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Merijn Ruis

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Motiverend spreker | Inspiratiesessies en presentaties | Geluk, zingeving en vitaliteit! at Merijn Ruis
📍 Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands

Merijn Ruis is an applied psychologist and motivational speaker focused on the science of happiness and workplace well-being. Leveraging a Bachelors degree from Hogeschool Leiden, he uses a unique blend of storytelling, humor, and music in his presentations. People who have worked with him often describe him as positive, inspiring, and enthusiastic.

His personal mission for a kinder world extends to his hobbies. He authored a book about his bicycle journey to Istanbul, which was fueled by the kindness of strangers. Merijn enjoys walking, making wordplay jokes, is learning to play the piano, and intentionally starts conversations with strangers to foster connection.

Unique fact: Merijn often wears two different colored socks and enjoys the experience of getting lost on walks and finding his way back.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Motiverend spreker | Inspiratiesessies en presentaties | Geluk, zingeving en vitaliteit!
Location
Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands
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Workplace Well-being
He specializes in keynotes and workshops on "werkgeluk" (work happiness), providing teams with practical tools to increase vitality and connection, based on positive psychology.
Human Connection
A core theme in his work and personal life, from his dream of a kinder world to his practice of starting conversations with strangers to combat loneliness.
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Career

Work history

1-2017
Motiverend spreker | Inspiratiesessies en presentaties | Geluk, zingeving en vitaliteit!
Merijn Ruis
8-2018
Inspirerend spreker
All the people happy
8-2017
Creator of happinesslesson.com
BrightVibes
4-2014
Directeur
DromenDOEN
1-2017
Presentator
Kind Knowledge
In the press

Media appearances

Merijn Ruis: over Verbinding, Inspiratie en Ontmoetingen | #168. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Merijn Ruis - Gelukkig zijn, zo doe je dat! (Podcoach #13). Featured in SoundCloud (Podcoach)
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Education
2010 - 2015
Bachelor's degree
Hogeschool Leiden
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