Through breathing I find silence — through stories others find themselves.
In the hectic atmosphere of the stadium, I learned: true strength arises in silence. Success is wonderful. But meaning only begins in breath and attention.
Through breathing I find silence;
I find direction through stories.
In sports and life, it is not about winning,
but remembering who you really are is what counts.
My life revolves around stories, sport, and silence. As a commentator for the NOS, I come face-to-face with the greatest sporting moments in the world: World Championships, Olympic Games, Grand Slams. But the most impressive playing field lies within ourselves. Through breathing, awareness, and inner leadership, I inspire people to discover their own gold — both on stage and in daily life.
ABOUT ME
'Through the breath you can ease the mind
My life revolves around personal growth, sport, stories, and inspiration. As a sports commentator for the NOS, I have been to the biggest sporting events in the world: Champions League football, the FIFA World Cup, the Olympic Games, and the Grand Slam tennis tournaments. But my passion goes beyond just reporting.
My journey began with a degree in Political Science and International Relations at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. After an internship at the United Nations in New York and the communications agency Hill&Knowlton in the Netherlands, I followed my heart and became a sports journalist. I presented at RTL, worked for Sport 7 and Canal , and had the honor of being part of the technical staff of the South Korean national team under Guus Hiddink during the legendary 2002 World Cup.
In addition to my work as a commentator, I give lectures (Gold Inside Yourself) and management sessions where I demonstrate that success and happiness go beyond winning or losing. I combine my experiences in sports with insights from training in personal development, meditation, and breathing techniques that I learned at the humanitarian organization Art of Living. This has taken me from Amsterdam to India, from Las Vegas to Chile.
With my knowledge and stories, I hope to inspire others to find their own gold, both in sports and in everyday life.
As a guest speaker at 110 Life and Business Awareness, I inspire you to take the steps towards a balance between life and business.
My approach
From the stadium to silence.
I take you on a journey that begins in the fire of elite sports and ends in the stillness of your own breath. In my sessions, I share stories that touch, techniques that calm, and insights that inspire movement — from within. No tricks, no polished platitudes. Only what truly works, because I have lived through it myself.
1. Story as a Mirror
I always start with a story. Sometimes about a World Cup final, sometimes about a breathing session in India. But always with one goal: that you recognize yourself. That you feel — hey, this is about me too.
2. Breath as an Anchor
Next, I invite you to land in your own breath. Not airy-fairy, but effective. Drawing on my experience with the Art of Living, I show how, with just one conscious breath, you can think, feel, and choose clearly again.
3. Activating Inner Gold
We conclude with a powerful reflection: what is your gold? What wants to blossom through you? Whether you are a leader, entrepreneur, athlete, or a seeker — your essence is ready to be remembered.
Why this works
I connect elite sport with consciousness, adrenaline with breath. My approach is simple, authentic, and applicable — on the stage and in everyday life. For only in silence do you see what truly matters.
The breath is the bridge between the body and the mind. If you handle the breath, you can handle the mind. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
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