Paul Rulkens

Paul Rulkens is a global authority on high-performance leadership, strategy, and exponential growth. With a sharp focus on simplifying complexity and amplifying results, Paul has helped senior executives and organizations around the world ahieve extraordinary outcomes by doing less. His signature frameworks, including The Michelangelo Principle, challenge conventional thinking and empower leaders to remove the unnecessary and focus on what truly matters.

Paul’s work has attracted a prestigious list of global clients, including McKinsey & Company, Siemens, UBER, Johnson & Johnson, ASML, and Nestlé. Across industries, Paul has helped these organizations streamline decision-making, activate high-performance teams, and create systems that thrive under pressure. His clients consistently report measurable results, including improved profitability, operational efficiency, and leadership transformation.

A thought leader and engaging speaker, Paul’s TED talk, Why the Majority is Always Wrong, has been viewed over six million times. Known for his ability to distill complex ideas into actionable insights, Paul delivers over 30 keynotes annually to leaders and organizations across the globe.