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Suzan Kuijsten

One of the top innovative thinkers of her time on stress management. Award winning stress sociologist, with lots of energy and with a unique and different perspective on stress.

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With speed, strong images and humor, Suzan knows how to make it clear to you how important it is that you become strong in stress by managing your energy. After her lecture, you will know how to work and rest like a beast.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Reasons to Book Suzan Kuijsten

  • As one of the top experts on stress in The Netherlands, what Suzan has to say is at the cutting edge of her field and her work is trusted by professionals across the industry.
  • Offering a different perspective, Suzan's refreshing voice provides an engaging and informative speech for any keynote audience, ensuring your event goes down well with attendees.
  • Suzan helps to change the way her audiences view stress, allowing them to improve the way they manage their own pressure in life which can have a positive impact on their career too.

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Leading expert in mental health, stress management & workplace productivity

A top expert in the field of stress and how to manage it, Suzan has written two bestselling books on the subject and contributes to numerous other forms of media. She's a columnist with different media outlets and a successful keynote speaker, delivering her engaging and refreshing take on stress management to audiences of all shapes and sizes. In 2019, Suzan Kuijsten worked with the International Stress Management Association, serving on the board.

Suzan Kuijsten is widely recognized as one of the top innovative thinkers in the areas of mental health, stress management, and workplace productivity. As an award-winning speaker, Suzan offers a unique and refreshing perspective on stress, demonstrating how it can be managed to enhance both individual well-being and organizational performance.

As an expert in mental health and stress management, Suzan has authored two bestselling books and collaborates with various media platforms. Her dynamic keynote speeches engage and inspire diverse audiences, providing practical insights on stress management and how to boost productivity among employees.

Suzan is the CEO of The School of Stress, a business school for stress management, where she collaborates with well-known companies such as Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, PepsiCo, ASML, IKEA, and Maersk. She has served on the board of the International Stress Management Association (ISMA) and works alongside top researchers on the DESTRESS project, a groundbreaking study on stress management in the workplace in the Netherlands.

As a stress sociologist, Suzan is known for her deep knowledge and distinctive approach to stress management in professional environments. She is considered a leading expert in her field and is a highly requested speaker at conferences and corporate events worldwide.

In addition to her speaking engagements, Suzan is the bestselling author of Gek op Stress Maar Niet Altijd, hosts her own podcast, and frequently appears in the media. Her masterclasses are renowned for their energy, humor, and innovative methods for managing stress while enhancing productivity. Her motto: Work smart, not hard.

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With speed, strong images and humor, Suzan knows how to make it clear to you how important it is that you become strong in stress by managing your energy. After her lecture, you will know how to work and rest like a beast.

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Suzan has taken us into the subject of stress from various angles. I never thought that we could touch such a large group of people with such a topic for a whole morning - but it was effortless. We still look back on it with great pleasure.

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High workload and stress are common within the university. Suzan has given our management team many useful insights so that we now have a grip on stress and colleagues have tools to deal with stress properly. It was an absolute pleasure having her here.

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A sensational masterclass. An absolute must.

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I wholeheartedly recommend this amazing stress masterclass. This class has not only given me energy but has also helped to discuss stress within my teams. The practical tips and techniques have helped me to deal with stress effectively and taught us how to have open conversations and create a culture where stress can be discussed. I have found that this has not only reduced my own stress levels but has also contributed to the well-being of my team members. I am grateful for this experience and would definitely recommend this training to anyone who wants to promote stress management within teams and create a healthy work environment.

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Keynotes

Keynote topic by Suzan Kuijsten: Crazy about stress

That we are aware of this, we are all major consumers of stress. If we realize that there's stress, we do everything we can to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Unjustified! Suzan Kuijsten shows that it's not stress that gets us into trouble, but something else.

This lecture provides a different view on stress, which is full of recognizable examples, anecdotes and humorous video, Suzan shows why it's always difficult to 'stop running'. What are the do's and don'ts of stress and how can you prevent stress complaints?
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Keynote topic by Suzan Kuijsten: Stress prevention

Stress plays an increasingly important role in absenteeism due to illness (70%). Managers are expected to identify unhealthy stress in a timely manner. But what are those stress signals and what is the manager's role in this? How do you intervene effectively?

In a lecture on stress prevention, Suzan gives tips on how you can best shape this as a management.
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Keynote topic by Suzan Kuijsten: Running off your stress

People who suffer from stress often have a hard time getting rid of it. Instead of slowing down, we run even faster to get rid of the stress. Speaker Suzan Kuijsten is the author of the book 'Hollend van je stress', the book deals with this theme and has gained great success.

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Keynote topic by Suzan Kuijsten: Grip on fear

When you have a burn out, there's a chance that you will also develop anxiety and panic symptoms. Anxiety and panic symptoms can get in the way of recovery from a burnout. Suzan opts for an approach that ensures that both burnout and fear panic are tackled.

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Keynote topic by Suzan Kuijsten: Successful collaboration

When the cooperation not goes well, frustration and stress are involved. This is not only at the expense of job satisfaction, but also performance. Suzan gives workshops that will improve cooperation.

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Keynote topic by Suzan Kuijsten: Help! Exam stress

When the period with deadlines and exams arrives, the stress level of many students rises to the top! How do you manage that stress? 

In this session Suzan gives students tips on how to gain control over their exam period.

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