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dr. Lexter Woodley L.L.M.
Lexter is a versatile and experienced moderator. She has a background in both Law and Journalism and holds a Ph.D. in Gender Studies, which enables her to bring in-depth knowledge and insight to every event. She is known for her ability to make complex topics accessible and to lead discussions that ...
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Chairman,Chairperson,Interviewer / Talkshow-host,Keynote Speaker,Keynote spreker,Presenter
Employability:
Chairman,Chairperson,Interviewer / Talkshow-host,Keynote Speaker,Keynote spreker,Presenter,
About Lexter Woodley
Dr. Lexter Woodley is by training a lawyer and journalist with a solid academic background in two bachelor’s degrees, one in Social Legal Services and one in Journalism, and a master’s degree in Law. She completed her doctoral research in Gender Studies at Birkbeck, University of London, where she focused on the dynamics of career women. She shares her insights at fairs and events and is particularly active during International Women’s Day month.
As the founder of Dutch Einsteins, an international headhunting agency, Lexter has extensive experience giving career workshops and speaking on the main stage of major career fairs, including the FRED Expo career fair at the WTC Rotterdam, the Dutch Career Days in Utrecht: the largest career fair in the fall (more than 9,500 visitors), and the Match Career Event for the World Port Days.
Lexter often takes centre stage at events that extend beyond her academic and professional background. Her diverse interests have led her to work as a presenter and host for a wide range of events, including:
•Music Events: Buma Music in Motion at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Day of the World Music at World Music Dance Center, Dutch Jazz & World Music at Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, Independence Day Festival South Holland (main stage at Het Park, Rotterdam), and Philips (Marbella, Spain).
•Climate Awareness Events: a three-day event for the International Panel for Deltas, Coastal Areas, and Islands at Nhow Rotterdam, and the Climate Adaptation Summit at World Forum the Hague.
•Ministerial and Inspectorate Events: Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Defence, and the Inspectorate of Justice and Security.
•Municipal and Provincial Events: Municipality of Rotterdam, Municipality of Schiedam, Municipality of The Hague, and Province of Gelderland.
•Educational Events: A five-day talk show for TU Delft, Erasmus University’s Dies Natalis, and ROC Mondriaan.
•Commercial Events: such as Philips, Prevermo, Fluor, and Simon Lévelt.
In addition to her work for “live” audiences, Lexter also has extensive experience in front of the camera:
•As a model, including for: Bol.com, GVB Amsterdam, Trendhopper, Ortel, Kruidvat, Leo Lux, Bonduelle, B-Post Belgium and Vlisco.
•As an actress, with the following clients: Primera, Lidl, Univé, ARAG, Achmea, De Belastingdienst, Takeaway.com, “Koos” TV series (Omroep Gelderland) and “Hard Klappen” TV series (AT5).
•As a presenter, among others: “Suriname” a documentary in Suriname on cultural diversity, Flex Educational TV, an information film for pre-vocational secondary education students in healthcare, and Online Spotted (RTL5).
Lexter integrates her camera experience into her career workshops and training, with an emphasis on body language and self-awareness. Her life motto is bringing together people and ideas from different perspectives. Lexter enjoys discussing the desired perspectives for each event, bringing the following ingredients: enthusiasm, warmth, and professionalism.
More information:
•Publication: In 2020, Lexter published a (play)book: “Talk Data to Me”, a collection of gender issues based on research data.
•Podcast: In 2024, Lexter debuted her weekly podcast “Lexter Woodley Interviews”, featuring conversations with friends and guests including musicians, business people, academics, authors, and more.
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The presentation was visionary, informative and at the same time entertaining & interactive; and overall well received by the audience.
"We organized an in-house seminar for a specifically targeted audience of marketing professionals from financial organizations. Finding a key note speaker with experience in both marketing as finance was not easy. Mr. Fabre however did answer the profile. During the speech he gave his personal opinion on the future of banking, looking at it from a surprisingly different angle. We were pleased to hear that personalization is going to play a bigger role in banking as well, as personalization is one of our key messages for document printing. The presentation was visionary, informative and at the same time entertaining & interactive; and overall well received by the audience."
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No challenge is too great for Lexter, and with her as moderator, you're assured a successful event.
"In 2021, Lexter moderated the presentation of our annual Women Professors Monitor from the beautiful Tinbergen Hall at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) in Amsterdam. The circumstances were challenging, as we were still in the midst of the COVID pandemic. With an audience that could not attend in person and had to watch remotely, while the speakers and expert panel were in the studio, she still managed to foster a sense of connection and led a meaningful, substantive discussion. In short, no challenge is too great for Lexter, and with her as moderator, you're assured a successful event."
It was wonderful and fantastic to work with Lexter
"Lexter was our host for several career-orientated workshops for students from the Netherlands, who are all soon be finished with their studies and ready for the next step. We wanted to create valuable career-oriented workshops with interesting topics. It was wonderful and fantastic to work with Lexter. She is very patient, very professional and gives interesting additions."
We highly recommend Lexter for future events, as her commitment and enthusiasm provide great added value.
"It is my pleasure to write a recommendation for Lexter Woodley, who moderated the IDAHOT+ Forum 2024, organised by the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science. In the preparation, Lexter showed that she fulfilled this role with careful work and thorough preparation. She took the client's demanding requirements very seriously and brought a fine result to the IDAHOT+ Forum. Her warm approach was highly appreciated and greatly enhanced the atmosphere of the forum.
Her enthusiasm and professionalism made for a pleasant collaboration. She engaged the audience in a delightful manner, which added to the inviting ambience. Lexter was a valuable link between the audience and the speakers, including Her Majesty Queen Máxima.
Offstage, she was an attentive host, ensuring everyone felt welcome and that interactions flowed smoothly. We highly recommend Lexter for future events, as her commitment and enthusiasm provide great added value."
Her calm presence, positive energy, and flexibility were key to the conference's smooth flow.
"Lexter served as our host of the 2024 IPDC Conference in Rotterdam, focusing on climate adaptation in deltas, coastal areas and islands. She was instrumental in creating a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that both speakers and attendees felt comfortable throughout the three-day event. Her calm presence, positive energy, and flexibility were key to the conference's smooth flow."