ianka fleerackers
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ianka fleerackers

Speaker · Author · Founder

She turns values and complex ideas into conversations, stories, positioning and strategy — and helps shape what comes next.

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MIT Sloan School of ManagementSingularity UniversityGhent UniversityRITCS — Erasmushogeschool BrusselHigh Performance InstituteEQ 360 Certified
Background

A track record, in facts

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  • Nominated for best actress
  • Role in an Oscar-nominated Belgian film
  • Author of 8 books
  • One of the first digital publishers
  • iPad children's book, #1 in the iTunes Store
  • 300+ interviews conducted
  • 150+ events moderated
  • 100+ speakers trained
  • 15+ years at the intersection of people, technology and business
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Working with ianka

What ianka is hired for

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Keynote

Subjects at the intersection of people, technology and business that leave an audience thinking. For conferences and organisations. In English and Dutch.

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Training, coaching, consultancy

OYS (Own Your Story) is ianka's first imprint. It guides founders, experts and companies towards better communication, stronger personal branding, more authority, and a career portfolio that grows with them.

References

What others say

ianka was our trusted Master of Ceremonies for UBA Trends Day for several consecutive years, hosting an audience of 1,400 marketing and communication professionals alongside an international line-up of speakers. She brought energy, warmth and professionalism to every transition, introduced each speaker seamlessly, and kept the audience fully engaged.
Chris Van Roey, CEO, UBA
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Own Your Story, Or Someone Else Will.

Some ideas need more room.

Not every idea fits into a keynote, an article, or a programme. Some need the time a book allows.

Own Your Story, Or Someone Else Will is one of the first publications in which ianka fleerackers brought together her thinking on professional identity, authority, and the future of expertise.

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What thought leaders say

With this book, ianka succeeds in describing personal branding at a strategic level. Her broad professional background makes this book exceptionally strong and valuable. I highly recommend it!
Steven Van BelleghemEntrepreneur and author
ianka has not only dared to breathe new life into an existing concept, but she has also ventured to create a book tailored to each individual reader. I sincerely wished I had been able to read this book much earlier.
Rik VeraBusiness philosopher and author
In a world of information overload and AI, it's more important than ever to develop your own authentic voice. ianka has written a wonderful book that makes you think about your journey, your development, and how to find and strengthen that unique voice.
Peter HinssenEntrepreneur and author
As a guest

ianka in the press

Listen to ianka on these podcasts

  • Episode with ianka fleerackers of OndernemerspraatOndernemerspraat
  • Episode with ianka fleerackers of Brand BreakfastBrand Breakfast
  • Episode with ianka fleerackers of drie boekendrie boeken
  • Episode with ianka fleerackers of Ben MentorsBen Mentors
  • Episode with ianka fleerackers of Sales CaféSales Café
  • Episode with ianka fleerackers of The Healthusiasm PodcastThe Healthusiasm Podcast