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Stress appears to be one of the greatest threats to society. What can neuroscience tell you about what happens in your brain when you're stressed? How does your brain work and how can you make stress work for you? If you learn to recognise stress for what it is, you can turn it to your advantage.
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.
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Our society is obsessed with achievement. For younger generations, competition and comparison pervade all aspects of life: from school and work to fitness and even our love life, thanks to Tinder and Instagram. But does achievement drive happiness? Decades of science suggest otherwise.
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.
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This session focuses on exploring the systemic barriers that contribute to gender disparities in the workplace. It emphasises the importance of creating inclusive policies and practices that ensure equal opportunities for all genders.
Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.
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No matter where your organization stands on the spectrum of AI understanding and adoption, the process of AI integration follows a fairly predictable path. Having a roadmap to shine a light on what needs to happen and when, is both calming and practical for a team of any size.
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.
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This session gives participants a practical and up-to-date foundation for using generative AI well, with a focus on how it can support both creativity and productivity.
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.
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What does being an ‘Ally’ mean? From case studies to the Wheel of Power and Privilege, this interactive session will take you through a journey of understanding our own power and how we can leverage these to become effective allies, both in the workplace and in other areas of our lives.
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,...
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Clear communication is a core driver of psychological safety, performance, and wellbeing at work. Yet many professionals avoid difficult conversations, overcommit, or struggle to set boundaries — leading to stress, resentment, and inefficiency.
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.
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Your people are smart, capable, and motivated — and they're still losing two hours every workday to a system engineered to steal their attention. This is a performance problem. And it's costing you a lot of money! “Attention Is Your New KPI” is an experiential training built to close that gap.
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.
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As organisations navigate hybrid work, rapid change, and increasing pressure on performance, one challenge consistently rises to the surface: employees are finding it harder to build meaningful professional relationships.
As organisations navigate hybrid work, rapid change, and increasing pressure on performance, one challenge consistently rises to the surface: employees are finding it harder to build meaningful professional relationships.
Full session page →A clear understanding of how chronic stress and burnout impact the nervous system and performanceInsight into the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) systems.
During the expert session, Michelle Schechter engages participants through a series of interactive activities.
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You can be the most competent, high-performing professional in the room and still feel paralyzed by the weight of a 2:00 PM meeting or a sudden shift in strategy.
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.
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In this session, Rens van der Vorst examines how technology is reshaping individuals and society, highlighting concerns about privacy, ethics, and our understanding of humanity.
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.
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In this expert session, Louise will take you on a journey to enhance your conversation skills. Through a dynamic blend of theory and practical exercises, attendees will delve deep into the intricacies of effective communication, covering key pillars such as listening and questioning skills,...
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.
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Most people and organisations genuinely want to change. We see what needs to improve, set strong intentions, and invest in development — yet familiar patterns quietly reassert themselves. The real challenge is rarely a lack of motivation or intelligence.
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.
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Giving constructive feedback is one of the most challenging skills to master, however, it is a crucial one for all employees. Participants will learn how to make constructive feedback part of the team’s culture and will adopt proven techniques which enhance positive communication during critical...
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.
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Minna Taylor explores the human physiological response to high-pressure scenarios, such as public speaking, highlighting the role of the sympathetic nervous system and the 'fight or flight' reaction.
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.
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Despite the fact we are often surrounded by other humans on a daily basis (whether it be through technology or in person), many of us find it challenging to deepen and forge strong connections with others.
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.
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Mental health and workplace performance are interconnected. In this keynote I explore behavioural wellness, the intentional actions that foster connection, kindness, and belonging within teams.
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.
Full session page →This session is designed to empower participants with the knowledge and tools to become effective allies for colleagues with disabilities and are neurodiverse in the workplace. Being an ally means actively creating a supportive, accessible, and equitable environment where all employees can succeed.
Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.
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Artificial intelligence enables machines to create pictures more realistically than we can, to compose songs in mere seconds, and to write texts about any topic imaginable. But, what is AI really, why do we have it, and broadly: how does it work? And... can it be creative?
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.
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Leading people through change becomes easier when leaders understand how the human brain reacts to uncertainty. Change disrupts safety, predictability and control, putting the brain on high alert. These reactions are not resistance but natural neuroscience.
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.
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This practical and insightful talk draws on business psychology to explore how individuals experience and respond to change. David examines the dual nature of change as both exciting and disruptive, helping participants understand their own habitual reactions and assumptions.
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.
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In a deficit-focussed world, we very rarely ask “what’s strong” and instead, we default to a “what’s wrong” approach. What happens when we operate from a strengths-based culture? Research shows that staff retention, wellbeing, and personal/professional growth are all cultivated.
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.
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Let’s be honest, leadership these days can feel like trying to steer a ship through a hurricane... while answering emails... on 4 hours of sleep. The best leaders? They don’t just weather the storm: they know how to navigate it with clarity, confidence, and maybe even a sense of humor.
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.
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The way we work has changed. In this highly interactive session, we will explore how coaching can help you thrive in this new world by improving the quality of your conversations, making it easier for you to support yourselves and those you work with, and developing the courage to be vulnerable.
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.
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Sarah explains one of the most important discoveries in psychology from the last 100 years: cognitive dissonance. It’s the mental discomfort we feel when we encounter a contradiction between our own beliefs and actions, part of what makes conspiracy theories so appealing, and part of what makes it...
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.
Full session page →Have you ever wondered why eyewitness accounts at the scene of major events can vary so widely when everyone has witnessed the same event? In this session, Rose will take the participants through a fascinating exercise that will allow everyone to “flex their brain muscles”.
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.
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In this 60-minute interactive session, Pranay makes the compelling argument that successfully navigating change requires us to develop some specific cognitive skills: thinking deliberately, thinking differently, and thinking dangerously.
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.
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Mistakes cost time and money, and can have a devastating effect on a startup or business venture. During this leqture, and with the help of some real-life stories and humor, you will discover the 3 most common business/legal mistakes made by entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs - and how to overcome...
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...
Full session page →When change occurs, communication can either calm people or create panic. Leaders often focus on what is changing rather than on how people emotionally and psychologically experience it.
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.
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Most workplace conflicts aren't about the surface disagreement; they're about unmet needs, unheard voices, and unequal power dynamics. This workshop explores how conflict shows up differently across diverse teams and why traditional resolution methods often fail marginalized employees.
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...
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Stop doing boring, repetitive tasks. In this one-hour session, you'll learn the secret to building your own AI assistant. I’ll show you how to use the right AI tools and systems to create an AI Assistant that works just for you - at your job or at home. Zero technical skills needed!
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.
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We say we want creativity but we build systems for speed, predictability, and control. Then we blame people when good ideas don’t show up. Teams and organisations are struggling to adapt fast enough to how technology is reshaping our world.
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.
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(Dutch Only) Irene shows how creativity and choosing a different perspective can have a huge impact. She also explains that it takes guts and, above all, perseverance to be truly creative.
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.
Full session page →The World Economic Forum lists critical thinking as a top skill needed for professional success in today’s economy. Maybe that’s because this core thinking skill supports problem-solving, breaks down echo chambers, and helps sort fact from fiction.
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.
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The World Economic Forum lists critical thinking as a top skill needed for professional success in today’s economy. Maybe that’s because this core thinking skill supports problem-solving, breaks down echo chambers, and helps sort fact from fiction.
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.
Full session page →The World Economic Forum has called critical thinking "the one skill we all need in the age of AI”. Some interpret such claims as cautionary assertions meant to galvanize professional scepticism in response to AI’s limitations (e.g. hallucinations, confirmation bias and privacy concerns).
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.
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If the question 'How to cope with life’s inevitable adversities?' sounds important to you, it’s because it is. We all take our psychology with us wherever we go — whether we are at home, work, or elsewhere, our level of psychological flexibility influences how well we can adapt our thoughts,...
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.
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In a world of uncertainty, we cannot always control all the bad things that happen to us, but we can control the way that we respond to them by regulating our emotions.
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.
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Any life worth living will come with challenges. To avoid them would mean to run away from what gives our life meaning. But how do best approach the challenges we face? How should we respond when we fail to meet them?
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.
Full session page →What we'll cover: Why most feedback fails (and it's not the person receiving it) The psychology of receiving criticism - what actually happens in people's brains Power dynamics: How your position changes how feedback lands The difference between feedback, criticism, and coaching What to say:...
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...
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Innovatie is zeker niet moeilijk, alleen maken we het onszelf soms moeilijk omdat we het willen inplannen en controleren. Daardoor ontstaat er een catch-22 situatie waarbij ideeën alleen een kans krijgen als we precies weten wat we krijgen.
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.
Full session page →Growth mindset isn't just corporate buzzwords - it's the difference between people who see challenges as dead ends and those who see them as opportunities to develop.
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...
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The topic of culture can sometimes seem dry or theoretical, however in reality we all have a natural ability to connect with people from different cultural backgrounds and we do this everyday unaware of the skills and tools we are using.
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.
Full session page →Imagine walking into a difficult conversation feeling calm, prepared and genuinely confident, not bracing for disaster, not second-guessing yourself, not lying awake the night before rehearsing what might go wrong.
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.
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Most of us have a strong desire to regain control of our days, but the reality is much more reactive. Life gets busy and suddenly we’re back to familiar yet ineffective routines and habits. Our good intentions become a distant memory.
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...
Full session page →Change is the only constant in life, and this session is your guide to not just surviving but thriving amidst change. Explore the power of resilience and learn how to navigate change with confidence, adaptability, and a renewed sense of purpose.
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.
Full session page →Emotional intelligence isn't a personality trait you either have or you don't. It's a practice shaped by the culture around you. You can have the highest EQ in the building, and it won't matter if your environment punishes vulnerability and rewards performance over people.
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...
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Empathy has never been more important. New technologies like AI and VR are set to unleash astonishing opportunities and unbridled risks. They will also propel us to reconsider how society is organised and what it means to be human.
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.
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Ethical decision making is not reserved for compliance teams or senior leaders. Everyone in an organisation faces difficult dilemmas where the right choice is not always obvious.
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...
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How do you give and receive feedback? We often find it difficult to tell someone what we really think. And when we do, the receiver is not always open to it and in the end, nothing changes. What is the right way? Rod gives an interactive session full of insights about human behaviour.
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.
Full session page →Feedback should help people grow, but too often it creates tension, confusion or defensiveness. In international and diverse workplaces, feedback becomes even more complex because people have different expectations around honesty, directness, hierarchy, politeness, respect, trust and psychological...
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.
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As the world settles back into some form of this new normal, you may have noticed something is missing. Amidst all the Zoom calls, reply-to-all emails, and attempts at hybrid work environments, many workers have lost their sense of humor and the workplace has lost its sense of humanity.
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.
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While Trust and Psychological Safety are definitely intertwined (and to a large extent one feeds the other), they are different concepts: think in terms of Trust being about “how much I believe others”, whereas Psychological Safety is about “how much slack I believe others will cut me”.
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.
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Generation Z (born between 1996 and 2012) is growing up. Most Z’s are still in school, although some members are gradually starting their professional life. In this leqture, Jos Ahlers discusses the rise of this unstoppable generation of networkers.
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.
Full session page →At this point, the integration of AI in the workplace seems inevitable as many professionals are using it daily. But are we using it safely without risking company or client data? And how should you write instructions so AI yields the best results? That's what we'll cover in this session.
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.
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Would it not be fantastic if everyone in your company or organization would be looking forward to their performance conversation!? For only 50% of the people that is the actual case. Let’s raise that number.
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.
Full session page →Inspired by the work of psychologist Carol Dweck, this practical and transformational talk explores growth mindset as a lived skill. David focuses on developing key competencies around effort, challenge, setbacks, feedback and learning from others.
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.
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Isn’t it obvious, why don’t they SEE it? It can be frustrating when you are presenting your work or ideas to your colleagues or supervisor, but they just don’t seem to get it.
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)...
Full session page →Most of us tend to take care of our happiness in our private lives but that’s not always a priority at work. Maybe because happiness in the workplace is not always seen as a serious topic? Although studies prove differently.
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.
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Every person is born with a healthy dose of curiosity. Some people can maintain this level through adulthood, many however see its original strength diminish over time. Curiosity is like a muscle.
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...
Full session page →Based on Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team , this practical and impactful talk explores trust as the cornerstone of high-functioning teams. David focuses on vulnerability, openness and psychological safety as essential conditions for collaboration and performance.
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.
Full session page →Life is full of decisions. Everyday we are being greeted by a barrage of decisions from the moment we open our eyes: what to eat, what to wear, which project to tackle first — the list is endless.
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.
Full session page →“Netflix’s biggest competitor is sleep.”That statement captures the reality of today’s attention economy. Our phones and the apps on them are not neutral tools, they are designed to capture as much of our time and focus as possible.
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.
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Not available between November 2026 - April 2027 In many workplaces, women face unique challenges when it comes to visibility, recognition, and career advancement.
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.
Full session page →In times of uncertainty, identity drives leadership far more than strategy. This session explores how uncertainty amplifies reactive leadership patterns and offers a path to move from unconscious survival responses into conscious, intentional leadership.
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.
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Emails, apps, banners, push notifications, trending topics and cat videos – today it's harder than ever to concentrate for more than a few minutes at a time. Is that a problem? Yes, because concentration is indispensable to be able to work creatively and productively.
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.
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Chances are you're straight and you've never wondered if you were born in the right body. Yet diversity and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people is a social issue. In this session, Florien tells you about the origin of prejudice, its different forms and why this affects everyone.
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.
Full session page →In many organisations, influence rarely comes from formal authority alone. Decisions are shaped by trust, informal networks, competing interests, and invisible dynamics beneath the surface. When progress stalls, many professionals instinctively double down on logic, data, or persuasion.
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.
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1 in 4 people will experience a mental health disorder during their lifetime and the numbers keep rising. In this interactive, insightful and inspiring talk, Kerstin shares her powerful learnings from her personal experience of healing and invites listeners to take a completely new look at mental...
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.
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Sometimes we make good decisions. Other times, we make really bad ones. What is it that creates the difference? The answer tends to polarise. On the one hand, it is thought that the way to good decision-making lies in pure reason. The more logical and objective we are, the better the decision.
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.
Full session page →Leadership isn't about having all the answers; it's about creating space for everyone's brilliance to emerge. This workshop challenges the myth that vulnerability is weakness and explores how the strongest leaders admit what they don't know.
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...
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Stress and Burnout are on the rise in the workplace now more than ever before. This attacks our wellbeing, performance and company profit. The post-lockdown working world seems to have turned up the dial on the demand in our lives - more message requests, too many tasks, not enough time, less ‘off’...
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.
Full session page →Many managers feel they’re "managing on eggshells" around Gen Z, wary of their directness and social awareness. But what if, instead of fearing this generation, we saw them as a catalyst for growth?
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.
Full session page →In this interactive expert session, Aurelie Litynski shares practical strategies to help professionals manage stress, improve focus, and build sustainable wellbeing at work.
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.
Full session page →Every exceptional team exists because of the individuals within it. We’ve all heard the phrase, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” and great teams are no exception. When we get our team composition and dynamics right, we can together take performance and culture to the next level.
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...
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In this expert session, Dmitry shares insights on effective public speaking and delivering engaging presentations with confidence. He begins by emphasizing the significance of clear communication in both personal and professional contexts.
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...
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Step into 'Mastering Your Digital Workspace' with Richard Wolfe to unlock a simpler, more organized digital life. This workshop isn't just about tech; it's about using your brain, hands, and apps more effectively.
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.
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Harvard professor and psychiatrist Dr. Chester Pierce faced a specific form of discrimination in the 1970s. He described it as ‘subtle, mind-boggling, often automatic, and nonverbal exchanges that ‘put black people down’.
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...
Full session page →Skillful communication and warm connection are needed today more than ever before — whether that be in your professional or personal life. Mindful communication combines effective communication with the principles of mindfulness, which include kind and non-judgmental awareness as well as genuine...
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.
Full session page →In a few interactive, playful exercises Rod shows people how to switch from ‘Yes, but’ to ‘Yes, and’. Learn how to use active listening techniques to better communicate with others and build on each others ideas.
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.
Full session page →In busy times we all tend to put off choices. Procrastination is therefore recognizable for everyone. But where does it come from and why do we do it? In this highly practical, interactive and experiential session, we will discover: -Why do our brains like to procrastinate-What drives our...
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.
Full session page →Every meaningful piece of work eventually runs into tension — different priorities, unspoken frustrations, and conversations we postpone because they feel risky or emotionally charged. Many professionals either avoid the real issue in the name of harmony, or push too hard and create resistance.
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.
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Negotiation is everywhere and negotiation is part of our lives. In this interactive leqture, Eduard will explain why negotiations can be so complex sometimes and what are the key tips to keep in mind to be successful in your negotiations from a very complex business deal to a friendly negotiation...
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.
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This session offers insight into how fear shapes behavior, and how reducing self-censorship can unlock originality, boldness, and play. Research shows that between 30–40% of women report holding back and censoring themselves in public expression.
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.
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This practical and science-backed masterclass explores how pressure affects performance - and what the highest performers actually do differently to stay clear, focused, and in control when it matters most.
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...
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What is the theory of happiness and what are your opportunities to become happier? Should you believe in karma or take matters into your own hands? Why are ivy league universities’ most popular courses about wellbeing and happiness. What is so interesting about positive psychology?
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.
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What makes you really happy and what do you value most in life? Positive psychology is the scientific study of how people and organisations are enabled to realise their potential optimally. If our brains are in a positive state, we are more productive and accurate.
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.
Full session page →As AI becomes part of our everyday routines, this session shows how to use generative tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to think more clearly, plan better, and communicate more effectively—at work and in life.
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.
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We’re living in an age of chaos - AI is transforming work, burnout is everywhere, and the pace of change feels relentless. This talk is your anti-panic playbook: a practical, evidence-based guide to staying calm, confident and human when everything feels too fast.
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.
Full session page →Psychological Safety is a well documented driver of high performance in teams and organisations. It is the climate of openness between people that allows the freedom to speak up, ask questions and safely challenge perspectives in a constrictive way that weed out risk and drive better results.
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.
Full session page →This session equips participants with the knowledge and tools to prevent, avoid, and effectively handle burnout, fostering a healthier and more resilient workforce.
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.
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Many of us think of our ‘problems’ in a very limiting way- as things that are broken which need to be fixed. Yet considered more broadly, a problem is just anything in our lives that could be better than it currently is.
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...
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AI is transforming our lives inside and outside of the workplace - but it is only as effective as the input we give it. In this talk, you'll learn the skill of prompt engineering and how to make the most of generative AI - how to automate tasks, spark new ideas, and use it as a tool to accelerate,...
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.
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Public speaking is nerve-racking for most people and is often named as the one thing people fear most. Michael Diederich knows how to take your (online) presentation skills to the next level.
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.
Full session page →This powerful and practical talk draws on Stoic philosophy and existential thinking to explore resilience as an emotional competency which can be learnt.
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.
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Success in business is dependent upon collaboration and innovation, and a lack of vulnerability amongst team members causes many new ideas to be squashed before they can flourish.
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.
Full session page →In the 1970s we were massively addicted to cigarettes. Now again many people have a difficult relationship with an addictive product: the apps on our smartphones. However, our complete attitude towards smoking has now changed and we smoke much less. What can we learn from that?
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.
Full session page →In today’s fast-changing world, learning can no longer depend solely on formal training or external direction. In this session, Steven Campbell Harris explores self-directed learning as a vital skill for modern professionals.
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...
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You can be the most competent person in the room and still lose the budget, the headcount, the promotion. Not because your work wasn't good. Because the decision was already made in a conversation you weren't part of. That's not politics. That's how organizations actually work.
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,...
Full session page →You spend weeks building rigorous analysis. Leadership thanks you and moves on. A colleague presents half the data with a strong narrative and gets a decision. That is not unfair. That is how brains and organizations work. People do not remember information.
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,...
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Despite the still frequently made assumption that humans are consistent, sophisticated, and selfish decision-makers, decades of research in the behavioral sciences suggest that individuals are often much less rational and egoistic than originally assumed.
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.
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We are suddenly driven into a rapidly changing world. The uncertainty, the changes in everyone's work / life balance, the workload and the personal challenges have significantly increased the stress we encounter as individuals and in our teams. But how do you deal with stress in a team?
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.
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Personal resilience is now considered an essential skill in any workplace - so let’s explore how you can supercharge your personal resilience so you can bring your best self to work every day.
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.
Full session page →This lecture by Basma Aziz is a science-backed, actionable session designed for professionals and organizations to maintain peak performance without compromising wellbeing.
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.
Full session page →We often think innovation begins with a brilliant idea, but the real breakthrough usually comes earlier. As Jonas Salk, developer of the polio vaccine, put it: ‘What people think of as the moment of discovery is really the discovery of the question’.
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...
Full session page →There’s a myth fed by advertisement and social media that self-care is something like a luxurious spa-day, an extravagant weekend trip, or a fancy dinner in a prestigious restaurant. All these indulgences are great but they’re not self-care. What is self-care then?
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.
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Lauren lets you experience how you can use a story from your own life to convey a message and convince the people around you to follow you. A leadership skill that has garnered a lot of attention in the past decade and has proven to be crucial for business leaders.
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.
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Robert Wolfe lets you experience how you can use a story from your own life to convey a message and convince the people around you to follow you. A leadership skill that has garnered a lot of attention in the past decade and has proven to be crucial for business leaders.
Limited Availability. The Art of Storytelling with Lauren Maxwell is also available.
Full session page →You're doing the work. Someone else is getting the promotion. If you've been told you're "reliable," "detail-oriented," or that you "always deliver"—and then passed over for advancement—you're experiencing what I call the Reliable Paradox.
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,...
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Creativity is often misunderstood as a rare talent reserved for artists, while in reality it is a practical and learnable skill that lies at the heart of effective problem solving. In this session, Monica McCarthy challenges participants to rethink creativity as a mindset rather than a gift.
Monica is an interdisciplinary communications and storytelling expert with over a decade of experience helping organizations strengthen emotional intelligence, collaboration, and creativity.
Full session page →Feedback is considered essential in modern organizations — yet it is often poorly delivered, misunderstood, or emotionally charged. This session challenges traditional feedback models (including the “feedback sandwich”) and explores why feedback frequently fails to improve performance.
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.
Full session page →In this 60 minute interactive session, Rod makes the case that the success or failure of everything we do depends on only one factor: being in the growth mindset.
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.
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High Tech calls for High Touch! In a world where technology plays an ever-increasing role, the importance the of real personal contact is increasing and so is the value of it.
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...
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AI is changing the tools we use. Your habits determine the results you achieve. In this engaging and interactive session, positive habits expert Kat Thorne explores why your habits are the operating system behind every decision, and action you take - and why they are becoming your greatest...
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...
Full session page →In this session, Abi Adamson explores the quiet ways AI is reshaping how people feel at work: the pressure to keep pace with constant change, the creeping sense of being less capable than the machine, anxiety about the future, and the slow erosion of genuine human connection.
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...
Full session page →Most workplaces are getting AI wrong. Not because they are investing too much in the technology, but because they are forgetting to invest in the humans who have to use it.
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...
Full session page →This session is an invitation to consider our relationship with ourselves, with others, and how digital technologies impact our capacity to be, to know, and to do. It is not a session about technology. It is about what we as humans risk losing as we live increasingly technology-centered lives.
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.
Full session page →The best leaders don't have all the answers. They know how to move well when the script runs out. Drawing on the principles of improvisational performance, this session explores why scripted thinking slows decisions, what risk-ready leaders actually do differently, and how play turns out to be one...
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.
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If you want to change outcomes, you need to change habits. To change habits, you first need to understand them. In this engaging and science-backed keynote, Dr. Gina Cleo takes the mystery out of habit formation and shows how small shifts can create powerful, long-lasting change.
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.
Full session page →How you navigate through life and how you feel largely depends on your thoughts. Your thoughts are immensely powerful. They determine how you feel, your decisions and your actions. There will always be events and circumstances that you cannot control.
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.
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We all have a voice but few of us know how to use it to communicate with impact. In this session Jarek Sacharski shares theory and simple exercises on the connections between body, breath, voice and communication.
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).
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In this expert session, Cole shares insights into the importance of breath work in managing stress and enhancing mental health. Beginning with the pervasive issue of stress and burnout among modern workforces, he explains how these conditions impact individuals' physical and emotional well-being.
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.
Full session page →In this lively and evidence-based session, behavioral psychologist Dr. Florien Cramwinckel reveals how small money hacks can create big improvements in both happiness and financial wellbeing.
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.
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How much attention do you pay to your sleep and recovery? Do you notice the impact it has on your mood, health and performance? Why is the topic of sleep so popular at the moment and how does sleep underpin all of our other biological functions.
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...
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Robbie Swale, executive coach and author of the 12-Minute Method series, shares his blueprint for meaningful productivity, moving from busyness to impact.
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...
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This session, led by expert speaker Nina Blussé, explores conflict in the workplace, its underlying mechanisms, and how teams and organizations can harness it for growth, collaboration, and innovation.
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.
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The trend of professionals who control their public narrative, engage with authenticity, and do so by creating a personal brand is seeing increasing rewards – both for them and the organisations they work for. Professor Jonathan A.J.
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.
Full session page →Generative AI is transforming knowledge work. But while the technology feels revolutionary, the underlying challenge is not new. Throughout history, every major cognitive tool- from writing and the printing press to calculators and the Internet- has extended human capability while changing the way...
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...
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Thrive Anywhere addresses critical aspects of remote work, such as managing time effectively, creating connections across dispersed teams, and resolving conflicts remotely. Learn actionable strategies to enhance remote work efficiency, balance work-life commitments, and improve team dynamics.
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.
Full session page →Rod Ben Zeev discusses the nuances of online facilitation, focusing on the importance of psychological safety and understanding diverse communication styles. He emphasizes that creating trust within teams enhances participation and productivity.
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.
Full session page →After this session, your organization will: Increase workforce adaptability: Equip employees to thrive in evolving roles and changing business priorities. Boost internal mobility: Empower employees to see how their skills translate across teams and functions.
During the expert session, Michelle Schechter engages participants through a series of interactive activities.
Full session page →"People will forget what you said... but people will never forget how you made them feel," - Maya Angelou This hands-on workshop translates the principles of Unreasonable Hospitality into real business impact—teaching teams to build authentic connection, practice radical presence, and tailor every...
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.
Full session page →During Taz's session ‘inclusive thinking’ you’ll learn to understand the impact of unconscious bias. You’ll learn about the benefits of stereotyping, how it actually helps you survive in daily life and how you can try to limit its side-effects.
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,...
Full session page →Your brain links images to existing information in your brain. It does this to create order in the world around you. However, this categorization is often rather simplistic. There is no checking - does that actually apply to this image? - or nuance.
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.
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What if your greatest potential isn’t hidden in fixing your weaknesses, but in amplifying what already makes you great? In this inspiring and interactive session, strengths coach and facilitator Nele Clüver invites participants to shift their perspective from what’s missing to what’s working.
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.
Full session page →This session helps you stay up to date with the fast-moving world of generative AI. You’ll explore the newest developments in tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and other leading platforms, with a focus on what’s changed and how to use it in practice.
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.
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We’ve all seen how generative AI can write, draw, code and create. The next big shift however isn’t about creating more content; it’s about getting things done. We’ve entered the era of agentic AI with systems that don’t just respond to prompts but that plan, decide, and act on our behalf.
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.
Full session page →Have you ever left a meeting wishing you'd spoken up? Witnessed a comment that didn't sit right but weren't sure whether to say something? Or worried that raising a concern might make things awkward or create conflict?
Tash Koster-Thomas (she/her) is an Inclusion and Diversity Consultant, presenter, speaker, and LGBTQ+ Activist who stands at the forefront of transformative conversations.
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In this session, financial literacy educator Heather Coleman (Enriched Academy) makes the case for why financial wellness deserves more attention. It is more than just dollars and cents in this presentation as she links money stress to physical health, mental strain, and relationship friction, and...
Heather Coleman, MBA, PMP, is a passionate financial wellness leader, TEDx Speaker, author, and advocate dedicated to helping people build healthier relationships with money.
Full session page →Five generations in one workplace, and we're still pretending the tension is about work ethic or technology. This workshop exposes how ageism flows in all directions and why generational conflict is often about power, respect, and whose experience counts as expertise.
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...
Full session page →"What’s their name again? Why did I walk into this room? What were my 4 actions from that last team meeting? Where did I put my car keys?! Aaaargh!” We all have ‘memory’ but we all seem to want to improve it. But how?
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.
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In this session you will receive 10 inspiring and practical impulses for better self-organization. This includes recommendations for your daily planning, weekly planning and general prioritization and organization of your tasks. You will learn how to act more and react more appropriately.
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...
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