International speaker
Inspiration, transformation & impact
Real change starts now. Work with what you have. Transform any obstacle into an opportunity. No more excuses!
Thousands of leaders and entrepreneurs have taken charge and turned their challenges into opportunities after my presentations.
Whether it’s about remote work or achieving significant results with limited resources; a creative and practical entrepreneurial mindset makes the difference.
Do you want impact and transformation at your event?
Esther as a speaker in 1.5 minutes
Most booked Keynotes
“Esther’s passionate and enlightening story on starting with nothing except a good idea was a powerful message.
Our manager can use this to guide their teams en route to customer excellence and profitability”Ron Schipper, VP KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
“Her unusual story of success inspired our public sector leaders to think out-of-the-box
and find creative solutions for challenges in their own organization and those of their clients.”Fons Ribbers, VP Capgemini Europe
“Esther made us experience and understand how easy it is to see, create and use various opportunities.
Turns out the possibilities are endless!”Roderick Akihary, Young Employee Network, Hewlett-Packard
“It is wonderful how wise life lessons have a greater impact – and are clearly understood and remembered –
when Esther incorporates them with her unique personal anecdotes!”Myrthe Verhulst – Coca Cola – Dutch Caribbean
Amplify your event with feminine energy
Bring a refreshing dynamic to your event with a female speaker or moderator. Too often, innovation events are dominated by male attendees and speakers. A female inspirer or moderator adds a unique dimension, bringing a new energy and perspective to your event. Discover how a female voice can create a balanced and inclusive experience, amplifying the diversity of ideas and insights.
Chairperson
As a facilitator, discussion leader, chair, and moderator, I also contribute my personal energy, input, and atmosphere to Dutch and international events.
Extras:
Esther’s lectures last between 15 minutes and 3 hours. From inspiring to interactive. The following elements can be added to a lecture:
You know ‘stand-up comedy’? Instead of jokes, I come up with solutions on the spot for all kinds of challenges in the audience. Big or small, business or private; I show you how to think creatively and challenge the audience to think along. For example ‘How do I set up my own company?’ or ‘How can I travel the world without money or a fight with the compulsory education law’. If necessary, I connect people who can help each other.
An interactive mix of inspiring videos, puzzles, ‘real life’ examples, my own story (including Coins for Care ) and other anecdotes. Something for everyone. Central themes are: achieve more with less, creative thinking, natural networking and passion!
The Marshmallow Challenge, the impossible rope exercise, the horse puzzle, etc. Depending on the group, the space, the available time and the rest of the program, I know the perfect addition, where the participants have fun, a lot of energy is released and which also ties in with the theme in terms of content.
‘Become a better speaker’ latest blogs
My 13 most memorable speaking gigs
I have been a motivational speaker for more than 25 years. Each of the 1000 keynotes and 2 TEDx speeches was special. Either because of the location (Qatar, South Africa, Lithuania, New York, in a zoo, in the money museum during my collection of €16 of foreign coins for charity) or because of the special connection I had with the audience (entrepreneurs, travellers, professional women, veiled or not). I treasure the messages people sent me afterwards; how my story changed their lives and motivated them to quit their jobs, become entrepreneurs or make another important life decision after hearing my talk. Some events stood out. In this blog, I share some of my most memorable events, bloopers, and some tips for speakers at the end.
Baby Bathwater unconference
“Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater…” Sure, it’s expensive, but it’s also the most exclusive ‘unconference’ I have ever heard of. $10,000 gets you 4 days on a private island in Croatia, with 200 incredibly sharp and accomplished people, who have left their ego’s at home
Tips for speakers
When Facebook showed me the picture below as a memory of 5 years ago, I decided to share some tips and 'do's & don'ts' for aspiring speakers. All of these come from my experience in more than 1000 keynotes and 2 TEDx speeches in the past 18 years as a professional speaker.