Frederik Imbo

Frederik Imbo founded Imboorling in 1999. Prior to that, he completed his theatre training at the Conservatory of Ghent and acted in numerous TV series and films. He also obtained a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and completed a two-year course in Transpersonal Coaching and Counseling. He then spent many years deepening his knowledge of Nonviolent Communication, including in the United States with Marshall Rosenberg, the founder of Nonviolent Communication. Frederik is also a certified Insights Discovery trainer. His TEDx talk ‘How not to take things personally’ is, with 20 million views, the most-watched Belgian TEDx talk ever and ranks 19th worldwide.

Frederik Imbo Imboorling 2026

Key words and passions

direct – enthusiastic – driven – playful – sensitive


football referee – engaging in deep conversations – wellness – cycling – walking – listening to podcasts – good food – playing games

Favourite verb

“Talking. Spirited discussions. Being open about what you think and feel. Wearing your heart on your sleeve. Only then do you get conversations that truly matter. That make a difference. Whether I’m having dinner with friends, giving a training, or standing on the football field — interactions with people nourish me. I deeply enjoy feeling a connection with someone. Heartfelt conversations in which everyone shows their vulnerability. Magical moments.”

references

Bedankt Frederik Imbo voor de boeiende en leerrijke coaching sessie van deze ochtend! Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat jouw tips en tricks mijn keynotes naar een nóg hoger niveau gaan brengen. Ik kan niet wachten om het om te zetten naar de praktijk.

Erik Lambrechts

international voetbalscheidsrechter

During our coaching sessions, one of the most valuable takeaways for me was the practical toolbox we gained to enhance the quality of our interactions with colleagues and management. It enables us to positively influence others’ behavior while adapting our own reactions in a more constructive and effective manner, keeping the focus on our objective.

The sessions were intense and highly hands on. The role-playing exercises were particularly insightful and allowed us to quickly apply the concepts and reflect on our own communication styles.

Frederik truly stands out for his energy, depth of expertise, challenging attitude and positive mindset. He creates a trusting environment that fosters learning while constructively challenging participants to grow.

This was an enriching experience that I would recommend to anyone seeking to strengthen their communication skills and professional interactions.

Françoise Staff – Group Business Controller Belgium bnode

bnode

Our finance team has been very pleased with these coaching sessions, which brought a new perspective to our interactions with business leaders and improved our impact as finance leaders. The sessions combined concrete exercises, constructive feedback, and clear improvement actions. We greatly appreciated them.

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Bulat Subaev

The effect of coaching sessions with Frederik is even beyond my expectations. These are words I rarely say, to be frank. Frederik has a well-developed, pragmatic, and honest approach that makes the difference. Even one session is a mind-changer. The book is very practical; now I understand why he has developed such a great reputation. Big respect to the Master.

Bulat Subaev – Managing director Lukoil Belgium

Bulat Subaev

Lukoil Belgium

“We invited Frederik to bring an inspirational session at Skyline and he turned it into a truly memorable experience. Frederik has the ability to connect with the audience and to convey his message with clarity and impact.

His natural charm comes with a ton of useful insights and practical knowledge. The session was extremely well prepared and Frederik, like any good teacher, leaves you with more than just assignments, instead he passes on the spark of passion.”

Frederik Vandenberghe - CFO

Skyline Communications