Pelle Sandstrak
Pelle Sandstrak is a successful speaker and writer who shares his inspiring story of overcoming OCD and Tourette's syndrome to live a fulfilling life, encouraging others to embrace their own unique qualities.
Why you should book Pelle Sandstrak for your next event
- Pelle's personal story of overcoming OCD and Tourette's syndrome to live a fulfilling life is both inspiring and captivating. His message of embracing one's unique qualities resonates with audiences, leaving them feeling motivated and empowered.
- Pelle is a skilled and engaging speaker, able to connect with his audience and deliver his message in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. He uses humor and personal anecdotes to keep audiences engaged and leave a lasting impression.
- In a world where conformity is often valued over individuality, Pelle's message of embracing one's unique qualities and living a fulfilling life is more relevant than ever. His insights on creativity, success, and happiness will leave audiences with a fresh perspective on how to live their best lives.
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Discover Pelle Sandstrak's inspiring story of overcoming adversity & living a fulfilling life
Pelle Sandstrak is a Swedish author and speaker, born in 1979. He has written several books, including “As Normal As I Want To Be”, where he shares his personal story of living with OCD and Tourette's syndrome. Pelle is also a sought-after speaker, inspiring audiences with his message of embracing one's unique qualities and living a fulfilling life.
Pelle Sandstrak is a Swedish author and speaker who is best known for his book “As Normal As I Want To Be”, where he shares his personal story of living with OCD and Tourette's syndrome, and how he was able to overcome these challenges to live a fulfilling life.
Pelle's message of embracing one's unique qualities and living a fulfilling life has resonated with audiences around the world, and he has become a sought-after speaker on topics such as creativity, success, and happiness. He is known for his engaging and entertaining speaking style, using humor and personal anecdotes to connect with audiences and leave a lasting impression.
In addition to his writing and speaking, Pelle is also a successful entrepreneur, having founded and run several businesses over the years. He is passionate about helping others discover their own unique qualities and achieve their full potential.
Pelle has received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including the Swedish Speech of the Year Award in 2017. He continues to inspire and motivate audiences around the world with his message of embracing one's uniqueness and living a fulfilling life.
Keynotes
Keynote by Pelle Sandstrak:
Mr Tourette – For the Sake of Uniqueness
Years of magical rituals and tics of every kind suddenly got a name. Which gave rise to unexpected possibilities.
Pelle was dirty, outside of society, sleeping in cars, a loser. The road forward, into the inside of society, was lined with setbacks that slowly transformed into successes. Much thanks to his own “Tourette energy” as well as a few people’s strong and warm empathy.
This is Pelle Sandstrak’s new and different stand-up lecture with pedagogy, comedy, and tragedy. From being homeless in Norway in the 80s to being “homeful” in Sweden 30 years later.
Why you should book this keynote:
- Pelle helps us understand that instead of being provoked by “the hopeless” or “the abnormal,” we can see the value of impulsivity, the strength in being “disturbed,” and that we should more often bring out those sides of ourselves.
- Pelle Sandstrak tells and portrays the people who saw him as an asset, not as a burden—those who gave him a self-image by daring to make mistakes and behave freely. The lecture is a tribute to the positive uniqueness in humans.
It is a warm and heartfelt story that strengthens and inspires.
Keynote by Pelle Sandstrak:
Mr Tourette – As Healthy As You Want to Be? (Mr Tourette 2.0)
Experience Pelle Sandstrak’s gripping lecture “Mr Tourette – As Healthy As You Want to Be” (Mr Tourette 2.0). Although this presentation serves as a continuation of his earlier lectures, it stands strong on its own and can be booked separately. This inspiring session takes you on a journey through Pelle’s life, from his time living on the streets to his reintegration into society.
In this keynote, you will:
- Follow Pelle’s journey from battling his personal demons to finding support and success within society.
- Explore Pelle’s world of tics and compulsive rituals, and how these have shaped his interactions and personal growth.
- Discover how mistakes can be transformed into success, and how his story can inspire both personal and professional development.
Booking “Mr Tourette – As Healthy As You Want to Be” means your organization gains a deep and inspiring insight into one man’s unique journey. This lecture is ideal for anyone seeking understanding of diversity, personal development, and overcoming obstacles. Pelle Sandstrak’s story will enrich and inspire your team—whether or not they are already familiar with his earlier work.
Keynote by Pelle Sandstrak:
Blessed Are the Unusual
Do you dare to challenge your own thoughts about what is normal? And who truly believes themselves to be normal? How positively disturbed are you—really? How can we see all people and their abilities outside the usual norms? How can we meet what is unusual—and who really believes they are ordinary?
With the help of his own Tourette energy and the positive disturbedness (iStörd) of others, Pelle gained a positive self-image.
In this lecture, Pelle Sandstrak uses absurd humor and deep seriousness to share his own experiences—from being homeless to finding belonging, from the bottom of society to becoming as “normal” as he chooses to be.
You will gain:
- A chance to dive deep into the question of societal norms, leading you to reflect on your own views of what is considered “normal.”
- Inspiration and insights from Pelle Sandstrak’s personal journey, offering you tools to develop a positive self-image—even when living outside established norms.
- Practical methods and approaches for treating people inclusively—especially valuable for those working in schools, healthcare, or leadership.
This keynote provides a profound focus on how we meet others and offers valuable insider tips tailored for educators, healthcare professionals, and leaders. It is ideal for anyone working with people.
