Chief Instructor Special Forces VIPS
Erik Wegewijs is a speaker, moderator, and advisor on topics such as (self) leadership, team dynamics, and maximizing human and organizational potential.
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Erik Wegewijs is a speaker, moderator, and advisor on topics such as (self) leadership, team dynamics, and maximizing human and organizational potential. As a trusted advisor, he has been associated with various large corporations. As a creative thinker with broad interests and development, he has the ability to quickly empathize with both individuals and organizations, contributing to solutions and strategies. All of this is done without losing sight of the individual and their values.
Erik makes seemingly complex problems manageable. What characterizes him as a speaker or moderator is his use of clear language that is accessible to everyone: his no-nonsense communication style ensures that he not only gets to the core quickly but also helps others recognize that same core – now and in the future. In the role of moderator, he does not hesitate to share his own perspective on the situation. Moreover, Erik is very focused on ensuring that beautiful plans and concepts are actually implemented and that people take action. One of Erik’s most striking qualities is undoubtedly his charisma and sincerity, which you can feel immediately when you engage in conversation with him: not only can you take action, but you also want to.
Between 1993 and 2019, Erik worked in the world of the Special Forces (Korps Commandotroepen), of which 22 years were in a leadership position. He participated in numerous special operations and left this unit with the rank of Major. Since 2022, Erik is also known from the TV program Special Forces VIPS, where he appears as the chief instructor.
Having held a leadership position within the Special Forces for 22 years, Erik knows better than anyone how to lead a group. That is why Erik is connected to Speakers Academy as a chairperson and speaker.
What makes Erik Wegewijs unique is that, as a former Special Forces member, he always draws the link between his own experience from that period and companies, teams and organisations.
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