Focus on what matters most
Back to the Essence
Are you a passionate, impact-driven professional with big ideas and even bigger goals?
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by too many ideas, opportunities, and the chaos that comes with them?
I’m here to help! With 15+ years of experience, I support bold visionaries and creative leaders in transforming their energy into clear, actionable plans. Together, we’ll build focus, efficiency, and peace of mind as you scale your business.
“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen”
This quote sums up my ‘WHY’ when I founded BACK to the ESSENCE.
Around me, I see many passionate entrepreneurs and sustainable professionals who are determined to create a positive impact. Their drive, courage, and perseverance are unmatched! I believe these are the people we need to make a difference in the world.
However, I realized that many of these changemakers struggle with—or have little interest in—organization, maintaining focus, translating their vision into a clear plan, and establishing the right systems and structures for effective execution.
Fortunately, these are exactly the areas I am passionate about!
At Back to the Essence, I help impact entrepreneurs and organizations develop clear plans and ensure those plans are realized. Together, we build structure, focus, and decisiveness, allowing you to concentrate on what truly matters: improving the world! Let’s scale up your impact.
My Services
Planning
From ambition to a focused plan.
Transform your ambitions into a focused business plan. Set clear objectives, define priorities, and optimize resources. Align your team’s efforts for a strong strategic direction.
Results
From plan to execution.
Execute your plans efficiently with solid systems and structures. Ensure your strategies translate into tangible, measurable outcomes. Turn your plan into reality.
Support
Comprehensive right-hand support for CEOs.
Get organized, hands-on CEO support to prepare your business for growth. Streamline operations and enhance workflow management. Together, we’ll get your business ready to scale impact.
Why Work With Me
My Commitment To Your Impact
At Back to the Essence, I combine strategic expertise with hands-on support designed for impact-driven leaders like you. I understand your mission and unique challenges, since I walked in your shoes.
I am offering tailored solutions that drive efficiency, maintain focus, and enable sustainable growth. Here’s why my clients choose to work together:
- Deep Commitment to Impact: I believe in the power of impact-driven entrepreneurs to change the world.
- Relentless Focus on Your Goals: With the same persistence as you, I work to achieve impactful results.
- Senior Expertise: 15+ years in business development, partner management, and marketing for high-stakes, multistakeholder initiatives.
- Structured Approach: A passion for planning, organization, and building effective systems.
- Can-Do Energy: I bring high energy, a ‘make it happen’ mentality, and a readiness to roll up our sleeves.
With me on your side, your vision becomes an actionable strategy, and our hands-on support ensures it’s realized. Let’s bring your impact to the next level.
Who do I work with?
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege to be surrounded by extremely smart people with brilliant ideas and unstoppable energy for sustainability, community empowerment, and innovation in health and social justice.
I help these persistent leaders with staying focused, managing their initiatives effectively and add structures to bring their ideas to life.
1. Visionary Entrepreneurs with Big Ambitions
If you have a head full of ideas and a drive to make a lasting impact, I’m here to help you bring clarity and focus to your goals.
2. Established Leaders Ready for Growth
For those with a running business and a dedicated team or partners, I support your journey to scale by helping you streamline and professionalize your operations for funding and growth.
3. Purpose-Driven Professionals Seeking Focus
If you’re craving more time, peace of mind, and a clear strategic direction, I help turn your ideas into actionable plans, backed by the right systems and structures.
What Our Clients Say
Reviews
Start up development support for solar entrepreneurs
Maike is extremely result oriented, get things done and are energetic and fun to work with. Their contribution really made the difference, allowing us to provide inventory loans to five new entrepreneurs! Anya Cherneff, Empower Generation Nepal
Program Management for a Smart Energy Collective
Maike is a professional with drive and ambition to develop new sustainable business. Good communicator, open and transparant, with a 'can do' mentality. Able to put plans into action, co-create with customers and keep all stakeholders aligned. Baukje Oostenbrug, Power...
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