Erik Mathlener | SpeakerHub

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Your keynote speaker is a a professional storyteller, how cool is that?

For the last 10 years, I have been helping organisations use stories in valuable communication with customers and employees. Before that, I worked as an IT project manager and consultant for 20 years. That role involved a lot of talking, presenting and coaching. At the same time, I developed my creative side by taking classes in drama and improvisational theatre.

I got infected with the storytelling virus

The turning point came in 2006 when I saw a remarkable performance by an Amsterdam storyteller - I was overwhelmed. A few years later, I accidentally discovered that the art of storytelling has a huge impact in business too. Storytelling turned out to be a tool to facilitate change and greatly improve communication in organisations. Since then, I use storytelling every day as an effective and fun business tool.

Nowadays, I give inspiring presentations and training courses to entrepreneurs, managers and teams. I am co-founder of the Storytelling Guild in the Netherlands.

Your audience gets an experience

In my interactive keynotes, I demonstrate the power of storytelling when it comes to:

leadership

change

teamwork

corporate culture

You get a unique talk that is entertaining as well as inspiring. Because the talks are full of recognisable short stories, your audience will not be able to stop listening.

They are inspired to change

The content of the presentation is always tailored to your audience. They will discover how the power of storytelling can make their (work) lives happier and more meaningful. They leave the room full of inspiration and with practical tips they can apply the same day.

This is not a Sit and Listen presentation. Your audience is engaged and given the chance to experience the power of storytelling for themselves.

Current position (1)

Business Storyteller

StoryManagement

Presentations

Presentations (3)

LEADERSHIP - You're simply the best

As an experienced manager you know that being clear, giving confidence, and empathetic listening are important. But how do you become that example they follow?

After this presentation you will understand that storytelling is essential for leaders. You get practical stories showing how other strong leaders do it. You get tips and tools that you can apply tomorrow. And of course you experience the power of storytelling during the presentation!

CORPORATE CULTURE - That's how we do it in our company

This presentation is about you. You get a look at your language, mannerisms, clothing, interactions with each other, and rituals. These are aptly made visible in the many stories and anecdotes from your organization. The lecture is, as it were, a large mirror in which you recognize the soul of your company or institution.

The pride of the organization buzzes through the room. Your corporate culture may well be really named and recognized for the first time. Usually people are not aware of this. They just have to be told in your own beautiful stories.

TEAMWORK - I want a dream team like that too!

A team of professionals will rise to great heights if they have the same basis: mutual trust, clear frameworks and a common goal. Such teams work effectively, efficiently and are highly motivated to be successful. That is collaboration in perfection!

At the end of this presentation you know exactly what will make your team work wonders. You will hear inspiring example stories and receive practical tips to boost the team with storytelling. But I don't think that's enough. I want you to leave the room with an experience. I want you to start telling stories. And get that team on the road.