René Boender

"I want to thank you for the time, energy and creativity that you shared with us!

I will admit that when my team said they had met a marketing “guru” and wanted to bring him to Greenville, I was not overly impressed. So, I was prepared for “another day of mediocrity” but as it turned out I was blessed with one of the best, most energizing days that I’ve ever experienced in business. You brought marketing alive in a way that I’ve not heard from others and I believe it is because you live it every day so that it is real, not a bunch of words. What was most impressive was that you brought an action plan for us to follow…not just a bunch of ideas. An action plan integrated into stimulating and actionable ideas was a gift for us. Your breadth of experience with high impact companies allows you to bring life to your presentation. I will honestly tell you that I look forward to working with you in the future .Thank you again for everything that you gave to us."

"Dear René, your speech was outstanding and breathtaking. You gave a Dutch Treat in International Marketing and Innovation a complete new meaning. As you can understand we are spoiled with all the keynotes(from former US presidents, Tom and Seth, and all the TED stuff) that we have had over the last couple of years! But you made it. Only a few people scored in the way you did. Thanks for your IQ & EQ To The Next Level keynote."

"Dear Mr. Boender, on behave off all the attendees at the innovation summit, we like to thank you for your energy and innovation insights.

It was beyond our expectations. We are honoured to tell you that you are the first keynote speaker ever who reached the ‘kaizen’ status. We hope that you are able to visit us next year again!"

"Most people come for the stars, the big names. But it is better to listen to the producers of the stars. The ones that makes them shine. That's what happened to the audience here in New York! René Boender is game, set and match in one energetic movement. His inspiring humour, know-how and the feeling that everyone can do it (what he just said) made me and everyone tick!"

"René, You have the gift of insight into science and human behaviour and a great sense of humour to go with it. A very rare combination! I would be honoured to share the stage with you again, anytime, anywhere!"

"René, You were voted (again!) the best speaker. Congratulations!"

It's easy to get impatient on your quest to be the best. After reading Great to Cool and visiting René’s keynote, I felt pumped up and ready for action! And then you wake up the next morning and things are pretty much the same! Until you feel the sweet brain candy is doing its work again (and again). When you're impatient and want to shake things up, you simply read it again and you start to change your business life! Thank you René, Great to Cool is an attitude!

Reid Miami Summit

"If you want to discover how to build world beating innovations and brands, you have to follow René Boender‘s groundbreaking keynote! It’s challenging, creative, energetic, fun, rigorous but also pragmatic…"

"Thank you once again for your presentation in Pärnu, René. People were delighted! Your contibution was really very important at the 15th annual Estonian Leadership Conference in Pärnu. The audience had been spoilt by the numerous world class speakers before. René Boender still managed to make them ’wow’. His cases were well chosen and he kept a very good dynamics (very energetic and humorous) all through the presentation. A great wake-up call for managers."