Michael Kortekaas Speaker

Michael Kortekaas Keynote Speaker

  • Author of 'Discover Your Mental Strength'
  • Delivered over 200 keynote speeches annually
  • Featured speaker at WorkPlace Xperience 2025

Michael Kortekaas's Biography

Michael Kortekaas inspires global audiences on happiness, leadership, and mental resilience in the workplace. Known for his energetic and authentic style, he delivers over 200 keynote appearances annually, engaging audiences across industries with insight, clarity, and humour. Michael equips individuals and teams with practical tools to shift habits, improve focus, and perform at their best—personally and professionally. His approach sparks meaningful transformation at all levels, empowering organisations to embrace change and thrive.

Michael’s sessions explore performance psychology and mental resilience, offering deep insight into how the brain works, the power of attention training, and strategies to manage stress and pressure. His bestselling book, Ontdek je Mentale Kracht (2024), distils these themes into an accessible guide for building inner strength and mental agility.

A sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies, government institutions, and major conferences, Michael brings a forward-looking perspective to human performance, leadership, and sustainable wellbeing. His high-energy delivery, interactive style, and actionable advice leave audiences informed, inspired, and ready to act.

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Michael Kortekaas's Speaking Topics

  • Work Happiness

  • Leadership

  • Mental resilience

  • Personal leadership

  • Sports

  • Personal development

  • Collaboration

  • Team building

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Videos of Michael Kortekaas

Michael Kortekaas - Showreel 2024

Books by Michael Kortekaas

Discover Your Mental Strength

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