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Keynotes
Entrepreneurs don’t need more motivation.
They need someone who shows them what they’ve been doing all along and why it’s starting to cost more than it used to.
That’s what I do. With humour, calm precision and behavioural prediction, I surface patterns that stick; so they know what to change, and how to make it sustainable.
The predictability of toxicity
See it early, prepare and intervene with precision.
Toxicity isn’t random; it’s predictable. In this keynote you’ll learn to read early signals, name the dynamics without blame, and intervene deliberately, both for others and for yourself.
In this keynote:
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Recognise the subtle patterns behind disruptive/derailing behaviour
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Hold conversations that set clear boundaries and protect culture.
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Move from avoidance to action: a clear, workable plan.
What audiences take away:
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A new lens to spot signals early and clearly
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Language & simple frameworks for difficult conversations (without blame)
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Calm and clarity to follow through consistently
The Predictability of Entrepreneurial Stress
Recognise the pattern. Break the reflex
Stress in entrepreneurs isn’t just a passing discomfort. More often, it’s a systemic reflex. Not only driven by pressure, deadlines or responsibility, but by how you relate to work, success and yourself.
In this keynote, I unpack how obsessive passion takes hold and why it’s so difficult to shift when you’re in it. I show what happens when your work starts to feel like your identity, and why mistakes or friction can start to feel personal.
In this keynote:
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Recognise the subtle patterns behind disruptive/derailing behaviour
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Hold conversations that set clear boundaries and protect culture.
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Move from avoidance to action: a clear, workable plan.
What audiences take away:
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A new lens to spot signals early and clearly
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Language & simple frameworks for difficult conversations (without blame)
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Calm and clarity to follow through consistently
Lead firmly, confront honestly, stay truly connected
Without real connection, steering a team is hard.
With the right relational skills you give feedback that lands, set boundaries, name ownership and build trust.
In this keynote:
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Five core relational skills for entrepreneurs who are building.
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Normalising mistakes: psychological safety vs. perfectionism.
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Confronting with respect: clear, human, consistent
What audiences take away:
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Concrete language to make tension discussable.
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Practical micro-interventions for feedback and follow-through.
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A team that grows because you model the behaviour you expect.
What clients say
“As a coordinator in a Network for Palliative Care, I invited Annick to speak at a Flemish Palliative Care Congress in Belgium, where she addressed more than 500 palliative care professionals on how to stay connected in communication when under intense pressure. What stands out is her authenticity and the clarity of the message she conveys. She gently provokes reflection with small nudges, trusting the process that follows. She doesn’t shy away from using humor. Her language is direct and at times confrontational, but always warm and deeply engaged. Annick fills the space with her presence. Her energy is dynamic, swirling, and contagious — and so is the interaction she sparks during her talk. But don’t be mistaken: it’s the vulnerability she sees beneath it all that defines her. Gripping in her message, soulfully present in the way she shows up.”
- Els Noels Staff Member Expertise & Quality Assurance · Palliative Care Limburg Belgium
Self-image as a lever for leadership
Stop proving. Start trusting.
Over-explaining, people-pleasing or micromanaging?
Often your self-image sits at the root of these behaviours.
We’ll unravel why other people’s opinions weigh so heavily
and how to shift from “proving” to trust.
In this keynote:
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How our self-image colours decisions and behaviour
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Recognising triggers: control, over-performing, avoidance
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From external proof to an internal compass
What audiences take away:
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Recognition of their own patterns under pressure
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A clear framework to make choices without overcompensation
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More calm and impact in day-to-day leadership
The gamechanger:
choosing over autopilot
Psychological flexibility for clear, courageous leadership
Managers easily fall back on habits: shutting down, avoiding, micromanaging, perfecting.
We build the skill to stay present with what’s challenging and to choose—deliberately—what’s right.
In this keynote:
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The most common reactive patterns under pressure
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Making values-driven choices instead of emotion-driven reactions
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Tools to stay calm and follow through
What audiences take away:
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Awareness of the patterns that hijack clarity
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Language to lead from values
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Practical tools to stay steady under pressure
