Power Letter: Busy is a habit. Brave is a choice.

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week! A quote that inspired me:“The real risk is not doing something that scares you every day. That’s how you quietly settle into mediocrity.” Most people think success means squeezing more into their calendar. But the real game-changer? Courage. Not productivity. Not busyness. Courage to […]

BLOG: 7 Tips for ambitious women to work smarter, not harder

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Let’s be honest, juggling it all can feel like an Olympic sport. Between thriving in your career, being there for family, staying fit, and carving out time for yourself, life as an ambitious woman can be overwhelming. We wear so many hats that sometimes it feels like we’re just running from one fire to the […]

BLOG: 7 Career tips every woman should know for success

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Throughout my career, I’ve learned many lessons—some easy, others challenging—but all of them have shaped me into the woman, entrepreneur, and leader I am today. Looking back, I see how each step, whether good or bad, helped me grow. I’ve compiled these 7 essential career tips that you can apply directly to your work. They’ve […]

Power Letter: How to find your passion (and actually live it)

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week! A quote that inspired me:“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” – Oprah Winfrey Passion isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the fuel that drives high performers. When you do what excites you, challenges feel like opportunities, and the […]

Power Letter: Sales is evolving. Are we evolving with it?

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week! A quote that inspired me:“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” — Simon Sinek I love this quote because it cuts right to the heart of what modern sales is really about. It’s no longer just about product features or […]

Power Letter: The power of doing less

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week!  A quote that inspired me:“Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry “I love this quote because it challenges the outdated belief that success is just about grinding harder. […]

BLOG: 8 Ways to train your mind for resilience (and never let setbacks break you)

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

In sales and business, setbacks aren’t just common—they’re guaranteed. Deals will fall through, clients will change their minds, and sometimes, despite your best efforts, things just won’t go your way. The difference between those who stay stuck and those who rise? Resilience. And here’s what 20 years of martial arts taught me: resilience isn’t something […]

Power Letter: Let’s talk mental resilience

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week! A quote that inspired me:“It’s not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” — Charles Darwin This quote resonates deeply with me, especially in today’s corporate world. In our fast-paced, ever-changing environments, it’s […]

Power Letter: Stop working harder – Do this instead

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week! A quote that inspired me:“If hard work alone was the key to success, every construction worker would be a millionaire.” We’ve been sold the idea that success = grinding 24/7. That if you’re not exhausted, you’re not working hard enough. Total nonsense if you […]

Video: Interview by Dana Kohut for The Prime View

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Most people choose a lane—tech or sports, career or personal growth. But why settle when you can rewrite the rules and do it all? I recently had the honor of sitting down with Dana Kohut for The Prime View where we dove into my journey from karate champion to tech entrepreneur and my mission to […]

Power Letter: Balance versus High Performance

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week! A quote that inspired me:“”You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.” — David AllenThis one hits home, right? It’s a reminder that we need to choose our battles wisely and focus on what truly matters A life hack: How do you define what […]

Power Letter: Forget New Year’s resolutions

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week! A quote that inspired me:“Stop shrinking to fit places you’ve outgrown.”​This one hit me like a freight train this week. Why? Because 2025 isn’t just another year—it’s THE year to stop playing small and start owning your space. A life hack: Forget New Year’s […]

Power Letter: Love yourself, even when you’re still in the messy, healing phase

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week!  A quote that inspired me:“I enjoy me right now. I really f*cking do. She’s evolving. She’s still hurting, but she’s healing. It’s raw, transparent, and fulfilling all at once to be in this space.” 2024 was a wake-up call, and let me tell you—some […]

Power Letter: Unstoppable mental strenght

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week!  A quote that inspired me:“Physical strength will get you through the day, but mental strength will make you unstoppable.”Translation? You can bench-press a truck, but if your head isn’t in the game, you’re not winning anything worth keeping…. This one hit me hard because […]

Power Letter: A solid morning routine is no BS

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey!Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week!A quote that inspired me:“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” – Nelson MandelaA life hack: Morning routines get a lot of […]

Power Letter: 7 small habits that are life changing

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week! A quote that inspired me: “Performance is never a coincidence. Those who seem to have it all are often the people who have a system that allows them to go out and get it” – James A. King A life hack: You don’t always […]

Podcast: The Bumpy Ride (by Manon Yassa)

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Succes draait niet alleen om cijfers! Echt succes draait om wie je wilt zijn en wat je wilt bereiken, op jouw manier! In de nieuwste Bumpy Ride podcast-aflevering van Manon Yassa deel ik wat succes voor mij betekent en hoe ik het nastreef… Elke dag weer We praten over: 🍀 De kracht van intrinsieke motivatie: […]

Power Letter: The power of reflection

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week! A quote that inspired me: “Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Never let go of your appetite to go after new ideas, new experiences, and new adventures. Compete with yourself, not with others. Judge yourself on what is your personal best, and you’ll accomplish more than […]

Artikel: Wordt een functioneel beheerder in 5 stappen!

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Wordt een KICK-ASS functioneel beheerder in 5 stappen 🚀 Functioneel beheer is een geweldig vak, maar de dagelijkse hectiek kan je soms overnemen…. Hoe blijf je in controle en lever je topresultaten? Hoe blijf je proactief, ondersteun je je gebruikers optimaal en laat je jouw waarde zien zonder jezelf voorbij te lopen? Ik schreef er […]

Power Letter: 4 tips to build your high performance system

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week! A quote that inspired me: It’s normal to feel afraid when you put your own goals and ambitions ahead of what others expect from you. But do you know what’s even more frightening? Realizing you’ve spent your life following someone else’s vision instead of […]

Podcast: “Dan vind je me toch niet aardig”

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate | Podcast | Sanne van Arnhem

Je kunt niet echt gelukkig zijn als je jezelf verliest om anderen te pleasen…. Dat was mijn conclusie na mijn podcast opname met Sanne van Arnhem Ik was te gast in haar nieuwe podcast “Dan vind je me toch niet aardig”, waarin we het uitgebreid hadden over de drang om aardig gevonden te worden.. We […]

Power Letter: 5 Proven strategies to skyrocket your energy and crush your goals

Hendrika Willemse | Author | Speaker | High Performance Expert | She in IT | Karate

Hey! Here’s your by-weekly 4 minute read to kick-start your week! A quote that inspired me: Retirement is when you stop sacrificing today for an imaginary tomorrow – Naval A life hack: If you’re ready to break free from low energy and start crushing your goals, here are five powerful strategies you can start using […]

Salesbazen Podcast – Natasja Schepers

Salesbazen | Podcast | Natasja Schepers | Hendrika Willemse

Onze salesbaas van vandaag  begon haar carrière bij Getronics als accountmanager en ging daarna al snel de people business in. Bij Content groeide ze door van accountmanager naar sales manager en was ze verantwoordelijk voor ruim 30 miljoen aan omzet. Daarna vertrok ze naar Unique om haar journey voort te zetten. Eerst als corporate client […]

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Hendrika Willemse | Devoteam | Diversity in Tech | High performing team

Diversity as a cornerstone for building high performing teams When diversity becomes the cornerstone of teams, they become high performing and are empowered to deliver exceptional results. Hendrika Willemse-Vreugdenhil from Devoteam outlines the resounding link between the two and how diversity can be unlocked for better results. Many companies pour their efforts into diversifying their teams, yet […]

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