Dennis Akkerman MBA

Managing Director at Orbis Business School

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Transformational Leadership | Keynote Speaker | Transformational Coaching | Author 'The Naked Leader' and 'Business As UNusual'

Greater things are not achieved by keep doing things the same way you did yesterday or continuously increasing the stakes. It doesn’t work to add more stress, more pressure on your staff or taking shortcuts. That’s a zero-sum game: you can’t gain more by draining more energy and resources. You will hit the ceiling at some point. That's where transformational leadership comes in.

Dennis Akkerman MBA is the founder and managing director of Orbis Business School. With over two decades of experience leading international corporate transformations, a rollercoaster of life events and a personal transformation journey, Dennis has become a highly sought-after coach, consultant, facilitator and speaker on the global stage spanning more than 30 countries across 4 continents. Born and raised in The Netherlands, Dennis has lived in five countries and has called Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, home for the past 12 years.

Dennis's core belief is that leaders are catalysts for positive change. His mission is to help leaders realising their fullest potential, transforming their business and increase their impact.

He has built an impressive portfolio of high-impact engagements with renowned clients such as Citi Bank, HSBC, Shell, BESI Semiconductors, Coca Cola Malaysia, amongst many others.

His vibrant personality radiates energy and enthusiasm, combined with a down-to-earth approach. Dennis blends transformational thought leadership with the practical aspects of sustainable transformation in a relatable and engaging manner.

In his first book The Naked Leader, he shares a unique, structured and practical transformation approach which every (aspiring) leader and entrepreneur can follow. Leadership is always a work in progress. Being is always becoming, and that insight will make all the difference.

His second book Business As UNusual provides a 360-degree exploration of the strategies and mindsets to drive successful business transformation in uncertain times. It is a compact yet insightful guide to transform every aspect of the business and set leaders up for future success and bigger outcomes.

"Not my problem?" is going to be part three in the Trilogy and is about sustainable transformation (due 2026).

Contact Dennis for transformational coaching, facilitation and keynote speaking.

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Available For: Consulting, Speaking
Travels From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Speaking Topics: Transformational Leadership, Self Transformation, Business Transformation