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Neeltje delivers engaging, science-based talks on how the brain shapes the way we think, feel and work. Drawing on neuroscience psychology, and economics, she shares practical tools and small shifts that help people navigate pressure with more clarity and confidence. Neeltje speaks at global companies, policy institutions, and universities, helping audiences understand themselves better and work with their brain instead of against it.
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Neeltje van Horen is an international keynote speaker known for translating brain science into everyday tools that help people navigate pressure and perform at their best. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and her background as a professor of economics, she helps audiences understand how their brain drives the patterns that shape their thoughts, emotions, and everyday behaviour — and what small mental shifts can make a meaningful difference.Her talks blend science with storytelling. Practical and accessible, Neeltje brings research to life through relatable examples drawn from her own career in high-pressure environments, turning complex science into insights people instantly recognise in their own lives. Her talks and workshops are warm, engaging and practical, giving audiences the clarity to see their own patterns and the tools to shift them in real time.
She is also the author of Ignite, which expands on these ideas and has positioned her as a leading voice on science-based mental performance and everyday wellbeing. Neeltje has spoken at global companies, central banks, public institutions, and academic organisations across Europe and beyond.
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Speaking Events
Speaking Events
Hamburg University
How to stay focused and resilient in academic life27 January 2025
Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB)
How to stay focused and resilient in work & life22 January 2026
DIW Berlin
Commencement speech11 December 2025
University of Manchester
How to stay focused and resilient in academic life22 October 2025
Aspen Insurance
How to stay focused and resilient in work & life12 September 2025
University of Zurich - Graduate Campus
How to stay focused and resilient in academic life9 September 2025
University of Zurich - Department of Finance
How to stay focused and resilient in academic life8 September 2025
UBS x GRAZIA
How to prevent burnout (panel discussion)24 June 2025
Boekhandel Dominicanen
Boekpresentatie Ignite30 April 2025
London School of Economics
Unlocking potential starts with how you think26 March 2025
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