Human powered expeditions. Real world lessons on resilience, focus and decision making.
I’ve completed 6 of the 7 Summits using human powered travel as part of the journey. In my keynotes, I translate expedition decision making into practical lessons on leadership, focus and performing under pressure.
What I speak about
After years of human powered expeditions across continents, I share what extreme environments teach us about preparation, focus and decision making under pressure.
- Long-term motivation
Staying focused and resilient during long projects where results don’t come quickly.
- Making conscious choices
How asking the right questions helps you commit to decisions without regret.
- Decision-making under pressure
Acting when information is incomplete and conditions keep changing.
- Preparation vs. adaptability
Why solid preparation matters, and why flexibility is what actually gets you through.
- Leadership and teamwork
Taking responsibility, communicating clearly, and knowing when to lead or listen.
- Dealing with setbacks
Turning failure, doubt and disappointment into learning and forward movement.
All themes are grounded in real expeditions, with concrete parallels to professional environments.
Formats
I adapt the content to the audience and setting.
- Keynote (45–60 min)
High impact storytelling with clear takeaways for leadership and teams. - Short keynote / conference talk (20–30 min)
Focused, energetic, and suited for large events or summits. - Interactive session / Q&A
Applied discussion around decision making, leadership dilemmas and pressure. - Custom formats
Tailored sessions aligned with your company’s context, challenges or strategy.
Available in Dutch and English.
Who it’s for
My talks are for groups facing change, pressure or long term challenges where motivation, clear choices and teamwork matter.
- Companies and organisations
Teams, leaders and managers working in complex environments who need clarity, resilience and better decision making. - Schools and educational institutions
Students and educators looking for real life stories about perseverance, responsibility and making conscious choices. - Non-profits and public organisations
Groups dealing with limited resources, uncertainty and high expectations, where commitment and adaptability are essential. - Mixed audiences and events
Conferences, leadership days and public events looking for an authentic, experience based keynote with substance.
Why it works
- Real experience, not theory
Every lesson comes from situations where mistakes had real consequences. - Transferable to everyday life
Extreme situations are translated into insights that apply directly to work, study and teamwork. - Honest, not polished
Successes and failures are both part of the story, making the message credible and relatable. - Engaging without exaggeration
The story holds attention, the lessons stick. - Direct translation to business reality
Audiences leave with practical ways to think and act differently. - Different audiences, same core lessons
The content is adapted to companies, schools and organisations without losing authenticity