Jaap Vriend: Happiness for Beginners

Entertainer / Artist, Trainer/Coach

45 min

NL

Working / Happiness at work,
Storytelling,
Behavior change,
Personal development

Connect,
Inspire,
Happiness at Work

Jaap Vriend is a speaker, writer and playwright who knows how to touch people with his mix of humor, familiarity and depth. As an expert on happiness and communication, he makes his audience think, laugh and inspire. With his fresh perspective, theatrical style and warm personality, he knows how to make even the most difficult topics light and accessible. Whether he speaks for an organization, at a conference or in the theater: Jaap brings energy, interaction and a large dose of life wisdom to the stage.

Jaap Vriend is a true all-rounder. He studied International Relations and Organizations in Groningen, worked at Amnesty International and Randstad, but found his true calling on the stage. As founder of Happiness for Beginners, he explores what happiness really is, and how we can get more of it. In his lectures and columns, he combines philosophy, practice and humor to get people thinking about work happiness, personal development and meaning in a light-hearted way. His stories are full of recognizable situations, personal anecdotes and practical insights that stick.

Jaap Vriend can be booked via Showbird from €1,750 (excluding VAT) for an inspiring lecture or theater class tailored to your needs. His presentations are ideal for companies and organizations that want to invest in work happiness, communication and connection. Whether it's a keynote, daytime presidency or interactive workshop, Jaap always knows how to hit the right note. With his relaxed style, sharp humor and natural stage presence, he creates direct contact with his audience.

In addition to his work as a speaker, Jaap has been touring Dutch theaters for years with his successful show The Nine Open Doors. This theater lecture is seen as a fresh and light-hearted refresher course in the most important communication skills: listening, giving feedback and making real contact. His message is simple but powerful: happiness and communication are not tricks, but skills you can train. In doing so, he manages not only to inspire, but also to initiate lasting change.

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