Speaker Lifestyle

“In the close to four years I have been here Mike’s presentation was widely recognized as the best by far. He spoke for 75 minutes …no notes… no overheads…. No podium…right out front. His Q/A was outstanding… our managers appreciated that we brought in someone that good. He does not try to impress people with any gimmicks or trendy expressions. I will call on him again and trust him with our most valuable asset…our people.”

“Mike was so fabulous – not a dry eye in the audience. He made us look good, but more importantly, he inspired our leaders to be their best and get better – even if by just 1% a day. We will definitely want to work with him again in the future.”

To an audience that is well used to being “talked to”, Natalie’s talk was both highly memorable and highly impactful. As I said, in a world where there are many good causes and charities, you made a lasting impression

Natalie has spoken to our clients across Europe and beyond, and regardless of the audience she never fails to captivate and inspire. Her style is engaging and empowering, encouraging her audience to own the problem and make changes in their own lives. Natalie is an exceptional speaker and her subject matter is essential.

“Our teaching team experienced Joske’s session very positively. It was inspiring, engaging, and gave us plenty to think about. The key message I took away was: listen to my team members without judgment and with genuine attention and don’t make assumptions, but empower them to use their own strengths.

Joske’s personal story was intense, brave, and powerful. It made me realize that I need to look at people’s behavior with more curiosity instead of viewing it through the lens of judgment.

I would recommend this team session to any group searching for better collaboration and team dynamics. It definitely helped us connect more deeply and start honest conversations with one another.”

"On March 27, 2025, we hosted a lecture and interactive session with the members of NVDM-North. Joske Kuut’s story “You had it coming” touched us all deeply. One important takeaway: always check the facts before judging someone, and don’t assume something is true if you don’t actually know. Wise lessons that help you become a better person. Our members found the lecture incredibly valuable!"

James delivered a compelling presentation about habit change and personal productivity that will influence how our students stretch themselves to pursue new opportunities. His work is clear and actionable in a way that breaks down some of the most challenging barriers that we all have to overcome. I would highly recommend James to any organization seeking to accomplish great things!

I am thrilled we were able to bring James’ content (and his book!) to our people of ESPN.  The numbers we had today for this event have been the highest we’ve seen for a keynote speaker since we went 100% virtual! The amount of texts, emails and DM’s I got were unbelievable. The attendees absolutely loved the content!

“She can effortlessly shift from telling you how to make a carrot cake in a vibrant, colorful way to taking you on an anthropological journey to a village in South Africa, then whirl you into deep reflections on current digital technology, only to land playfully on a branch of an oak tree chatting about the neighbor’s behind. It’s no coincidence that the storyteller of One Thousand and One Nights was a woman… And that’s Leila—a true multi-talented dynamo.”

"Leila and I worked together for the first time as co-moderators of a session at One Young World in The Hague (2018). It was a wonderful experience. I was—and still am—impressed by her life story, her resilience in the face of setbacks, her professionalism, and above all, her positive attitude. Anyone who knows her can only say: Leila makes a difference! I wish her all the best and much success."