Based in Belgium, Mieke has more than 20 years of industrial experience.
She led the operational excellence and transformational change program in the EMEA region for 4 years, resulting in significant financial value generation and a fundamental mind set shift in the entire organization, from executive level down to each of the 60000 employees.
She travelled the world, acting as a strategic advisor, thought leader and executive coach to industry leading global and international companies in multiple industries. Her work is focused on strategic change journeys. Since organizations are living systems in a dynamic environment, her executive coaching is addressing the critical role of leaders to drive the change, navigate in complexity and engage the hearts and minds of the entire organization.
She has a passion for people, organizational dynamics and centered leadership, and has acquired additional skills and certifications in the areas of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Personal Mastery, Coaching (according to ICF competencies), Group Dynamics, Systems Intelligence and Coaching, Constellation Work, Neuroscience and Affective Psychology, Somatics and Trauma Therapy and is applying all these insights in her facilitation and transformation work with leaders, teams and organizations.
She is a thought leader, authored several articles and white papers and has been a passionate key note speaker in conferences across the globe.
She holds a master’s degree in economics/Engineering from the University of Leuven n Belgium and the University of Bilbao in Spain. She is fluent in 5 languages (Dutch, French, English, German, Spanish).