Speaker on leadership and open communication
Filip De Groeve gives keynotes on leadership, open communication, and workplace health. With humor and sharp stories, he makes uncomfortable topics such as menstruation, menopause, and mental health open for discussion.
His keynotes stay with audiences because they address what organisations often feel, but rarely dare to name: taboos, shame, and silenteeism.
Do you want an event that does more than just inspire? Book Filip De Groeve and turn discomfort into impact.
About Filip de Groeve
Filip started as a pharmacist, but he soon discovered what truly makes his heart beat faster: uncovering taboos and telling stories that stick. In over 20 years, he has spoken to hundreds of women about their pregnancy journeys, mothers about their insecurities, and patients about intimate health issues. Often, the condition seems smaller than the taboo itself. Time and again, the taboo leads to unnecessary isolation. It’s time to do something about that.
Whether it’s about shame, silence, or stigma, Filip dives in with humor, empathy, and a sharp eye. With “taBOOH,” he inspires people and organizations to stop keeping taboos quiet: taboos stay alive if you keep them silent.
Topics
These are the topics Filip De Groeve speaks about.
INCLUSION
Taboos in the workplace: the silent causes of absenteeism
What we don’t dare to discuss can become our greatest obstacle. Taboos such as debt, grief, mental health, and chronic conditions lead to isolation and absenteeism in the workplace. Filip talks about “silent absenteeism”—absence that arises from staying quiet. His keynotes are a call to stop avoiding taboos and start breaking them to create inclusion.
PRODUCTIVITY
Menstruation and menopause: making invisible challenges visible
The 3Ms (menstruation, motherhood, and menopause) are life stages that don’t stop when you scan your staff badge in the morning. Filip discusses how these often-ignored topics still limit the potential of organizations. Filip’s “taBOOH” inspires not only women but also colleagues and managers to see what wants to remain invisible.
CORPORATE CULTURE
Living with invisible disabilities
Filip gives a voice to people with invisible disabilities. Their stories and resilience are a source of inspiration. People with chronic pain, stomas, or continence issues rely on empathy every day. He shows how empathy and awareness can break stigmas and create connection.
He points to the important role played by new generations and charismatic leaders.
LEADERSHIP
Taboo as an asset
Growth doesn’t come from easy conversations, but from uncomfortable ones. When leaders and organizations have the courage to tackle uncomfortable topics, they open the door to innovation, inclusion, and growth. Filip De Groeve shows how inspiring companies and leaders use “pride” as a steering mechanism and create a culture where people flourish and dare to excel.
THE Keynotes
Filip offers three keynotes that can be adapted to specific needs. A keynote for executives, one for entire organizations, and one for organizations that want to put menopause on the map.
“taBOOH” and leadership
- 45 minutes
- In-company
- Benelux rate and rate for institutions
Leaders and organizations that have the guts to engage in the taboo conversation create an environment where people flourish, loyalty grows, and teams become stronger. That is where the power of taBOOH lies.
“taBOOH” in the workplace
- 45 minutes
- In-company
- Benelux rate and rate for institutions
A high-energy keynote that takes you on a journey through common taboos. Funny, emotional, and a little uncomfortable. A fantastic starting point to make your organization more inclusive!
“taBOOH” and menopause
- 45 minutes
- In-company
- Benelux rate and rate for institutions
taBOOH and menopause is a disarming keynote that dissects the menopause taboo in the workplace. Humor, science, and leadership to reduce absenteeism.
Filip is a well-known speaker at
Witty, well-founded, and engaging, with just the right combination of humor, edge, and informative depth. A story that inspires and provokes thought.
Fleur van Boeckel
Marketing Manager National MS Fund
A very enlightening, candid, exceptionally funny, and oh-so-necessary presentation about taboos and why it is so vital to break them. It was an insightful celebration!
Sanne Blom
Chair of the Ostomy Association
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