Cyriel Kortleven: Leadership Mindset

    Cyriel Kortleven

    Quick Facts:

      • Cyriel Kortleven has delivered over 1,000 speeches in more than 30 countries, captivating audiences with his engaging and interactive style.
      • nown as the “Simplifier,” Kortleven helps organizations embrace simplicity, spark creativity, and innovate effectively in complex environments.
      • Author of multiple books, including Less is Beautiful and The Change Mindset, Kortleven offers practical tools and strategies for fostering a creative mindset.
      • Cyriel’s high-energy sessions include storytelling, humor, and hands-on exercises, leaving audiences inspired and ready to take action.
    Reading time: 2 min
    Reviews: (4 reviews)
    Rated 5 out of 5
    • Travels from: Amsterdam, NL
    • **Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000

    Keynote Topics

    Survival kit for professionals in change

    Every day, we’re confronted with new challenges: global competition; demanding clients; new technologies; … We need professionals who dare to leave their comfort zone and suspend their judgement.

    We need professionals who explore the world from a different perspective and can turn problems into opportunities. We need professionals who get into action and who aren’t scared to fail fast, often and forward by experimenting with Nano actions.

    Are you one of those professionals?

    • YES … suspend your judgement to break fixed thinking patterns.
    • AND … explore the world from a different perspective to generate new ideas.
    • ACT … take small actions because the key to real innovation is doing experiments & fail fast, often & forward.
    • In this interactive and entertaining presentation, you will get the spark, tools and language to influence others to be more creative & entrepreneurial and give a big boost to your own Change Mindset.
    • Yes And Act … Now.

     

    For more than 20 years, Cyriel Kortleven – Making Change Simple has been inspiring organisations like IKEA, NASA and Unilever to approach Change with courage, confidence and enthusiasm.

    My pragmatic advice has earned me the nickname The Simplifier. In an increasingly complex world, we need new simple perspectives to enable us to navigate uncertainty and to turn problems into opportunities.

    Be ready for practical tips & tools to help you as a leader drive behavioural change. Your audience will be armed with new language and a boost of energy to transform the fear of change into a positive attitude towards the goals you want to achieve.

    I use interaction and humour to create a context where people think and feel differently to reignite their appetite for creativity, taking risks and achieving ambitious results.

    Don’t mind the change. Change your Mind.

    Why should you work with Cyriel?

    Four reasons why Cyriel Kortleven is your perfect speaker

    • You want to receive a simple and pragmatic message to support your organisation to navigate uncertainty and to turn problems into opportunities. My clients gave me the nickname ‘The Simplifier’ due to my very simple and positive approach to cope with change.
    • You get 20 years of experience in the domain of change, creativity and innovation condensed in an engaging presentation.  More than 250 recommendations on LinkedIn are proof of my track record from satisfied clients like IKEA, NASA and Unilever.
    • You can put Cyriel Kortleven in front of an international audience because I have already delivered paid speeches in 33 countries on five continents.

    As a Global Speaking Fellow (an award that only 35 people in the world received), I’ll ensure that your message is strengthened especially in a culturally diverse environment.

    You deserve a speaker who goes the extra mile. Don’t expect a standard presentation. You will get an experience.

    Cyriel Kortleven loves to work in an interactive way (even during online sessions) and Cyriel Kortleven combine stories, props, exercises, examples, … with a lot of humour to make sure that the content will be remembered years after I have spoken.

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    Overview of User Reviews for Cyriel's Keynote and Workshop

    Cyriel has received overwhelmingly positive feedback for his keynote presentations and workshops. Users highlight his ability to deliver engaging and energizing talks that inspire creativity and innovative thinking. Many reviewers, including corporate leaders from Unilever and Nike, commend his unique approach to facilitating discussions on various topics such as behavior, strategy, and team spirit. Attendees noted that his sessions were not only enjoyable but also provided practical solutions to real-world challenges. The general consensus is that Cyriel's presentations are both thought-provoking and entertaining, making them a valuable experience.

    Strengths:

    • Highly engaging and energizing presentations.
    • Fostered creativity and innovative problem-solving.
    • Positive audience feedback, with many finding the sessions inspirational and fun.

    Weaknesses:

    • No significant weaknesses mentioned in the reviews.

    Overall, Cyriel is highly recommended for those seeking a motivational and creative boost in professional settings.

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