Inspiring Speaker for your event: Wiebe Wakker

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“When Wiebe started speaking, everyone was on the edge of their seats for an hour.”

Wiebe Wakker from the back during a presentation, facing the audience in a theatre.

Wiebe Wakker geeft een presentatie als spreker.

Are you looking for an inspiring story for your event?

My name is Wiebe Wakker. In 2019, I completed a record-breaking world trip: I drove solo and without money from the Netherlands to Australia, in an electric car with only 200 km of range.

My presentation on this bizarre adventure is full of hardships, twists and humour. In which I particularly emphasise the value of cooperation, sustainability and perseverance.

As an inspiring speaker, I have already managed to captivate and inspire countless people with my story. Will you be next?

No standard story
Impact, humour and message
Gives energy

Positive worldview
Interactive
Challenges to different way of life

A taster of my story

In 2016, I challenged myself to drive to the other side of the world in an electric car with no money. Everyone around me said it couldn’t be done.

To reach Sydney, I asked strangers to ‘Plug Me In’. Through this website, they could select their location and offer me a meal, place to sleep or power for the car. That’s how I determined my route, which as a result was anything but straightforward. It caused many – literal – twists and turns in my story.

Yes, I eventually reached Sydney. But it was not without a struggle. Thanks to the help of friendly locals or online followers, I managed to keep moving forward. So my story is also an example that by working together and making connections you can achieve extreme goals ánd that the world is not at all such a bad place as we see it on TV.

After 1,119 days, 33 countries and 95,000 kilometres, my journey was over. Now that I’m back, I love nothing more than telling about it to inspire others.

What I want to convey? That anything is possible if you really want it. I overcame my challenges and want to inspire others to do the same. I do so with the power of my story, in which, by the way, there is also plenty to laugh about.

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Key topics for organisations

My story touches on themes that are also at play within your organisation. Just think about collaboration: how do you get people on board with your mission? And how do you achieve goals that seem impossible? It is covered in detail in my presentation.

So as an inspiring speaker, my stories go far beyond the adventure alone. I touch on core themes relevant to business, healthcare, government, education, sport and many other industries and individuals in this fast-changing world.

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Inspiration and new energy

Change and uncertainty

Dealing with setbacks

Collaboration & connection

Embracing sustainability

Achieving goals

Why my story inspires others

I have told my unique story countless times. Many listeners were inspired by it.
About it, they say the following:

‘Innovation, sustainability, inspiration, adventure, humour, life lessons and I could go on and on.’

Noeska de Nobel

Delfland Waterboard

‘His journey is a particularly great example of what you can achieve by working together, making connections and having a positive view of the world and inspires everyone to pursue their dreams!’

Robert de Jonge

Lions Club Blaricum

‘In particular, his message on sustainability came across powerfully, a theme we work on every day within our organisation.’

Marc Vermeer

Rijkswaterstaat

‘During his lively discourse laced with anecdotes, self-mockery and humour, everyone hung on his every word.’

Hans Hoff

Impact Event Sustainable Zeist

‘After hearing his story, you know that even if your goals seem totally unattainable, you can achieve them.’

Wendy van de Geijn

54 Events

‘This was definitely talked about for the rest of the day.’

Joyce Versteeg

Provero

Frequently asked questions to an inspiring speaker

What topics will be covered during your presentation?Wiebe Wakker2024-03-15T23:04:02+01:00

What topics will be covered during your presentation?

The themes of Collaboration and Sustainability will take centre stage. But the following topics will also be highlighted:

Inspiration
Perseverance
Sustainability
Dealing with change and uncertainty
Dealing with setbacks
Achieving goals
Challenging people out of their comfort zone
Breaking down resistance to electric driving / inspiring people to drive electric

Is there a theme of special interest to you? Let me know and I will adapt my presentation accordingly.

I still have questions before requesting a lecture. Is that possible?Wiebe Wakker2024-03-16T14:43:33+01:00

I still have questions before requesting a lecture. Is that possible?

Yes, you can. Send a message via the Contact page. I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Are you immediately available?Wiebe Wakker2024-03-16T14:43:43+01:00

Are you immediately available?

Yes, I can be booked immediately. After your request, I will contact you as soon as possible. I will then let you know if I am available on the date of your event.

A hall viewed from above where an audience is listening to a presentation of Wiebe Wakker

What should I emphasise as a speaker?

Most organisations book me because they want to hear an inspiring story. But some would like to emphasise sustainability. The other on collaboration. Or do you have another theme of special interest to you? Let me know.

Sustainability

With my experiences, I illustrate the importance of sustainable choices, both in our personal and professional lives.

In doing so, I consciously draw parallels with challenges within organisations.

BOOK ME AS A SPEAKER ON SUSTAINABILITY

Collaboration

Because I travelled without money, I depended on people who gave me food, a place to sleep and electricity. They determined my route. Thus, my talk illustrates the importance of collaboration.

BOOK ME AS A SPEAKER ON COLLABORATION

MENA Transport Congress

Nordic EV Summit

Wiebe Wakker speaking at a stage next to his Blue Bandit electric car.

With Blue Bandit on stage

Wiebe Wakker in the middle of the council hall, speaking to employees of the Veenendaal muncipality

Municipality of Veenendaal

RailTech Europe

Canon's President Table

Speaker Wiebe Wakker on a stage in front of a big screen

ARN Relation Day

Speaker Wiebe Wakker on a stage presentation to a big audience

Infoland

Keynote Speaker Wiebe Wakker op het podium.

NexDrive

World Travel Market 2024

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Highly recommended!

“Wiebe’s inspiring story shows that reaching your goal does not only depend on a solid plan, a healthy dose of guts and a lot of perseverance.

Flexibility in dealing with unforeseen circumstances and plenty of humour are just as important – and this is reflected in Wiebe’s inspiring and entertaining presentation.

The insights Wiebe gained on his journey contain valuable lessons many organisations can benefit from in realising their goals. Highly recommended!”

Edwin Levels | Strategic Expert | Dutch Healthcare Authority