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Staying in Control in an Unpredictable World

People react faster than you think. Often before rational thinking even starts.

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In this interactive keynote, Dominik Messiaen lets you experience this firsthand.

Through mind illusions, neuroscience, and humour.


You discover how subconscious processes:

  • influence decisions

  • build trust

  • guide behaviour within teams


No management jargon. Just recognisable situations and clear insights.

You gain practical techniques that strengthen communication and leadership.

Subtle. Strategic. Successful.


Who is this for?


This keynote is particularly relevant for:


  • managers leading teams through change

  • leaders seeking stronger buy-in

  • HR professionals turning resistance into cooperation

  • executive teams focused on trust and accountability

  • entrepreneurs who want to lead with greater impact


What to expect


  • an energetic and interactive session

  • surprising mind illusions

  • recognisable leadership situations

  • practical techniques that strengthen your position and influence

  • Inspiring and immediately applicable.


Always tailored to your context and organisation.


Why this works


  • subconscious drivers shape behaviour

  • live experiences create emotional anchoring

  • humour and interaction keep audiences fully engaged

  • practical techniques tailored to your audience


Want deeper impact for your team?


Combine this keynote with the workshop Persuasive Communication or Hypnosis. Ask about the options and enjoy a special package discount.

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Dominik Messiaen takes you on an energetic, interactive, and humorous journey. Through mind illusions, live demonstrations, and surprising interactions, you experience firsthand how

influence, focus, and suggestion truly work.


Insight, experience, and immediate applicability in one keynote


Dominik has 30 years of experience as an illusionist, pickpocket, and hypnotist and is a regular guest on national television. That's why he knows exactly how the subconscious brain functions. He translates this unique background into clear insights you can apply immediately.


What you will discover


  • How to build trust faster with employees and customers

  • How to communicate persuasively on both a conscious and subconscious level

  • How to increase your conversion rates

  • How to deal with resistance and aggression

  • How to apply influence techniques ethically and effectively


You gain scientifically grounded insights and real-world examples. Those strengthen your communication and persuasive power significantly.


Who is this for?


  • Leaders who want to guide their teams more effectively in turbulent times

  • Sales professionals aiming to increase conversion

  • Marketers who want to communicate with greater impact

  • Healthcare and education professionals who want to create stronger connections

  • Entrepreneurs who want better results with less effort


Why choose Dominik Messiaen?


  • Lasting impact: you personally experience the power of influence, making the techniques stick

  • Interactive and engaging: you participate, laugh, and learn by doing

  • Tailor-made: your organisation and mission are central; every keynote is customised through a prior intake


Internationally deployable


With a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics, Dominik speaks fluent Dutch, English, French, and German. This makes him an excellent choice for both national and international events.


Trusted by leading organisations


International companies such as Daikin, Inchcape, Promega, Sedgwick, and numerous public-sector organisations rely on his keynotes.


Discover how his keynotes can also create an unforgettable experience for your audience.

Dominik Messiaen

Illusionist, pickpocket artist, and hypnotist, combining 30 years of stage experience with insights from neuroscience. He surprises audiences with powerful mind illusions and immediately applicable influence techniques.

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