Our speakers have been announced! Meet the renowned international trailblazers who will be taking the stage in September.
About the speaker
Dominique Monami
Former Olympic Medalist turned resilience coach
Dominique is a world-famous tennis player, former Olympic Medalist, Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Career & Resilience Coach, Moderator, and Author. She has seamlessly transitioned from the world of sports to become an executive career coach. A harmonious cohabitation that allows her to share the lessons learned throughout her career. As a former top 10 Women’s Tennis Player in the world, she has honed her expertise not only on the court but also in the area of leadership and resilience.
ABOUT THIS TALK
The will to win with positive attitude and mental strength
Dominique brings a unique blend of expertise from both domains with over 20 years of corporate experience and over 35 years in the sports world as an athlete, tournament director, and Fed Cup Captain. Her USP is the extensive knowledge and insights she has developed through this combination.
The impact of motivation
How to keep growing in challenging times
The importance of self-care
About the speaker
Michael Roskams
Ormit Talent Trainee & Rising Stand-Up Comedian
Michael is a 26-year-old Scrum Master trainee at BNP Paribas Fortis with a passion for creativity, humor, and mental health. Beyond his professional role, Michael channels his enthusiasm through stand-up comedy and content creation focused on comedy and mental health.
Michael believesin inspiring and uplifting others. Adding to his diverse interests, Michael claims to be a laughing yoga expert after giving a laughter yoga session at BNP. In short, imagine a class clown but in a professional context.
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The life-changing power of embracing struggles
Michael will dive into his experiences with panic attacks and anxiety, showing how these struggles have fueled his journey toward growth and leadership. He’ll share real-life insights and strategies that helped him overcome these challenges, highlighting how our toughest moments can boost our resilience and strength.
Michael will share how confronting panic attacks, and anxiety led to profound personal growth and the essence of personal leadership, demonstrating that our most significant challenges can shape us into stronger, more resilient individuals.
About the speaker
Nadia Aimé
Cybersecurity Technical Specialist at Microsoft, founder D.I.C.E group & Awareness Trainer
Nadia Aimé is a cybersecurity expert at Microsoft and the founder of The D.I.C.E Group. She started her career working as a cleaning maid, cooking assistant, and office administrator before discovering the power of technology. Through her determination, she became a self-taught developer and eventually a cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur.
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Now is not forever: the transformative power of passion
"Whatever you do, do it with passion" Prepare to be inspired by Nadia's incredible journey. From experiencing homelessness and self-doubt to discovering her passion for coding and working as cybersecurity expert at Microsoft. Nadia's story reminds us that taking risks and pursuing your passion can lead to extraordinary outcomes. “If you don’t try, you’ll never know.”
"There is more than meets the eye.” Nadia’s story also encourages and challenges us to look beyond traditional measures of qualifications, such as degrees and certifications, and see the deeper potential within ourselves and others.
Join us and discover how to harness the power of passion and perserverance and uncover the potential that lies within you and those around you.
About the speaker
Andrew Lu
Ormit Talent Trainee at ArcelorMittal, former world-renowned violinist & founder of Ted x KU Leuven
Andrew Lu is a third-culture kid, former world-touring violinist, founder of TEDx KU Leuven, and currently enrolled in an Ormit Talent traineeship at ArcelorMittal Belgium. Known throughout his life as the "perpetual new kid", moving from country to country, Andrew has been able to pivot his challenges to a story of adaptability and resilience. As he finishes his traineeship, he will share with us the power of finding your voice in new contexts with a rollercoaster story from his assignment.
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Find your unique voice in your unique situation
Andrew will share his insights on discovering your voice and mastering self-leadership. Inspired by Plato's wisdom, "The first and best victory is to conquer yourself," Andrew will emphasize the importance of self-belief, decisive action, and relentless dedication.
Andrew will take you through his journey, from thinking he was a polished leader to experiencing a transformative traineeship. Through his dynamic life story, Andrew will illustrate how self-leadership is unique to everyone and heavily influenced by context. The key takeaway is that you have to find your unique voice in your unique situation.
About the speaker
Tim Berghmans
Partner at Amazing cultures & former COO Marbles
With a bachelor's degree in tax law and diverse experience in the event, real estate, and marketing sectors, Tim brings a unique perspective on entrepreneurship and organizational culture. As COO of the marketing agency Marbles for 7 years, he helped build a self-managing organization, pioneering bold experiments like unlimited leave and employee-determined salaries. These initiatives established Marbles as an attractive employer and showcased Tim's leadership in creating and maintaining a positive workplace culture. Now, Tim leverages his broad expertise to support and inspire organizations to make culture the driving force of their business.
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Ever wondered what core values drive your decisions and beliefs? What truly guides you?
Tim Berghmans will share pivotal moments from his life, illustrating how his core values led him through both failures and successes. Tim's journey highlights the importance of identifying and embracing these values as a personal compass.
By listening to Tim, take the opportunity to explore how understanding your core values can shape your path and guide you to your ultimate goals!
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