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Thijs Launspach

Thijs Launspach is a Dutch psychologist, (TEDx-)speaker, and best selling author. He’s known for his work in helping people improve and maintain their mental health in today's increasingly complex world.
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Thijs’s 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’s message really resonated with the participants – all millennials. Top marks!

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  • Everything you need to know about mental health, stress, burnout, and generations—delivered in a clear, concise, and engaging way, with a healthy dose of humor to keep it both insightful and entertaining!
  • A keynote by one of the Netherlands' leading experts on generations and stress, translating scientific insights into clear and practical takeaways.
  • Engaging exercises and interactive elements that make the message come alive in a dynamic and impactful way, ensuring lasting insights and real-world application.

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Learn how to manage stress, prevent burn-out & improve mental health

n a world where stress, burnout, and the pressures of social media are becoming increasingly dominant, Thijs Launspach offers a refreshing and insightful perspective as a keynote speaker, psychologist, and author. With his deep expertise and sharp observations, he helps organizations and individuals navigate the challenges of modern life more effectively. Specializing in mental health and the modern performance-driven society, he challenges the myth of perfection and highlights connection as the antidote to never feeling enough. With a mix of science, humor, and practical tools, his keynotes inspire and equip audiences with real solutions.

Speaker Thijs Launspach, a well-known psychologist and bestselling author, brings complex topics such as stress, burnout, and generational differences back to understandable proportions. His keynotes serve as a compass in the modern work environment, where he guides the way to a healthy work culture with humor and clarity. Thanks to his experience as a speaker, moderator, presenter, and author, and his expertise as a psychologist, the audience hangs on his every word.

As the author of the bestseller Fokking Druk (F**ing Busy), Thijs Launspach provides in-depth insights into stress and burnout. Additionally, he wrote Werken met Millennials (Working with Millennials), in which he highlights the challenges and opportunities for millennials in today’s work culture. His more recent books, Je bent al genoeg (You Are Already Enough) and We doen allemaal maar wat (We're All Just Figuring It Out), are also popular and underscore his message about mental health and the pressure of the performance-driven society.

Besides his work as an author, Thijs is a highly sought-after speaker who questions our makeability society. In his keynotes, he shows that the constant drive for optimization and perfection actually throws us off balance. He argues that connection is the antidote in a world where we constantly feel like we are never enough. With sharp insights and an accessible style, he inspires his audience to view work, social media, and life in a healthier way.

His lecture at Universiteit van Nederland, Why Are So Many Millennials at Home with Burnout?, was viewed more than 300,000 times and shared thousands of times. Thijs Launspach also teaches at The School of Life and writes a weekly column for AD Werkt.

Book Thijs Launspach now for an insightful keynote on stress, burnout, social media, millennials, or generational differences in the workplace, and take the next step toward a balanced and productive work environment.

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5 of 5

Thijs’s 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’s message really resonated with the participants – all millennials. Top marks!

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We are pleased we had Thijs as a guest speaker at our company event. Great presentation about Millennials in a corporate environment, which was both very interesting and entertaining.

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Lot's of tips, great interaction - the participants loved it.

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260 participants and it exceeded our expectations by a mile. Every single piece of feedback was positive.

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This webinar was exacly what we needed. We had loads of people tuning in, and they stayed tuned all the way throughout the webinar.

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Keynotes

Keynote by Thijs Launspach: Working with Generations

Based on his book "Working with Millennials", Thijs Launspach tackles a pressing issue: managing Millennials and Generation Z in the workplace. How can you help these generations thrive in your team? How do you prevent burnout? What makes leading this group challenging, and how can you best address these obstacles?

This keynote provides the ultimate guide to effectively leading the new generations, equipping you with the insights and strategies needed to create a productive and engaged workforce.

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Keynote by Thijs Launspach: Mentally Healthy in Demanding Times

Based on his book "You Are Already Enough: Mentally Healthy in a Distorted World" (2022), Thijs Launspach explores how to stay grounded in a society dominated by performance pressure, the pursuit of happiness, and sky-high expectations. We live in an era where the bar is constantly raised, and the belief prevails that you must always be more successful and happier. This relentless drive for improvement can leave you feeling like you're never good enough.

In this keynote, Thijs debunks this myth, showing that the key to well-being is not self-optimization, but human connection—the antidote in a world where "never enough" has become the norm. With sharp insights and practical advice, he helps audiences develop a healthier, more balanced mindset and regain focus on what truly matters.

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Keynote by Thijs Launspach: (How to Prevent) Stress & Burnout

Based on his bestseller "F**ing Busy: The Ultimate Anti-Stress Book", Thijs Launspach explains how to reduce stress in both work and life, the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress, and how to prevent burnout.

Drawing from the same book, Thijs regularly delivers keynotes for management, HR professionals, and policymakers, providing actionable strategies for reducing workplace stress and preventing burnout—especially among millennial employees. His insights help organizations create a healthier, more sustainable work environment where employees can thrive.

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Keynote by Thijs Launspach: How Social Media Manipulates You – & How to Break Free

TikTok, Instagram, and X (Twitter) have undoubtedly made our lives more entertaining and connected. But they also have a huge impact on our mental health. Social media makes us more insecure, angrier, more fearful, jealous, and dissatisfied. Worse, their algorithms fuel division and even erode trust in society.

This keynote (or training) explores how social media manipulates us—how smart algorithms shape our behavior, thoughts, and desires. The problem isn’t you as a "user"—the problem is that these platforms use the most addictive technology to keep you scrolling. These media aren’t social at all; they are asocial.

In "Asocial Media", psychologist Thijs Launspach investigates the true impact of social media on mental health. He exposes the game being played and, most importantly, provides concrete strategies to help you break free from their grip.

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Keynote by Thijs Launspach: Other keynote options

In addition to his keynotes on stress, burnout, and social media, Thijs Launspach also speaks on a variety of other topics, including:

  • Generation Z and their role in the workplace
  • Generational differences in professional environments
  • Self-confidence and personal growth
  • Effectiveness and productivity
  • Focus and managing distractions
  • Personal leadership and self-management

Thijs is also an experienced moderator, presenter, and event host, making him a versatile speaker for conferences and corporate events. His keynotes can be delivered in Dutch or English, tailored to the audience’s needs.

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