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New Orleans, LA — 4/19/2025— In a business climate defined by volatility, uncertainty, and rapid disruption, a new consultancy is helping leaders get their footing—fast. Maartje van Krieken, a veteran of global oil and gas megaprojects and crisis operations, has launched The Chaos Games Consulting, a boutique firm built to help mid-sized businesses stabilize, realign, and lead through chaos. Van Krieken's background is anything but ordinary. She spent over two decades managing projects and navigating crises across six continents, working in remote oil fields, post-conflict zones, and complex corporate ecosystems. Her experience spans project and change management, strategic facilitation, disaster response, and even offshore sailing—a mix that makes her uniquely suited to help business leaders steer through high-stakes scenarios. "I've seen what happens when companies delay decisions in chaos. They don't stand still—they drift," van Krieken says. "And drifting businesses lose ground they often can't recover. That's why I created The Chaos Games: to bring rapid clarity and structured triage to situations that feel out of control." The Chaos Games Consulting focuses on fast, focused interventions—from virtual 90-minute calls to executive team facilitation and decision frameworks. Van Krieken's flagship tool, The Chaos Response Grid, provides companies with nine critical focus areas to regain control in the face of operational breakdowns, market turbulence, or internal leadership friction. "Most businesses think they need a better plan. What they really need is a better response system," she says. "One that works in the storm, not just in spreadsheets." Van Krieken also hosts the podcast The Business Emergency Room, a platform that dives into real-world leadership failures, moments of truth, and practical recovery strategies. Episodes blend solo insights with candid interviews across industries, providing a no-fluff guide to crisis leadership and business survival. She adds: "The Business Emergency Room isn't about theory—it's about what to do when everything starts unraveling. Because that's when the real leadership shows up." With companies facing inflation, AI integration stress, shifting investor expectations, and talent retention challenges, van Krieken argues that crisis navigation is no longer a niche skill—it's core to business survival. "This isn't a one-off moment. We're in a decade of disruption," she notes. "I help teams lead without perfect information. To act without waiting for certainty. To communicate when everything is unclear. That's what resilience actually looks like." Van Krieken's consulting model is intentionally lean. She works directly with founders, CEOs, and leadership teams in companies that are too complex for generic advice—and too smart to wait until things fall apart. Her services include: On-Demand Consulting and Executive Coaching: Tailored, high-impact advisory for leaders navigating scaling challenges, strategic misalignment, or operational pressure. Maartje works directly with founders and leadership teams to build resilience and regain control in the midst of disruption. The Decision Defibrillator: A 90-minute virtual triage session designed to move businesses from decision paralysis to clear, confident action. Entrepreneurs Office Hours: A budget-friendly, small group format offering live access to Maartje's expertise. Participants bring real-time challenges to the table, gain actionable guidance, and learn from peers navigating similar uncertainty. Proprietary Assessment Tools: In-house diagnostics developed to help teams master chaos and take immediate action. Tools include: SCAR (Strategic Chaos Agility Review) Chaos Cleanse (Periodic Redundancy & Inefficiency Elimination) AiD (AI-Assisted Urgent Decision-Making) These offerings support the core consulting and coaching work, giving clients practical, repeatable tools to thrive in volatile conditions. "If you don't know who decides what in a crisis, you're already in trouble," she says. "I help companies fix that." Maartje van Krieken is based in New Orleans and works globally. She brings a deeply practical, no-nonsense approach to her clients—and is quickly becoming a go-to expert for leaders ready to take action before chaos turns into catastrophe. She is available for media commentary, podcast guesting, executive workshops, and custom engagements. To learn more or request an interview, visit www.thechaosgamesconsulting.com or tune into The Business Emergency Room podcast ( www.thebusinessemergencyroom.com )