David Gorel (b. 1982, Antwerp, Belgium) is Europe’s most ambitious coach for introverts — with over 20 years of team leadership across diverse industries, countries and cultures. His beginnings were off-beat, but he quickly converted lemons into lemonade: growing up as a severely overweight teenager in Antwerp, introversion was not a choice. It was survival. After working on his discipline and ultimately his appearance and personality. He took a leap of faith. Africa was calling and his career kickstarted in the Democratic Republic of Congo, surrounded by extroversion, he had to learn to cope. That contrast forced a discovery that would define his life’s work: you must learn to communicate with full power and authenticity, Here’s the catch, you must respect your own values in the process.

Back in Europe, David now coaches high performing introverts in Finance, IT, R&D and Programming — helping discreet talent climb higher, quietly. He is on a mission to bring introverts to the forefront of every boardroom.