Olmo van Beurden Lectures WUAS Students on Planning Skills and Entrepreneurial Mindset

10.07.2023

Balancing Study, Entrepreneurship and Personal Life

Olmo van Beurden, an experienced Dutch business coach from Utrecht, has made a name for himself in the fields of entrepreneurship, travel, surfing and education. With a strong educational background in international business and management, Van Beurden brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role as a business coach.

Van Beurden's education in international business and management, combined with his passion for entrepreneurship, has shaped his professional career. His hunger for knowledge and experience has led him to immerse himself in various sectors. During his journey, Van Beurden honed his skills as an entrepreneur, allowing him to offer valuable insights and guidance to aspiring business professionals.

During his guest sessions, Van Beurden focuses on two key aspects: improving planning skills and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset. "With the students, we look at how to improve planning skills," he explains. "They learn how to build a structure and combine their personal life with their studies and entrepreneurship." By delving into the art of building a structure, Van Beurden equips students with the tools to effectively balance their personal lives with their academic pursuits. His expertise in time management, goal setting and planning enables students to optimise their efforts and achieve success in all areas of their lives.

Van Beurden's experience serves as inspiration for students who want to begin their own entrepreneurial journey. Sharing the valuable lessons he has learned over the past decade, Van Beurden guides students through the challenges they may face as entrepreneurs. His dedication, focus and discipline in pursuing his own goals exemplify the tenacity needed to overcome obstacles and achieve sustainable success.

Asked about his proudest accomplishment, Van Beurden stresses the importance of choosing one's own path. His mantra is nothing short of inspiring. "I have a number of goals in mind, including being successful as an entrepreneur, and there are constant roadblocks on this path," he says. "With true dedication, focus and discipline, I manage to stay on track and get closer to my goal every day."