Simone van den Ende

About Simone van den Ende

Simone van den Ende is a presentation coach, media trainer, editor for drama, director, and speaker. With her background in theater and television, including her role as head of Arts, Culture, and Drama at AVROTROS, she helps people to speak with calmness, clarity, and conviction.

Through her administrative experience as chairperson of organizations such as the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts and the Women in Image Foundation, she understands the importance of listening, connecting, and taking action at the right moment.

She works with presenters, executives, politicians, and creative teams on authentic communication and visible leadership. Her book ‘You Can Present Too’ (Business Contact, 2025) demonstrates that effective presenting is not about perfection, but about making genuine connections, alongside the practical aspects of breath, voice, and posture. With over 35 years of experience, Simone knows better than anyone how to make an impact without losing yourself. Her style is down-to-earth, sharp, and humorous, always focused on what works in practice.

Believe in your own story; if you don’t, you can’t expect others to do so.

What to Expect from Simone

Simone offers lectures, interactive workshops, and masterclasses on the core skills of presenting: posture, voice, storytelling, and connection. Her sessions are practical, lively, and directly applicable. Each session is tailored to the organization and the goal: whether it’s to make leaders more visible, improve team communication, or empower professionals with greater persuasive power.

If you are interested in a specific lecture or training from Simone, or if you want to develop a customized program together, please contact Speakers Academy.