Speaker & moderator

Lieke van der Plas

Lieke van der Plas is an energetic speaker and moderator who uses her personal style and experience in entrepreneurship and media to inspire and motivate her audience to take action. As a pioneer in business vlogging and an expert in storytelling and leadership, she shares her candid experiences of success, failure, and resilience. Her sessions are interactive and motivating, offering practical tools for growth and visibility.

Rate indication: € 1,500 to € 2,499
Available for booking as: Speaker Day chairman Interviewer Presenter Panelist
Languages: Dutch

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About Lieke van der Plas

Lieke van der Plas grew up with a passion for presenting, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. At the age of 22, she started her first company with a clear mission: to help businesses stand out online through corporate vlogs. This made her a pioneer in her field. Her company, LEF Media, grew into a successful business and earned her a nomination for Rotterdam Businesswoman of the Year, media attention in national newspapers, and regular vlog segments on RTL. However, her entrepreneurial journey was not without its challenges. After partially selling her company and experiencing burnout, she bought her company back and reinvented herself. Lieke created her own documentary about entrepreneurship and is co-host of the Netherlands’ leading entrepreneurship podcast, Groeivoer. Her resilience, combined with her openness, makes Lieke a powerful and inspiring speaker.

Lieke van der Plas as a Speaker and Moderator

On stage, Lieke knows how to touch people and inspire them to take action. Her style is personal, energetic, and rich in content. She speaks about courage, personal development, storytelling, and visibility, openly sharing her own experiences. With humour and a fresh perspective, she takes her audience into the world of entrepreneurship, failure, getting back up, and daring to make new choices. As a moderator, she creates a safe atmosphere, asks the right questions, and brings lightness without losing depth. Lieke always contributes to the content, prepares thoroughly, and ensures that the programme works as a whole, from the structure to the energy in the room. She truly listens, responds to the moment, and makes sure that both speakers and the audience feel seen.

Career

Lieke’s entrepreneurial journey started with one camera and an idea. In 2017, she founded LEF Media, which developed into the first and largest corporate vlogging agency in the Netherlands. She went on to become a media entrepreneur, presenter, and trainer, training hundreds of people in speaking in front of the camera and on stage. She became known for her work with RTL, numerous companies, and her role as a trainer in visibility and storytelling. Her work did not go unnoticed, resulting in a partial sale of her company. In 2024, at not yet thirty years old, she decided to buy back her company in full. Alongside her entrepreneurship, she chose to refocus on what she is most passionate about: stepping onto the stage and helping others claim their own stage, with courage and authenticity. Her own experiences of both success and adversity form a powerful foundation for her work as a speaker.

With her experience in media, events, entrepreneurship, and personal development, Lieke van der Plas is the ideal speaker or moderator for events focused on courage, leadership, and authentic stories.

Themes

Sessions

“The plural of courage is life” – and it starts with your story. In this workshop, Lieke van der Plas challenges you to grow in leadership, communication, and connection through your own story. Because those who get to know themselves better and learn to express themselves make more impact. On stage, within a team, and in everyday life. Lieke combines her experience as a speaker, presenter, and trainer with her background in media and entrepreneurship.

You will actively work on your own story. At the start, we record it on camera, just as you would normally tell it. No stress, just do it. Then we dive into what works, what could be stronger, and how your story can truly come to life. You will receive practical tips, honest feedback, and the tools to speak with more confidence and impact. At the end of the workshop, we record your story again — and you can see the difference for yourself. Grow in just a few hours, simply by doing it.

What you will learn:

- How to make an impact as a leader through personal storytelling

- How to create genuine connection with your audience or team

- What your non-verbal communication says

- How to speak with dynamics (use of your voice)

- What makes a good story strong (structure)

- Storytelling techniques to move and convince people

From nervous to confident: Lieke teaches you how to present with impact and enjoyment. Effective presenting is more than just speaking in front of a group; it is a skill that you can develop and perfect. In this workshop, you will get the tools, confidence, and enthusiasm to take every presentation to the next level.

What you will learn:

- Presenting from a powerful story (structure)

- How to speak with dynamics (use of your voice)

- Using body language as a tool (non-verbal communication)

- Turning nerves into positive energy

- Interacting with the audience

In the Business Vlogging Workshop, Lieke teaches you how to create authentic and impactful vlogs that strengthen your organization or personal brand. As the first business vlogger in the Netherlands, Lieke shares all the tips and tricks she has learned through her own practical experience.

The training is practical, energetic, and tailored to your learning objectives. You will immediately get started with developing, recording, and editing your first vlog, and discover how to present your story naturally in front of the camera. In this workshop, you are challenged to step outside your comfort zone.

What you will learn:

- The difference between vlogs and traditional videos

- Writing an engaging script

- Presenting in front of the camera

- Interview techniques

- Camera skills

- Editing videos with your smartphone

This workshop is suitable for both individual participants and teams, and can be adapted in duration and location, ranging from a short masterclass to a full-day training.