
Change = Hard
Simple
Why Cyriel is the perfect keynote speaker at your event!
Clear and pragmatic: I simplify uncertainty and turn problems into opportunities, earning the nickname "The Simplifier."
Proven expertise: 20 years of experience in change, creativity, and innovation, backed by 300+ LinkedIn recommendations from clients like IKEA, NASA, and Unilever.
Global reach: Delivered paid speeches in 36 countries across five continents, with recognition as a Global Speaking Fellow (awarded to only 35 people worldwide).
Going the extra mile: Expect an engaging, interactive experience filled with stories, props, exercises, and humour—leaving a lasting impact.
Keynote: The Change Mindset
Every day, we're confronted with new challenges: global competition; demanding clients; new technologies; ... We need professionals who dare to leave their comfort zone and suspend their judgement. We need professionals who explore the world from a different perspective and can turn problems into opportunities. We need professionals who get into action and who aren’t scared to fail fast, often and forward by experimenting with Nano actions. Are you one of those professionals?
YES ... suspend your judgement to break fixed thinking patterns.
AND … explore the world from a different perspective to generate new ideas.
ACT … take small actions because the key to real innovation is doing experiments & fail fast, often & forward.
In this interactive and entertaining presentation, you will get the spark, tools and language to influence others to be more creative & entrepreneurial and give a big boost to your own Change Mindset.Yes And Act … Now.
Depending on the audience & goals of the event, we could integrate several elements of behavioural change to increase the successrate of specific change projects.
The best way to experience the impact of Cyriel's speech is attending an in-person session. The second best way is the online presentation.
Six times a year, Cyriel organises a C.I.A. session - this is an online session where he will share the highlights of his keynotes to give you an opportunity to experience my style & content. Interested? Check out the next C.I.A. session.
You can find 333+ recommendations on Linkedin
Here's a small selection of what clients say about me.
"Cyriel is able to apply enormous amounts of creativity to his sessions. Whether it's about behaviour, strategy, team-spirit or out-of-the-box-thinking, it's always worthwhile exchanging thoughts with Cyriel!”
Peter Lathouwers - Europe Business Intelligence Director @Nike
"Cyriel delivered a splendid and energising keynote presentation for our Change Leaders. As a result new language and tools are now being used regularly. A great experience. “
Sabine Blanchet - Country HR manager
@Unilever
"Cyriel is a fantastic speaker to work with. His energy and style, combined with the relevant content of his session ensure the delegates leave the event inspired.”
Simon Yeowart - program director
@ the Eventful Group
"Time flies when you have Cyriel to run your online session!! Very interactive, full of insights and fun. I highly recommend Cyriel as a speaker, moderator or facilitator for any online or offline events."
Elina Jutelyte - Meeting Professionals International President Belgian chapter
"Cyriel got the highest score of all speakers with a 4,6/5 followed by comments such as 'Absolutely brilliant', 'By far the best inspiration and needed session', 'Excellent thinking',...This says it all and makes my day."
Michael Nielsen - managing director
@ TENEO events
"Cyriel's talks are simple, well-thought and yet 'unpredictably' interesting.”
Alfred Chin - Sales Director Southeast Asia
@ AIP Corporation
"He holds the audience on the edge of their seats from start to finish.”
Simon Harvey - organiser
@ Fit for the Future event
Some Facts & Figures
18.976
Subscribers on his newsletter
333+
Testimonials on Linkedin
40
Countries where Cyriel has delivered a speech
5
Business books written
44
Cyriel is one of the 44 Global Speaking Fellows in the world.
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Cyriel's Key Quote: 'Don't mind the Change, change your Mind'
A selection of happy clients from all over the world
Videos
The best way to explore if Cyriel would be a great fit for your event is by experiencing him on stage.
The second best way is attending an online C.I.A. session (Cyriel in Action).
The third best way is watching a video to discover his engaging style, his interaction with the audience & his humour. Enjoy.
TEDx Antwerp
[16 min]
Watch Cyriel's TEDx Talk delivers in Antwerp in front of 800 participants.
Mini-documentary
[7 min]
Get a good impression of Cyriel's mission in life & see him on stage at the European Communication Summit (700 communication directors from all over Europe).
Showreel UAE Government
[1 min]
Exact 1-minute showreel of Cyriel presenting in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) in front of 50 Communication professionals from the UAE Government.
Going the extra mile
[3 min]
This is a great movie to show that I go the extra mile for a client. In this case, I was dressed up in a boxing outfit because the stage was a boxing ring for 200 Dutch Travel Managers.
Testimonials
[3 min]
What are the participants of the 'Mastering SAP' conference saying about me after my keynote + workshop.
Recommendation Omar Hatamleh - NASA
[1 min]
Recommendation from Omar Hatamleh - Chief innovation officer @ NASA
Full keynote 'Change Mindset'
[41 min]
This is a complete keynote, recorded at the European Communication Summit in Brussels for 700 communication directors from all over Europe.
Author of 5 business books
Click here or on the picture to get more information (& you can order your copy of one of these book)
Cyriel in the Media
You can find my latest media appearances via this page - articles, interviews, podcasts, ...
Recognition in the speaking industry
Cyriel is a member of the Professional Speakers Association in Europe & Asia. He's also the first Belgian Certified Professional Speaker (CSP) - only 800 CSP's in the world.
But even more remarkable is that he belongs to a select group of 44 people in the world who may call themselves Global Speaking Fellow - an award for speakers who have spoken across the Globe and demonstrates a high degree of speaking expertise and cultural awareness in global markets.
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Company details
CyrielKortleven.com
Office Antwerp (Belgium):
Dijlestraat 52 bus 103
2060 Antwerp - Belgium
VAT: BE0534567295
Company details
CyrielKortleven.com
Office Antwerp (Belgium):
Dijlestraat 52 bus 103
2060 Antwerp - Belgium
VAT: BE0534567295
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Don't mind the Change,
Change your Mind!