Ray Klaassens

Ray Klaassens, former officer in the Dutch Special Forces and chief instructor in the television program Kamp van Koningsbrugge shares his Growing Pains in a vulnerable way in the inspirational theater of the same name. A two-hour stimulating theater evening about the path that Ray himself has taken: a story about making an effort and self-reflection.

Ray takes you to some very formative moments at the Royal Military Academy and the Commando Corps. He also talks about skills you need as an intelligence officer and entrepreneur, which you don't learn in the Special Forces.

Ray shares some intimate, sad and lonely moments where he faced choices that would determine his life. A story for everyone, because 'If I can do it, you certainly can!', says Ray.

Spectators are inspired to put their money where their mouth is, once and for all. Ray shares insights on the tension between adaptability and perseverance, but at the same time teaches the audience that it is pointless to worry about what you have no influence over. Furthermore, Ray explains in no uncertain terms that there is a direct connection between the results you achieve and the effort you put in to get them.

Masterclass: There is no such thing as born leaders

This performance can be booked in combination with the Masterclass Born Leaders Do Not Exist, from 16:00 to 18:00 in the old Luxor Theater. Tickets are available via the following link, a ticket for the masterclass includes access to the performance Growing Pains by Ray Klaassens.

About the masterclass: What can we learn from leadership under extreme pressure within the Special Forces? In the two-hour masterclass, Ray and his partner Onno van Boven take the participants along in their experiences. They talk about the difference between leading and managing, the leadership triangle, that people are your most important capital and that 'feeling when you are needed' is the key to effective leadership.