Els van der Helm

Els van der Helm

Keynote Speaker: Sleep Neuroscientist; Adjunct Professor; Performance & Leadership Expert; Boardroom Advisor

Els van der Helm Biography

Dr. Els van der Helm is a sleep neuroscientist, ex-McKinsey consultant and focused on improving the performance of organizations by improving the sleep of leaders and teams with through sleep training. Clients include top firms in consulting, tech and banking such as McKinsey, BCG, PwC, Facebook and AWS.

Dr. van der Helm started her career in wellbeing and performance with her Master’s in Neurosciences, where she investigated the effect of sleep on cognitive performance at the Netherlands Institute of Neurosciences and emotional processing at Harvard Medical School.

She went on to study the effect of sleep on the brain and performance during her PhD in Psychology from UC Berkeley, before working at McKinsey as a management consultant and becoming Adjunct Professor at IE University in Madrid.

Her publications have been featured by Harvard Business Review, The Atlantic, Huffington Post, Inc. Magazine, McKinsey Quarterly and many others.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Els van der Helm and other top speakers and celebrities.

Els van der Helm Speaking Topics

Power of Sleep

The Power of Sleep addresses the fundamentals of the science of sleep. Learn everything about why we sleep, what the consequences are of sleep deprivation, how you build up your sleep debt but also what you can do to repay it. Walk away with tips & tricks on how to start improving your sleep tonight and get crystal clear insights on how your daily activities influence your nights. Unlock your potential by harnessing the Power of Sleep!

Stress & Sleep

In the Stress & Sleep Session you not only learn about how stress influences sleep but how you can use sleep to combat external stressors. Break the vicious circle of feeling stressed and not sleeping well by learning what stress is, how it affects our entire physiological and physical being and why you respond the way you do. Sleep is the key into feeling less stressed.

Sleep & Mental Health

A good night sleep is key to a good mental health. Sleep makes you more resilient and provides you with the energy on stay on top of things instead of becoming overwhelmed with everything that is happening in these weary times. Gain insights in how sleep affects your mental health and get clear tips & tricks on how to protect it.

Leadership & Sleep Session

Science shows that team leaders sleep better than their team members. This leads to a false expectation on what good sleep is and maybe not even the right sleep culture in a team or company.

This session focuses on how to remove any taboos around the topic of sleep, what a good expectation on sleep is for teams and its members as well as how to establish a healthy company culture in which sleep has a place.

Women's Sleep

Women often struggle more with their sleep than men: Women are for instance more likely to suffer from insomnia than men. This can increase the risk of chronic diseases, mental health problems but also hurt performance.

In this session we discuss some of the biological reasons underpinning this difference (e.g., how your menstrual cycle impacts your sleep) and what you can to do improve your sleep and ensure you leverage the power of sleep for your performance and health.

Els van der Helm Videos

Dr. Els van der Helm

How do I book Els van der Helm to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Els van der Helm for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Els van der Helm, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Els van der Helm or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Els van der Helm for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Els van der Helm, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Els van der Helm are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Els van der Helm, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Els van der Helm speak about?

Els van der Helm is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Neuroscience, Mental Health, Business Consulting, Human Resources, Psychology, Social Sciences and Stress Management.

Where does Els van der Helm travel from?

Els van der Helm generally travels from Lucerne, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Els van der Helm?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Els van der Helm for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Els van der Helm for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Els van der Helm or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Els van der Helm is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Neuroscience, Mental Health and Business Consulting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Els van der Helm for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Els van der Helm generally travels from Lucerne, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenn Lim, Dr. Kristen Lee and Eve Lewis. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Els van der Helm for an upcoming event.

Els van der Helm Speaking Topics

  • Power of Sleep

    The Power of Sleep addresses the fundamentals of the science of sleep. Learn everything about why we sleep, what the consequences are of sleep deprivation, how you build up your sleep debt but also what you can do to repay it. Walk away with tips & tricks on how to start improving your sleep tonight and get crystal clear insights on how your daily activities influence your nights. Unlock your potential by harnessing the Power of Sleep!

  • Stress & Sleep

    In the Stress & Sleep Session you not only learn about how stress influences sleep but how you can use sleep to combat external stressors. Break the vicious circle of feeling stressed and not sleeping well by learning what stress is, how it affects our entire physiological and physical being and why you respond the way you do. Sleep is the key into feeling less stressed.

  • Sleep & Mental Health

    A good night sleep is key to a good mental health. Sleep makes you more resilient and provides you with the energy on stay on top of things instead of becoming overwhelmed with everything that is happening in these weary times. Gain insights in how sleep affects your mental health and get clear tips & tricks on how to protect it.

  • Leadership & Sleep Session

    Science shows that team leaders sleep better than their team members. This leads to a false expectation on what good sleep is and maybe not even the right sleep culture in a team or company.

    This session focuses on how to remove any taboos around the topic of sleep, what a good expectation on sleep is for teams and its members as well as how to establish a healthy company culture in which sleep has a place.

  • Women's Sleep

    Women often struggle more with their sleep than men: Women are for instance more likely to suffer from insomnia than men. This can increase the risk of chronic diseases, mental health problems but also hurt performance.

    In this session we discuss some of the biological reasons underpinning this difference (e.g., how your menstrual cycle impacts your sleep) and what you can to do improve your sleep and ensure you leverage the power of sleep for your performance and health.

Els van der Helm Videos

Dr. Els van der Helm
  • How do I book Els van der Helm to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Els van der Helm for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Els van der Helm, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Els van der Helm or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Els van der Helm for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Els van der Helm, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Els van der Helm are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Els van der Helm, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Els van der Helm speak about?

    Els van der Helm is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Neuroscience, Mental Health, Business Consulting, Human Resources, Psychology, Social Sciences and Stress Management.
  • Where does Els van der Helm travel from?

    Els van der Helm generally travels from Lucerne, Switzerland and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Els van der Helm?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Els van der Helm for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Els van der Helm for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Els van der Helm or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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