Iris van Ooyen keynote speaker

Keynote speaker
Iris van Ooyen

From burnout to brilliance

Iris van Ooyen is an experienced and passionate expert in energy management and personal development who brings a rare combination of authentic vulnerability and scientific research to every stage she graces. Having personally navigated the challenges of burnout and digital overwhelm, she doesn’t just teach energy management—she’s lived the transformation from depletion to radiance.

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Matt Wilkinson
Haywards Heath - Marketing strategist

Iris lights up the stage with a rare, radiant energy. She weaves solid science with vivid storytelling and practical mental-health wisdom, so you walk away not just informed but genuinely lighter, like someone opened a window and let the fresh air in.

For over 20 years, Iris has been supporting clients with life-changing insights and tools, becoming a trusted guide for those who have big things to do in this world but often feel drained by the demands of showing up authentically and powerfully. She’s the author of “Radiant: How to Have All the Energy You Need to Live a Life You Love” and has worked with everyone from Olympic athletes to international executives.

A speaking style that transforms

Iris’s highly engaging, empathetic, and research-driven speaking style seamlessly blends personal authenticity with scientific validation. She creates a direct and interactive experience for her audience, guiding them through complex topics with clarity and practical wisdom that feels both deeply personal and universally applicable. Many participants experience a mindset shift and an actual change in their behavior.

Mark Schaefer
Mark Schaefer
Louisville, TN, USA - Keynote speaker, futurist & bestselling author

Iris presented to our meeting of international executives and her talk was both useful and inspiring. Her ideas on personal energy and productivity are gold!

What sets Iris apart is her holistic approach to energy management—emphasizing not just productivity, but physical health, mental well-being, and our essential connection to nature. She draws upon both personal anecdotes and powerful insights to create presentations that are practical and action-oriented, ensuring your audience walks away with concrete solutions and tips they can start applying immediately.

Bruce Scheer, Value Vitalizer and co-founder, Seattle, USA

 

Iris is a supportive guide who empowers individuals to reclaim their energy and well-being in a digitally overwhelming world by integrating scientific understanding with mindful practices. Your audience will walk away inspired, equipped, and ready to take action.

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Dan Christ
Pennsylvania, USA - personal technology guide

Iris couples candid reflection with techniques she uses in her own life and with clients to explain and demonstrate how a busy professional can manage their energy while under constant notification and deadline pressure. I knew the session would be special when she asked participants to refrain from side chats while she spoke, then showed us how to reduce stress, focus better, and be more productive. I’d recommend Iris to anyone looking to reclaim their attention and thrive in even the busiest environments.

Iris van Ooyen speaking

Keynote Speaking Engagements

Iris is available for all types of trainings and speaking engagements on managing and increasing energy, productivity and creativity that meet your goals and budget.

Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker to light up your conference or a full-day workshop, Iris can create a program to meet your needs.

Keynote speech example: Managing energy in the age of digital overwhelm. How to have less stress and be able to focus better.

Based on her latest book RADIANT: How to Have All the Energy You Need to Live a Life You Love, Iris van Ooyen takes the audience on a journey of discovery of where and how their energy is being depleted. Weaving research with entertaining stories and powerful insights, Iris shows what you can do differently so that you have energy left at the end of the day—rather than be depleted or exhausted. Or worse, on your way to burnout.

If you want Iris to speak at your event, you can email her at iris[at]2brighteyes[dot]com or fill in this contact form.

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About Iris van Ooyen

Iris has been supporting people and teams since 2002 and she has a track record of success.

Thanks to her MBA and background in the corporate world, she can combine her extensive business experience with her renowned razor-sharp intuitive insights in order to support those struggling in their life, career, business, or high performance as a whole. Especially leaders, entrepreneurs, executives and athletes.

Iris has hosted workshops and trainings in NYC and other places in the United States, Ireland, Italy and of course all over The Netherlands.

Her clients range from entrepreneurs, leaders, executives, coaches, Olympic athletes, managers and artists to large companies and organizations such as Brinks, Unicef, KPN, Securitas, Microsoft and others.

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