Speaker for incubators, accelerators and founder communities · English and Dutch

Personal Leadership in the Age of AI

You give them the business support, I help them lead themselves

Shorombo Mooij helps founders lead themselves under pressure, make intentional choices and perform at their highest capacity without burning out

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Shorombo Mooij · Speaker, facilitator and founder of Maxyourlife.today
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Personal story

From burnout to sustainable high performance.

After a severe burnout in 2011 forced him to re-examine everything, Shorombo transformed his health and decided to dedicate himself to helping high performers design their way of working, so they can perform at the highest level sustainably, without sacrificing their wellbeing.

Today, that experience shapes how he helps founders pursue big ambitions without losing themselves in the process.

Why now

More possibilities than ever. More need for personal leadership.

AI gives founders unprecedented tools to create, learn and build. But more opportunities also mean more decisions, distractions and pressure. That's why, now more than ever, founders need to learn how to lead themselves.

Shorombo helps them lead themselves so that they can perform at their highest capacity

Programme fit
Your programme

You teach founders how to validate, build and grow their ventures.

Shorombo

I focus on the person behind the business.

His sessions complement entrepreneurial education by helping founders develop the clarity, ownership, focus and personal resilience to put what they learn into practice.

Build the business. Develop the founder.

About

He lives what he teaches.

Shorombo Mooij seated, smiling

Shorombo Mooij is a speaker, facilitator, high performance coach and founder of Maxyourlife.today.

An entrepreneur since 2016 and a coach since 2017, he brings together personal transformation, entrepreneurship, human performance and technology.

His strength is connecting the bigger picture with practical action. On stage, he combines direct storytelling, fresh perspectives, thought-provoking questions and engaging exercises to create clarity, energy and momentum.

His work is guided by a simple conviction: sustainable high performance starts with knowing who you are and what matters to you, and designing your life and work accordingly.

Background and credentials
  • Entrepreneur since 2016, coach and speaker since 2017
  • Expert in High Performance Lifestyle Design
  • Speaker, trainer and facilitator in English and Dutch
  • BA International Business and Languages, minor in Entrepreneurship
Shorombo Mooij speaking to founders at an Amsterdam Founders Club Growth Night
On stage

Shorombo in action

Speaking to founders at an Amsterdam Founders Club Growth Night.

Formats

Three ways to bring him in

Shorombo Mooij speaking with a microphone at an Amsterdam Founders Club Growth Night
01 · Inspire

Keynote

30 to 60 minutes · For cohort kickoffs, founder community events, retreats and conferences.

An engaging perspective shift with practical takeaways. Optional Q&A or live hot seat.

Shorombo Mooij leading an interactive workshop
02 · Work

Workshop or Masterclass

For incubator programmes, accelerator cohorts and founder coaching.

Interactive and application-focused. Participants connect the ideas to their own challenges, decisions and way of working, and turn insights into practical next steps.

Participants energised during a morning activation at the Amsterdam Founders Club retreat
03 · Activate

Experience

For founder retreats, offsites and community events.

Immersive morning activations and energizers designed to create energy, connection and readiness to engage.

Every theme can be delivered as a keynote or workshop. An experience can complement either format.
English or Dutch · Onsite across the Netherlands · Online on request

Sessions

Three themes. One essential skill: leading yourself.

01 · Flagship

Personal Leadership in the Age of AI

Lead yourself first, especially when almost anything is possible.

Founders have more tools, advice and opportunities than ever. The harder task is choosing what matters, knowing what they want to build toward and staying focused under pressure.

This session puts ownership back where it belongs: with the person building the business.

What founders will explore:

  • Get clear on what they want their business to enable in their lives
  • Make intentional decisions when opportunities and pressure multiply
  • Choose what matters most and commit to a meaningful next step
02

Achieve More While Living Better

High performance that supports your life, not consumes it.

A business can grow while its founder loses energy, freedom or fulfillment.

Drawing on his High Performance Lifestyle Design method, Shorombo challenges the belief that achieving more must come at a personal cost. He introduces a different way of performing, where ambition, health and quality of life reinforce each other.

What founders will explore:

  • Recognize where ambition and lifestyle are working against each other
  • Identify the personal conditions that support sustainable high performance
  • Make practical changes to how they work, recover and manage their energy
03

Time, Focus and Energy Management for High Performance

Own your time, protect your focus and work with your energy.

Founders rarely lack ambition. What they often lack is the time, attention and energy to pursue everything competing for their focus.

This practical session helps founders choose what really matters and design a working rhythm that supports execution without simply adding more hours.

What founders will explore:

  • Identify the few priorities that create the greatest impact
  • Protect focused work in an always-on environment
  • Structure their week around their energy, priorities and natural working style
Testimonials

What organisers and participants say

"Bringing in Shorombo was one of the best calls I made."

"Guests started the day switched on, energized, and ready to go. If you're organizing an event and want people to get the most out of it, Shorombo is the person you want setting the tone."

Marcel Wijermars
Founder, Amsterdam Founders Club · Founders Retreat
"Energetic, charismatic and skilled."

"Shorombo has spoken at several of our events, both online and live. He always manages to captivate and inspire our participants."

Martijn van den Berg
Founder, Vrijheid Vastgoed
"Time and again, Shorombo inspired participants to actually get to work on the topic: not just absorbing the knowledge, but turning it into action plans and carrying them out."
Marian van Olst
Founder, Interieur Professionals Plaza
"His session was exactly what I needed: activating, energizing, and genuinely fun. It set the tone for the entire day. Shorombo doesn't just lead these sessions, he lives what he teaches. His energy is contagious, and you can feel his presence the moment he steps into the space. I left feeling more awake, alive, and ready to take on everything the retreat had to offer."
Alice Smeets
Participant, Founders Growth Retreat
FAQ

Before you ask

How does this fit into our existing founder programme?

Shorombo's sessions complement business education by focusing on personal leadership, decision-making, focus and sustainable high performance. The content is adapted to your programme and objectives.

Is this relevant for both early-stage and experienced founders?

Yes. The principles apply across different stages of entrepreneurship. Examples, exercises and depth are adapted to the audience.

Can we combine formats or book multiple sessions?

Yes. A keynote can introduce a theme, a workshop can help participants apply it, and an activation can set the tone for an event. A series across a cohort is also possible.

Does Shorombo speak English or Dutch?

Both. Most sessions are delivered in English. Dutch is available on request.

What happens after I submit an enquiry?

Shorombo will follow up to discuss your audience, programme objectives, preferred format and next steps.

Booking enquiry

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