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    Manipulating versus inspiring

    Communication always influences. The question is how. Jan explores the difference between steering, persuading, inspiring and manipulating. A sharp topic for organisations that want to think more consciously about communication, marketing and leadership.

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    Target audience: Leadership events, communications gatherings, education, institutions and marketing events

    Duration: 45-60 minute keynote

    What will you gain?

    • How stories influence behaviour
    • Where persuading becomes manipulating
    • Why trust matters more than tricks
    • How to communicate credibly as an organisation

    Content & structure

    Participants start assuming persuasion is neutral, and end with a sharper moral compass for their own communication.

    A keynote with examples from advertising, politics, media and business. Jan exposes the mechanisms and draws the line to leadership and marketing.

    • 1. How stories steer behaviour

      The techniques behind attention, emotion and decisions.

    • 2. The line

      Where persuasion turns into manipulation — with concrete examples.

    • 3. Trust over tricks

      Why short-term wins cost you credibility.

    • 4. Communicating consciously

      Guidelines for marketing, leadership and internal communication.

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    What participants say

    Nobody builds a story like Jan: it lands and it sticks. Right after his session we saw a change in how our team presents.

    Sandra de Vries, international tech company

    Participants called it the best session of the day. Jan combines his film experience with a sharp eye for what organisations really need.

    Pieter van Dam, trade association

    Investment

    € 2.500 – € 5.000

    Indication, excl. VAT and travel costs

    Final price depends on duration, location, preparation and customisation.

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    Language

    Dutch English French (on request)

    Suitable for

    Conferences, client days, internal kick-offs, leadership programmes, sales kick-offs and training days

    Region

    All of the Netherlands – international on request

    Rates

    Professional and in line with the market. After a short call you'll receive a clear, tailored quote — no hidden costs