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I'm a coach.

Since 2015, I have led over 50 multi-day personal development seminars in 8 different countries, and worked with hundreds of leaders, from founders of early-stage start-ups to C-level executives in both small and large companies in private equity and venture capital, retail, fashion and tech to name a few. My clients are from France, the UK, the USA, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Italy, Hong Kong, Germany, and India.

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What few people know about me is that as a teenager I used to dance on stage in front of thousands of people. I loved breakdancing. I loved hip-hop and parkour. I loved the thrill. I loved the impact. I learned that incredible feats come from a deep commitment to excellence, hundreds of hours in the shadows, and repeated acts of courage. This has helped me understand and coach high-performing individuals who wish to be the best they can be.

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What even fewer people know about me is that as a child, I was fascinated by heroes, gods and legends. Many nights I went to sleep hoping I would wake up with magic powers. I had a very happy childhood, but I secretly hoped to be special. Paradoxically, this has made me excellent at seeing where people are special and what magic powers they have, but don't know it.

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Today, I live with my wife and daughter near Bordeaux, France.

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Ben and his wife Ilona

2022 - present

BIG Coaching

Personal and business coach

2015 - 2023

iDiscover360

Partner, Head of the Coaching Division and Director of business development

2009 - 2013 

HEC Paris and SciencesPO.

Masters in Corporate and Public Management from HEC Paris and SciencesPo Paris, Summa Cum Laude

2013 - 2015

HSBC Global Banking & Markets

Investment Banking in London

2017

Married my wife, Ilona Brenninkmeijer

Inside my head

My blog and e-book on choices and decision-making give you a much deeper insight into my life approach and coaching.

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