Inspire, Motivate & Activate
Simone Batelaan
Simone Batelaan is a presenter, producer, and (personal) trainer. She gets people moving - physically, mentally, and socially - and creates connections through stories, interaction, and insights that resonate.
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Dagvoorzitter,Keynote spreker
Employability:
Dagvoorzitter,Keynote spreker,
About Simone Batelaan
Simone Batelaan is a presenter, producer, and personal trainer, with a unique combination of international experience, athletic achievements, and communication expertise. At the age of 17, she left for South America, where she worked as a social worker in Argentina and a journalist in Bolivia. This early experience taught her to listen, connect, and create impact, skills that have since become the core of her work.
At 23, she found herself in Tanzania, where she researched the financial position of women. This project provided her with deep insights into societal structures and economic inequality and strengthened her commitment to social issues.
Simone earned a Bachelor’s degree in American Studies and a Master’s degree in Communication Sciences, supplemented with journalistic studies and international consultancy projects, including in China. Her career has taken her through Hunkemöller, Decathlon, and international projects in Madrid, where she developed in the fields of marketing, diversity & inclusion, and e-commerce strategies. These experiences now come to life in her company Soy Simone, where presenting, communication, coaching, and sports converge.
Sports play a central role in her life: from competitive rowing and marathons to soccer, padel, crossfit, and winter sports. She translates this discipline into vitality, leadership, and team dynamics in her work. Simone is frequently seen as a moderator, host, and reporter at events for both corporate and governmental organizations, including ministries and EU-related panels. She translates complex themes such as entrepreneurship, innovation, digital developments, health, community-building, and the maritime sector into accessible and interactive presentations. She gets groups moving through her energy, curiosity, and ability to connect.
If you think your dreams are crazy, show them what crazy dreams can do
After a trip around the world, Simone is back in the Netherlands, full of new inspiration and stories. She is currently deepening her knowledge at MILO, the training institute for ambitious personal trainers and athletes. There, she explores the wonderful world of biomechanics and the human body, which she combines with her consultancy experience to provide practical, effective training and guidance.
Her mission is clear: to inspire, motivate, and activate people through stories that resonate, create movement in communities and organizations, and bring about lasting change.
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Videos
Aftermovie FBC partnerevent Wereldmuseum - Simone Batelaan
Feyenoord AJAX FBC Aftermovie - Simone Batelaan
