Keynote speaker on mid-career
disengagement and identity drift
Many organisations focus on developing early-career talent, but pay far less attention to what happens later. And that’s where a critical shift often happens.
Experienced professionals start to question their role, direction and contribution. This isn’t always visible, but it shows up in lack of motivation, disengagement, stalled progression and, eventually, people leaving.
As a keynote speaker working with organisations across Belgium and Europe, I explore this often-overlooked phase through the lens of mid-career disengagement and identity drift.
I combine insights from brand strategy, research and coaching to help leaders and professionals understand what’s really happening, and what to do about it.
The result is not just inspiration, but a shift in how people think about work, motivation and impact in midlife.
My keynotes and talks are designed for:
- HR and leadership conferences
- Executive teams and leadership groups
- Strategy days and offsites
- Learning and development programmes
- Talent, career development and wellbeing initiatives
I work with organisations across Belgium and internationally, delivering sessions in English and Dutch, both in-person and online.
Don’t think inspiring. Think repositioning.
Keynote topics
What I talk about as a keynote speaker:
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The midlife identity rebrand
Why many successful people outgrow the lives they built
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Talent doesn’t quit. Identity does.
Why experienced professionals lose motivation at work
