Michel Verheijden

About Michel Verheijden

Change evokes resistance, and no one understands that better than Michel Verheijden. For 30 years, he has been on stage night after night, where he improvises complete performances and continuously responds to the unexpected. Just when you think you know where it’s going, everything changes again – just like in the real world. His secret? Staying open-minded, being flexible with what arises, and embracing resistance.

These unique skills, which he has refined through years of practice, are now essential for any organization. Because change is no longer the exception, but the rule.
Michel is not only a master on stage but also a seasoned expert in behavioral change. After 15 years of research, he discovered three subtle instinctive reflexes that often cause unnecessary resistance in change processes. The good news? Once you recognize and prevent these reflexes, dealing with change suddenly becomes much easier.

In his hilarious, interactive, and inspiring workshops, Michel allows participants to experience how their own reflexes generate resistance – and more importantly: how to prevent them. Through improvisation, participants playfully learn how to make themselves and their team more creative, flexible, and intrinsically motivated to adapt to change.

What does a workshop with Michel offer you?

• Insight into how your behavior and leadership can unintentionally provoke resistance within your team.
• Practical tools to enhance the creativity and flexibility of yourself and your team.
• Three powerful actions that strengthen intrinsic willingness to change.

Why choose Michel Verheijden?

• Two-time Dutch champion in improvisation.
• Over 30 years of experience with more than 3000 organizations.
• In-depth knowledge from 15 years of research into the sociology, psychology, and neurology of change.
• Workshops suitable for both small teams and large groups, with exercises conducted seated in pairs or trios.
• Author of the book: Improvising for Change

The ideal length of Michel’s workshop is 45 to 60 minutes – just enough to inspire, activate, and take the first steps towards sustainable change. With Michel Verheijden, you get a masterful combination of entertainment, insight, and impact. Perfect for organizations ready not just to react to change, but to emerge stronger together.