Since 2004
About Essentie
We have learned that people and organizations benefit greatly from developing their moral and spiritual intelligence. Especially in this ever faster changing world.
We discovered that there is a great need to talk about, and open up for discussion, fundamental and essential questions. Questions that ultimately concern the good and the true, what is valuable and what gives meaning. After all, human beings are seekers and givers of meaning. Before, during and after working hours.
We are convinced that an individual, a team or an organization will only grow and fully flourish if they dare to face these questions. Fundamental questions have the power to break through fixed patterns and self-evident beliefs. Only in this way can sources of new inspiration and lasting creativity be tapped.
We help you discover your fundamental questions and work with them in a fruitful way. Together with you, we create and manage dynamic learning opportunities that inspire and support. In this way, you develop your moral and spiritual integrity.
The team
Who are we?
Mimi Van Mileghem
Spiritual therapist · Inner Diamond master teacher · °1960
Mimi Van Mileghem studied Religious Studies and Philosophy at KU Leuven. As an author, she co-wrote textbooks and teacher guides for schools on resilience and on moral and spiritual education.
Among other things, she trained as a spiritual therapist, Socratic dialogue facilitator, ethical dilemma trainer and Ericksonian hypnotherapist. She is also active as a transpersonal NLP coach on a psychological and spiritual level. Since 2005 she has been teaching practical spiritual courses for adults.
As an Inner Diamond Meditations master teacher of Marie Diamond, she offers a strategy towards enlightenment. Her heart lies in guiding individuals and groups in their moral and spiritual development, from contact with their essence.
- Certified by Danah Zohar (Oxford Academy for Total Intelligence) as trainer 'Using Spiritual Intelligence in Organizations'
- Certified by Governance and Integrity as trainer Moral Judgment
- Licensed Inner Diamond master teacher
- Master in transpersonal NLP
Patrick Geussens
Integrity trainer · Socratic dialogue facilitator · °1961
Patrick Geussens studied Religious Studies and Philosophy at KU Leuven. From 1992 to 2024 he taught ethics and professional ethics at Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. He specialized in reflection and communication techniques.
He is an integrity trainer for the Integrity Bureau of the City of Amsterdam and a trainer in moral judgment for various other organizations. He is an NLP master practitioner and a Socratic dialogue facilitator. In 2007 he trained in Utrecht as an integrity officer: guiding moral learning processes in organizations.
He is fascinated by what you might call fundamental communication. His guiding question: “Which communication techniques stimulate (moral) learning processes in individuals, teams and organizations?”
- Certified by Danah Zohar (Oxford Academy for Total Intelligence) as trainer 'Using Spiritual Intelligence in Organizations'
- Certified by the University of Nyenrode as trainer Moral Judgment
- NLP master practitioner
Think tank
Kernkracht
Mimi is a member of the think tank Kernkracht, an initiative of Prof. em. Johan Van de Kerckhove († 2015). He brought together a group of academically trained interested individuals around his dream: to stimulate education and research regarding new perspectives for humanity and the planet, with a view to dignified, environmentally friendly, and sustainable development.
Kernkracht · KU Leuven
On science and a sense of wonder
- 18 May 2017
- KU Leuven
An afternoon hosted by Kernkracht, during which cosmologist Thomas Hertog and geneticist Jean-Jacques Cassiman gave a lecture on the boundaries of science and the wonder it evokes. Read the full program in the attached document.
- Prof. Thomas Hertog
- Prof. Jean-Jacques Cassiman
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ATL-Europe
Mimi and Patrick are founding members of ATL-Europe - The Association of Transformational Leaders, founded in 2012.
ATL-Europe
ATL presentations
Mimi gave presentations at international meetings of ATL-Europe.
Firenze
Workshop Moral decision making – Firenze 2018
Hamburg
Higher intuition and decisions – Hamburg 2023
Pisa
Theosophical cosmology – Pisa 2026
Reviews
What participants say
These courses have significantly accelerated my own growth process. I feel more centered, calmer, and better able to place challenges within a broader context. Delivered in a very dynamic way!
It is a consistent course that maintains a necessary critical distance regarding certain viewpoints. The autonomy of the learner is respected. You yourself are highly principled, competent, and enthusiastic, and you employ a personal approach.
For me, the lessons were a journey through the development of my own strengths—a voyage of self-discovery. You are a passionate teacher, and it is a delight to be in your energy.
The sense that everyone has a path to travel creates a feeling of connectedness. Being connected to the universe gives meaning to everything you do.