innovation & change catalyst

all too often organisations misunderstand the power of rebellious people — they see the trouble, not the possibilities. in fact, rebelliousness is a positive behaviour trait, an act of courageous risk-taking. rebels are your ambassadors for innovation and change.

if you create the right environment for your rebels, magic happens. i have seen this over and over again; better and more sustainable bottom-line results and much happier and more motivated people. with almost 20 years of corporate experience as a rebel and a leader, i know how to navigate organisations successfully.

my name is simone van neerven and i have a proven track record in discovering and unleashing rebel talent.

how can we collaborate?

i catalyse change and innovation. with my services, i develop the mindset, culture, and capabilities of innovative organisations

keynote speaker

ready for a good dose of inspiration, fun & energy?

supercharge your team

would you like your (innovation) team to kick some ass?

accelerate change

feeling stuck and open to a different perspective to get the ball rolling?

customised training

want to learn how to speed up innovation and change in a fun way?

customised workshops

desire to dream big or get to results fast on a complex topic?

team guide

need someone to guide your (management) team session?

event host

ready to spice up your event?

mentor

feel the need for a gentle push in your career?

rebel workshops

wish to assess your team's rebelliousness?

what can you expect from me?

i am very grateful to collaborate with many great people on very cool assignments. find out why i am so excited about my work!

The way you crafted such a dynamic, inspiring strategy day proves that challenging the norm (rebellious spirit) can bring out the best in all of us. Thanks for pushing us forward.

WERKOM

Thank you for being such an inspiring and energetic person. Our team loved your session.

TREASURUP

Merci to YOU: What a gift for our team ! Thank you very much for all the work and energy that you put in.

CHANEL

Thank you for being on our stage and 'shaking up' our audience with your fun exercise. You nailed it!

MT/SPROUT

Thanks for your fresh perspective - this really opened my eyes!

MOURIK

Simone….. your facilitation was superb!

CIBUTEX

Thank you Simone aka fellow rebel ❤️ for your positive perspective on rebels.

LEGO

Thanks for your excellent guidance of our board session - super happy with the outcome!

FEMI FOUNDATION

Your energy, attitude, and presentation was super! Well structured, well-paced and fun program.

SUNEXPRESS

I have learned from you that it is possible to come up with new ideas even if you are out of ideas 🙂

BEYOND GRAVITY

multipotentialite

i am not a traditional consultant but a multipotentialite who blends in with your team(s). i bring out the best in your people, and due to my versatility, no problem or challenge remains untackled. discover more with some examples of my work!

my guiding principles

these are my fundamental truths and help me navigate through life and work

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every month, i write columns about innovation, change and leadership for MT/Sprout, the largest business and management platform in the netherlands, and CHRO.nl, the dutch platform for HR executives

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from corporate rebel to rebella

i quit my 18-year successful corporate career to found my company reBella. my journey was (and is) not linear and full of struggles and successes. curious? then read my biography