Online moderator, MC for virtual events and speaker coach
Robert Daverschot works as an online moderator, MC and speaker coach. As a generalist, he likes to get his teeth into every new topic. Robert’s experience on the editorial board of a TV talk show will come in handy when preparing your [online] event. He is sharp and has a pleasant calmness, and it is exactly this combination that will help your speakers to feel at ease instantly!
Robert has an extensive background in the event and hospitality industry. After his studies in international business, he graduated with a master’s in hospitality management at Hotelschool The Hague and Erasmus University Rotterdam.
At the Protocolbureau he dealt with guest relations during official ceremonies of the Dutch Royal House. At Seats2meet he worked as a business developer to further establish the brand in the meeting industry, and as hotel manager at citizenM Amsterdam Airport, he welcomed guests from around the world. After having worked at communications agency Sendsteps, he now works as an independent online moderator, MC and speaker coach.
Once you see Robert in action, you’ll notice his thorough event experience and fine people skills. On stage and in studios, he interviews captains of industry, ministers and expert speakers. He even interviewed His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In every [online] programme Robert ensures that the voice of the audience is heard: live or digital. Robert is fluent in English and Dutch.
Next to that, Robert works as a speaker coach and trains teams and individuals, at home and abroad, to come up with powerful stories and engaging presentations. Ideally, he likes to be involved at an early stage to think along with you on your upcoming event.
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