Bard Papegaaij

Bard is a philosopher, writer, practitioner and teacher with a deep compassion for the human condition and a burning desire to help people live better lives, do better work and create a more sustainable and socially connected society in the process. Those may be lofty goals and sound somewhat unobtainable, but Bard has a uniquely pragmatic approach to these challenges. He breaks complex concepts down into simple, compelling and powerful stories, frameworks and models. His keynotes and workshops give people practical tools and ways to take control of their own development. And his very personal style, sprinkled with humour, anecdotes and pearls of wisdom, engage and motivate audiences to see beyond the obvious and the limited, into a future in which anything is possible.

Bard has spent his whole life trying to understand what makes us humans tick. Introduced by his late wife Michal Levit to the field of Emotional Intelligence, he has explored the idea of the emotionally mature workplace and how to achieve that. Throughout 30+ years of working with organisations all over the planet he has helped individuals and organisations develop their awareness and mastery of their individual and collective emotional abilities; creating more inspiring and sustainable approaches to leadership and team development; and taking responsibility for the future evolution of their organisational cultures. Over the years Bard has become a well-known speaker and workshop facilitator at large conferences, seminars and summits, as well as a highly sought-after advisor and mentor for a customer base spanning the globe.

He does not just talk about the topics he is passionate about, Bard also coaches, mentors and facilitates workshops and off-sites for individuals, teams and organisations. He always tailors his keynotes, workshops and off-sites to the needs of his customers, combining material from his extensive library of topics and modules with fresh material in new and effective ways.