Olof van Gelder

Entertainer / Artist, Athlete

45 min

NL

Entrepreneurship,
Performance,
Focus,
Swimming

Cooperation,
Inspire,
Motivate

Olof van Gelder is an inspiring speaker who uses his background as a former top swimmer to powerfully convey themes such as perseverance, mental strength and overcoming adversity. In his talk, he takes the audience on his journey from top sports to entrepreneurial life, showing how the discipline and mindset from the world of sports are also indispensable in business. As a speaker, Olof manages to make a deep connection with the audience with his openness and energy, not only motivating, but also confronting and challenging them to self-reflect.

Olof van Gelder is an energetic speaker who uses his experiences as a top swimmer and entrepreneur to inspire others. He was a successful swimmer for many years, became Dutch champion several times and even competed in the World Swimming Championships. Although he narrowly missed out on going to the Olympics, during that time he learned the importance of discipline, perseverance and dealing with disappointment.

After his sports career, Olof moved into the business world. Among other things, he worked as commercial manager at FC Eindhoven and started his own company in sales and events. Later he also became known from television, when he participated in Married at First Sight. His open and honest appearance on the program attracted a lot of attention and showed that he also has a lot to share on a personal level.

In his lectures, Olof talks about topics such as resilience, leadership, work-life balance, and personal growth. He does this in an accessible and motivating way, with lots of humor and real stories. His story is recognizable to anyone who has ever had to work hard for something, has gone through a difficult period or wants to continue to develop. Olof can be booked for lectures and workshops, and enjoys speaking at schools, companies and events.

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