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Wiebe Wakker is an adventurous speaker. He gave himself the challenge of driving to the other side of the world with no money and an electric car. His lectures for business, healthcare, government, education, sports and many other industries connect perfectly to common themes, such as:
- Dealing with change and uncertainty
- Coping with crises and setbacks
- Realizing goals
- Living more sustainably
- Challenging people out of their comfort zone
Wiebe inspires, energizes, challenges people to live differently and provides a positive worldview.
Speaker with an inspiring story
In 2016, Wiebe challenged himself to drive to the other side of the world with no money and in an electric car to prove that sustainable mobility is the future.
To reach Sydney, Wiebe asked strangers to "plug him in" with energy. On this website, people could select their location and offer him a couch, meal or power for the car. Based on these offers, the route was determined and thus Wiebe crisscrossed the world, even earning him the nickname "the Forrest Gump of Automotive."
Of course, his adventure was not without its challenges. But time and again, Wiebe managed to make progress through the help of friendly locals or his online followers.
In the end, Wiebe reached
his final destination after 1,119 days, 33 countries and 95,000 kilometers. Wiebe takes you along on his journey. How does he cope with loneliness and introversion in a life that was completely extroverted? How does he hold his own in the face of challenges that would drive you to despair? But above all, Wiebe's journey is an example that by working together and making connections you can achieve extreme goals and Wiebe shows that the world is not such a bad place as we see it on TV.
Reviews
, Rob
What an inspiring story! On our team event, we invited Wiebe to take us along on his journey. And he delivered, genuine, humorous, with powerful visuals and personal stories that truly made us think. Wiebe showed us that you don't need to fear the unknown. A little courage to take the leap goes a long way. Through relatable examples, he made us realize how often, and how easily, we judge, and how often we get it wrong. By trusting in the goodness of people, beautiful collaborations can emerge naturally. If you're looking for a speaker with a clear purpose and a fantastic journey, someone who challenges you to follow your dreams with sustainability at heart, I can highly recommend Wiebe.
, Brenda
Wat een ontzettend sterk verhaal. Onze mensen bij Coca-Cola waren zeer enthousiast en geïnspireerd door het verhaal van Wiebe. Mooie inzichten en zo down to Earth, iedereen zou dit een keer moeten horen! (via LinkedIn)
, Tom
Wiebe heeft onlangs zijn waanzinnige verhaal verteld bij de gemeente Amsterdam bij de afdeling Ruimte en Duurzaamheid. Het is een jongensboek vol avontuur en uitdagingen die onoverkomelijk lijken. Met enkel de foto's zou je het publiek al boeien, maar tijdens jouw verhaal bespreek je onderwerpen als duurzaamheid, samenwerking en omgaan met tegenslag. Mijn collega's verlieten geïnspireerd de bijeenkomst. Een aanrader! (via LinkedIn)
, Nathalie
It's really all about pioneering and seeing opportunities. Sometimes, as chairman of the day, you also get to see a fine keynote speaker with an inspiring story. Still impressed Wiebe Wakker (via LinkedIn)
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