Bas Warmerdam has built his career on breaking through ingrained thinking patterns. As a former strategy consultant and founder of ConsultingKids, he knows better than anyone how to tackle complex challenges with a fresh, unfiltered perspective. What makes him unique? His ability to help organizations and professionals ‘Think Like a Child’.
For over 10 years, Bas has experienced firsthand how the thinking power of children leads to the most surprising and innovative solutions. After all, children haven’t done MBAs—how refreshing! Their curiosity and creativity form the foundation of his approach, which is now being applied in more than six countries.
During his interactive sessions, Bas demonstrates how to solve organizational challenges using playful yet highly effective methods. Participants are not just inspired but are also actively engaged. Whether it’s change management, leadership, collaboration, or innovation, Bas translates complex issues into simple, practical solutions—ones that even a child could understand. His approach has already helped numerous organizations, from multinationals like Shell and Philips to local governments and non-profits.
Beyond his work as a speaker and consultant, Bas is also the author of the book Kleine Consultants, in which he shares his experiences and insights on how a child’s fresh perspective can help us see problems differently.
Bas studied Biopharmaceutical Sciences in Leiden and conducted research in gene therapy and comparative genetics in London. He completed his Executive MBA at the Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University, further enriched with international experiences at the University of Hong Kong and the University of Johannesburg.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your leadership team, a creative workshop for your employees, or an engaging keynote for a conference, Bas delivers an unforgettable session. Book a refreshing lecture with Bas Warmerdam today and discover how professionals can solve complex challenges by thinking like a child.
