I’m Marlies, a woman on a mission to inspire people and organisations to build a genuine connection through the power of effective, engaging, and inclusive communication.
I use training, advice, and practical hands-on work to give you more insight into your communication efforts so you can successfully increase its effectiveness.
My approach is interactive, with a focus on sustainable solutions and results.
My themes? Diversity & inclusion, climate justice and human rights.
Are you curious about what we can build together? Let’s grab a (virtual) coffee!
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Storytelling & writing
Do you want to make your communication more effective and engaging? In a way that your audience fully identifies with your message? Your solution could be storytelling! Curious how?
Communications advice
Are you using a one-size-fits-all approach in your communication? Then your target audience may find it difficult to identify with your message. But no worries, I can help you out.
Communications training
Are you looking for insights into different communication needs and the skills to address these positively? Cool, I can train and coach you to communicate effectively in diverse situations.
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From Paraguay with love: when home’s not home
My friends always joke I am from Paraguay. Paraguay. That small South-American country with less than 7 million inhabitants, sandwiched between Brazil, Bolivia and Argentina. Famous for its hot lowlands and…
World Tuberculosis Day: the power of storytelling
Every year, on 24 March, it’s World Tuberculosis Day. For most people, tuberculosis is “a disease from the past” and something very distant from their life. But did you know that tuberculosis is the number 1 most deadly…
Alternative Ways to use storytelling
Paris. City of love, the Eiffel Tower, grand cafes and the best croissants in the world. More than 21 years ago I was here for the last time. France had become world champion for the first time by beating the Brazilians with…
