more than 40 television credits. She has performed, directed, and taught improv and sketch writing at some of the most renowned comedy institutions including Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, The Second City, and Nerdist.

Rens van der Vorst is a techno philosopher and author of best-selling books on technology. With his grounded knowledge, he helps to think about the impact of technology on our lives and society. As a philosopher he reflects on this and, with great humor, shares his thoughts with his students and audiences.

Geoff is a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace. He inspires and provokes organisations globally to put purpose and wellbeing at the centre of everything they do by motivating people to take action in creating workplaces that enhance the lives of...

As a philosopher, facilitator, and writer, Steven specialises in helping businesses and professionals unlock their full potential by improving how they think. At The School of Life and Philosophy at Work, he empowers individuals and teams to solve problems more effectively, make better decisions, and work more...

Marieke Dewitte is a clinical psychologist-sexologist who had her training in Belgium and The Netherlands and completed her PhD at Ghent University, Belgium. She currently works as assistant professor at the Department of Clinical Psychological Science of the University of Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Dr. Jonathan Reichental is a multiple-award-winning technology and business leader whose career has spanned both the private and public sectors. He is an adjunct professor in the School of Management at the University of San Francisco and instructs at several other universities.

Virginia Mendez, author of Childhood Unlimited: Parenting Beyond Gender Bias and the bilingual children’s series Mika & Lolo , is an accomplished public speaker and co-founder of The Feminist Shop, an ethical brand that promotes gender equality.

Frans von der Dunk is Professor of Space Law at the University of Nebraska and Director of Black Holes Consultancy on space law and policy in Leiden, The Netherlands.

Olga Labutina is an Executive & Leadership Coach who works with senior leaders from companies like Amazon, Stripe, Microsoft, LVMH and many more. She specialises in executive presence, strategic communication, and stakeholder management, helping high-performing leaders translate their expertise into influence,...

Olga Labutina is an Executive & Leadership Coach who works with senior leaders from companies like Amazon, Stripe, Microsoft, LVMH and many more. She specialises in executive presence, strategic communication, and stakeholder management, helping high-performing leaders translate their expertise into influence,...

Olga Labutina is an Executive & Leadership Coach who works with senior leaders from companies like Amazon, Stripe, Microsoft, LVMH and many more. She specialises in executive presence, strategic communication, and stakeholder management, helping high-performing leaders translate their expertise into influence,...

Andy Hix is a leadership consultant specialising in working with men in high-pressure roles in tech, finance and law. He enables them to get more out of their team, avoid burnout and make more strategic decisions.

Prof. Dr. Tobias Kalenscher has a diploma in psychology. He received a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the Ruhr-University Bochum in 2005. He went to the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for a post-doc position in systems biology and, later, an independent researcher position on a VENI grant.

Kilian Wawoe is an organisational psychologist who has held several top HR positions, lastly as vice-president for West- and Southern-Europe within ABN AMRO. He researched the impact of bonuses on bankers and works as a professor HR Management as well as a consultant and public speaker.

Scott is a People Development leader with over 20 years experience helping leaders, teams and organizations all over the world to more deeply understand themselves.

Basma Aziz is a wellbeing consultant and strategist who helps organizations build healthier, more resilient workplaces. She equips HR and leaders to spot stress early, support employees effectively, and embed wellbeing as a driver of performance and growth.

Lesa is a strategic advisor to multi-national, national and local employers, public and private institutions, and an internationally acclaimed Disability Confidence Champion with 28 years of leadership experience across developed and developing economies.

Nele Clüver is a seasoned facilitator and strengths-based leadership coach who helps professionals shift from “fixing weaknesses” to truly amplifying what already makes them great.

As a philosopher, facilitator, and writer, Steven specialises in helping businesses and professionals unlock their full potential by improving how they think. At The School of Life and Philosophy at Work, he empowers individuals and teams to solve problems more effectively, make better decisions, and work more...

Zoia Mahjoubi is a Berlin-based psychologist, speaker, and facilitator specializing in mindfulness and self-leadership. Integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative practice, she helps individuals and organizations strengthen awareness, manage stress, and lead with clarity and purpose.

Lauren Maxwell is an Amsterdam-based storyteller, producer, and performer with over 30 years of on/off experience in theatre and comedy, both in the U.S. and Europe. She has performed extensively in the Netherlands in storytelling and theatre productions, although only recently making it her professional career.

Limited Availability. The Art of Storytelling with Lauren Maxwell is also available.

Olga Labutina is an Executive & Leadership Coach who works with senior leaders from companies like Amazon, Stripe, Microsoft, LVMH and many more. She specialises in executive presence, strategic communication, and stakeholder management, helping high-performing leaders translate their expertise into influence,...

Dr. Jérôme Gijselaers has a master's degree in neuropsychology and a PhD in the field of biopsychology and educational sciences. He has conducted over 8 years of research on biological lifestyle factors.

Jennifer Tosch, is a cultural historian, activist, founder of Black Heritage Tours in Amsterdam (Netherlands), and New York State; co-author of 3 guide books on Dutch colonial history: Jennifer is also completing a dual-Masters degree at the University of Amsterdam in (Cultural) Heritage %26 (Historic) Memory.

Lesa is a strategic advisor to multi-national, national and local employers, public and private institutions, and an internationally acclaimed Disability Confidence Champion with 28 years of leadership experience across developed and developing economies.

Monica is an interdisciplinary communications and storytelling expert with over a decade of experience helping organizations strengthen emotional intelligence, collaboration, and creativity.

Alessandra Patti, is a professional trainer and consultant with a background in linguistics, psychology and marketing, and she has been nominated one of the top 15 coaches in Zurich for the year 2023.

Rod Ben Zeev is an experiential designer, facilitator, and host. He works with the THNK School of Creative Leadership and The School of Life, and has designed and facilitated programs globally across innovation, systems thinking, strategy, leadership, and storytelling.

Sander Allegro brings his passion for service excellence and hospitality into practice from various roles. He is chairman of Quality Lodgings, a collection of 116 exceptional top hotels in 9 countries, is owner/consultant at strategic consultancy Allegro Innovations and is visiting full professor of service excellence...

Kat Thorne is an international keynote speaker, behaviour change expert and creator of the Positive Habits Podcast. Following a life-changing burnout that forced her to rebuild her life from scratch, Kat has dedicated her life to understanding how small daily habits create extraordinary personal and professional...

Abi Adamson, Founder of The Culture Partnership, is a pioneering voice in workplace culture transformation, recognized by The New York Times as one of the "Stars of LinkedIn." She has designed and implemented cultural strategies for global industry leaders, including Spotify, Sony Music, SoHo House, and Wise, focusing...

Abi Adamson, Founder of The Culture Partnership, is a pioneering voice in workplace culture transformation, recognized by The New York Times as one of the "Stars of LinkedIn." She has designed and implemented cultural strategies for global industry leaders, including Spotify, Sony Music, SoHo House, and Wise, focusing...

Marc has a degree in applied mathematics from Harvard College, spent several years developing optical character recognition computer systems, and later founded Wisdom Simulators, which used computers to give people experience in making tough decisions.

Björn Atterstam is a psychologist, he is a pioneer in human-driven innovations and personal development. For more than 20 years he has been working with large organisations across the world to create novel and impactful approaches for developing strategy, organisations and individuals.

Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie is Philosopher and Founder of Phicilitate Ltd., Ethics Manager at the FTSE100 company BAE Systems, and author. He takes great pride in challenging traditionally held norms and seeks to provoke alternative thought through his work on practical philosophy, authentic leadership, uncertainty and...

Minna Taylor is the Founder of Energize Your Voice, a global communication coaching and training firm, author of The Confident Body, international speaker, and influential thought leader in the theory and application of PLAY. She is committed to helping visionary leaders and their teams transform the world.

Jan Scheele organized 50 TED events worldwide and ended up in blockchain technology in 2015. Besides being CEO of a blockchain scaleup ($18 million investment) and advisor at a blockchain boutique, he is Digital Leader at the World Economic Forum and board member at the Blockchain Netherlands Foundation.

Hendrik-Jan Grievink (1977) is researcher, visionary designer and public speaker. He is part of the core team of Next Nature, a global network of creatives who share a richer notion of nature.

Joseph is a Drama-therapist and a storyteller who has also been a cultural journalist for almost 20 years. He started writing about queer culture in Dublin in the 00s for Totally Dublin and presented GayOK, a queer community TV show.

Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie is Philosopher and Founder of Phicilitate Ltd., Ethics Manager at the FTSE100 company BAE Systems, and author. He takes great pride in challenging traditionally held norms and seeks to provoke alternative thought through his work on practical philosophy, authentic leadership, uncertainty and...

Dr Gina Cleo is at the forefront of habit research and behavioural change. She has a PhD in habit change and is an adjunct professor at Bond University in Australia.

Daphne founded her company BrainExplainers in 2016. BrainExplainers provides knowledge about the human brain (neuroscience) and heart intelligence. Daphne has 12 years of (senior) corporate work experience.

Jarek Sacharski is a voice coach and public speaking coach based in Amsterdam. He works with executives and directors on impactful communication and creating dialogue with their teams and clients. He holds 3 degrees: an MA in Acting (PL), MA in Voice (UK) and a PG Cert in Performance Teaching (UK).

Dr. Jérôme Gijselaers has a master's degree in neuropsychology and a PhD in the field of biopsychology and educational sciences. He has conducted over 8 years of research on biological lifestyle factors.

Cole Groom is the co-founder of Balance Breathing, an expert in using breathwork to enhance mental health, resilience, and overall well-being. Having spent over a decade in the Netherlands, Cole’s personal journey with breathwork began during a challenging period of anxiety.

Dr. Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist, writer and broadcaster who studies the science behind our closest relationships including those between parents and children, lovers, friends and family.

Dr. Florien Cramwinckel has a Ph.D. in social psychology. She is enthusiastic about evidence-based interventions for behavior change, especially in the domain of sexual and gender prejudice. Inspiring others is her passion, as is evident from her extensive experience as a lecturer, host, mentor and trainer.

Dr Charlotte Edelsten (PhD) is a Performance Sleep Specialist. Her research focuses on sleep in extreme and complex environments, and how sleep deprivation impacts both cognitive and physical performance.She has worked both clinically and as a researcher in the world of sleep for almost 20 years and much of her time...

Robbie Swale is a leadership coach, author and podcaster whose work focuses on creativity, leading with honour and the craft of coaching. Alongside his direct client work, he has run coaching, training and facilitation for organisations including Moonpig, the Royal Opera House, Deutsche Bank and the University of...

Jason Gill is Professor of Cardiometabolic Health in the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences at the University of Glasgow. He leads an active multi-disciplinary research group investigating the effects of lifestyle on the prevention and management of vascular and metabolic diseases and has published over...

Jason Gill is Professor of Cardiometabolic Health in the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences at the University of Glasgow. He leads an active multi-disciplinary research group investigating the effects of lifestyle on the prevention and management of vascular and metabolic diseases and has published over...

Glynis Bogaard is a legal psychologist and works as a lecturer at Maastricht University. She is part of the forensic psychology section and does research on lying and improving our lie detection skills. She is also involved in education in the master's programs “Legal Psychology” and “Forensic Psychology".

Nina Blussé is a social psychologist/trainer. She worked as a manager of IMC Weekendschool in Amsterdam and was co-developer and senior lecturer of the Applied Psychology program at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Dr. Martin Ebeling is a philosopher, leadership expert and heads the business program of The School of Life in Germany. He has made a name for himself in the past by helping hundreds of leaders to develop their potential.

Geoff is a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace. He inspires and provokes organisations globally to put purpose and wellbeing at the centre of everything they do by motivating people to take action in creating workplaces that enhance the lives of...

Professor Wilson is an award-winning branding practitioner and academic with two doctorates. He has worked with governments, organizations, and people on branding countries, products, services, and people.

As a philosopher, facilitator, and writer, Steven specialises in helping businesses and professionals unlock their full potential by improving how they think. At The School of Life and Philosophy at Work, he empowers individuals and teams to solve problems more effectively, make better decisions, and work more...

Lisette authored the Work Together Anywhere Handbook, hosts a regular podcast featuring interviews with remote-working experts, and facilitates workshops on remote working topics like hybrid working, better online meetings, and virtual leadership.

Martha Barnard-Rae is a copywriter, TEDx and keynote speaker, and neurodivergent business owner. She is the founder of Word Candy and a sore loser of board games. Martha moonlights as a feminist scholar and co-host of The One That Works For You podcast.

Vincent Vis has traded in financial markets for about a decade. He trains new recruits in trading companies and he is also a frequent guest leqturer at various universities where he teaches students all about the financial industry, the players, the business models and the mechanics of financial products.

Rod is an experiential designer, facilitator and host. He works with the THNK School of Creative Leadership and has designed and facilitated hundreds of programs around the world in innovation, system's thinking, leadership and storytelling for custom programs and the Executive Leadership Program.

Levi Hord is a Ph.D. student in the Department of English & Comparative Literature at Columbia, specializing in transgender & queer theory. Their academic work focuses on changes in gender identity claims post-2010, specifically the rise of nonbinary and how taxonomical shifts change cultural conversations around...

Rod Ben Zeev is an experiential designer, facilitator, and host. He works with the THNK School of Creative Leadership and The School of Life, and has designed and facilitated programs globally across innovation, systems thinking, strategy, leadership, and storytelling.

Taz spent over 4 years as a teacher before making the move to hire global teams in the Startup space. Frustrated with the lack of diversity and inclusion in her industry, she began to focus her efforts onto more strategic hiring – educating founders and leaders on the importance of mental health, wellbeing, race,...

Nina Blussé is a social psychologist/trainer. She worked as a manager of IMC Weekendschool in Amsterdam and was co-developer and senior lecturer of the Applied Psychology program at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Nienke van der Wal has worked in the arts for almost 20 years, as a consultant, curator, podcast host, moderator, leqturer, speaker, and author. She is also the founder of Young Collectors Circle, the way into the art world for art lovers and emerging art collectors.

Taz spent over 4 years as a teacher before making the move to hire global teams in the Startup space. Frustrated with the lack of diversity and inclusion in her industry, she began to focus her efforts onto more strategic hiring – educating founders and leaders on the importance of mental health, wellbeing, race,...

Nele Clüver is a seasoned facilitator and strengths-based leadership coach who helps professionals shift from “fixing weaknesses” to truly amplifying what already makes them great.

Roy is a qualified attorney and a director at Run to the Monster, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) short-video training organisation. Roy speaks passionately on all matters relating to DEIB.

Gijs Deckers is een alleskunner. Hij studeerde tegelijkertijd af in de filosofie en cum laude in de psychologie en filosofie. In zijn onderneming Gijzer richt hij zijn pijlen op persoonlijke groei en het maken van kunst. Als trainer en spreker inspireerde hij duizenden mensen bij o.a. The School of Life.

Christina Mergenthaler is an expert in infectious disease epidemiology at KIT Royal Tropical Institute. Her work focuses on the development of methods and statistical approaches to predict geographic distributions of disease.

As a speaker, author, and former HR leader, Emily Goodson teaches the practical wellbeing and self-advocacy skills needed to navigate adversity and build confidence through self-acceptance.

Roy is a qualified attorney and a director at Run to the Monster, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) short-video training organisation. Roy speaks passionately on all matters relating to DEIB.

Krzysztof Dobrowolski studied art history and French literature at the UvA, Paris IV-Sorbonne and the Jagielloński in Krakow. Since 2006 he has been working as an art history teacher.

Roy is a qualified attorney and a director at Run to the Monster, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) short-video training organisation. Roy speaks passionately on all matters relating to DEIB.

Dominique Hansen is a professor of 'rehabilitation and exercise physiology in cardiometabolic diseases' at Hasselt University, and researcher at Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa hospital Hasselt, Belgium.

Rory Tol is an AI expert and storyteller with an academic background in Artificial Intelligence and experience performing comedy onstage. He combines technical depth with humour to turn complex AI concepts into practical insights teams can start using tomorrow.

Laura M. Giurge is an award-winning organizational scholar and behavioral scientist, and an assistant professor at the London School of Economics. Dr Giurge holds a PhD in management from Erasmus University’s Rotterdam School of Management and has been a postdoctoral research fellow at Cornell University and London...

Reinier van Leuken is a data scientist with a PhD in Artificial Intelligence (AI). His expertise focuses on data-driven technologies. He currently is Director of Product Management at Salesforce for Einstein and a known authority in the field of AI and Machine Learning.

Thomas den Hartog knows what it feels like to be overwhelmed by work and expectations. That’s what led him to explore yoga and meditation, not as abstract ideas, but as practical lifelines.

Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.

Don John has been working in the field of Race & Diversity for over 40 years having spent 10 years in HM Treasury in Whitehall. he then moved to Southampton as the director for the Southampton Council for Race Equality and he has been working on Race and Diversity in many different capacities.

Heather Coleman, MBA, PMP, is a passionate financial wellness leader, TEDx Speaker, author, and advocate dedicated to helping people build healthier relationships with money.

Jan-Willem works as an Associate Professor at the department of Experimental and Applied Psychology of VU Amsterdam, and as a Senior Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR).

Dr. Martin Ebeling is a philosopher, leadership expert and heads the business program of The School of Life in Germany. He has made a name for himself in the past by helping hundreds of leaders to develop their potential.

Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.

Abi Adamson, Founder of The Culture Partnership, is a pioneering voice in workplace culture transformation, recognized by The New York Times as one of the "Stars of LinkedIn." She has designed and implemented cultural strategies for global industry leaders, including Spotify, Sony Music, SoHo House, and Wise, focusing...

Dr. Tharaka ‘Dr T’ high performance expert and psychiatrist, is a three-times TEDx speaker, Podcaster and has recently appeared in the new celebrity TV series in the UK - "Can I Improve My Memory?" on Channel 4.

Jörn Steinz is an experienced time management trainer who has been experimenting with all kinds of time management methods for years. Based on his productivity experiments, Jörn Steinz shows in his time management lecture how everyone can become more productive, relaxed and self-determined using simple systems and...