Erik is a well-known trainer in Creative Problem Solving and has moderated hundreds of change-focused brainstorming workshops. He works as an independent innovation consultant for large and small organizations, both in the private and public sector.

In his work, Erik makes a clear connection between (self)leadership, innovation and creative problem solving. He teaches and facilitates business people to discover and actualize hidden opportunities. Erik’s engineering background means that he loves to use creative thinking skills and tools in a practical way. His favorite quote is: “Creativity is looking at the ordinary and seeing the extraordinary.”

Erik’s professional style is energetic, interactive, inspiring, playful and serious.

• MSc in Creativity and Change Leadership, Buffalo, USA
• MSc in Innovation Management, Delft, The Netherlands
• Certified Professional Facilitator
• Fluent in Dutch and English; understand French, German and Spanish