Hans Lagerweij

Hans Lagerweij

Keynote Speaker: Business Growth Architect & Strategic Leadership Expert; Author of "The Why Whisperer: How to Motivate and Align Teams That Get Your Strategy Done"

Hans Lagerweij Biography

Hans Lagerweij is originally from the Netherlands and is currently based in Miami. He holds a master of business administration from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a master of arts in brand management, and is the author of the bestseller "The Why Whisperer: How to Motivate and Align Teams That Get Your Strategy Done." This insightful guide provides a no-nonsense approach for leaders seeking to build engaged and aligned teams that consistently deliver exceptional results and achieve double-digit growth.

Over the first decade of his career, Lagerweij held various roles in brand activation, brand development, sales, and innovation management at leading packaged consumer goods companies, including Kimberly-Clark and Sara Lee. In 2008, he merged his passion for adventure travel with his expertise in commercial management when he became managing director of Sawadee Reizen in Amsterdam. In 2010, Lagerweij moved to Toronto to assume the role of president and CEO of Quark Expeditions, a polar cruise company. Under his leadership, the company was featured as a best in class business case in David Meerman Scott’s book "The New Rules of Sales & Service."

In 2015, Lagerweij took on the responsibility of overseeing all adventure brands within TUI Travel, a portfolio that was successfully sold in 2017. Following this, he served as CEO and president of the boutique luxury cruise startup, Victory Cruise Lines, which was also sold in 2019. Most recently, Lagerweij was the president of international businesses at Albatros Travel, managing brands such as Albatros Expeditions, Albatros Arctic Circle, Albatros Africa, and Adventure Marathons. He also held a senior vice president position at Four Seasons.

Lagerweij now leads his own consultancy, Flying Dutchman Consultancy, which specializes in helping companies overcome strategic and commercial growth challenges. With experience living and working in seven countries, he has built a reputation for creating exceptional customer experiences. His ventures range from commanding a nuclear icebreaker to the North Pole to organizing marathons in extraordinary global locations, including the Great Wall of China, expedition cruises in the Peruvian Amazon, and camping excursions in Antarctica. Additionally, Lagerweij serves as a trustee for the Safer Tourism Foundation in the UK and is a board advisor for Lepdr/Lifepass, a service platform designed to help individuals save time by outsourcing personal tasks.

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Hans Lagerweij Speaking Topics

From Vision to Victory: Mastering the Art of Strategy Implementation

Many organizations craft brilliant strategies, yet 95% of employees are unaware of them, leading to execution failure. This session reveals why strategy often falls short and provides a practical roadmap to bridge the gap between ambitious vision and tangible results. Attendees will learn how to make strategy exciting, inspiring, and actionable for every level of their organization.

The 6 C's of Execution: A Framework for Aligned & High-Performing Teams

Dive deep into "The Why Whisperer's" proprietary "6 C's" framework for consistent and effective strategy implementation. This session breaks down Clear Communications, Consistent Reinforcement, Cultural Alignments, Continuous Improvement, Collaborative Engagement, and Celebrating Successes, offering actionable steps for leaders to build highly motivated and perfectly aligned teams that consistently get their strategy done.

The Why Whisperer: Inspiring Purpose & Driving Performance in Your Organization

Discover how to tap into the intrinsic motivators of your team and align them with your strategic objectives. This session explores the power of purpose-driven leadership and provides techniques to foster a shared understanding of 'the why,' leading to enhanced engagement, increased productivity, and a collective drive towards achieving organizational goals.

Beyond the Boardroom: Making Strategy Everyone's Business

Strategy isn't just for the C-suite. This talk challenges the perception of strategy as a "boring, theoretical" exercise for a select few. Participants will learn how to democratize strategy, transforming it into an exciting, fun, and inspirational force that empowers every team member to understand their role and contribute meaningfully to the company's success.

Cultivating an Execution Culture: Building the Environment for Strategic Success

A strong culture of execution is the backbone of successful strategy implementation. This session focuses on how leaders can intentionally shape an organizational culture that naturally supports strategic goals. We'll explore practical steps to embed accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement into your company's DNA, turning strategic plans into living, breathing realities.

Hans Lagerweij Videos

Hans Lagerweij - Purpose in an AI world

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What topics does Hans Lagerweij speak about?

Hans Lagerweij is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Strategic Leadership, Sales, Business Growth, Adventure, Marketing, Hospitality, Human Resources, Corporate Culture and Motivational.

Where does Hans Lagerweij travel from?

Hans Lagerweij generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Hans Lagerweij?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Hans Lagerweij 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 Hans Lagerweij for your next private or corporate function.

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Hans Lagerweij is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Strategic Leadership and Sales. The estimated speaking fee range to book Hans Lagerweij for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Hans Lagerweij generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Dennis Snow, R "Ray" Wang and Doug Lipp. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hans Lagerweij for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 12/06/2025.

Hans Lagerweij Speaking Topics

  • From Vision to Victory: Mastering the Art of Strategy Implementation

    Many organizations craft brilliant strategies, yet 95% of employees are unaware of them, leading to execution failure. This session reveals why strategy often falls short and provides a practical roadmap to bridge the gap between ambitious vision and tangible results. Attendees will learn how to make strategy exciting, inspiring, and actionable for every level of their organization.

  • The 6 C's of Execution: A Framework for Aligned & High-Performing Teams

    Dive deep into "The Why Whisperer's" proprietary "6 C's" framework for consistent and effective strategy implementation. This session breaks down Clear Communications, Consistent Reinforcement, Cultural Alignments, Continuous Improvement, Collaborative Engagement, and Celebrating Successes, offering actionable steps for leaders to build highly motivated and perfectly aligned teams that consistently get their strategy done.

  • The Why Whisperer: Inspiring Purpose & Driving Performance in Your Organization

    Discover how to tap into the intrinsic motivators of your team and align them with your strategic objectives. This session explores the power of purpose-driven leadership and provides techniques to foster a shared understanding of 'the why,' leading to enhanced engagement, increased productivity, and a collective drive towards achieving organizational goals.

  • Beyond the Boardroom: Making Strategy Everyone's Business

    Strategy isn't just for the C-suite. This talk challenges the perception of strategy as a "boring, theoretical" exercise for a select few. Participants will learn how to democratize strategy, transforming it into an exciting, fun, and inspirational force that empowers every team member to understand their role and contribute meaningfully to the company's success.

  • Cultivating an Execution Culture: Building the Environment for Strategic Success

    A strong culture of execution is the backbone of successful strategy implementation. This session focuses on how leaders can intentionally shape an organizational culture that naturally supports strategic goals. We'll explore practical steps to embed accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement into your company's DNA, turning strategic plans into living, breathing realities.

Hans Lagerweij Videos

Hans Lagerweij - Purpose in an AI world
  • How do I book Hans Lagerweij to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Hans Lagerweij 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 Hans Lagerweij, 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 Hans Lagerweij or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Hans Lagerweij for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Hans Lagerweij, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Hans Lagerweij are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Hans Lagerweij, 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 Hans Lagerweij speak about?

    Hans Lagerweij is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Strategic Leadership, Sales, Business Growth, Adventure, Marketing, Hospitality, Human Resources, Corporate Culture and Motivational.
  • Where does Hans Lagerweij travel from?

    Hans Lagerweij generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Hans Lagerweij?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Hans Lagerweij 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 Hans Lagerweij 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 Hans Lagerweij 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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