Speaker & Panelist

Jochem Uytdehaage

Jochem Uytdehaage, Olympic speed skater and vitality expert, shares insights on achieving top performance in his lectures. He emphasizes the importance of balancing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual energy for success. Jochem provides practical tools to improve vitality, both in sports and in business, and helps teams manage stress and pressure.

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Languages: Dutch

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About Jochem Uytdehaage

Former speed skater Jochem Uytdehaage made history by being the first to complete the 10,000 meters in under 13 minutes, setting a world record and winning a gold Olympic medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. At those same Games, he also won gold in the 5,000 meters and a silver medal in the 1,500 meters. He is also a two-time European Allround Champion and a two-time World Champion. A true athlete who knows what it takes to achieve peak performance, and who also understands the downside of that pursuit.

Uytdehaage officially retired from competitive speed skating in February 2007 at the World Allround Championships in Thialf. However, sports remain a central thread throughout his life. His early goal was Olympic gold; today, his mission is to help people live a richer life. He does this as a speaker, trainer, and coach in Personal Energy Management. He is also active with Sporttop, a foundation founded by Jochem to support sports talents through mentoring by (former) top athletes and companies. Additionally, he is an ambassador for the Dutch Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the related Skate4AIR.

Jochem Uytdehaage as a Speaker

Olympic champion, vitality expert, and author of 'Opgeladen!' (Recharged), Jochem Uytdehaage knows better than anyone what it takes to achieve peak performance and stay strong in a world full of stimuli and pressure. In his inspiring keynotes and interactive workshops, one question is central: how do you recharge yourself effectively? Jochem shows that vitality is not a luxury, but a necessity for functioning well at home, at work, and in life. He shares insights from twenty years of top-level sport and connects those to real-life situations. Themes such as sleep, nutrition, movement, relaxation, and mental focus are addressed. With his model of 'The Energy Batteries—spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical,' he shows that true energy only arises when all these elements are in balance.

Jochem speaks with energy, sharpness, and personality. He inspires and activates his audience with concrete advice and practical tools. No vague tips, but clear, achievable, and immediately applicable advice. He resonates deeply with his audience, sparking both thought and action.

Opgeladen (Recharged)

Looking to boost your happiness, health, and performance? In his new book Opgeladen! Jochem Uytdehaage shares his experiences, knowledge, and insights, offering practical tips for anyone who wants to live a healthier and happier life.

Themes

Sessions

Jochem Uytdehaage delivers presentations and workshops where balance and energy are central themes. When you're fit (both physically and mentally), you perform at your best. Not only in sports, but also in business. In his lectures, Jochem shares his experiences as a top athlete. The core idea is simple: those who take care of themselves by focusing on their lifestyle lead a richer life. Everything that is important in this lifestyle is covered in his sessions, linked to lessons from 20 years of elite sports. From the importance of intense training to the necessity of true recovery and relaxation. How do you do this, and what helps you? What is the effect of proper nutrition? The importance of sleep and general physical activity, and what are the effects of stress on performance? How can you learn to have the right focus when it matters most? In sports, in your personal life, and in work situations. In addition to being physically and mentally in top shape, it's also about spirit and emotions. Themes such as ambition, perseverance, and dealing with setbacks are included. Jochem emphasizes finding balance between your work and personal life, which he discusses in his lecture.

Everyone wants to be vital and resilient, but it often seems like a lot is being asked of us. Daily hustle and stress take a toll on our vitality and resilience, especially when facing high pressure, such as heavy workloads, ambitious goals, or personal health and family issues. How can you ensure that your employees remain as vital and resilient as possible despite stress and pressure? In this session, we demonstrate how it’s possible to maintain vitality and resilience under any circumstances, even in high-pressure situations.

Drawing from the two extremes of Jochem Uytdehaage as a top athlete and Yvonne Lammertink, who lives with a severe physical disability, they inspire you to become more vital and resilient yourself. As experts in resilience and vitality, Yvonne and Jochem also share numerous tips to help you improve your vitality and resilience.

Everyone has a certain degree of vitality and resilience. Yvonne and Jochem inspire participants with their personal stories and engage in a discussion with participants around these questions:

Who is more vital, Yvonne or Jochem?
How important is the physical component of vitality?
Is resilience only useful in times of adversity?
What is the relationship between vitality and resilience?

Results for Participants:

They will be inspired and motivated to enhance their vitality and resilience.
They will feel more vital, resilient, and energetic.
They will continue to build their vitality and resilience long-term based on their strengths.
They will take better care of themselves.
They will learn to stay vital and resilient even during stressful periods.