MENG

Leading with heart — for yourself, your business, and the world?

Many successful people lack connection. They get stuck ‘in their heads,’ losing touch with themselves, others, their work, and the larger whole.

Strengthening the coherence between mind and body directly impacts how you experience and act in the world. Embodied leadership is the key to inspired, integral, and sustainable leadership.

I help you optimise your physical and mental organisation so you can stand stronger in turbulent times.

Standing stronger in turbulent times?

In times of change, we often cling to old patterns out of fear of losing our security. But that only makes us more vulnerable.

To better handle uncertainty, you need to recognise where you’re stuck and where you’re still in motion. Turn your attention inward, reorganise yourself from within, and then step forward again.

Deepen your connection with your body and activate an innate intelligence that fuels your vitality and guides your feelings, thoughts, and actions. This also strengthens your connection to others, your work, and the world.

Is this a quick fix? Yes and no. You’ll learn to release tension instantly, while also investing in lasting strength.

This is how you develop the inner power of true leadership.

Hello, I am Mattijs van Katwijk, founder of MENG – Elementair werk

Since 2015, I’ve been training professionals like you to bring the intelligence of the head, heart, and body into the workplace. Before that, I had over a decade of experience teaching Neigong, and I felt a growing desire to expand my impact by working with leaders of large organizations.

I believe the world can benefit greatly when its decision-makers lead not just from ideas or financial incentives, but in true connection with the physical reality. At the time, I was one of the few teaching Embodied Leadership in corporate settings.

Since then, much has changed. The green transition is accelerating, and mental and physical well-being are now essential topics in boardrooms. Ethics has found its way into leadership discussions.

Over the years, I’ve sharpened my approach, working with organizations like the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dutch Police, and housing corporation Portaal, securing Elementair werk a solid foundation in this field.

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Employability

In company

Is your organization ready to harness the full potential of its people?

Elementair werk offers training programs that integrate mind and body, empowering individuals to unlock their complete intelligence. Whether it’s engaging weekly online sessions or a tailored management program, we work closely with you to create the perfect fit for your organization’s needs.

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Individual

Do you want to stay grounded and flexible in your work, with colleagues, or in your personal life?

Elementair werk offers personalized guidance in use-of-self for trainers, leaders, and coaches. We help you strengthen your inner condition, enabling you to function effectively and effortlessly.”

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