The Label I Didn’t Choose, and the Life I Chose to Live
What if the greatest limitation you face isn’t external, but a label you’ve allowed to define you?
In this webinar, 2025 Vistage Speaker of the Year André van Hall shares his battle with adversity after suddenly losing his eyesight in 2011 and the leadership lessons that came from letting go and accepting help from others. Known as “The Curiosity Instigator,” André has spent nearly 15 years as a professional speaker, helping leaders navigate change and build engaged, high-performing teams. Drawing on his personal experience, André illustrates how humility, curiosity, and initiative are key ingredients required for any team to work cohesively in the face of adversity.
In this session, you will:
- Learn how to reframe adversity and recognize that challenges are only as adverse as we allow them to be.
- Understand the importance of not wasting a “good crisis.”
- Discover how adapting to change is not giving up but adjusting to a new reality.
About the Presenter
A native of Argentina, André has worked at some of the most prestigious hotels in the world, including the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Hamburg, The Ritz Hotel in Paris (bot...

