Award-winning speaker, Trainer, Enablement Manager and Facilitator.

Hi, I’m Renko!

I’m a Belgian communication professional based in Berlin, passionate about public speaking, sales, enablement, and facilitation.

Currently, I lead the Sales Enablement Team at Leapsome, an AI-powered people platform that drives HR excellence and high-performing teams. We optimize sales processes and elevate sales skills, focusing on creating impactful training and resources that empower sellers to close deals efficiently and effectively.

I’ve been recognized as a master of public speaking and storytelling, winning numerous competitions, including the District 95 Humorous Speech Contest in Prague.
As the former president of Berlin’s largest speech club, I fostered a community dedicated to honing communication skills. My experience includes coaching individuals to deliver compelling TEDx Talks and conducting workshops on public speaking and advanced sales techniques.
I also host storytelling events and shows featuring jugglers and drag queens, infusing creativity into every performance.

With a strong focus on facilitation, I design strategic workshops that help teams collaborate more effectively. By guiding discussions, managing time, and maintaining focus, I ensure clear, actionable decisions.

Additionally, I have contributed to De Standaard, Belgium's largest newspaper, sharing insights about my experiences living abroad.

My background as an Enterprise seller, closing deals with clients such as BNP Paribas, British Telecom, Latam Airlines, and the European Commission, provides me with a unique perspective on audience engagement.

I am described as somebody who sees the bigger picture, hands-on and result-driven.
My irrepressible enthusiasm, can-do attitude, curiosity and creativity are my biggest success factors to make a session succeed.

— Renko

The Speaker

  • TEDxKiel (Germany, 2015) 

  • Winner Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest District 95 (Prague, 2015) 

  • Countless storytelling events such as The Bear, 4 eyes, CosmicComedy Cafe Berlin,... 

  • KCRW-Radio (Berlin, 2019 to 2021)

The Host

  • European Juggling Convention (Netherlands, 2016)

  • Pepsi Boston - Schwuz (Berlin, 2022)

  • The Bear Storytelling (Berlin, 2020 - current)

  • Impromptu Speaking Championshionship - Telefonica (Berlin, 2016 & 2017)

  • TM District Conference Gala  (Berlin, 2017) 

 

The Enabler

  • Team Lead Sales Enablement - Leapsome (Berlin, 2023 - current)

  • President and Board - Mercury Toastmasters (Berlin, 2014-2017)

  • Women Crushing Public Speaking - Dreamers And Do'ers / Impact HUB  (Berlin, 2018) 

  • Persist Summit Berlin - Workshop Leader (Berlin, 2018)

The Speaker Coach

  • TEDxGhent - Speakers Coach (Belgium, 2015) 

  • TEDxUniPotsdam - Speakers Coach (Potsdam, 2018)

  • President and Board Member - Mercury Toastmasters (Berlin, 2014-2017)

“His support was always positive, calm and focussed.”

Not only Renko helped me in a kind, thoughtful way to work on my pronunciation and how to deliver my TEDx Talk, he also supported me to stay authentic and deliver my speech in my words and in my way.

— G.W Berlin 2018

“Unforgettable.”

You were a fantastic Gala master. You prepared long and precisely before the evening.
I highly appreciate your energy, humour, team work and your coolness on stage.

— J.S. Berlin 2017

“We’ve never seen our introverts speak up this much. You truly created a space where every voice was heard.”

— R.F. Berlin 2024