Ray Klaassens - Groeipijn!
Ray Klaassens, former officer within the Dutch Special Forces and chief instructor in the television programme ‘Kamp van Koningsbrugge’ shares his growing pains in a vulnerable way in the inspirational theatre of the same name, told with inspiring lyrics, dance and music.
A story for everyone
The two-hour tantalising evening of theatre is about Ray's own journey: a story of always making an effort and strong self-reflection. Ray takes you back to particularly formative moments at the Royal Military Academy and in the Commandos Corps. He also talks about skills you need as an intelligence officer and entrepreneur, which you especially don't learn in the Special Forces. Ray talks about some intimate, sad and lonely moments when he faced choices that would define his life. A story for everyone, because ‘If I can do it, you certainly can!’, says Ray.
Spectators are inspired to put their money where their mouth is once and for all. Ray shares insights on the tension between adaptability and perseverance, but at the same time teaches the audience that it is pointless to worry about that which is beyond your control. Moreover, Ray explains in no uncertain terms that there is a direct link between the results you achieve and the effort you put in to achieve them.
Masterclass ‘Born leaders don't exist’
This performance can be booked in combination with the Masterclass Born Leaders Don't Exist, from 16:00 to 18:00. What can we learn from leadership under extreme pressure within the Special Forces. In the two-hour masterclass, Ray and his associate Onno van Boven take participants through their experiences. They talk about the difference between leading and managing, the leadership triangle, that people are your most important capital and that ‘feeling when you are needed’ is the key to effective leadership. Book your tickets via this website.
