It’s a women’s world

7 November from 18:00-20:30

Venue: Valcon Open Square, Parijsboulevard 143a, 3541 CS Utrecht

Participation is free.

Join Valcon for an evening of inspiration!

During the evening, Simone Jansen-Verschuren, Head of Entrepreneur & Enterprise at ABN AMRO and Owner & CEO of ART[S] Gallery, Barbara Rogoski, Executive speaker coach and senior TEDx coach, and Bianca den Elsen, Managing Partner at Valcon Netherlands and Top 25 “Women in Consulting” honouree, will share their remarkable journeys to success. Hear their stories, gain insights, and engage in a lively panel and Q&A session.

Jeroen Bos, Partner and heading Valcon’s Financial Services activities in the Netherlands, will talk us through equality and inclusion in the workplace.

We’ll wrap up the night with networking, drinks, and delicious food.

Don’t miss this chance to connect and be inspired! Sign up for the event here. Seats are limited.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [email protected] or [email protected].

About Simone Jansen-Verschuren

“Anything you can imagine, you can create”.

Simone Jansen started at ABN AMRO more than 20 years ago as a management trainee and has grown towards the bank’s top management. She brings entrepreneurship and courage into a corporate environment. She is also the founder and CEO of ART[s] Gallery and part of the Advisory Board Employers of Stichting 113 Suicide Prevention. As a guest speaker, she often talks about important themes such as creating a legacy, combining multiple careers, high-performing teams and the importance of mental well-being. Her mission is to inspire other people to dream, dare and act. To take an extra step and believe that you are capable of achieving anything you desire. Listen to your heart, choose a direction that is important to you. And never give up when you are building your dream(s).

About Barbara Rogoski

Barbara is an American executive communication coach for Fortune 500 companies, successful SMEs and female founders, and is based in The Netherlands. Her focus, through her company, Successful Speaker Now, is to help business professionals to tell their stories with confidence, clarity and impact. She is a senior TEDx coach and has coached more than 200 TEDx speakers, worldwide. Barbara is also a published author of Boring to Brilliant, An Inspirational Guide for Speakers. Her wide range of knowledge about effective communication, combined with her entertaining and inspiring style of empowerment, makes her a popular speaker, trainer and coach.  

About Bianca den Elsen

Bianca brings over 25 years of expertise in managing large-scale transformation and transition programs. Bianca excels in leading diverse international teams towards common goals and has a proven track record in global transformation programs and shared services and outsourcing engagements. Known for her analytical, results-driven approach, Bianca tackles challenges with a calm, rational and warm demeanour.

Additionally, she is a dedicated corporate coach, helping (young) professionals develop and grow their skills.

About Jeroen Bos

Jeroen is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in leading large-scale transformation projects for global tier-1 banks. He excels in business model revision, innovation, and transformation across multiple countries.

Passionate about making a lasting and innovative impact, Jeroen is committed to working closely with clients and fostering high-performing, enjoyable teams.

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