Strength & Discipline
Denise chose the Royal Navy. A decision driven by her fondness for freedom and movement. On board, she learned disciplined work along with how to stay fit without a gym, which she now applies as a personal trainer, guiding CEOs and entrepreneurs.
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Denise did not choose the Amsterdam Fashion Institute after high school, but instead opted for the Royal Navy. A choice driven by her love for freedom and movement. Onboard, she learned not only disciplined work habits but also how to stay fit without going to the gym. Since then, she has applied this as a personal trainer, guiding hardworking CEOs and entrepreneurs.
But Denise is a chameleon and developed herself further in the police force after the navy. A job where focus, fitness, decisiveness, and leadership are paramount. As a pioneer in the Professional Resilience programme, she trained her colleagues primarily in combat techniques, behaviour, and physical and mental resilience.
In 2017, she chose her own path and began to specialise in Acceptance and Commitment Training, functional fitness, and energy management. In her sessions, Denise walks her talk and knows how to literally and figuratively energise her audience. Common reactions include; “wow, what energy”, “I can really use these tools”, and “that authenticity is infectious”.
Life is short, make it powerful
‘Action speaks louder than words’ runs like a thread through her sessions, albeit with humour and a great degree of freedom. When you act from what you truly want, things come easier and a flow emerges. She allows her audience to experience this through inspiring stories full of vulnerability but also through practical tips and fitness moves.
Denise’s insights and methods are based on her training experience within the police (academy), defence, and the business world, her own life experience, and her hunger for knowledge about personal development.
Since 2020, she has been a member of the investigation team on the TV show Hunted on NPO 1, where so-called fugitives must evade capture by the authorities. A challenge that gives her a boost every year and with which she convinces viewers with her boundless energy and attentive way of working.
To truly become fit and healthy again, you go back to the basics. In every aspect of life. But what does that require and how do you do it? Discover those basics and learn how you too can upgrade your lifestyle by returning to your basic needs, in a natural way.
‘Gyms are overrated’. How can a fitness enthusiast say this? Because training outside is a much smarter idea in every way. Use the gym that’s right in front of you. Outdoors. In freedom. With your own body weight and everything that’s available. Use the outdoors to make not only yourself stronger, but also the planet.
Go for a walk, hit those 10,000 steps and you’re there. But what if it can be faster, more effective, and more fun? Denise shows you that strength is key and how to prioritise it. Moving based on motor skills is so much more effective. Denise lets you experience that not only strength but also flexibility, stability, and coordination are key and how you can train those skills yourself.
People these days are often just a head on sticks. Not daring to act, not daring to live, not daring to do, out of fear of the unknown. How do you ensure that, despite those stubborn unhelpful beliefs in your brain, you still lead the life you want?
Is playing only for children? No. What would your life look like if you started playing more again? Would you extend your lifespan or get more out of life in the moment? With her unique backpack, Denise takes you through her lessons on how she ensures she stays as long and as fit as possible.
You can direct your attention. Focus especially on the things you do well and celebrate those successes! In this talk, you’ll discover why you get distracted so easily and how you can fully commit to your values, your work, and your dreams again.
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