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About ActionPeople

 

ActionPeople was founded by Christoph Van Daele and his partner, Magali, as a forward-thinking initiative aimed at empowering individuals and teams.

With over 15 years of experience, Christoph has played a pivotal role in shaping transformational training programs for major organizations during his tenure as Managing Partner of Belgium’s renowned training and consulting firm, Mailleux & Associates.

From 2007 to 2022, Christoph successfully designed and delivered impactful training programs for leading companies, including Mars Incorporated, Nestlé”, Abbott, Siemens, Toyota Motor Europe, ST Engineering iDirect, and others.

 

A New Beginning


During the Covid pandemic, as Mailleux & Associates faced reduced activity, Christoph and Magali seized the opportunity to broaden their focus into the wider field of human development.

While Mailleux & Associates continued to specialize in creating training curricula for sales, leadership, and management, ActionPeople emerged as a dedicated platform for bespoke solutions tailored to senior leaders and their teams.

In 2024, following the unfortunate passing of his business partner and close friend Anthony Jacobs, Christoph made the decision to close Mailleux & Associates and shift his full focus to ActionPeople, effective March 2025.

 

Our Purpose


At ActionPeople, every engagement is guided by a single, unwavering mission :  

To Enhance Individual and Team Efficiency.

 

Meet the Team

 

Our dynamic team combines diverse expertise to deliver exceptional results :

 

  • Christoph (Nl, Fr, En, De) leads the needs analysis, solution design, and facilitation. With decades of experience, he brings a wealth of insight into training and development.

  • Teresa (En, Fr, Es) has collaborated closely with Christoph since 2010 and continues to do so. She serves as a dedicated Executive Coach and Virtual Facilitator, specializing in leadership development and team dynamics.

  • Magali, with a degree in Organizational Psychology, ensures behind-the-scenes excellence by working with solution providers and the research team to deliver cutting-edge tools and strategies tailored to clients’ needs.

  • Extened Team, Christoph can also rely on a broad network of highly qualified, experienced, and dynamic international coaches and trainers, whom he collaborates with when additional capacity or specialized expertise is required.

 

Our Approach


At ActionPeople, we rely exclusively on proven tools and methodologies with a track record of delivering measurable results. Our toolbox includes:

  • Ken Blanchard’s SLII®, SLX®, Self Leadership, and Leading Through Change

  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) (Step 1 & 2)

  • Corporate Coach U Certified Coach

  • Wiley DiSC Workplace and Everything DiSC

  • Korn Ferry Voices 360° and Styles & Climate Assessments

  • Maïeutix Solutions CSI – Change Style Indicator

  • High-Performance Collaboration Certification (Mars Incorporated)

  • Hogan Assessments

...and much more! 😊

 

Let’s Connect


Curious about how we can help you or your team? Connect with us on LinkedIn or reach out through the contact form below. We’d love to hear from you!

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