• Transform Your Project Management Experience

    Work Smart, Be Happy

    Reduce stress, deliver with confidence, and reclaim your evenings in just 8 weeks

    30+ years of project management leadership • Coaching for PMs who juggle complex projects, stakeholders & deadlines

  • You’re a Project Manager… and the pressure keeps building.

    You’re juggling shifting priorities, endless meetings, scope creep, team issues, and expectations from above.
    Meanwhile, your stress spills into evenings, weekends, and your personal life.

    If you recognise any of this, you’re in the right place:

    • You’re constantly firefighting instead of leading strategically
    • Your workdays feel scattered and reactive
    • You’re exhausted from managing stakeholders and solving problems nonstop
    • You want more control, focus, and balance
    • You want to enjoy your job again — without burning out

  • Imagine if you could:

    • Cut your stress dramatically
    • Stay calm and in control even when projects shift
    • Lead with clarity and confidence
    • Free up hours each week by working smarter, not harder
    • Deliver projects without sacrificing your personal life
    • Wake up feeling energised instead of overwhelmed

    This is 100% possible — and much easier than you think.

  • The 8-Week “Work Smart, Be Happy” Challenge

    A practical, proven coaching program designed exclusively for project managers who want less stress and more impact — at work and at home.

    In 8 weeks, you will learn how to:

    • Stop firefighting and shift into strategic, calm leadership
    • Create focus despite constant interruptions
    • Navigate stakeholders with confidence
    • Handle complexity without stress overload
    • Build habits that protect your time and energy
    • Work smarter while delivering better results
    • Restore balance in your personal life

    Each week, you get:

    • A focused coaching session
    • Practical tools you can apply immediately to your project work
    • Simple exercises to build clarity and resilience
    • Personalised guidance on your real project challenges
    • Accountability so you stay on track

  • Customer Testimonials:

    Discover The Impact Of "Work Smart, Be Happy".

    B.H.: Project Manager

    Just wanted to let you all know that the guidance of Michiel's Team has been exactly what I wanted, and I'm really impressed in how quick my role as Project Manager changed fot the better after implementing his idea's.

    I will say ... now that I've experienced this approach I'm glad it exists! It has a positive impuls on my way of coping with unexpected and challenging situations.

  • Why I Created the “Work Smart, Be Happy” Productivity Improvement Program

    After more than 30 years leading projects, teams, and complex transformations, I noticed something everywhere I went:


    Project managers were carrying far too much stress — and far too much of it alone.

    I saw talented, committed professionals working harder than ever, yet feeling:

    • overwhelmed by constant change
    • pressured by unrealistic expectations
    • exhausted by firefighting and competing priorities
    • guilty for not having enough energy left for their personal lives

    And the truth is, most PMs don’t struggle because they lack skill.
    They struggle because no one ever taught them how to stay calm, focused, and centered while managing complexity.

    The industry trains project managers to control scope, manage risk, and deliver results —
    but not to protect their own well-being, maintain clarity under pressure, or create productive habits that reduce stress instead of increasing it.

    Over the years, I coached colleagues and teams informally, helping them shift from reactive stress to proactive clarity.
    Again and again, the same thing happened:

    When people learned how to work smarter —

    with calm structure, strong boundaries, and a clearer mind —
    their projects improved…

    and their whole life improved with it.

    That’s why Work Smart, Be Happy exists.
    Because when you feel better, you lead better.
    And when you lead better, everything around you changes.

  • Who I am?

     

    Michiel Arens

    30 Years Plus Exprience In Project Management

    Michiel Arens 

    Entrepreneur, Author and Coach

     

    As Head Coach of the Productivity Improvement Program: Work Smart, Be Happy, I have an unwavering commitment to revolutionizing the project workflow.

    My talented team and I are passionate about providing innovative solutions that address the challenges of people working together in complex project environments.

    By continuously seeking and valuing customer feedback, we ensure that my coaching and training program remains customer-centric, catering precisely to their requirements.

    I am also committed to operating ethically and within legal and regulatory frameworks.

     

    Skills: Problem solving and innovation - Information Management - Project Management - Business Process Management - Personal Coaching

  • Work Smart, Be Happy

     

    Start Your Journey To Effortlessness In Your Professional- as well In Your Private Life

    Discover Your Challenges:

    The Kickstart to Your Journey

    Discover the box you're living in. What's holding you back? Personally and/or in your work.

    Master the Matrix: Aligning Organization, Information, and People

    Identify and address the areas of yourself and your project that are causing disruptions. Create a clear path forward.

    Crack the Code: Understanding Communication & Influence

    Exploring the balance between IQ, EQ, and OQ (Operational Quotient), revealing additional competencies you can leverage for greater success.

    From Having to Being: The Ultimate Transformation

    Break free from the thought patterns that have been holding you back in both your project (and your personal life too).

    Flip the Script: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

    Understand the internal barriers that are preventing you from achieving your full potential personally and professionally.

    From Vision to Reality: Crafting Your Life's Roadmap

    By revisiting your initial challenges and desired outcomes, you'll gain a clear understanding of how far you've come and what's next.

  • With my coaching program 'Work Smart, Be Happy' comes a digital workbook in the form of an App.

    I'll provide you with the download link during our call.

  • Let's Have A Free Call

    Schedule a call for a free Coaching Session and check if my Coaching Program 'Work Smart, Be Happy'

    is the way to go for you.

    If you want to start with the first Module for free: I'll provide you with the download link during the call, so you can start right away!

     

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