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The helicopter of Air Force pilot Dominique was shot down in Afghanistan on December 10, 2009. Miraculously, she and her crew managed to bring the passengers to safety. This is the breathtaking life story of a woman whose life was shaped by an alcoholic father whom she loved immensely. Determined, she pursued her dream. That dream came true, but the real battle was yet to begin. She shares her sometimes bizarre experiences in an inspiring way, full of little life lessons that make a big difference.

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The helicopter of Air Force pilot Dominique was shot down in Afghanistan on December 10, 2009. Miraculously, she and her crew managed to bring the passengers to safety. This is the breathtaking life story of a woman whose life was shaped by an alcoholic father whom she loved immensely. Determined, she pursued her dream. That dream came true, but the real battle was yet to begin. She shares her sometimes bizarre experiences in an inspiring way, full of little life lessons that make a big difference.

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Dominique as an inspiration

As a behavioral psychologist, Dominique knows how to translate her unique experiences into universal lessons and insights into both soft skills and personal behavior, inspiring her audience to look at themselves and implement small, positive changes in their own lives.

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Dominique as a speaker

Dominique Schreinemachers is a speaker with a compelling story that is guaranteed to capture her audience's full attention. Her unique background as a former military pilot who survived an attack on her aircraft in Afghanistan forms the basis for every presentation she gives.

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Dominique as an author

Dominique Schreinemachers is an author with an exceptional background as a former Air Force pilot. Her debut work, "Return to Base," is an in-depth exploration of her own life, from the adrenaline-fueled highs to the emotionally charged lows. On December 10, 2009, she survived an attack on her plane in Afghanistan, an event that formed the basis for her literary career. In her book, she combines vivid stories about her adventures in the air with intimate odes to the people who are most meaningful in her life: her family and her psychologist. She offers readers a window into the soul of someone who has survived extreme situations and learned life lessons from them, which she shares in an inspiring way.

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Forget who you thought you were and look at who you really are.
Dominique Schreinemachers
I can never get closer to you than my image of you.
Dominique Schreinemachers
You don't have a monopoly on wisdom, and certainly not on truth.
Dominique Schreinemachers

As a speaker, Dominique inspires with these key points:

Leadership

Developing personal leadership through insight into one's own behavior, resulting in improved personal and professional relationships.

Collaborate

She focuses on how clear communication and understanding of each other's roles and responsibilities can increase the effectiveness of the team.

Personal growth

Dominique sees personal growth as a continuous journey of self-reflection and adaptation. She advocates small course corrections rather than major, forced changes and emphasizes the core of a person's personality as the basis for improvement.

Behavior

Drawing on her background as a behavioral psychologist, Dominique offers insights into how unconscious patterns influence our interactions and decision-making. She also provides tools for adapting these patterns to improve performance, relationships, and overall quality of life. 

Mental and emotional resilience

She shares strategies for strengthening mental resilience, inspired by her experiences as a military pilot and the intense situations she has had to endure.

Communication

Dominique demonstrates how essential clear and effective communication is for success in every aspect of life. 

Safety awareness training

Create a productive and healthy work environment by paying attention to safety.

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Most beautiful girl in the class

Season 17, episode 1 of the television program "The Most Beautiful Girl in the Class" is about Dominique's life story. Her mother, sister, and friends talk about her big dream of becoming a pilot, her childhood, and the moment she had to fight for her life during a mission in Afghanistan.

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Podcast – Return to Base

In this podcast, Dominique interviews women with unusual professions, such as a coroner, a private detective, and an F16 pilot. How do they deal with the challenges they encounter in order to maintain a positive outlook on life? What can we learn from these women? Listen to all episodes on your favorite podcast app.

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Hunted VIPs

The Hunters are indispensable in the hunt for fugitives. Directed by headquarters, the three hunter teams follow every trace of the fugitives across the Netherlands. Follow Dominique as a hunter on Hunted VIPS from February 3, every Monday at 8:35 p.m. on AvroTros on NPO 1. (source: npo.nl)

Over 20 years of helicopter piloting experience in the military

2x Mission Afghanistan

She touches your heart