QiLeader & regenerative work
We help leaders, teams, and organizations find within themselves the resources to have more impact
Our mission
We help leaders build meaningful lives and organizations
+ 1200
QiLeaders worldwide
+ 30
companies helped
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satisfaction
Murielle Machiels is the founder of QiLeader. Here is her story
I’m a Belgian entrepreneur, an academic director, an MBA teacher, a podcaster and a mom with big dreams. I’m obsessed with transforming leadership for a better tomorrow.
I can be a great empathic coach at times, and then I can also be a rebel kicking ass, challenging the status quo or just having fun.
Today I have a great meaningful life. I mostly work from home to be present for my children, I spend a quarter of my time in a great Andalusian village in the mountains surrounded by oranges, olives, grapes, and great people, I walk and exercise, I love going to the spa or for a drink with my friends. I only work for a couple of hours per day while I’m also an entrepreneur and an academic Director at Solvay Brussels School, a famous Belgian Business school. I started this trend of working less when I was still the CEO of a media company.
In fact, I used to be overworked, running from one meeting to the next, trying to deliver my never-ending to-do list, thinking that maybe I had to make a choice between having a great life or a career, frustrated because things didn’t go as planned.
Until I hit a crossroads…
- I could continue working hard but I felt that would lead to me burning out.
- I could change jobs but it was the same everywhere.
- Or I could find a way to deal differently with these overwhelming fast-changing times.
I choose “option 3” and my life was completely transformed. Not only my life but also my company. What I discovered increased not only our revenues and profits but it transformed our culture. It eliminated burnouts and decreased our absenteeism to half of the national average. We were all feeling better, working less, and having a bigger impact.
But it wasn’t a stroll in the park, it was a bumpy road transforming myself and my organization.
And what kept me going was this will to prove to the world that I could lead an organization successfully with my heart despite the very high pressure to deliver.
And so, when I succeeded, I wanted to help other leaders and organizations.
For the past years, I’ve helped many leaders & organizations achieve similar results through online courses, workshops, and keynotes. My main leadership course is also part of the Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA).
When I succeeded, I wanted to help other leaders and organizations.
Our values
Empathy & Listening
We create space for real understanding—of ourselves, others, and the systems we lead in. Listening is our starting point for every transformation.
Human-Centered Respect
We honor the dignity, emotions, and diversity of everyone we work with. People are not resources. They are the heart of regenerative work.
Emotional Intelligence in Action
We lead with self-awareness, courage, and care. Emotions are not obstacles—they are signals that guide conscious leadership.
Sustainability That Starts Within
We believe lasting impact begins by protecting our energy and purpose. Regenerative work is not a trend. It’s a commitment to working in a way that restores rather than depletes.
About QiLeader
The world of work is evolving at a speed we’ve never seen before. What helped leaders thrive in the past is no longer enough. Systems built on control, constant pressure, and doing more at all costs are now fueling burnout, disconnection, and short-term thinking.
QiLeader was founded in 2017 by Murielle Machiels, former CEO and academic director at Solvay Brussels School, with one clear mission: to help leaders and organizations grow in a way that is both high-performing and deeply human.
At the heart of our approach is Regenerative Work. It helps leaders and teams create the conditions for sustainable success by restoring clarity, energy, and purpose. Instead of draining people, regenerative work empowers them to contribute fully without losing themselves in the process.
One powerful concept we work with is the Emotional Magnetic Load. It refers to the invisible weight created by unresolved stress, unspoken tension, and the accumulation of emotional friction throughout the day. When this weight is recognized and released, people lead with more presence, make better decisions, and build healthier relationships.
We also guide leaders in navigating the age of artificial intelligence: not by resisting it or blindly adopting it, but by learning how to use technology consciously. Our work encourages leaders to stay fully human while making the most of the digital tools available to them.
QiLeader offers coaching, keynotes, and transformation programs that go beyond traditional leadership development. We support real change that stays with you, your team, and your organization.
This is not about doing more. It’s about leading with awareness, working with purpose, and creating impact that lasts.
Trusted by 1200+ leaders worldwide