Juri Hoedemakers is an expert in the field of (self-) reflection. He was the first person ever to create a detailed and elaborate scientific link between modern management and the court jester of the ...
Juri Hoedemakers is an expert in the field of (self-) reflection. In 2020, he won the RSM Erasmus University thesis prize with his thesis on the importance of the court jester for leaders and modern organizations. He was the first person ever to create a detailed and elaborate scientific link between modern management and the court jester of the past.
He recently wrote a book called "Wanted: Court Jester", which reached the top 3 (out of 100), and was nominated as the Management Book of the Year (2022). Juri has also been recognized by De Ondernemer/DPG Media as an expert blogger and radio columnist in the field of reflection (through the eyes of the court jester). He is currently doing a PhD on the court jester at Erasmus University. To top it all off, he has been appointed as the official court jester at AFAS Software and Monta once a week.
Juri has a Bachelor's degree in Media & Entertainment Management, a Master's degree in Business Administration, and a specialization in Management of Change. As a connector, coach, and inspirator, he is fascinated by the triangle of leadership, burn-out/work happiness, and (self-) reflection. Juri enables entrepreneurs and managers to learn from their behaviour in humorous ways, allowing for improved job satisfaction, both for themselves and their employees. He also enables the employees learn from their own behaviours. In this way, people learn how to better work and to look at situations slightly differently.
He combines scientific insights with practical examples that he encounters in his volunteer work as a management consultant for Voedselbanken Nederland. He is also the youngest member of CMC, the world’s leading change management consultancy.
Juri often gives masterlasses and lectures for companies, schools, and politicians. He lectures almost every week at companies, and also speaks at (digital) events.
Juri gives people a Reflection Experience. He immerses participants in the world of reflection. He holds up a mirror to them in a humorous way, allowing them to get to know themselves better. Juri also lets you discover your blind spots so you become the best version of yourself. And all that in a very fun, varied multitainment way.
“In a world gone crazy, there’s no sounder thinker than Rowan Gibson. He’s a genius when it comes to rethinking the future.”
“The image you sketched of a court jester in a team, you need it to get moving. Stimulating, enthusing, Go for it!”
“Innovative, fun, fresh and inspiring!”