Patrick van Gils

Pitch King of the Netherlands | Pride | Ambassadorship | Storytelling | Speaking with Impact

Patrick van Gils brings energy, sharpness, and movement to the room. With his unique combination of interaction, content, and inspiration, he transforms an event into an experience that people will talk about later. Many call him 'the pitch king of the Netherlands.'

Employability:: Chairperson of the day, Keynote speaker, Masterclass, Motivational speaker, Webinar
Languages:: Dutch, English
Categories:: Communication

Customer Centricity

Entrepreneurship

Leadership & Strategy

Lifestyle

Marketing & Sales

Motivation

Storytelling

Successful Entrepreneurs

Technology & Innovation

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About Patrick van Gils

Patrick van Gils turns professionals into visible leaders. From employees into proud ambassadors. From ideas into compelling stories.

Do you want an event that sticks? Then you don’t book a speaker. You book impact.

In his evaluations, two words are mentioned most often: “TOP!”. “Inspiring!”.

Patrick van Gils is a highly sought-after keynote speaker. He brings energy, sharpness, and movement to the room. With his unique combination of interaction, content, and inspiration, he transforms an event into an experience that people will talk about later. Many call him ‘the pitch king of the Netherlands.’ He is the author of the book Effective Pitching & Presenting. A communication expert and ambassador-maker. Former executive and spokesperson for, among others, McDonald’s Netherlands.

He believes in the power of pride as an untapped potential in every organization. He has spoken and trained for Queen Máxima and for as many participants as can fit in a full Johan Cruyff Arena.

The ‘Pitch King of the Netherlands’ who turns professionals into proud ambassadors.

As an organizer, you want energy in your event. An audience that is awake. High evaluations. And participants who will talk about it later. In a world where everyone has something to say, the one who can present it clearly, concisely, and convincingly wins.

Patrick van Gils is the authority in the Netherlands on the Perfect Pitch and Speaking with Impact. He helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and all those experts and professionals who are content-rich but have not yet articulated their story sharply enough, thus leaving impact on the table. His mission is clear: every professional deserves their stage. And their pitch. A message that sticks.

From A-brand spokesperson to ambassador-maker

Patrick worked for over 20 years in the corporate world in top marketing and communication positions at strong A-brands such as McDonald’s Netherlands, Makro Netherlands, Studio 100, Content & Schoevers. As a spokesperson and marketing communication executive, he has stood on countless small and large stages. From boardrooms to congresses with thousands of people. From media spokesperson for radio & TV, large press conferences to challenging crisis situations. He learned how to remain clear under pressure. How to tell your own story. How to deflect criticism. How to build trust and take people along. He received the international President’s Award, an exclusive recognition for the absolute top 1% of employees worldwide, for his contribution to reputation, positioning, and innovation at McDonald’s in the Netherlands.

But he also saw this for many years: Brilliant professionals who underestimate themselves. Strong ideas that do not land. Teams that do not truly understand each other.
From the shop floor to the boardroom. Even for people at the top, it remains exciting. That’s when he decided to make it his life’s work.

Pride & Ambassadorship start from within

Patrick is the ambassador-maker of the Netherlands. For years, he has been a proud ambassador for the organizations he worked for and has represented these companies outwardly and inwardly.
He believes: starting from within is winning outside. Organizations want engagement, ownership, and strong customer experiences. That starts with pride. When employees dare to tell their story. When leaders articulate their vision authentically and sharply. When entrepreneurs see themselves as strong A-brands. The effect: more energy, better collaboration, and a culture that becomes noticeably stronger.

Patrick stands for:

• Meaning
• Energy
• Enthusiasm
• Passion

“SOAP”. It stands for his proven method, described in his book Effective Presenting and Pitching. His sessions are not monologues. They are interactive experiences where the audience participates, thinks along, and practices directly. No theory to forget later. But practical tools that are applied during the event. This ensures high evaluations. And conversations that continue after the event.

Royal recognition

During 12 large-scale events across the Netherlands, organized by Google Netherlands in collaboration with Qredits, Patrick inspired more than 10,000 leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs in over 100 keynotes and workshops. His keynotes were rated the highest all 12 times. Queen Máxima personally attended his entire keynote. That says enough.

Topics

1. The Perfect Pitch

Say what you mean in 1 word, 1 sentence or 1 minute.

An energetic keynote that wakes up a room. Professionals learn to express their work briefly, humanly, and meaningfully. No sales talk, but sharpness, pride, and direct application. Participants stand up, practise, and immediately experience what works.

Why right now?

Those who do not communicate clearly today lose influence. In a world of noise and speed, only clear stories are heard. Those who do not sharpen their contribution are not seen.

What makes this different?

Patrick combines humour, pace, and practical applicability. His proven 6-step approach is practical, safe, and challenging. The audience experiences immediate results: sharper, shorter, more convincing.

What does it deliver?

Energy during the event. High evaluations. And afterwards: stronger proposals, shorter meetings, and pitches that stick.

Ideal for

Staff days, change processes, client days, and gatherings where visibility and connection between participants are central. Also very suitable for entrepreneurs’, industry, company, and professional associations.

This session allows participants to meet and truly get to know more other participants in a short time.

And now?

Do you want a room that actively participates? Schedule an introduction for customisation.
2. Speak with Impact

Make your point. With impact.

A powerful keynote for professionals who want to increase their influence. Speak clearly. Meet shorter. Convince more.

Why now?

Those who do not communicate sharply lose pace and position. Influence begins with clarity.

What makes it different?

No tricks, but the combination of content, voice, and body language. Participants immediately notice a difference in their presence and persuasive power.

What does it deliver?

More control. Faster decision-making. Less noise. More impact.

For whom?

Organisations where ideas need to land and decisions need to be made faster.

Interested?

Do you want your people to speak with more impact? Schedule an introduction.
3. Pride, the Hidden Potential in Every Organisation

Pride as an internal turbo

A keynote that brings back energy where it has sometimes waned. Patrick shows and makes you experience how pride is not a feeling, but a performance enhancer.

Why now?

Change fatigue, pressure, and staff shortages call for new energy. Pride activates ownership and initiative – without extra budget.

What makes it different?

No superficial inspiration, but sharp recognition and concrete tools. The audience reflects, responds, and gets moving.

What does it deliver?

More engagement. More initiative. Better collaboration. And a culture that becomes noticeably stronger.

Perfect for

Kick-offs, culture processes, and gatherings where energy and responsibility are needed.

Next step

Do you want people to feel again why their work matters? Let’s get acquainted.
4. Everyone an Ambassador!

Every Employee is an Ambassador

An interactive keynote that shows that reputation is not in campaigns, but in behaviour. Employees discover how they, in their own way, make a difference.

Why now?

What employees say daily determines how the organisation is perceived. In a transparent world, internal behaviour is external image.

What makes it different?

No scripts, no marketing language. Personal, concrete, and directly applicable. Participants translate pride into visible behaviour.

What does it deliver?

More ownership, stronger customer experience, and a reputation that grows from within.

Ideal for

Organisations that want to connect culture and appearance.

Follow-up

Do you want more ambassadorship among your employees? Schedule a conversation.
5. Crash Course in Strong Storytelling

What is your story?

From experience to impact

A keynote that strips storytelling of vagueness and brings it back to influence. Stories that provide direction. Reduce resistance. Accelerate decisions.

Why this moment counts

In an overflowing information stream, not the most data wins, but the story that touches and sticks.

What makes this different

No Hollywood formulas, but applicable frameworks. Interaction, humour, and direct translation to practice.

What it delivers

More persuasive power, more connection, and stories that move people.

Ideal for

Conferences and leadership days where content needs to stick.

In conversation?

Do you want a room that listens and remembers? Let’s talk.

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wie van jullie is... Maxima? - Patrick van Gils