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Leadership Trainer & HBO Lecturer in Retail Management
Eva Rutten has several roles. She focuses on developing sustainable leadership at the intersection of strategy, organization, team, and individual. This requires courage, self-awareness, and new visions and business models. With extensive experience in the corporate world at major retail companies, Eva now works as an Associate for Baak as a leadership trainer/coach and as a part-time lecturer in Entrepreneurship & Retail Management at NHL Stenden. She also speaks for media and symposia. Eva is listed in the Top Women database at the SER, sits on the Supervisory Board of Questionmark.org, and is becoming an Ambassador for InnerDevelopmentGoals.org. She is married to Pieter and the mother of Joost, living in Amsterdam.
Facilitator
Friso is many things. But most people know him as a facilitator of brainstorming sessions, innovation programs, and much more. Bragging alert: Friso has worked with companies as diverse as Greenpeace, EasyToys, Amnesty, Disney, Gasunie, Nike, Innofest. As co-owner of creative changemaker Brain Fuel and author of 'the Brainstorm Bible', Friso is always solving problems, helping others solve problems, and showing that everyone is a problem solver. In his talk 'The Solution Revolution is looking for Wizards', Friso will tell us all about the need for creative people to save the world. The good news is that everyone is creative. The bad news is that many of them believe they are the opposite. Friso's talk will help you heal your 'creative scar', channel your inner wizard, and start 'The Solution Revolution
In this thought-provoking TED Talk, Ilaaf delves into the fascinating world of quantum physics, weaving together groundbreaking scientific insights with deeply personal experiences. With a unique gift for simplifying complex ideas, Ilaaf makes powerful connections between the invisible forces that shape our universe and the ways our thoughts, intentions, and actions can impact our reality. Combining humor, vulnerability, and a fresh perspective, Ilaaf invites the audience to explore the potential of the quantum realm—not just as a scientific field, but as a lens through which we can manifest change and transformation in our own lives. Get ready to expand your mind and inspire your spirit!
Born in Friesland, raised in various places and worked in the event industry, where he worked for large multinationals and participated in world expos in Shanghai (2010), South Korea (2012), and Milan (2015). After returning to Friesland in 2018, he had a business in e-commerce and communication. He then founded a project agency, specialized in placemaking and circularity. He is also the founder and director of Knokken met je hart, the largest business boxing gala in the Netherlands.
Thijs van Dijk has a passion for developing talent and will share his vision with us on October 22nd about his view on the education of the future. He has an enormous love for people and brands and distinguished himself with this in his work on the agency and client side. As a creative marketing expert, Thijs is fascinated by consumer behavior and from there his company 'De Merkpsycholoog' was born. As a lecturer he also worked at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences in recent years and was responsible for developing and setting up the minor 'Future of Esports', which focused on themes such as esports, gaming and gamification. Creating impactful and creative product solutions that can change the world for the better drives him and fuels the fire in him every day. His goal is to make the world healthier, happier and better step by step by helping people discover and develop their talents in order to ultimately use their true potential.
Founder of Draw the Line - helps companies set healthy boundaries in the workplace. As a Millennial, she understands the challenges of building real-time connections in today’s digital world. Sytske works with teams to improve communication and create more balanced, productive work environments.
TEDxLeeuwarden Board
Haar persoonlijke ambitie is om studenten te laten zien hoe ze theorie en praktijk kunnen verbinden om de evenementenindustrie naar een hoger niveau te tillen, door evenementen te gebruiken als strategisch doel. Ilse houdt van verschillende perspectieven, van geïnspireerd te worden door andere mensen en hun ervaringen. Voor haar is het belangrijk om mensen samen te brengen en met elkaar te verbinden. Ilse werkt als teamleider bij Leisure & Events Management Studies aan de NHL Stenden Hogeschool. Ze heeft meer dan 10 jaar ervaring in de evenementenindustrie in Europa en Azië.
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Victoria Westra-Snouck Hurgronje is Sustainability Advisor at NHL Stenden. With experience in the hotel industry, marketing, communications and procurement, she has been fully committed to sustainability in higher education since 2021. As the driving force behind the sustainability movement Green Wave within NHL Stenden, she promotes Green Thinking. This means that every step, no matter how small, is a movement towards a more sustainable world for the next generation. From practical recycling solutions to in-depth research and policymaking, Victoria drives the movement towards an increasingly sustainable university with her infectious enthusiasm and great ideas.
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Afkomstig uit de regio Amsterdam nabij Haarlem, heeft Isabel zich ondergedompeld in de media-industrie van Noord-Nederland. Ze heeft waardevolle ervaring opgedaan door samen te werken met MICA, een lokaal instituut dat studenten verbindt met professionals, en heeft bijgedragen aan talrijke video- en omroepprojecten. Naast haar studie is Isabel een actief bestuurslid van TEDx Leeuwarden. Haar passie voor evenementmanagement heeft haar ertoe aangezet om haar eigen onderneming, IP Events & Media, op te richten, waar ze een belangrijke rol speelt in het plannen, coördineren van sprekers en organiseren van TEDx-evenementen
TEDx is all about bringing together people from the worlds of Technology, Entertainment & Design (and education). It serves as an "exchange office" where ideas and inspiration are freely shared by inspiring thinkers and doers. It’s also a community of curious individuals who want to act on those ideas and inspiration, ultimately aiming to change human behavior, people's lives, and eventually the world.
IDENTITY
Happiness through sharing: Whatever we achieve, we achieve together. We share what we can and give what we have so that everyone benefits. And that makes us all happy.
Start with inspiration: Without inspiration, we can do very little. Inspiration is the energy we need to get started and keep going. We all want to touch and be touched.
Passionately realistic: Of course, we are dreamers, but at the same time, we are doers. Merely dreaming won’t get us anywhere. More than anything else, we gain energy from making our dreams come true.
More with each other: We believe in interdependence. Growing together makes us all better. The exchange of individual qualities makes us stronger as a group. This exchange is not a snapshot but a continuous process.
Being an example: We are quite ambitious. Within our abilities, we aim only for the very best. This way, we can be an example for others and share our energy even faster.
Fact Check
Speaker Coach
Event Crew
Event Crew
Communications Advisor
Ilse Siegersma-Hooiveld – Chair TEDxFryslân
Victoria Snouck-Hurgronje – Vice chair & CFO TEDxFrysân
Isabel Post – Project Manager TEDxFyslân
Claudia Gomez Hidalgo: Student Event Management NHL Stenden
Anthony Hoek: Student Event Management NHL Stenden
Niels van de Kolk: Student Event Management NHL Stenden
Jesper Dekker: Student Event Management NHL Stenden
Tereza Petrova: Student Event Management NHL Stenden
For more information about TEDx Leeuwarden and our speakers, please contact:
Ilse Siegersma-Hooiveld: tedxfryslan@gmail.com