Keynotes
The Power of Asking the Right Questions
What if better questions matter more than quick answers? Drawing on her book 10 Quintessential Questions and insights from 21 inspiring interviewees, Suyin Aerts explores how curiosity, genuine listening and the courage to ask follow-up questions can unlock fresh perspectives. Through personal stories and lessons from her work as an interviewer, moderator and entrepreneur, she shows how thoughtful questions shape leadership, human connection and decision-making. An engaging keynote that challenges assumptions, encourages deeper conversations and reminds us that every answer deserves another quintessential question.
Time for the Creative Generalist
In a world that often celebrates specialization, people with diverse interests and talents bring a different kind of value. Inspired by her book Tijd voor de creatieve generalist, Suyin Aerts makes the case for curiosity, creativity and the power of multipotentialites. Generalists connect disciplines, ask unexpected questions and build bridges between specialists. Drawing on her own unconventional career, she reveals how a broad perspective can strengthen innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship. An inspiring invitation to move beyond labels and recognize versatility as a strength, not a distraction.
Versatile Entrepreneurship: The Power of Connections
What do entrepreneurship, media, writing and public speaking have in common? For Suyin Aerts, the answer is curiosity, people and connection. Drawing on her experience at X-Treme Creations and as a moderator, presenter and author, she shows how different professional roles can reinforce one another. With a special focus on networking—not as collecting contacts, but as building authentic relationships, exchanging ideas and creating unexpected opportunities. A personal keynote about embracing possibilities, connecting different worlds and discovering why the most valuable networks start with a genuine interest in other people.
