About
Hi, I'm Léon
Born and raised in Rotterdam-Zuid, I've always been curious about people, culture and the stories that shape who we are.
My journey has taken me from design and branding to international stages, classrooms and conversations with people from all walks of life.
What connects it all? A genuine interest in people, a good story and the courage to ask a different question.
Live.Laugh.Léon
The Journey
A potted history of my career so far…
Rotterdam-Zuid
Rotterdam-Zuid
Where It Started
Growing up surrounded by different people, cultures and perspectives shaped how I look at the world. Curiosity came first. The rest followed.
Finding My Voice
Finding My Voice
Design & Identity
Building a career in design, branding and creative direction, discovering that the most interesting work starts with understanding people.
Beyond the Studio
Beyond the Studio
Teaching & Speaking
Taking ideas beyond the design desk and into classrooms, conferences and conversations with international audiences.
Today
Today
Making is Thinking
Bringing my experiences together through my own Branding Strategy office WOAU! with public speaking, moderation, education and creative strategy.
The Journey
A potted history of my career so far…
Rotterdam-Zuid
Rotterdam-Zuid
Where It Started
Growing up surrounded by different people, cultures and perspectives shaped how I look at the world. Curiosity came first. The rest followed.
Finding My Voice
Finding My Voice
Design & Identity
Building a career in design, branding and creative direction, discovering that the most interesting work starts with understanding people.
Beyond the Studio
Beyond the Studio
Teaching & Speaking
Taking ideas beyond the design desk and into classrooms, conferences and conversations with international audiences.
Today
Today
Making is Thinking
Bringing my experiences together through my own Branding Strategy office WOAU! with public speaking, moderation, education and creative strategy.
The Journey
A potted history of my career so far…
Rotterdam-Zuid
Rotterdam-Zuid
Where It Started
Growing up surrounded by different people, cultures and perspectives shaped how I look at the world. Curiosity came first. The rest followed.
Finding My Voice
Finding My Voice
Design & Identity
Building a career in design, branding and creative direction, discovering that the most interesting work starts with understanding people.
Beyond the Studio
Beyond the Studio
Teaching & Speaking
Taking ideas beyond the design desk and into classrooms, conferences and conversations with international audiences.
Today
Today
Making is Thinking
Bringing my experiences together through my own Branding Strategy office WOAU! with public speaking, moderation, education and creative strategy.
Selected Experience
On Stage
Talks, keynotes and conversations with audiences across different industries.
100+
On Stage
100+
On Stage
100+
Hosting & Moderation
Bringing people together and guiding conversations at live events.
150+
Hosting & Moderation
150+
Hosting & Moderation
150+
Teaching & Sharing
Workshops, masterclasses and lectures at 25+ international institutions.
25+
Teaching & Sharing
25+
Teaching & Sharing
25+
Let's Work Together
Looking for a speaker, moderator or host who knows how to engage an audience and bring a conversation to life? Tell me what you have in mind. Let's make it happen.
Let's Work Together
Looking for a speaker, moderator or host who knows how to engage an audience and bring a conversation to life? Tell me what you have in mind. Let's make it happen.