TESTIMONIALS

Jean Flower 23-Jan-08:
I met Marieke recently on line and have to say that she is certainly a great networker and a sincere person. Infact she is exactly what it says on the lable /profile . She is willing to help and more ! So connect .

Andrew Widgery 17-Jan-08:
I have had the pleasure of knowing Marieke for three years. When you meet her, her sunny personality and good sense of humour are so evident as is her love for her family. Bright, intelligent and articulate are also strong traits and her warmth towards people so endearing. I would recommend this fine professional business woman and trust her integrity absolutely.

Kymberly Paryss 15-Jan-08:
I must say in knowing Marieke for a very short time, that she is very organized, professional and definately someone to get to know. Marieke is a great listener and an awesome networker. I’m looking forward to watching our friendship grow!

Angelina Souren 23-Sep-07
Marieke is WAY COOL! She probably literally puts a smile on my face every time I hear from her, wherever it is. I like her spirit a lot, really do.

Cora Stam 5-Sep-07
Marieke invited me last year to join the Ecademy club.
I’m grateful for her gesture.
She knows always someone who can help further.
Marieke is a great networker

Robert (WoW) De Souza24-Oct-06
I am glad to be part of Marieke’’s network. She is a caring person who makes time for people.
She has many gifts to share. I wish her every success and look forward to learning more.

“Workplace Stress” David Walters 18-Sep-06
Marieke quickly responded to my unsolicited request for help with great advice. She truly epitomises the ideal of winning by sharing.

Lucas Wyrsch 10-Jul-06
I wish you all the best on your new assignment at Gaggle-International! I also noticed that you are interested in learning Mandarin Chinese, the most spoken language in the world.
Kind regards

Olga Kostrova (IdeaMama) 3-Mar-06
Congratulation on new assignment, Marieke. I am sure by being who you are (who I know you) you will bring a lot of skills, ability and personal characteristic (and the warmth in heart that I remember) to business professionals from around the globe. And when you need support of any kind… you know where to seek.

Small Business Alan Rae 1-Mar-06
I’ve known Marieke for about a year via BlackStar. She has shown leadership and organisational skills in putting meetings together and has often offered solid technical assistance. She is dynamic, pleasant to work with and a true entrepreneur - well worth knowing

Torsten Kinzelt 12-Feb-06
Marieke is a great networker, do network with her!

Jeoff Haskins 24-Dec-05
Marieke inspires, she brings the world together through her ability to connect and make you feel welcome.
A true networker. I know, she brought me chocolates.

Erwin Winkel 29-Jul-05
Marieke, after having talked to you I immediate found you a person to know better. I have the feeling I can learn a lot from you. But I also had the feeling that we could share a lot of fun. So, let’s connect and do all the sharing we can for mutual benefit.

Ineke van Staalduinen 6-Jul-05
It is great to meet someone with so much courage and trust and energy. Also I admire your willingness to seek out and put energy in the best for your and other kids. It think you are a great creator.

William Buist 28-Jun-05
Mereike, it was great to meet you and have a few brief chats recently - you are clearly going to add an enourmous amount to the community in ecademy and in Europe.

Sjaak Koole 30-May-05
Marieke is a true energetic entrepreneur exploring the valuable boarders of Europe!

Shaun Gisbourne 20-Apr-05
Marieke set the wheels in motion that brought the BlackStar experience to mainland Europe. Working tirelessly at 8 months pregnant to ensure there was no turning back and no lack of commitment to the task at hand, the fact that she was not actually able to attend was most unfortunate. Maybe tomorrow in het Nederland…? Thank you Marieke without whom…

Willy van Bragt 21-Mar-05
Marieke, has a good company, quick and easy. Thanks Marieke for your help even with your little baby just born.

Tom Evans 3-Mar-05
I can’t wait to meet Marieke face to face - she sounds like a fascinating person

Don Smith 28-Feb-05
Instant Rapport
Connecting with Intelligence
Professional as Standard
Human and caring by choice

I have achieved more working with Marieke in one day [hours in fact] than I have with others or by myself in a week. Simply put she does what she agrees to do and then some. I look forward to a long and rewarding connection with this dynamic young lady and whole heartedly invite you to find out more about her and her business.

Tim Dickey 18-Feb-05
Thanks for taking the time to give me good direction!

Sadiq Baig 6-Feb-05
fascinating and commendable!

Geert CONARD 4-Feb-05
Marieke is one of the most amazing people I have met through Ecademy. Her drive and motivation for the Dutch Ecademy team is as big as her ability to connect and start strong personal and business relations in the blink of an eye. Marieke is one of the first Ecademists that really gave me some interesting and lasting business. I hope that we will establish a long relationship with a win/win/win situation for all parties involved. Connect to this amazing Ecademist … she knows how to network at a higher level than most of us.

Dennis T G Tan 29-Jan-05
Marieke is definitely a nice friend to know. She cares for people. May the Lord bless Marieke and her soon to be born baby richly! -Dennis T G Tan (Singapore)

Marcus Cauchi 13-Jan-05
Marieke is very responsive, quickly builds relationships and makes a real effort to engage with you on a human level without making any attempt to take out of the relationship. I hope to meet her and her family soon, and wish her well with the new addition to her family who is due very shortly.

Galit Bauer, Consultant, FashionUnited, 27-Dec-06
“Marieke has a great Marketing experience, vast knowledge in different online tools, excellent follow up skills, very round and interesting professional skills. She is an honest straight forward business women I would recommend to anyone to do business with her.”

Ronald Wopereis, Lifetime Member, Ecademy Blackstar
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 05-Sep-06
“In professional life, you can tell the good from the excellent. The good are making great effort at achieving something great, while the excellent seem to be lucky all the time. Marieke is excellent++ . She gets invites on national radio , and then gets re-invited. She buys companies just to get a taste of what it’’s like. She’’s really an amazing person.”

Alan Rae, Managing Partner, Free Spirits Ltd
was with another company when working with Marieke at Ecademy 29-May-06 “Marieke is a bright, talented and focused individual who ran an excellent event for us in Brussels last year and who always contributes positively”

William Buist, Managing Director, Abelard Management Services Limited
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 3-May-06
“Marieke is a fantastic lady, she is tireless and has a strong character that sees her through whatever is thrown at her; it is a rare and much needed talent. I’ve worked with; and observed Mareike working; within Ecademy and Blackstar (the life memebrs club there) giving unconditionally to fellow members and helping wherever she could. She comes highly recommended.”

Heather-Jane Sears, Chief Executive, Synergy Global worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 18-Apr-06
“As a Fellow BlackStar, I met Marieke while we were working to establish the first Ecademy Europe Event in Brussels… She is a delight - both personally and professionally. Warm, friendly, bright, enthusiastic and action orientated - no team should be without Marieke! I recommend her to you without reservation. Heather-Jane Sears, ”

Pierre Leonard
was with another company when working with Marieke at Ecademy 6-Apr-06
“If you are looking for someone who is dynamic,intelligent and friendly, Marieke is definitely the right choice! Marieke is always ready to successfully organise events and start exciting projects. She asks the right questions and gets to the point so that her input is always very helpful. She is also a warm, giving person and I would be happy to work with her anytime.”

Philippe Nicolaï Dashwood
was with another company when working with Marieke at Ecademy 30-Mar-06
“Marieke is a consumnate and responsive networker higly involved in the quick and efficient development of Ecademy. Highly recommended”

John Cave, General Manager, Westhaven Worldwide Logistics
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Mar-06
“Marieke is a very strong and capable individual who believes in her work and is passionate about it. One to watch!”

Clive Taylor
was with another company when working with Marieke at Ecademy 21-Mar-06
“Marieke is an enthusiastic, committed networker who balances personal and professional life. She sets a high standard which all of us should strive to achieve.”

Ruth Allen
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 21-Mar-06
“Marieke is a lively, energetic and creative woman. She is a natural neworker and a warm and friendly person. I will always be pleased - but never surprised to learn of her continued success”

Mary White Anrigo
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 19-Mar-06
“Marieke’s passion for success is infectious. Before you know it you, too will find yourself part of the passion.”

Jan Vermeiren
was with another company when working with Marieke at Ecademy 18-Mar-06
“Marieke is a real entrepreneur, in her professional and private life. Commitment is not an idle word for her! She also understands the importance of cooperation and networking. I definitely recommend her!”

Jeoff Haskins
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 17-Mar-06
“Marieke is passionate about building relationships and friends. I find her an inspirational networker who is always looking for new ways to enhance your networking experience. I also consider her my friend and am pleased to promote her networking abilities to everyone.”

Dave Clarke
worked with Marieke at Ecademy 15-Mar-06
“Marieke’s generosity shines through and she sets a great supportive example in her business networking. She challenges you too, but always in a positive way.”

Jan Mulder
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 28-Feb-06
“Marieke is a passionate professional. In all aspects of live. It’s a privelage to work with her.”

Mireille van IJperen
worked with Marieke at Ecademy 27-Feb-06
“Marieke is an amazing woman who is smart enough to do 10 things the same time, kind enough to help everybody and wise enough to also be there for her family. I””””m happy I met her and have her in my network!”

Tim Klein Schiphorst was Marieke’s client 27-Feb-06
“Marieke delivers quality for customers and is exellent in marketing. You find Hensel everywhere on internet in The Netherlands. She is very engaged with the development of men and children in particular. Her company founded branches in Romania and her family adopted a child. She achieved alot as a young woman and I am sure that we will learn more from her in the future. I hope to be your witness.”

Thomas Power - TopLinked.com, Chairman, Ecademy
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 27-Feb-06
“Marieke is one of the strongest and most powerful women I have met in my life. She has vision way beyond her years and one day I’m sure will end up a leader in politics. I love her manner, her kindness and her gentleness when she is talking. She is a true contributor to planet earth and best of all a great Mother too!”

Andrew Widgery, National Development Director, Ecademy
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“I have had the pleasure to know Marieke for some time now and always been impressed with her energy, networking abilities and zest for life. A more approachable and warm person would be hard to find and have no hestitation to recommend Marieke is someone to have in your network”

Marcus Cauchi
was with another company when working with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“You kiss a lot of frogs in networking to find that one prince(ss). Marieke questions and listens well, she cannot help enough and makes a point of contributing first, expecting nothing in return. The mark of a strong business networker is the ability to develop trust quickly and sustainably. Marieke develops trust and her work including Beijing, suggests others trust her too.”

Richard van Houten
was with another company when working with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“Marieke is a very energetic and entrepreneurial woman. A very trustworthy, friendly and open personality. Working with Marieke is getting energy. Richard van Houten Blue Tree Marketing & Sales Experts” February 26, 2006

Leon Benjamin, Principal Consultant, Ecademy Ltd
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“We live in an era when what a person stands for is more important that what they sell. Marieke stands for integrity, truth and a path with a heart.”

Candy Mirrer
was with another company when working with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“Marieke is a global executive who gets things done! She is great to work with. We haven’t worked together formally, but have connected online in similiar endeavors and groups.”

Tom Evans
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“Marieke is someone that you should really connect with. She is thoughtful, entertaining and passionate about networking. I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with Marieke on-line for over a year and she is a delightful and vociferous communication.”

Henry Faktor faktor@planplusfaktor.de
was with another company when working with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“Marieke is a wonderful networker. Very active with a lot of ideas. Like to work with her and exchange ideas”

Marijcke Voorsluijs
was with another company when working with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“Marieke is one of the people who showed me around at Ecademy and helped me to “get the hang of it”. Thanks!!!”

Barbara Saul, MD, Elementally
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“Marieke’s enthusiasm and commitment set a standard for us all; it’s a pleasure and inspiring to be a part of the same team as her.”

Peter R. Luiks
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“As you move through life you only meet a few people who you know are destined to go further, higher and beyond known expectations. Marieke is definitely one of them! Time and again she surprises people with her ongoing quest for excellence in the pluriformity of her involvements, never losing focus and her dedication to succeed in value driven ventures, as well commercial as also the human side!”

Rory Murray, Managing Consultant, Atholl Consulting Ltd
was with another company when working with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“I have known Marieke for about a year and, whilst we have not worked together directly, I have observed her work and her interactions with many of my colleagues and friends during that time. Marieke is someone I would like to have the opportunity to work with and someone I would recommend to others without reservation. She is hard-working, intelligent, honest and has total integrity.”

Marc William Attie, Owner, BNI
worked with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“Marieke HENSEL is a very proactive and dynamic professionnal who is a strong asset for Ecademy in Europe and Worldwide. BNI has a strategic alliance with Ecademy. As BNI National for France, I have had the chance to collaborate with this outstanding Networker.”

Geert CONARD, Vice-Chairman Ecademy Belgium, Ecademy
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“Marieke was the first to show me that more value comes from ‘Quantity networks’ as opposed to ‘Quality networks’. She is a very active member of the Netherlands team and in my opinion would make a great interim or crisis manager if she would apply the same drive and skills into a decision making environment. Very valuable business woman!”

J a y P a r K H E
was with another company when working with Marieke at Ecademy 26-Feb-06
“Marieke is connected with me on Ecademy Network and it is a pleasure to endorse her work in Ecademy as a BlackStar, within the Ecademy Netherlands team where she has organized the BlackStar Europe event. As Club leader for Ecademy China she will be in Beijing regularly for the coming 2 years (Olympics Beijing 2008. Wow! All the best to her and family.”

Paul Sherman, Owner, Broaden
worked directly with Marieke at Ecademy
“Marieke is a consumate professional and expert in her chosen field. She is also a great person with a natural warmth and vivacity, I highly recommend her as a business woman & human being.”

Fred Ramos, Partner, Sysgen Tecnologia
worked with Marieke at Henselutions 26-Mar-06
“Although we weren´t able to do Business together, Marieke was completely awesome every time I met her. Professionally and personally I can only recomend her.”

Rutger Hensel, Owner, Hensel Hosting
worked directly with Marieke at Henselutions 27-Feb-06
“Wonderful inspirator! Marieke helped Henselutions in finding new clients, cool projects whilst cutting costs and improving quality by offshoring parts of programming in Romania.”

Cristian Ichim, Php Developer, Henselutions
worked indirectly for Marieke at Henselutions 26-Feb-06
“Marieke is a great professional, it was a privilege working with her. Young and enthusiastic spirit, I have no second thoughts on recommending her as a friend and partner.”

Tijs Teulings
was with another company when working with Marieke at Henselutions
“I have worked with Henselutions on several projects. Marieke is a true information age networker and is great to work with.”