LIFE IS GROWTH
AND CONTRIBUTION
Communication that creates safety — so truth can be spoken and progress can happen.
I’m Michel van Amsterdam — keynote speaker and mentor. I speak about communication, presence, and the wisdom of the body (symbolic and practical, not medical). I help leaders, teams, and communities increase authenticity and build trust — so dialogue opens, boundaries are respected, and people feel safe enough to be real.
My keynotes bridge two worlds that rarely meet on one stage: the insights of medicine and the transformational power of theatre, dialogue, and leadership development.
SIGNATURE THEMES
All themes are able to adapt to specific circumstances
and time-frames 15 – 60 min
Trust Is Built in Micro-Moments: Small actions that create safety — and the tiny ruptures that quietly destroy it.
The Body as Compass: Embodied signals that reveal what’s true — and how to make better decisions and better dialogue.
Authenticity & Connection: Realness as a leadership advantage — truthful without blame, clear without aggression.
Communication that Lands: Presence, voice, and message — so people actually listen, remember, and act.
What changes in the room
People stop performing and start connecting. Conversations become clearer, kinder, and more direct. Teams learn to repair trust without drama — and create forward momentum.
You’ll leave with
- Language that de-escalates
- presence under pressure
- boundary repair
- trust-building tools
- memorable images people repeat
Life is change – Trough Growth and Contribution
And It Was Never Meant To Do it All Alone
A new time is becoming visible — new possibilities for how we live with and for one another, and with life itself. I’m optimistic about what’s possible. And I’m also deeply moved by what still feels inhuman in our world.
Over the years I’ve learned something very valuable: when we allow what’s true — without hardening — new approaches appear. Dialogue opens. Repair happens. People return to themselves.
That’s why my work is rooted in dialogue: with ourselves, with each other, and with life. Because abundance grows where truth, courage, and connection meet.