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"Hidde teaches you how to surf the wave of change, instead of washing up burnt out in the surf."
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Hidde de Vries
Speaker | Writer | Entrepreneur
Since 2010, Hidde de Vries has been researching how people can perform more sustainably in an ever faster changing world. Without compromising their quality of life.
He spent 5 years at Google, learning how companies and employees deal with personal development and mental health.
Hidde is the founder of The Recharge Company and Recharge360, which help companies work smarter. He is a columnist for RTL, among others, and wrote 2 books, of which Work Smart Play Smart has sold more than 25,000 copies. He hosts the podcast Recharge Connect and lives with his wife and son in The Hague.
His motto: "We don't work too hard, we just don't recharge effectively"
Keynote
The Future of Work
Coping better with change
We are getting busier and busier, and we are handling it worse and worse. It can be done smarter. Hidde de Vries helps you surf the waves of change, instead of washing up burnt out in the surf.
In his keynote, Hidde de Vries takes you through the data and challenges that threaten our prosperity and well-being. The glut of choices, the acceleration of technology, we are becoming more individualistic and different generations are drifting apart more than ever before. As a result, we are overextending ourselves and burning out en masse.
Using inspiring and sometimes poignant stories, neuroscience, research and practical tips and techniques, Hidde lets you experience how to work and live smarter.
In consultation, his keynotes can be tailored to your company and theme.
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Work Smart Play Smart
Work smarter, live more energetically
Hidde's Recharge story began in 2010 and is now even more relevant than ever. He takes you through his Recharge philosophy: a practical model that helps you work smarter and live more energetically.
In his compelling keynote, Hidde de Vries explores the growing challenges of our modern society. From technological acceleration to the burden of choice stress – he highlights how these factors affect our mental health and social well-being. With sharp insights, he shows how increasing individualism and generation gaps are leading to a society in which burnout is no longer an exception, but a worrying trend.
Through a unique combination of personal stories, scientific insights and practical tools, Hidde demonstrates practical solutions for a path to a more balanced life. He shares concrete strategies to help you work smarter, live more consciously and get more satisfaction from your daily activities.
In consultation, his keynotes can be tailored to your company and theme.
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Documentary
Free us from hell
In 2015, Jasper Schuringa and Hidde de Vries went to Mumbai, India, to map illegal human trafficking and child prostitution. Not without risk. But with wonderful results.
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Roundtable
DE&I Discussion
During Diversity Day, The Recharge Company Recharge360 hosted the DE&I round table, with Kobi Ampoma (Heineken), Anne-Barbara Lemmens (Deloitte) and neuroscientist Dr. Marcia Goddard.
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TedTalk
My antidote to stress
Back in 2016, Hidde stood on the TedX stage. In this Ted Talk, now viewed more than 120 thousand times, he talks about the origins of the Recharge method.
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Podcast
Recharge Connect
In the Recharge Connect podcast, Hidde explores how we can work smarter and live healthier lives. He speaks with entrepreneurs, Silicon Valley gurus & Marine Corps officers.
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Books & columns
Work Smart Play Smart
Hidde has written about a hundred columns for RTL Z and MT/Sprout and is the author of 'Recharge in 7 Days' and 'Work Smart Play Smart'. The latter has sold more than 25,000 copies.
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They went before you
“Hidde describes how paying attention to your wellbeing and a sharper focus can help you achieve more. And what I love about it: it changes not only yourself, but also your environment.”
HR Director Rituals
“The podcast I recorded with Hidde in 2018 is one of the most listened to. And rightfully so. Hidde has developed an amazing method for more energy, focus and happiness. Super concrete, I love that.”
100% Inspiration Podcast
“What a beautiful interplay of different perspectives and philosophies for living life consciously to the fullest! Highly recommended to anyone who wants to enjoy life, both in business and personally.”
Vice president Microsoft Advertising Europe
“With his keynote, Hidde puts forth a compelling and timeless story, alternating theoretical knowledge and practical tips with inspiring stories.”
Head of Marketing at The Walt Disney Company
“Hidde de Vries shows you in a light and informative way how to focus on your most important qualities, which automatically makes life a little lighter and clearer.”
Chef PS van de Week, Het Parool
“Practical, well-researched and entertaining. Something we could all use in this day and age.”
Senior Manager Deloitte