Speaker Mental Health

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."

"We've contacted Martine for an hour keynote lecture on animal wisdom, where we've explained upfront the mission, vision and strategy of our own company. She managed to find the perfect balance between fun, inspiration and the link to our business. She wove in some of the key points of the day and did this with an amazing energy and enthusiasm. We've sent out a survey to all of our employers after the talk and they rated her an overal of 9.1 on 10. Honestly, it couldn't have been more perfect. A big big thanks to Martine!!"

"We, NIBC Bank’s Risk, Legal and Compliance departments, enjoyed an absolutely inspirational lecture by Martine Van Zijll Langhout during our annual off-site. She taught us about learning from wildlife and provided reflection on teamwork, leadership and highlighted the importance of diversity. But also, just as in nature – the importance of embracing elderly people as they have the knowledge and experience. In fact, we often behave like animals and move around in the ‘office jungle’ where we - just as animals do - are weighing and managing risks every day. To conclude, there is a lot that we can learn from wildlife, not only in our professional but also in our private lives. Many thanks Martine Van Zijll Langhout for your fantastic speech and inspiring us during our great off-site."

"Are you always 100% responsible for yourself, your behavior, and the choices you make?" During the Pitstop seminar at the HAN University of Applied Sciences, Edith Bosch took us on a journey through her inspiring story about personal leadership, mental fitness, and ownership. She took the time for questions, and there was a lot of interaction with the audience. The content of the seminar resonated well with the target audience. Edith's enthusiasm is contagious!

"Edith has shared an inspiring and personal story with us. From a valuable pre-conversation, she brought out what was important for us as an organization, and she clearly conveyed those points from her experience and knowledge."

"What an inspiring evening! Mary-Claire spoke vividly and enthusiastically about her passion, purpose and how she got to this point. Being taken into the magic of the mountains, thinking in possibilities and following your passion out of the box gives everyone personally another boost to look at the world this way too! Nice to see all the gear needed on expedition, the beautiful pictures and Mary-Claire's openness to answer questions afterwards. Many thanks, on behalf of each of the ladies for whom she spoke, we definitely recommend her!"