Behind the scenes of soccer

Manager, Entrepreneur

1,5 hour

NL, EN

Risk management,
Leadership,
Change management,
Football

Team Building,
Relax,
Inspire

Michael van Praag is among the most influential sports administrators in the Netherlands. As former chairman of Ajax (14 years), president of the KNVB (11 years) and member of the UEFA Executive Committee (12 years), he takes his audience behind the scenes of the international soccer world, a world full of power, pressure, intrigue, successes and surprising insights. A unique opportunity to hear what really goes on within organizations where millions of people have an opinion.

I will take you into the sometimes turbulent and wonderful world of the sports executive and tell you and your guests how to deal with wins, losses, and the constant outside pressures.
And also what to do to make it a success.

What to expect
- A unique look behind the scenes of Ajax, KNVB and UEFA
- Unknown stories, anecdotes and political insights from 32 years of top management
- Clear lessons on leadership, reputation and decision-making
- How to deal with extreme pressure, loss, crises and resistance
- Inspiration for entrepreneurs, teams, leaders and organizers
- Storytelling full of humor, sharpness and practical translation to the business world
- Optional: fully customized, tailored to theme and audience
- Also available as: power talk, inspirational lecture or chairman of the day

His stories are not only entertaining and revealing, they are full of lessons about leadership, reputation, dealing with resistance, winning and losing. Michael effortlessly translates these insights to any company, any sector and any personal situation. Whether it's team building, managerial choices, communication under pressure or building favor factor: his experiences get to the heart of effective leadership.

In close consultation, Michael tailors each lecture entirely to your target audience and theme. He can speak lightly, humorously and storytelling-driven, but also in depth and strategically. Presenting in English is also possible.

Besides his performances, Michael can also be used as chairman of the day. With his calmness, superiority and sharp interview style, he creates a strong, safe and structured atmosphere in which guests and speakers are shown to their best advantage.

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