Anne-Maartje Oud
Behavioural and Communication Expert and Analyst, Trainer/Advisor, International Speaker and Author
It's well established that the number 1 problem in business is communication. Over the last 20 years, Anne-Maartje has been called in to solve and teach about these problems regarding behaviour.
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Areas of Expertise
Difficult Conversations
High-Stakes Negotiations
Dealing with Toxic Personalities
Business Profiling & Persuasion
Leadership Development
Team Dynamics
Nonverbal Communication
Behavioural Analysis
Conflict Resolution
Meet Anne-Maartje
Watch a brief introduction to Anne-Maartje's approach and philosophy.
Professional Background
Education
Degree in Expression through Verbal and Physical Behaviour at the Academy of Performing Arts in the Netherlands.
The Behaviour Company
Since 2006, founder and CEO of The Behaviour Company, based in Amsterdam, customizing personal development programs for companies and organizations worldwide.
Training & Recognition
Certified Non-verbal Communication Mastery and Behavioral Assessment Instructor by former FBI agent Joe Navarro. The only person to complete his 5-year apprenticeship program. Navarro calls her "The Queen of Difficult Conversations."
Publications & Media
Lectured at several universities, published articles for Psychology Today, with quotes in The New York Times and Financial Times, and appearances on WIRED, Business Wise and various podcasts.
Whether working with C-Suite executives, managers, or teams, Anne-Maartje specializes in creating better working environments, developing interpersonal skills, improving managerial and leadership styles, and enhancing communication.
From managing interpersonal communication to group dynamics, presentation techniques, negotiations and difficult conversations, she addresses everything from complex situations to one-on-one feedback for managers, CEOs and CFOs to create more effective leadership and team interaction.
Working with Anne-Maartje
What to expect from consultations and lectures
Anne-Maartje's consultations and lectures are tailored to your specific context. Whether you're a CEO navigating organizational change, a manager dealing with team friction or a professional seeking to sharpen your communication edge. You can expect:
Behavioural Diagnostics
She rapidly identifies patterns that hinder effectiveness, such as miscommunication, avoidance or unproductive conflict.
Actionable Strategies
You'll receive direct, no-fluff feedback and tools to shift behaviour, enhance clarity and drive performance.
Real-time Practice
Sessions often include practising difficult conversations, decoding nonverbal communication and applying new behavioural strategies.
The Helicopter Metaphor Technique
Navigate. Observe. Adjust. — Be a pilot in difficult conversations.
Anne-Maartje's signature technique: rise above the noise, read the full situation from altitude, then land with precision. Zoom out to see what's really happening, zoom in to act on it.
Organizations across sectors
Anne-Maartje has worked with corporate, public-sector and non-profit teams.
A sample of the organizations connected to her training, advisory and speaking work.
Logos link to the organizations' official websites.
Work with Anne-Maartje
Interested in having Anne-Maartje speak at your event, train your team, or provide behavioural consulting? Get in touch to discuss your needs.