what you can expect
if you book me as speaker

Ever wonder why you sometimes make the wrong call under pressure? What's going on in your head when stress hits? And how can you make sure you're making the right decision, even when time is tight?

In my talks, I dive into the world of decision-making under pressure. I'll show you how the brain works in challenging situations, using real-life examples from my firefighting experience that'll make you think.

No boring theory here—just practical insights you can use right away. Expect an interactive session where you'll not only listen but also reflect on your own thought processes. The better you understand why you do what you do, the stronger you'll be in challenging situations.

Whether you're in a high-risk job or just want to make better quick decisions, you'll walk away with new insights that'll stick with you.

5 reasons why you should attend one of my talks
Decision-making under pressure? Discover how you can outsmart your brain!
Gripping real-life stories that show what it's really like when every second counts
No boring theory, just hands-on insights you can use right away
Interactive and challenging; you'll immediately reflect on your own choices
Lasting impact; you'll go home with insights you'll never forget

Testimonials
wat anderen zeggen over mij

Jan Wiersma

I had the pleasure of working with Bart on our Data and AI Conference Europe 2024 where he delivered a keynote. Bart was a joy to work with: he is professional, incredibly knowledgeable, an impressive speaker and is always looking to deliver the best bespoke keynote possible. I am already looking to re-book Bart for 2025. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any speaking engagement.

Shane McGlynn Managing Director, IRM UK Strategic IT Training Ltd.
Jan Wiersma

Bart has given Keynote talks at a couple of our conferences, and the audience reaction has been strongly positive each time. His talks are insightful, practical, and entertaining. He can discuss human behavior with the unique authenticity and perspective of a first responder. He can also dive deeply into technology, or bring in academic research to help explain his message, as someone with a background in science and teaching. He speaks with authority and confidence in his subject, but also brings in interesting and fun examples to illustrate his points.

It’s clear that he cares a lot about delivering value when he is on stage, but he doesn’t parachute in then disappear right after he speaks. Nor does he give exactly the same presentation to every group he meets. Bart is exceptionally personable, and will try to stay at the meeting longer, before and after his talk, so that the audience has the opportunity to engage with him one on one. He often uses this time to understand the audience better, and where they are coming from, so he can relate his message more to their needs.

Bart is always well-prepared, communicates thoroughly, and meets all his deadlines. From an organizer’s perspective, he is a professional in every sense of word, and a pleasure to do business with.

Tony Shaw CEO & Founder DATAVERSITY