Meet Hendrika!

Hendrika is a dynamic force, a powerhouse speaker, author, podcast host, and high-performance enthusiast with over two decades of experience in both the tech industry and karate. With 23 years in tech and 20+ years as a dedicated karate athlete, Hendrika has not only pushed the limits but mastered the art of excelling in highly competitive environments.

Her mission is simple yet bold: to empower ambitious professionals and visionary leaders to embrace their full potential, both in life and business, by cultivating high-performance skills and adopting a top-sport mindset.

From a young age, Hendrika learned the importance of resilience, discipline, and an unwavering focus on excellence. This mindset carried her through the global stage of competitive karate and the fast-paced world of IT, where she became a trailblazer for women in technology.

Now, she’s ready to share her hard-won wisdom, teaching others how to cultivate a top-sport mindset and unlock high-performance skills that last a lifetime.

Her motto? “F*ck ordinary, I want extraordinary!”

She thrives on challenging the status quo, helping others move beyond mediocrity and aim for exceptional outcomes. Her core values (perseverance, resilience, focus, and fierceness) fuel her approach, whether she’s speaking on stage, writing a book, or coaching and training leaders to build high-performing teams.

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

Do not settle for a life that's half whole!

Too many people settle for less in life and in business. Building your career and being balanced in life can be very challenging. Especially when you work in highly demanding environments, like Tech companies. Hendrika strongly believes that you don’t have to choose and that you can have it all in life. You can be successful in business and have an ultimate personal life as well.

You can reach high performance without going mental or burning out. A high-performing lifestyle will help you unlock your full potential and empower you to build a sustainable lifestyle. This takes time and requires a specific and rock-solid approach and a different way of training and coaching.

 

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

Thrive with grit, achieve with purpose!

Hendrika empowers professionals and teams to be successful in the long term. By defining your ultimate goal, mastering your mindset, and maximizing your vitality, you can crush your goals and live your ultimate dream life! She is here for:

Ambitious Professionals: Individuals who are hungry to get everything they can from life and their careers. Who want to maximize their potential, adopt a high-performance mindset, and break through personal and professional barriers.

Leaders and Organizations: Visionary leaders who want to elevate their teams, fostering a culture of high performance and empowering their people to maximize their potential in a sustainable way. Hendrika provides them with the tools, strategies, and inspiration to build high-performing teams that are resilient, diverse, and focused.

Whether you’re an individual looking to elevate your career or a leader seeking to build a high-performing team, Hendrika is here to guide you toward achieving your fullest potential. Combining a top-athlete’s mindset with business expertise, she’ll inspire you to take bold steps and create extraordinary results.