Team Tapestry:
When your team says “we're fine” and nobody means it
Team Tapestry is a mindfulness-based team program by Marixanne Martina, The Mindset Expert.
In a half-day or a full day, your team trades small talk for honest conversation and leaves with agreements for everyday work. Available in the Netherlands, on Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire, and online.
Does this sound like your team?
- You have plenty of meetings but not enough change afterward.
- People see what needs to improve and hesitate to say it.
- Old tensions come back as soon as the pressure rises.
- They introduce changes, and a few weeks later the old behavior returns.
The problem is rarely skill. It is almost always mindset and what remains unspoken.
What Team Tapestry does
Most team days focus on communication, productivity, and results.
Team Tapestry starts one step earlier: with people who are present. People who pause before reacting and listen to understand, not to respond.
When people feel safe to be themselves, trust grows.
Where there is trust, working together gets easier.
What the program looks like
| Half- day | Full day | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3 to 4 hours | 6 to 7 hours |
| Where | At your location or a venue of your choice | At your location or a venue of your choice |
| Group size | max. 25 people | max. 25 people |
| Language | Dutch, English, Spanish or Papiamentu | Dutch, English, Spanish or Papiamentu |
| Investment | On request | On request |
Not sure which one fits?
Every session includes:
- Guidance by Marixanne Martina, international mindset mentor and experienced teacher.
- Mindfulness exercises with the SoulSerenity at Work card deck, for reflection and conversation.
- Team exercises that build trust and honest communication.
- A plan to bring what you learned into everyday work.
- Tailoring to your team's situation and goals.
- Follow-up materials so the effect lasts.
The yearly program
Changes are introduced, and a few weeks later, the old behavior returns.
The yearly program is built for exactly that. Over twelve months, I work with the whole team, with individual team members, and with management, so the new way of working becomes how your team works.
What the yearly program includes:
- Team Tapestry sessions with the whole team, 4 times a year.
- One-on-one mentoring for team members who want or need personal guidance, 4 sessions per person per year.
- Workshops and masterclasses on themes your team needs, such as communication, mindfulness at work, self-confidence, or dealing with pressure.
- Guidance for management: Leadership Sessions and one-on-one mentoring for managers and team leaders, so leadership carries the change.
- Check-ins and evaluation with you as the client, to see what is changing and adjust the plan.
The program is built around your organisation.
We start with an intake, and you receive a year plan with dates, themes, and investment.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Free consultation. We talk about your team, what is going on, and what you want to be different.
- Proposal. You receive a program with a date, duration, and investment.
- The session. Mindfulness, team exercises, and guided group reflection.
- Follow-up. Your team receives materials to keep it going.
What teams say
Anonymous
Thank you, Marixianne!
Really enjoyed the session. It’s a big first step towards improvement. I look forward to the one-on-one session!!
Tanje Fraai-WeConnect
A very nice workshop for our WeConnect team, in which we got to know each other better in a fun way. With music, humor and a Caribbean quiz, Marixanne put us in the right atmosphere.
Lisa, HR manager
6 months ago
Team Tapestry brought a new level of empathy and connection to our team. Marixanne's guidance was insightful, and the activities were both engaging and thought-provoking. We've seen a positive shift in our workplace culture; people are more mindful, communicative, and invested in each other's success.
L.G.
Your approach and guidance created a comfortable and engaging environment, making the session both impactful and enjoyable. Thank you for facilitating such a meaningful discussion.
This is not for you if…
- you want a fun day out without real conversation;
- you expect one session to fix what management won't address;
- your team isn't given the room to speak honestly.
Questions people ask
What is mindfulness-based team building?
It is team building that begins with attention: exercises that help people notice how they react, listen, and communicate before working on how the team collaborates.
How large can the group be?
We work with a max of 30 people
Can it be done online?
Yes, Team Tapestry is available in person and online.
In-person works best for teams that rarely see each other.
Do you also work with leadership teams?
Yes. Leadership Sessions use the same approach for management teams.
The free Leadership & Team Unstuck Scan shows where your team needs attention first.
