Michael Kortekaas

Michael helps people, teams, and organizations perform better under pressure. He does so from a solid foundation: a career in the police and defense forces, followed by years of experience as a trainer and speaker for both specialized units and the corporate world. His approach is practical, thoughtful, and activating. Whether it concerns leadership development, behavioral change, or sustainable employability: Michael provides tools that stick and can be applied immediately in practice. Mental strength in practice In his lectures, Michael shows how our brain works under pressure and the role that attention, energy, and habits play in performance. He speaks about mental resilience, stress management, and performance psychology, based on insights from his book Discover Your Mental Strength. His sessions are full of interaction, recognition, and direct applicability. From management teams to the production floor: Michael knows how to touch and activate people. In the corporate world, he successfully guides High Performance teams to create more focus, resilience, and energy. He has delivered sessions for renowned organizations such as Friesland Campina, Facebook, Reebok, and Adidas. Performance psychology Michael is in high demand for leadership days, vitality weeks, change programs, and high-performance programs. His lectures are a perfect fit for corporate events on mental resilience, behavioral change, workplace happiness, sustainable performance, and performance psychology.