{"id":14720,"date":"2025-10-07T13:13:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myspeaker.se\/?post_type=profile&#038;p=14720"},"modified":"2025-10-07T13:13:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:13:08","slug":"thijs-launspach","status":"publish","type":"profile","link":"https:\/\/myspeaker.se\/en\/international-speakers\/thijs-launspach\/","title":{"rendered":"Thijs Launspach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"text-block_f011503200e773a62acd82fed52d397e\" class=\"block-text block-text--columns-one lg:my-20 my-10\">\n      <div class=\"block-text__body\">\n      <p>Recently, he unveiled his latest masterpiece, \u2018Crazy Busy: keeping sane in a stressful world,\u2019 published by Capstone\/Wileys. Recognized as one of LinkedIn\u2019s Top Voices on Work Life Balance, Thijs has emerged as a leading advocate for maintaining mental fortitude amidst the demanding challenges of our professional and personal lives. In fact, he was crowned the winner of the esteemed NBF speaker competition in 2023, securing the public\u2019s resounding endorsement.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201c260 participants and it exceeded our expectations by a mile. Every single piece of feedback was positive.\u201d &#8211; AmGen<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Thijs delves into a range of compelling topics, including stress management, mental wellbeing in the workplace, navigating intergenerational dynamics, and, most notably, the profound impact of social media on our health. He astutely observes that as the times grow more challenging, both within our careers and beyond, our mental resilience must correspondingly strengthen. Drawing on a wealth of scientific insights, expert methodologies, and poignant anecdotes from those who have personally experienced the consequences of stress, Thijs empowers individuals to break free from the relentless grip of a stress-ridden existence. Amidst our perpetually packed schedules and the perpetual struggle to catch up, Thijs offers a guiding light toward attaining serenity and tranquility.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThijs\u2019s lecture at our EY Masterclass hit exactly the right spot! He gave a passionate keynote, and it was great to see the audience responding and engaging. Thijs\u2019s message really resonated with the participants \u2013 all millennials. Top marks!\u201d &#8211; EY<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In Crazy Busy, Thijs unravels the predicament of our modern lives\u2014overflowing calendars and a dearth of time for introspection. The ceaseless pursuit of unattainable goals leaves us feeling perennially overwhelmed. As an acclaimed psychologist, Thijs delves into the underlying causes of our relentless busyness and illuminates the path toward prevention. Through his meticulous study of stress, he imparts invaluable techniques for coping and cultivates an atmosphere of peace and calm. Incorporating the latest scientific advancements, expert strategies, and poignant real-life anecdotes, Thijs weaves a compelling narrative aimed at answering a fundamental question: How can we liberate ourselves from the clutches of stress?<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe are pleased we had Thijs as a guest speaker at our company event. Great presentation about Millennials in a company environment, which was both very interesting and entertaining.\u201d -ThermoFisher Scientific<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Are you ready to embark on this transformative journey toward reclaiming the essence of a truly meaningful existence?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Popular topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What you should know about stress<\/li>\n<li>Mental wellbeing at work: how you can make your organization a healthier place to work<\/li>\n<li>Managing millennials: leading the younger generations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"video-block_ed80bb73324aaae15345de81c7f0557c\" class=\"block-video space-y-4 my-10\">\n  <div class=\"container-small\">\n\n    <div class=\"relative my-10 aspect-video embed\">\n      <div class=\"z-20\">\n        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Thijs Launspach - Speaker Showreel\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wkr57mp5cfk?start=6&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>      <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introducing Thijs Launspach, a renowned Dutch psychologist, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author. 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