The curious things we think, say and believe.
On the curiosities of how we think, the power of language, and the ways we try to make sense of the world.
ianka fleerackers — Author · Speaker · Moderator
Keynotes & Talks
I write and develop new stage material about how people think, speak, judge and make decisions.
My research and observations sit at the intersection of language, psychology, critical thinking and technology. From the curiosities of our own minds to the changing role of human expertise in a world with AI.
For conferences and corporate events, I'm open to in-depth conversations about a keynote or talk that fits the theme and the audience.
Want to discuss a keynote or talk?
Get in touch →About ianka
ianka fleerackers is an author, speaker, moderator and entrepreneur.
Her curiosity takes her from language and psychology to technology, philosophy and the way people make meaning of the world.
She combines a background in media and stage work with years of experience as an author, entrepreneur and advisor. In her work she explores how stories, beliefs and ideas come about, how they influence us, and why we sometimes reason in such curious ways.
With observation, humour and an inquiring eye, she invites her audience to look differently at what seems self-evident.
For conferences and corporate events
A keynote can open up a new perspective, challenge a familiar belief, or start a conversation that carries on after the event.
Depending on the theme, the audience and the context, a contribution can take the form of a keynote, a shorter conference talk, or a combination with an in-depth workshop through Own Your Story.
When you get in touch, we discuss the fit in content, the format and the practical possibilities.
Want to discuss a contribution to your event?
Get in touch →Stay curious
New ideas often start with something small: a strange remark, an unexpected line of reasoning, or a question whose answer turns out to be less obvious than you thought.
On Instagram and in my publications, I share observations on language, thinking errors, rhetoric, technology and human behaviour.
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Organising a conference, congress or corporate event, and looking for a speaker with a perspective of her own?
Tell me a little about the event, the audience and the questions you want to explore.
Get in touch →Stages
A selection of keynotes and sessions, described by topic and audience.
- Euroclear — Keynote on personal-ity branding. Hybrid format, with an audience in the room and an international stream, 300 people worldwide.
- UNIZO Topseminar — Keynote on Own Your Story and personal-ity branding, for 900 entrepreneurs.
- OM Conference — Keynote on Own Your Story and personal branding, for a packed room of 200+.
- Delaware — Keynote and workshop on strategic storytelling and values in action, at their International Leadership Conference.
- KBC — Keynote on Own Your Story, for the insurance division.
- Teamleader — Keynote on storytelling, for 200 people.
- Fempreneurs Seminar — Closing keynote “Own Your Story, Or Someone Else Will”, for 100 women entrepreneurs. Organised by Vrouwennet.
- Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management — Keynote on personal branding, for 100 international students.
- Nexxworks — Keynote on storytelling, for an exclusive group.
- WOW at the Table — Lunch keynote for an exclusive group of women entrepreneurs. By Generation WOW.
