Job Satisfaction: Let Go of Your Masks.

Expert, Mental coach

1 hour

NL

Working / Happiness at work,
Behavior change,
Psychology / Brain,
Personal development

Inspire,
Personal effectiveness,
Happiness at Work

How much of your true self do you actually show at work? Are you being yourself, or are you unconsciously wearing masks to be liked, to perform well, or to keep everything under control? And how does that affect your job satisfaction? A thought-provoking keynote full of humor, relatable moments, and depth.

A theatrical, thought-provoking keynote on happiness at work, filled with humor, relatable moments, and depth.

How much of the behavior you display at work actually consists of defense mechanisms? And how much do these mechanisms influence your happiness at work?

From a young age, we develop all kinds of masks to protect ourselves. We want to be liked, to fit in, to be successful, and above all, not to be rejected. So we please others, say “yes” when we mean “no,” keep everything under control, or pretend that everything is fine.
On the outside, everything seems fine, and we even receive compliments on our behavior. But what’s happening on the inside in the meantime?

After all, how happy are you really if you’re constantly focused on meeting others’ expectations?

In this theatrical keynote, Irma van Herwaarden takes you into the world of our masks through personal stories, humor, and relatable examples. She shows why we developed them in the first place, how they protect us, but also how they stand in the way of our happiness at work.

Job satisfaction isn’t just about a pleasant work environment, nice coworkers, and good working conditions—it’s above all about the freedom to be yourself, without masks.

Do you dare to let go of your masks?

As part of this keynote, Irma will stay after the presentation to chat, answer questions, or discuss personal experiences shared by audience members.

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