Psychologist and bestselling author helping people stay mentally strong in stressful times.
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Top rated!Thijs Launspach is a Dutch psychologist, keynote speaker and bestselling author who helps people navigate stress, pressure and mental overload in modern life. Through inspiring and practical keynotes, he explains how individuals and organizations can strengthen mental resilience in increasingly demanding environments. As a teacher at The School of Life in Amsterdam and author of the internationally released book Crazy Busy: keeping sane in a stressful world, Thijs Launspach combines psychological insight with relatable stories and concrete advice audiences can use immediately.
Thijs Launspach is a psychologist, keynote speaker and bestselling author who speaks about one of the most urgent topics of our time: how to protect and improve mental health in a world that never slows down. With an engaging and accessible speaking style, he helps audiences understand stress, pressure and burnout while offering practical tools to build resilience in everyday life.
Born in 1988, Thijs Launspach has become a recognized voice on mental wellbeing and modern work culture. His work focuses on the psychological challenges people face in a society defined by constant connectivity, high expectations and increasing complexity. Through his talks, writing and teaching, he encourages people to create healthier habits and stronger mental boundaries without losing ambition or performance.
Organizations today face growing challenges connected to stress, employee wellbeing and mental overload. Thijs Launspach addresses these issues in a direct and relatable way that resonates with leaders, teams and professionals across industries. His keynotes inspire audiences to rethink productivity, pressure and the way we approach success in modern life.
Modern life places enormous demands on people both professionally and personally. According to Thijs Launspach, the more complicated and uncertain the world becomes, the more important mental resilience is. His keynotes explore how people can remain balanced, focused and psychologically healthy despite increasing pressure and expectations.
Drawing on his background as a psychologist, he explains the mechanisms behind stress and burnout in ways that are easy to understand and immediately useful. Rather than offering unrealistic quick fixes, he provides practical strategies grounded in psychology and real-life experience.
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His talks are relevant for organizations looking to strengthen employee wellbeing, improve workplace culture and create sustainable performance in high-pressure environments.
Thijs Launspach is also known for his bestselling books on stress, mental health and modern life. His internationally released book Crazy Busy: keeping sane in a stressful world was published by Capstone/Wileys and reflects many of the themes that define his work as a speaker.
Through his writing, he has helped a broad audience better understand the psychological impact of constant busyness and digital overload. His perspective combines scientific knowledge with a modern and highly relatable understanding of how people live and work today.
Because of this combination, his presentations feel both intelligent and approachable. He translates complex psychological concepts into stories and insights audiences can recognize from their own lives, making his talks engaging and memorable from start to finish.
Thijs Launspach is appreciated for delivering keynotes that are insightful, energetic and practical at the same time. He creates an open atmosphere where audiences feel involved and motivated to reflect on their own habits, work culture and wellbeing.
As a TEDx speaker and teacher at The School of Life in Amsterdam, he has extensive experience communicating complex ideas in a clear and inspiring way. His presentations are suitable for conferences, leadership events, company seminars and organizational wellbeing initiatives.
Whether speaking to managers, HR professionals or larger employee audiences, he adapts his message to the context of the event while keeping the focus on actionable insights and long-term mental strength.
Organizations book Thijs Launspach because he addresses highly relevant challenges that affect workplaces everywhere. Mental wellbeing, stress and resilience are no longer secondary topics — they are central to sustainable performance, employee engagement and healthy organizational culture.
His keynotes help audiences better understand how modern work environments influence mental health and what can be done to create healthier ways of working. Participants leave with fresh perspectives, practical tools and a stronger awareness of how to maintain balance in demanding times.
Thijs Launspach combines psychological expertise, strong storytelling and practical relevance in a way that makes a lasting impact on audiences. His presentations inspire reflection while also encouraging meaningful action — both individually and organizationally.
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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.
Mediacom
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260 participants and it exceeded our expectations by a mile. Every single piece of feedback was positive.
AmGen
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Lot's of tips, great interaction - the participants loved it.
T-Mobile
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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.
Thermo Fisher
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!
EY
Keynote by Thijs Launspach:
Why are so many people constantly exhausted, overwhelmed and mentally overloaded? In this keynote, Thijs Launspach explores the psychology behind stress and burnout in modern life. With practical insights and relatable examples, he explains how constant pressure affects our mental health — and what individuals and organizations can do to create healthier, more sustainable ways of working and living.
Keynote by Thijs Launspach:
Different generations often have different expectations, communication styles and approaches to work. In this keynote, Thijs Launspach shares a psychological perspective on millennials and modern workplace culture. He offers valuable insights into motivation, work-life balance, leadership and collaboration, helping organizations better understand and connect with younger generations in the workplace.
Keynote by Thjis Launspach:
Mental wellbeing has become essential in today’s working life. In this practical and inspiring keynote, Thijs Launspach shares ten concrete strategies for protecting your mental health at work. Audiences gain useful tools for managing stress, setting boundaries, staying focused and building resilience in demanding environments — all presented in an engaging and accessible way.
Watch Thijs Launspach in action
Watch Thijs Launspach in action
Watch Thijs Launspach in action
