Since we exist, we have been telling stories.
This is how we get lost in new worlds and remember what is really important to us.
In a world where we are inundated with information, the power of stories is greater than ever. I want to make an impact and make connections, that's why I tell stories myself and help you with yours.
Yes, it's here, the first season of my podcast Take5. Short (fiction) stories, anecdotes and opinions that don't want to wait for a book and help you to pause and tune out your day for a few minutes. Curious? Listen to the episodes for yourself!
From the moment I discovered the treasure trove called the library, books conquered my heart and every minute of my spare time. And I still look for relaxation, comfort and adventure in books, theater or a good Netflix series when I crave me-time. Besides the much-needed escape, stories also bring connection. They ensure that we understand and remember each other. As an author ON STAGE, I write about the topics that I find important, I help you BACKSTAGE with yours and I am happy to talk to you in THE FOYER.
In a VIP trajectory I lend you my entrepreneurial-, thinking- and writing power and I take you (2 to 3 days) on an adventure to the best possible end product. I help, I am critical, look at your target group and your marketing opportunities, structure your thoughts and give you a common thread that offers you and your audience something to hold on to. I'll write your book or the scripts for your videos, turn your 15-minute Ted-talk into a one-hour version for a speaker job or lecture, and I'll make sure your text becomes a story that sticks.
As far as I'm concerned, a good interviewer or moderator does more than naturally retain the leadership and setting the mood. He or she brings out the best in their guests and asks the obvious and not so obvious questions.
I ask everything that is relevant, don't be tempted to recite a prepared questionnaire and improvise with ease to lead the story in the desired direction. I am playful, disarming, a damn good listener and curious. In this way I always provide a valuable conversation.
Your service or product is – unfortunately – not unique, your target group has plenty to choose from and your skillset is never the best for long. And that is totally okay, as long as you can be you and let your stories speak for you.
In this keynote I will teach you the techniques behind storytelling, how storytelling works in our (online) ear and I will help you with practical tips and tricks to unlock your story and start using it. It's show time, baby :).
'Follow me' is a current thriller about the world of social media. Claire is a hardworking influencer who built a dream career. Her life looks like a fairy tale on the screen, but behind the scenes hides a harrowing reality. How long will she keep up this deception?
'Room for love' is about love today. A time dominated by options, choices, Tinder and in which forever after seems far away. Yet we still often dream of that idea of the prince in the white horse and the woman of your life, but is it still possible and above all: does it make sense?
In the short story #nofilter, we follow Lexi, one of the characters from "Follow Me" during a TV interview.
The moment that goes wrong, it turns out that a decision from the past can have major consequences and you never know when you'll run into people again in your life.
I can tell you everything about myself, but storytelling is mainly about sharing stories. So don’t be shy and get in touch. This can be done via the contact form, email or social media. I talk to you soon!