


Recognise this?
Change is
hard
Your team tends to hold on to what they know and fear anything new and/or unknown. Yet change is unavoidable when we want to grow our vision, our companies, our employees and ourselves.
Change is
overwhelming
People often think that change will impact everything all at once. For some strange reason we tend to forget that we ourselves can decide on the pace, the amount and the size of our steps.
Change is
confusing
As human beings we tend to instinctively look for safety and security. Therefor change often tends to make us confused and insecure. Only to then realize that once the ‘new’ wears off, we have created ourselves the next comfort zone.
How to make Change Simple?
My most requested keynotes in one overview.

The Change Mindset
A survival kit for professionals navigating change.
From resistance to possibility.
For organisations where change drains energy and people start to disengage.
This keynote helps people shift their thinking - from “yes, but…” to “yes, and…”.
Participants discover simple ways to look at change with more curiosity, courage and creativity.Ideal for large and diverse audiences who need fresh perspective and new energy around change.

Making Change Simple
How behavioural change actually works.
From strategy to concrete behaviour.
For HR, leaders and project teams who notice that good plans rarely translate into visible behaviour.
In this session participants discover the power of three principles: Specific Small Smooth.
Because real change doesn’t start with big programmes. It starts with small actions people actually do.
Ideal when you want to move from strategy to measurable behaviour.

Guerrilla Change Movement
Unconventional experiments that create movement when change gets stuck.
From stagnation to momentum.
For leaders and change professionals who feel that the system itself blocks progress.
Instead of more meetings, plans and bureaucracy, this approach focuses on small, smart experiments that create visible change from within the organisation.
Ideal when change initiatives keep getting stuck in discussion and nothing really moves.
Every organisation is unique.
Every organisation has its own context and challenges. I start from three strong keynote stories, but no event is ever standard. That’s why I always shape my talk to fit your audience and your theme. Is your event about leadership, creativity, curiosity, looking beyond silos, work-life balance or building resilience? Then I simply adapt the story to connect with that focus. Making change simple is always the core of my message, but it can perfectly align with your theme, your audience and your objectives. That’s something we explore together and make sure it truly fits your event.
The Post Cyriel Syndrome
Fresh mindset
Expect to have patterns broken and eyes opened.
Boosted creativity
See creativity expand exponentially as perspectives have broadened.
Desire for change
Welcome a field of possibilities when all resistance to change is taken care of.
Readiness for action
Feel the buzz of heightened energy left behind.
New lingo
Hear your peeps juggle with new words that boost, inspire and uplift.
Hi there.
Imagine a man coming in. He’s friendly. Joyful. Expressive. Very present to what you want to discuss with him and happy to be of service. His enthusiasm is contagious, his playfulness apparent, his creativity endless. At the same time he is practical and to the point. He knows his stuff. There’s also something you can’t quite put your finger on. A kind of innocence that puts you at ease. An openness that is integer and authentic. Take a deep breath, relax and allow that smile to emerge on your face.You’ve just met Cyriel Kortleven.

Fun facts & figures
1
Favorite quote: 'Don't mind the change, Change your mind.'
3
Times participated in the Burning Man festival.
5
Business books written.
42
Countries where Cyriel has delivered a speech.
44
Global Speaking Fellows in the world. Cyriel is one of them.
200
Obstacles conquered at the longest obstacle run in the world.
345+
Testimonials on Linkedin.
19.941
Followers on Linkedin (& subscribers on Cyriel's newsletter).
Want to explore first?
No problem. Here are a few simple ways to experience my work before booking a keynote.
video experience
Showreel
Take 3 minutes to immerse yourself in the world of Cyriel. Go full screen, turn up the volume, sit back, relax, and enjoy the showreel!
free online experience
Cyriel in Action
Curious about my keynotes and how I can energize your event? Experience the highlights of my presentations in an interactive, online session.
paper experience
Bookazine
Get inspired by Cyriel's latest book 'the Change Mindset'. You can download 18 pages as a preview or buy a copy of one of his books. Enjoy the inspiration.
inbox experience
Inspiration Series
I also offer three series that dive deeper into specific topics. You can subscribe and receive a weekly newsletter for several weeks, each on that theme.

You can find 345+ 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
- several internal sessions (Laakdal - Belgium)
"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
- Internal leadership event (Brussels - Belgium)
"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
- Reimagining Asset Management - 400 professionals (Melbourne - Australia)
"Cyriel has the powerful skill of working an online or live room with unmatched confidence. His ability to engage the audience and keep their attention from start to finish is rare. We received fantastic feedback about how inspiring and enjoyable his session was."
Rebecca Fountain - Head of Admin and Operations - Professional Women International
- Online webinar for 120 female leaders from all over Europe (online)
"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
- HRcoreACADEMY with 200 HR leaders (Amsterdam - Netherlands)
"His insights and delivery were outstanding, truly inspiring for our team. He demonstrated a profound understanding of our challenges and provided actionable solutions that resonated with everyone. Cyriel’s session was not only informative but also deeply engaging and motivating."
Liisa-Maria Lees - Head of HR - Swedbank Estonia
- Incompany leadership event with 300 leaders (Parnü - Estonia)
"I highly recommend Cyriel as a conference speaker. His ability to convey ideas clearly and make complex concepts simple and accessible is unparalleled. It was a pleasure working with him."
Sonja Ćetković - CEO - Infostud
- HRExperience event - 300 HR professionals (Belgrade - Serbia)
Let's connect
I’d love to hear from you!
cyriel@cyrielkortleven.com
+32 486 87 45 11
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrielkortleven

Company details
CyrielKortleven.com
Office Antwerp (Belgium):
Dijlestraat 52 bus 103
2060 Antwerp - Belgium
VAT: BE0534567295
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