'Be Yourself'

📍 November 24th, 2025 I Amsterdam
A unique gathering for People & Culture Leaders, HR Directors, and CEO's who want to build flourishing cultures
Leaders & (Young) Professionals
Learning Across Generations
Unique Gatherings
That Spark Deep Learning and Human Connection
Interactive Learning
Dialogue and Q&A

What if...
the future of business isn’t about working harder, but about showing up more human?

💛 Let’s create a future where people feel safe, free, and inspired to bring their whole selves - their character, strengths, and values - to work, and where business flourishes as a result.

The Power of Authentic Leadership in Business & Life

This unique 'Be Yourself' gathering invites people-centered leaders to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters: the human side of leadership.

Guided by two remarkable international speakers, rooted in the wisdom of the East, and in the practices of the West, we’ll explore how authentic leadership transforms not only teams and organizations, but also the leaders themselves.

We will explore what it means to live and lead authentically in a world that often asks us to be otherwise. By learning to show up as our true selves, we allow new possibilities for growth and fulfillment to unfold at work and beyond.

Together we shape a future where work becomes a force for freedom, happiness, belonging, and extraordinary performance.

Authenticity is one of the Most Important Skills you can Master

Top leaders didn’t just make the most of their innate talents. They cultivated inner growth and self-awareness. They practice the wisdom of changing themselves first, and witness meaningful impact unfold around them, without trying to change anyone else.

This is Your Invitation to Explore the Power of Authenticity in Business & Life

This is Your Invitation to Explore the Power of Authenticity in Business & Life

Tickets

This is your opportunity to connect directly with the speakers, share meaningful conversations, ask questions, and elevate your leadership.
*Availability is limited, secure your place today

Why Authenticity Matters

Being yourself is more than a personal mantra. It’s a professional advantage. When authenticity is embraced, workplaces thrive. Showing up as who we truly are creates not only value for ourselves but also in our teams and organization.

For You

Authenticity fosters freedom, wellbeing, and confidence. By showing up as yourself, you can grow, contribute, and feel truly fulfilled.

In Your Teams

Authenticity builds trust, inclusion, and open collaboration. It strengthens relationships, creativity and collective succes follows.

In Your Organization

Authenticity fuels engagement and resilience. It builds cultures of trust and purpose, leading to lasting success and meaningful impact.
Introducing

Meet the 'Be Yourself' Initiators

Asha Lalai
I'm the founder of Action for Happiness, the Netherlands, a voice in cultivating the science, wisdom and practice of happiness & wellbeing at work, and your host.
Janine Schimmelpenninck
I'm the founder of the Orange Tree Academy, author of Natural Skills, and your host.

Topic: Be Your Natural Self
Asha Lalai
I'm the founder of Action for Happiness, the Netherlands, a voice in cultivating the science, wisdom and practice of happiness & wellbeing at work, and your host.
Janine Schimmelpenninck
I'm the founder of the Orange Tree Academy, author of Natural Skills, and your host.

Topic: Be Your Natural Self

Why You Should Attend

When we bring our true selves to work, teams thrive, organizations flourish, and we create a culture of trust, creativity, and belonging.

Benefits For You

Improved Confidence & Self-Awareness
You’ll gain tools to better understand your strengths and values, making it easier to bring your whole self to work without fear of judgment.
Better Relationships with Colleagues
Authenticity fosters trust. By showing up as yourself, you create more genuine connections with teammates and leaders.
Higher Job Satisfaction
When you don’t have to hide parts of who you are, work feels less draining and more fulfilling.

Benefits For Your Company

Increased Creativity & Innovation
Authentic environments encourage diverse perspectives, which often spark fresh ideas and problem-solving approaches allowing for better performance and results.
Positive Workplace Culture
By showing up authentically, we model behavior that makes it easier for others to do the same - contributing to an inclusive, supportive culture.
Stronger Employee Engagement & Better Retention
Authentic workplaces have higher levels of motivation, productivity, and commitment. When people feel valued for who they are, they’re more likely to stay with the company.

Tickets

This is your opportunity to connect directly with the speakers, share meaningful conversations, ask questions, and elevate your leadership.

Partnerships

In partnership with organizations committed to driving authentic, human-centered change.
Be Yourself

Program

Morning

08:30–09:00
Registration
Sweet Welcome in The Lounge
09:00–09:30
Find Your Place in The Plenary
09:30–10:00
Opening the Day Together
10:00–12:00
Speakers Who Inspire & Conversations that Connect

Afternoon

12:00–13:00
Healthy & Vegetarian Lunch
13:30–16:30
Speakers Who Inspire & Conversations that Connect followed by Q&A
16:30–17:00
Closing the Day Together
17:00–18:30
Meet & Greet with the Speakers, Book Signing, Drinks & Bites

Experience 'Be Yourself' at Venue Collective

Venue Collective - Generaal Vetterstraat 55 in Amsterdam

For this special day, we welcome you to one of Amsterdam’s most inspiring event spaces. Designed to spark creativity and connection. The setting offers everything we need to dive deep, meet new people, and share meaningful conversations. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the warm atmosphere that allows you to step away from daily routines and fully embrace the 'Be Yourself' experience.

Easily accessible by car and public transport, the venue offers plenty of parking and is just minutes away from Schiphol Airport. Everything is arranged so you can fully focus on what matters most: being yourself, connecting with others, and making this day unforgettable!

For this special day, we welcome you to one of Amsterdam’s most inspiring event spaces, a place designed to spark creativity, connection, and meaningful conversations.

Easily accessible by car, public transport, and close to Schiphol Airport, the venue offers everything you need to step away from daily routines and fully embrace the 'Be Yourself' experience.

Experience 'Be Yourself' at Venue Collective

Be Yourself 2025

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