Maike van den Boom is recognized as Europe’s leading expert in happiness research. She serves as a keynote speaker, specialist in Scandinavian culture, and media consultant for companies focused on happiness. Her clientele ranges from non-profit organizations and medium-sized enterprises to large corporations such as banks and insurance firms, as well as numerous family-owned businesses across Germany, Austria, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Recently, she uncovered the secrets behind the happiness and success of Scandinavian countries, revealing key success factors from nations that have long been models for modern work environments.
Currently, several challenges need to be addressed, including:
– Preserving team spirit and the collective “we” feeling within organizations,
– Achieving a new work-life balance while managing stress effectively,
– Navigating new leadership responsibilities by learning to delegate and trust others,
– Developing self-leadership skills and embracing personal accountability,
– Establishing new shared values and creating value together.
With charm, wit, and engagement, Maike van den Boom shares her firsthand insights, compelling stories, and wisdom that inspire progress.
Maike van den Boom is dedicated to increasing happiness among people. To achieve this, she traveled worldwide to discover the secrets of the 13 happiest countries. Her book “Wo geht’s hier zum Glück?” (Fischer-Verlage) remained on the SPIEGEL bestseller list for 25 weeks in 2015. In 2016, she embarked on a new journey accompanied by a TV crew, spending two years exploring three happiness-focused countries, 30 companies, 300 individuals, and experts. Her 2018 book “Eight Hours More Happiness” introduces readers to Scandinavians, the happiest and most successful people in Europe, who are global leaders in digitalization, innovation, sustainability, and education. She challenges us to consider what we can do differently to match the Vikings’ success, concluding simply: everything.
Maike van den Boom lecture topics
Each of Maike’s lectures is customized to ensure maximum benefit. Below are examples of potential topics:
- No risk – no happiness!
Insights from countries where the future of work is already a reality, focusing on courage, change, and a positive attitude toward uncertainty. - Big Splashes and giving legs up
Exploring why Scandinavians embrace the future and how curiosity, co-creation, and a human-centered mindset enable people to welcome change. - Happy Nordic Leadership
The success formula of thriving companies and lessons organizations can learn from Scandinavian corporate cultures, productivity, and leadership styles. - People create innovations
Achieving success through humanity, emphasizing that people are most productive and creative when they feel well and can fully develop their potential. - Where do you go for happiness?
Examining the values of a happy life based on Maike van den Boom’s travels through the world’s happiest countries and the principles that shape daily happiness. - All people! Anytime!
How the Vikings conquer the world together, focusing on team spirit, cohesion, appreciation, and transforming individuals into a powerful collective.
Tailored to your specific questions, the half-Dutch, half-Swedish Maike van den Boom will reveal the Scandinavian happiness and success formula right before your eyes, enabling you and your team to confidently tackle future workplace challenges.
Why Maike van den Boom
Maike van den Boom combines in-depth, on-site research from her interviews with a natural and charismatic presentation style. She not only shares insights but also demonstrates practical application through her own presence. Her approach avoids dry academic studies and short-lived success promises, instead offering sustainable, down-to-earth inspiration infused with humor that resonates deeply and endures.
Your benefits with Maike van den Boom
Maike van den Boom highlights what generally makes people happy, especially employees and leaders. These factors also drive the success and future readiness of companies and entire countries. Additionally, happy individuals tend to be about 20 percent more productive. Happy nations and organizations benefit from optimal potential development, effective teamwork, and courageous, forward-thinking, and creative work practices. Maike reveals what truly matters and fosters a profound desire for change that goes beyond mere motivation.
