Philosophical Sports is Highly Injury-Prone
And Extremely Effective
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How can injuries be effective? When they make you think and help you reach goals faster. Philosophical Sports with Minke Tromp is an interactive experience blending silence, humor, and pent-up frustration. In this 45-to-90-minute session, all of it comes into play.
Minke Tromp is one of the most sought-after speakers in the Netherlands, covering a range of themes, always aligned with the purpose of the event. Her most booked program is Philosophical Sports. With mentor Socrates as the trainer, she guides the audience to an Olympic level of thinking and action.
At the heart of the session is the central theme of the event. Based on a preparatory conversation, key statements are formulated and then challenged in an interactive game with the audience. Preferably, she engages with those who think they already know a lot—but ask fewer questions. Those are exactly the people worth questioning. Minke never runs out of questions, and these questions are never just random—they matter. When the questions keep coming, you know it matters. Until you hit a wall—the injury—and then take time to think. And just like in sports, after recovery, you come back stronger.
No matter how rigid your audience may be, Philosophical Sports always connects. Even if they are not sports fans, with Minke Tromp, your event becomes top-tier competition. Trust, overcoming the fear of silence, and the importance of thinking time play a crucial role. This enhances productivity and increases the chances of a successful event. And above all, Philosophical Sports is fun.
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Minke's extensive experience as a boardroom consultant/coach and as a speaker/guest lecturer makes her the ideal conversation partner for navigating choices, decisions, and determinations. She enhances your capacity for critical thinking and provides alternative solution perspectives, enabling you to forge not only better but also stronger connections with yourself and your environment.
Minke is a master of combination. With expertise in Philosophy of Management and Organization and Organizational Anthropology, she blends her love for life, humor, and Socratic questioning. This reveals underlying assumptions and biases in discussions, creating clarity and focus. If you prefer vague discussions, don’t book Minke. If you want sharpness, read on.
Thanks to her background in Socratic skills, Minke knows how to ask the right questions to uncover the essence of any topic. This leads to enriching conversations and practical insights for your audience. Even when she appears calm—she is certainly not always so—she ensures every speaker gets their space while keeping discussions within the set framework. With a sharp yet humorous approach, she strips unnecessary fluff from conversations and maintains the program’s direction and focus.
Themes such as AI, ethics, assumed truths, and human values are close to Minke Tromp’s heart. With her authentic and empathetic approach, she naturally creates the depth that makes your event unforgettable.
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