My DISC session with Michele was both insightful and surprisingly fun. She has a way of breaking things down so they actually make sense in real life, not just on paper. I walked away with a much clearer picture of my own strengths, and more importantly, how to work more effectively with the people around me. It felt less like work and more like a conversation with someone who really ‘gets me.’ I found the process to be extremely valuable

Michele gave me a few coaching sessions and they have helped me tremendously. I first collaborated with her during the Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta and was impressed by her project management and organizational skills, as well as the way she led her team. Later, when I felt a bit lost in my business, I turned to her for coaching. Michele helped me map out my desires, structure my offers, and clarify how to pitch myself effectively. Thanks to her guidance, I’ve been able to redefine my goals and target my ideal clients better.

At Seaview, we had the pleasure of working with Michele on some incredible projects — from our Beer, Art, and Music festival to game nights and an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration on the boardwalk. Michele brings so much positive energy and organization to the table, helping us turn our ideas into seamless, memorable experiences. She knows how to balance creativity with structure, which is exactly what it takes to pull off events that people are still talking about long after the fireworks stop.

Michele conducted a project management workshop for our members who represent a range of nonprofits on Sint Maarten. Participants found the workshop to be highly valuable, offering practical tools such as SMART goals, the 5 Ws, and milestone setting to support better planning and timely delivery of projects. The interactive approach kept everyone engaged, and the information provided gave clearer direction for upcoming initiatives they were working towards. Many expressed interest in a longer, full-day workshop with added focus on budgeting and funding strategies, noting that the session was both insightful and well-received.

Michele and Short Cut to Success made the opening evening of our maritime school a complete success. She managed every detail—logistics, catering, invitations, and RSVPs—with professionalism and ease. The event ran seamlessly thanks to her expertise.

Michele is a consummate professional. She brings order, initiative and success to her events and marketing projects. At Aqua Mania Adventures she headed the marketing department for our large and very diverse range of tours and excursions. She initiated website redevelopment, designed flyers, liaised with industry professionals, PR firms, Tourism Offices and online agents.

Shortcut2Success, under the leadership of Michele Korteweg, played a pivotal role in re-energizing and repositioning the Sint Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA). Michele brought structure, creativity, and consistency to our organization. Her ability to translate organizational goals into engaging content, while fostering unity among members, set her apart immediately. Shortcut2Success is more than a marketing or event management partner, they are a catalyst for renewed momentum, visibility, and growth.

Shortcut 2 Success has become a vital part of Kidz at Sea training programs.  The coaching and presentation experience that Michele provides to our participants helps improve not only their employment prospects but also their long term employability. Her hands on approach, offering practical guidance fits well with our professional certification programs to assist our participants onto a successful career path in the maritime sector.