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Berthold Gunster

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Writer, lecturer and trainer at Omdenken at Omdenken
📍 Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Berthold Gunster is the founder of Omdenken, the Dutch art of "Flip Thinking, " a philosophy for turning problems into opportunities. A bestselling author of thirteen books and a former theater director, he delivers workshops and shows based on his methodology. He studied at the Akademie voor Expressie in Utrecht before founding Omdenken in 2001.

Outside of his professional work, Berthold is a father of three adult sons. In his youth, he was a competitive swimmer, ranking third in the Netherlands. His background in theater extends to social projects, having created shows with homeless individuals in Chicago and in Ukraine, reflecting a deep interest in diverse human experiences.

Interesting fact: To write his first book, he used his insomnia to his advantage, writing in the early morning hours when he couldnt sleep.

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Current Role
Writer, lecturer and trainer at Omdenken
Location
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Flip Thinking
He founded the entire Omdenken philosophy, which focuses on transforming problems into possibilities and shifting from a "yes, but" to a "yes, and" mindset.
Theater & Performance
With a background as a theater director and writer, he now tours with popular, large-scale theater shows that combine comedy, music, and his philosophy.
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Writer, lecturer and trainer at Omdenken
Omdenken
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Omdenken in opvoeding (Onverkort) – Audiobook by Berthold Gunster. Featured in Spotify
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Berthold Gunster: on Gratitude, Acceptance and OMdenken | #146. Featured in YouTube
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Akademie voor Expressie
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Utrecht University
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