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Welcome to Leqture, where we bring mental health and wellbeing to the forefront of professional development.
Our live, online, and interactive sessions with expert mental health speakers offer a unique opportunity for your colleagues to learn from global experts on a wide range of essential topics. From Positive Psychology to Dealing with Adversity, and from Psychological Safety to Mastering Stress, from Sleep to Nutrition, from Self-Care to stigma, Leqture provides the tools and insights needed to elevate your colleagues.
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Stress appears to be one of the greatest threats to society. What can neuroscience tell you about what happens in your brain when you're stressed? How does your brain work and how can you make stress work for you? If you learn to recognise stress for what it is, you can turn it to your advantage.
Daphne founded her company BrainExplainers in 2016. BrainExplainers provides knowledge about the human brain (neuroscience) and heart intelligence. Daphne has 12 years of (senior) corporate work experience.
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Our society is obsessed with achievement. For younger generations, competition and comparison pervade all aspects of life: from school and work to fitness and even our love life, thanks to Tinder and Instagram. But does achievement drive happiness? Decades of science suggest otherwise.
Jeroen van Baar, PhD was born into the Millennial generation in the Dutch town of Apeldoorn. He studied liberal arts & sciences at University College Utrecht and obtained his PhD in cognitive neuroscience at Radboud University, before leaving on a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University.
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Your people are smart, capable, and motivated — and they're still losing two hours every workday to a system engineered to steal their attention. This is a performance problem. And it's costing you a lot of money! “Attention Is Your New KPI” is an experiential training built to close that gap.
Will Schneider is the co-founder of Focus Now Training and brings over 19 years of experience teaching mindfulness, breathwork, yoga, meditation, and human optimization, proving that self-mastery is available to anyone willing to do the reps.
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A clear understanding of how chronic stress and burnout impact the nervous system and performanceInsight into the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) systems.
During the expert session, Michelle Schechter engages participants through a series of interactive activities.
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You can be the most competent, high-performing professional in the room and still feel paralyzed by the weight of a 2:00 PM meeting or a sudden shift in strategy.
Basma Aziz is a wellbeing consultant and strategist who helps organizations build healthier, more resilient workplaces. She equips HR and leaders to spot stress early, support employees effectively, and embed wellbeing as a driver of performance and growth.
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The menopause has an impact on everyone. At work, at home, in your social life - where women have to navigate this brain-body change directly, it somehow has a knock-on effect on those around them too.
Dr. Tharaka ‘Dr T’ high performance expert and psychiatrist, is a three-times TEDx speaker, Podcaster and has recently appeared in the new celebrity TV series in the UK - "Can I Improve My Memory?" on Channel 4.
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In this session, Rens van der Vorst examines how technology is reshaping individuals and society, highlighting concerns about privacy, ethics, and our understanding of humanity.
Rens van der Vorst is a techno philosopher and author of best-selling books on technology. With his grounded knowledge, he helps to think about the impact of technology on our lives and society. As a philosopher he reflects on this and, with great humor, shares his thoughts with his students and audiences.
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In today’s busy workplaces, staying focused can feel next-to impossible. Constant notifications, noisy environments, and the endless chatter of your own mind pull your attention in all directions. The result is stress, frustration, and a struggle to get meaningful work done.
Andy Hix is a leadership consultant specialising in working with men in high-pressure roles in tech, finance and law. He enables them to get more out of their team, avoid burnout and make more strategic decisions.
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Mark Rowe addresses burnout's root causes, intensified by chronic stress and factors like constant connectivity. He stresses that recovery requires a holistic approach beyond symptom management.
Dr. Mark Rowe has been a practicing family physician for nearly 30 years, having graduated from Medical School (UCD, Ireland) in 1991. H e is the founder of the Waterford Health Park, which has become both the base for Dr. Rowe’s medical practice as well as the ‘Lifestyle Medicine Be Well Clinic’.
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In this session, participants learn about burnout misconceptions and their impact on health and productivity. While not officially recognised by the WHO as a medical condition, burnout can trigger serious physical and mental health consequences. Dr.
Dr. Claire Ashley is an internationally recognised expert on burnout, workplace wellbeing, and sustainable success.
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Is there a correct way of breathing? Many of us think there is and it is very likely that now we talk about our breath you start adjusting it to a deeper belly breathing. But what if there are many correct ways of breathing? Although we do it our entire life, we know very little about it.
Marjon van Opijnen, lecturer, breath and trauma therapist, founded the Embodiment LAB to create a place where we can regain our relation with our embodied intelligence and to use this intelligence in (societal) change processes for the better.
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Giving constructive feedback is one of the most challenging skills to master, however, it is a crucial one for all employees. Participants will learn how to make constructive feedback part of the team’s culture and will adopt proven techniques which enhance positive communication during critical...
Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker, author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.
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Despite the fact we are often surrounded by other humans on a daily basis (whether it be through technology or in person), many of us find it challenging to deepen and forge strong connections with others.
Rose specialises in mood disorders, vocational rehabilitation, crisis intervention, self-harm, emotion regulation, stress management, and conflict resolution. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Mental health and workplace performance are interconnected. In this keynote I explore behavioural wellness, the intentional actions that foster connection, kindness, and belonging within teams.
Roy is a qualified attorney and a director at Run to the Monster, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) short-video training organisation. Roy speaks passionately on all matters relating to DEIB.
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Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. For example, you may feel worried and anxious about speaking in public, delivering a project, sitting an exam, or having a medical test or job interview.
Dr Jodie Lowinger is the CEO and Founder of the Sydney Anxiety Clinic. Jodie is a Clinical Psychologist and has worked in organizational, hospital and community settings for more than 20 years.
Full session page →November has become synonymous with ‘Men's Health Month’, an annual reminder of the importance of men's health issues. Statistics show the ‘average’ man spends many years of his life living with a chronic health condition and may die several earlier than women.
Dr. Mark Rowe has been a practicing family physician for nearly 30 years, having graduated from Medical School (UCD, Ireland) in 1991. H e is the founder of the Waterford Health Park, which has become both the base for Dr. Rowe’s medical practice as well as the ‘Lifestyle Medicine Be Well Clinic’.
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Sarah explains one of the most important discoveries in psychology from the last 100 years: cognitive dissonance. It’s the mental discomfort we feel when we encounter a contradiction between our own beliefs and actions, part of what makes conspiracy theories so appealing, and part of what makes it...
Sarah Stein Lubrano is writer, a content strategist, and a researcher at Oxford University. Her academic research focuses on the role of emotion in political communication, and specifically cognitive dissonance. Sarah is the Head of Research for the Future Narratives Lab.
Full session page →Have you ever wondered why eyewitness accounts at the scene of major events can vary so widely when everyone has witnessed the same event? In this session, Rose will take the participants through a fascinating exercise that will allow everyone to “flex their brain muscles”.
Rose specialises in mood disorders, vocational rehabilitation, crisis intervention, self-harm, emotion regulation, stress management, and conflict resolution. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Full session page →Participants will discover the transformative power of emotional intelligence in the workplace and will gain a deep understanding of the core principles and components of emotional intelligence.
Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker, author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.
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If the question 'How to cope with life’s inevitable adversities?' sounds important to you, it’s because it is. We all take our psychology with us wherever we go — whether we are at home, work, or elsewhere, our level of psychological flexibility influences how well we can adapt our thoughts,...
Zoia Mahjoubi is a Berlin-based psychologist, speaker, and facilitator specializing in mindfulness and self-leadership. Integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative practice, she helps individuals and organizations strengthen awareness, manage stress, and lead with clarity and purpose.
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Being late is disrespectful, assertiveness is not the same as being cheeky and the individual leads the collective. What we consider ‘normal’ depends on people’s culture. This culture even determines your identity to a large extent.
Haza Rahim grew up with 2 cultures, the Kurdish and the Dutch. She shows how big the influence of your culture is on your identity. She is a Psychology lecturer at Utrecht University, where she became a Talent of the Year lecturer and speaks enthusiastically about the differences between people in order to strengthen...
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In a world of uncertainty, we cannot always control all the bad things that happen to us, but we can control the way that we respond to them by regulating our emotions.
Bruce Hood is the Director of the Cognitive Development Centre at the University of Bristol. He undertook his Ph.D. at Cambridge followed by appointments at MIT and Harvard. He delivered the prestigious Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, “Meet Your Brain” which were broadcast on the BBC.
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Any life worth living will come with challenges. To avoid them would mean to run away from what gives our life meaning. But how do best approach the challenges we face? How should we respond when we fail to meet them?
Dr. Martin Ebeling is a philosopher, leadership expert and heads the business program of The School of Life in Germany. He has made a name for himself in the past by helping hundreds of leaders to develop their potential.
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In the modern workplace, attention has become a scarce resource. Constant notifications, multitasking, and digital overload can reduce cognitive performance and increase stress levels. This session explores digital wellbeing as an organizational and leadership matter.
Alessandra Patti, is a professional trainer and consultant with a background in linguistics, psychology and marketing, and she has been nominated one of the top 15 coaches in Zurich for the year 2023.
Full session page →Change is the only constant in life, and this session is your guide to not just surviving but thriving amidst change. Explore the power of resilience and learn how to navigate change with confidence, adaptability, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker, author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.
Full session page →In this expert session, Rose shares insights into the practice of mindfulness and its numerous benefits. By engaging in mindfulness exercises, individuals can experience increased clarity, cognitive flexibility, reduced stress, enhanced focus, improved emotional reactivity, and greater relationship...
Rose specialises in mood disorders, vocational rehabilitation, crisis intervention, self-harm, emotion regulation, stress management, and conflict resolution. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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While Trust and Psychological Safety are definitely intertwined (and to a large extent one feeds the other), they are different concepts: think in terms of Trust being about “how much I believe others”, whereas Psychological Safety is about “how much slack I believe others will cut me”.
Elaine has worked in organizations for the better part of her career, leading teams, navigating politics and getting the work done. She spent 11 years of her career at the Banff Centre, eventually leading program design in the leadership development division.
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At the heart of bold decisions and breakthrough results is a confident, emotionally intelligent inner world. When self-doubt takes over, even high performers hesitate, hold back, or undermine their own success, and that ripple effect can shape team culture and business results.
Sarah Farmer is a Global Executive Coach, author, and founder of Bright & Brilliant Ltd., a leadership development firm specialising in supporting C-suite executives, leadership teams, emerging senior leaders, and business owners.
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It is well-know that growing up in adverse conditions can undermine development, learning, and health. However, people also develop intact, or even enhanced, mental abilities that are adapted to stressful conditions. Little is known about these “hidden talents”.
Willem Frankenhuis, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Utrecht University (formerly at Radboud University), in the Netherlands. As an evolutionary and developmental psychologist, Willem studies hidden talents, abilities that are enhanced through adversity.
Full session page →Most of us tend to take care of our happiness in our private lives but that’s not always a priority at work. Maybe because happiness in the workplace is not always seen as a serious topic? Although studies prove differently.
Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker,author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.
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Have you ever had to drag yourself out of bed to go to work? Have you ever felt scared to face your boss? Have you ever felt you were not free to speak your mind at work? Explore where this comes from and understand how you can identify work environments that foster psychological safety.
Mikela is a visiting leqturer at the University of Malta and is passionate about people and their potential to thrive in open and safe environments. A diplomat by profession, Mikela has adapted her skill set to the transformation of HR departments and organizations.
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“Netflix’s biggest competitor is sleep.”That statement captures the reality of today’s attention economy. Our phones and the apps on them are not neutral tools, they are designed to capture as much of our time and focus as possible.
With a background in Sonic Interaction Design from HKU and Artificial Intelligence at UvA, Rory bridges the gap between human interaction and the intricate world of AI. Active as a Prompt Engineer, Trainer and AI consultant, he's adept at offering practical insights drawn from his experience.
Full session page →In this session, participants explore two of the most common yet rarely discussed drivers of workplace stress: imposter syndrome and perfectionism. These patterns, often internalised and invisible, can erode self-confidence, reduce productivity, and lead to chronic stress or burnout if left...
Dr. Claire Ashley is an internationally recognised expert on burnout, workplace wellbeing, and sustainable success.
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Emails, apps, banners, push notifications, trending topics and cat videos – today it's harder than ever to concentrate for more than a few minutes at a time. Is that a problem? Yes, because concentration is indispensable to be able to work creatively and productively.
Attention expert and cognitive psychologist Stefan van der Stigchel helps you to emerge victorious from the battle for your attention. He shows how concentration works, makes clear how we sometimes misuse our working memory and explains the latest scientific insights.
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1 in 4 people will experience a mental health disorder during their lifetime and the numbers keep rising. In this interactive, insightful and inspiring talk, Kerstin shares her powerful learnings from her personal experience of healing and invites listeners to take a completely new look at mental...
Kerstin Plehwe, award winning entrepreneur, tedX speaker and bestselling author is a passionate advocate of women empowerment and one of the few top rated female inspirational speakers. Plehwe has been advising companies, personalities and organizations for more than 20 years.
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In this reflective and practical session, Lilian Daniels introduces journaling as a powerful tool for managing stress, setting daily intentions, and cultivating gratitude.
Lilian Daniels is a learning and development strategist dedicated to designing and delivering engaging, easy-to-integrate learning initiatives that drive meaningful business outcomes.
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Stress and Burnout are on the rise in the workplace now more than ever before. This attacks our wellbeing, performance and company profit. The post-lockdown working world seems to have turned up the dial on the demand in our lives - more message requests, too many tasks, not enough time, less ‘off’...
Dr. Tharaka ‘Dr T’ high performance expert and psychiatrist, is a three-times TEDx speaker, Podcaster and has recently appeared in the new celebrity TV series in the UK - "Can I Improve My Memory?" on Channel 4.
Full session page →In this interactive expert session, Aurelie Litynski shares practical strategies to help professionals manage stress, improve focus, and build sustainable wellbeing at work.
Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker,author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.
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Geoff shares his own very powerful story of mental ill health and provides practical learnings and insights on how to address the stigma of mental ill health in the workplace. This includes the role of leadership; campaigning and storytelling in addressing stigma.
Geoff is a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace. He inspires and provokes organisations globally to put purpose and wellbeing at the centre of everything they do by motivating people to take action in creating workplaces that enhance the lives of...
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In this engaging and practical session, psychotherapist and financial wellness expert Joyce Marter reveals how improving your mental health can directly enhance your financial well-being—and vice versa.
Joyce Marter, LCPC, CSP is a licensed psychotherapist, entrepreneur, and mental health thought leader specializing in the psychology of money.She is the author of The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life, which has been published in four languages and earned nine book awards.
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Join Ali Orhan, CEO of Orchid and a veteran in public health and cancer awareness, for a crucial session focused on the prevention, early detection, and understanding of male cancers.
Ali Orhan is the Chief Executive at Orchid, an organization committed to supporting men with male cancer. He is also the Director, Active Participation in Male Cancer Awareness, in Prisons Programme.
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Harvard professor and psychiatrist Dr. Chester Pierce faced a specific form of discrimination in the 1970s. He described it as ‘subtle, mind-boggling, often automatic, and nonverbal exchanges that ‘put black people down’.
Laura te Hennepe brings over 15 years of expertise as a systemic expert deeply connected to the social dynamics of the workplace. Formerly associated with FranklinCovey, she has transitioned into a role as the founder of The Third, a pioneering company offering both strategic D&I programs for companies and immersive...
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In this session, you will be introduced to your brain in an engaging and fascinating new way. This understanding will be made practical by techniques to empower you to find ways to make wise choices, respond in a centered and mindful way, and find meaning and purpose.
Dr Colleen Lightbody is a respected International Coach, Trainer, Mentor, Assessor and Speaker. Her specific areas of expertise lie in Neuroscience, Psychology, Personal and Professional Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence.
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Kilian gives an intriguing leqture on the effect of money and other incentives to reward behaviour. What really influences people? What works and what doesn’t. Which rewards are socially acceptable and how does this vary in different cultures?
Kilian Wawoe is an organisational psychologist who has held several top HR positions, lastly as vice-president for West- and Southern-Europe within ABN AMRO. He researched the impact of bonuses on bankers and works as a professor HR Management as well as a consultant and public speaker.
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Innovative thinking doesn’t dwell within the comfort of “normal”. What is normal? We are starting to unravel how common it is to be cognitively different. Learning about and including these differences in our DEI efforts unlocks powerful potential and skillful contributions.
Award-winning cellist Elisabeth Wiklander worked in The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra before accepting her current position in The London Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Despite the advent of medications and other therapies over the last 50 years, the rates of mental illness have been on the rise rather than a decline. Over the last decade, scientists have been uncovering an uncomfortable truth: What we eat is affecting our mental health.
Professor Julia Rucklidge, a clinical psychologist, is the Director of Te Puna Toiora, the Mental Health and Nutrition Research Lab at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Do you fear that someone may hack your computer and steal your personal information, or that the government might spy on you? Does that mean you are paranoid or just cautious? Are people who believe in conspiracy theories just paranoid?
Dr. LaPorte is Professor of Psychology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and author of the book Paranoid: Exploring Suspiciousness from the Dubious to the Delusional. He is a practicing clinical neuropsychologist and psychotherapist who has published numerous articles on mental illnesses.
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This practical and science-backed masterclass explores how pressure affects performance - and what the highest performers actually do differently to stay clear, focused, and in control when it matters most.
Zsombor is a breathwork coach and corporate performance specialist with a background in high-pressure professional environments. After seeing how stress eroded performance across his teams - and in some cases led to burnout - without anyone having the tools to regulate it in real time, he turned to breathwork as a...
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What is the theory of happiness and what are your opportunities to become happier? Should you believe in karma or take matters into your own hands? Why are ivy league universities’ most popular courses about wellbeing and happiness. What is so interesting about positive psychology?
Prior to becoming a trainer and consultant, Spencer studied as a Clarendon Scholar at the University of Oxford. He teaches positive psychology at the University of Amsterdam. Spencer is also a member of the Dutch National ThinkTank.
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What makes you really happy and what do you value most in life? Positive psychology is the scientific study of how people and organisations are enabled to realise their potential optimally. If our brains are in a positive state, we are more productive and accurate.
Björn Atterstam is a psychologist, he is a pioneer in human-driven innovations and personal development. For more than 20 years he has been working with large organisations across the world to create novel and impactful approaches for developing strategy, organisations and individuals.
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We’re living in an age of chaos - AI is transforming work, burnout is everywhere, and the pace of change feels relentless. This talk is your anti-panic playbook: a practical, evidence-based guide to staying calm, confident and human when everything feels too fast.
Kirsty Hulse is an award winning Confidence Coach and motivational speaker. She founded her first company at 26, a marketing agency with global clients like Virgin Atlantic and IBM, which turned over nearly a million dollars in its first year of trading.
Full session page →Psychological Safety is a well documented driver of high performance in teams and organisations. It is the climate of openness between people that allows the freedom to speak up, ask questions and safely challenge perspectives in a constrictive way that weed out risk and drive better results.
Dr. Tharaka ‘Dr T’ high performance expert and psychiatrist, is a three-times TEDx speaker, Podcaster and has recently appeared in the new celebrity TV series in the UK - "Can I Improve My Memory?" on Channel 4.
Full session page →This session equips participants with the knowledge and tools to prevent, avoid, and effectively handle burnout, fostering a healthier and more resilient workforce.
Aurelie Litynski is a TEDx speaker, author of the book 100 Ideas for a Positive Work Culture, as well as a certified Chief Happiness Officer and Chief Wellbeing Officer.
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Are superfoods real? Is intermittent fasting healthy? Should we eat more eggs? Is milk a healthy drink? Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? Why is there so much confusion about which foods are healthy? Does the science about what is healthy really change every year?
Liesbeth Smit is a nutrition scientist, science communicator, and author of the best-selling book “Eat Like an Expert”. You can find her debunking common nutrition myths and explaining science on TV and in magazines.
Full session page →In this energising session, Lilian Daniels guides participants through simple yet powerful physical techniques designed to release tension and restore focus. Blending movement with mindfulness, the session helps attendees reconnect with their bodies, boost energy levels, and reduce stress.
Lilian Daniels is a learning and development strategist dedicated to designing and delivering engaging, easy-to-integrate learning initiatives that drive meaningful business outcomes.
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Most stress advice targets the mind. Reframe it. Push through. Just relax. But a body stuck in overdrive isn't a mindset problem, it's a physical one. This session goes underneath your thoughts to the one nerve that actually runs your stress response: the vagus nerve.
Michael Thomas is the creator of The Vagal Method, a system for training the nervous system through breath, heat, and cold. He is the founder of Plunsana, a nervous system performance studio in St. Petersburg, Florida, and a former Wim Hof Method instructor with four years of certified practice.
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This powerful and practical talk draws on Stoic philosophy and existential thinking to explore resilience as an emotional competency which can be learnt.
David Waters is a business coach, psychotherapist, and corporate trainer with over fifteen years’ experience working with globally recognised organisations including Meta, NTT Data, Viacom, and the Southbank Centre. He has been a faculty member of The School of Life since 2010.
Full session page →In the 1970s we were massively addicted to cigarettes. Now again many people have a difficult relationship with an addictive product: the apps on our smartphones. However, our complete attitude towards smoking has now changed and we smoke much less. What can we learn from that?
Rens van der Vorst is a techno philosopher and author of best-selling books on technology. With his grounded knowledge, he helps to think about the impact of technology on our lives and society. As a philosopher he reflects on this and, with great humor, shares his thoughts with his students and audiences.
Full session page →Geoff shares his own powerful story of mental ill health and provides a very practical and simple approach to caring for ones self in the demanding times and workplaces.
Geoff is a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace. He inspires and provokes organisations globally to put purpose and wellbeing at the centre of everything they do by motivating people to take action in creating workplaces that enhance the lives of...
Full session page →The statistics around men’s health are stark. Men are three times more likely to die by suicide than women. They face higher risks of addiction, incarceration, and premature death, whether from workplace accidents, war, or violence.
Andy Hix is a leadership consultant specialising in working with men in high-pressure roles in tech, finance and law. He enables them to get more out of their team, avoid burnout and make more strategic decisions.
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Despite the still frequently made assumption that humans are consistent, sophisticated, and selfish decision-makers, decades of research in the behavioral sciences suggest that individuals are often much less rational and egoistic than originally assumed.
Prof. Dr. Tobias Kalenscher has a diploma in psychology. He received a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the Ruhr-University Bochum in 2005. He went to the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for a post-doc position in systems biology and, later, an independent researcher position on a VENI grant.
Full session page →We are suddenly driven into a rapidly changing world. The uncertainty, the changes in everyone's work / life balance, the workload and the personal challenges have significantly increased the stress we encounter as individuals and in our teams. But how do you deal with stress in a team?
Kilian Wawoe is an organisational psychologist who has held several top HR positions, lastly as vice-president for West- and Southern-Europe within ABN AMRO. He researched the impact of bonuses on bankers and works as a professor HR Management as well as a consultant and public speaker.
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Personal resilience is now considered an essential skill in any workplace - so let’s explore how you can supercharge your personal resilience so you can bring your best self to work every day.
Scott is a People Development leader with over 20 years experience helping leaders, teams and organizations all over the world to more deeply understand themselves.
Full session page →This lecture by Basma Aziz is a science-backed, actionable session designed for professionals and organizations to maintain peak performance without compromising wellbeing.
Basma Aziz is a wellbeing consultant and strategist who helps organizations build healthier, more resilient workplaces. She equips HR and leaders to spot stress early, support employees effectively, and embed wellbeing as a driver of performance and growth.
Full session page →There’s a myth fed by advertisement and social media that self-care is something like a luxurious spa-day, an extravagant weekend trip, or a fancy dinner in a prestigious restaurant. All these indulgences are great but they’re not self-care. What is self-care then?
Zoia Mahjoubi is a Berlin-based psychologist, speaker, and facilitator specializing in mindfulness and self-leadership. Integrating insights from psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative practice, she helps individuals and organizations strengthen awareness, manage stress, and lead with clarity and purpose.
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It is important that your employees are fit, both physically and mentally. Fit employees have a positive effect on important KPIs. For example, they ensure lower absenteeism, higher productivity and lower error rates.
Dr. Jérôme Gijselaers has a master's degree in neuropsychology and a PhD in the field of biopsychology and educational sciences. He has conducted over 8 years of research on biological lifestyle factors.
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AI is changing the tools we use. Your habits determine the results you achieve. In this engaging and interactive session, positive habits expert Kat Thorne explores why your habits are the operating system behind every decision, and action you take - and why they are becoming your greatest...
Kat Thorne is an international keynote speaker, behaviour change expert and creator of the Positive Habits Podcast. Following a life-changing burnout that forced her to rebuild her life from scratch, Kat has dedicated her life to understanding how small daily habits create extraordinary personal and professional...
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In this session, Abi Adamson explores the quiet ways AI is reshaping how people feel at work: the pressure to keep pace with constant change, the creeping sense of being less capable than the machine, anxiety about the future, and the slow erosion of genuine human connection.
Abi Adamson, Founder of The Culture Partnership, is a pioneering voice in workplace culture transformation, recognized by The New York Times as one of the "Stars of LinkedIn." She has designed and implemented cultural strategies for global industry leaders, including Spotify, Sony Music, SoHo House, and Wise, focusing...
Full session page →This session is an invitation to consider our relationship with ourselves, with others, and how digital technologies impact our capacity to be, to know, and to do. It is not a session about technology. It is about what we as humans risk losing as we live increasingly technology-centered lives.
Björn Atterstam is a psychologist, he is a pioneer in human-driven innovations and personal development. For more than 20 years he has been working with large organisations across the world to create novel and impactful approaches for developing strategy, organisations and individuals.
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If you want to change outcomes, you need to change habits. To change habits, you first need to understand them. In this engaging and science-backed keynote, Dr. Gina Cleo takes the mystery out of habit formation and shows how small shifts can create powerful, long-lasting change.
Dr Gina Cleo is at the forefront of habit research and behavioural change. She has a PhD in habit change and is an adjunct professor at Bond University in Australia.
Full session page →How you navigate through life and how you feel largely depends on your thoughts. Your thoughts are immensely powerful. They determine how you feel, your decisions and your actions. There will always be events and circumstances that you cannot control.
Daphne founded her company BrainExplainers in 2016. BrainExplainers provides knowledge about the human brain (neuroscience) and heart intelligence. Daphne has 12 years of (senior) corporate work experience.
Full session page →Stability is a great thing. Being able to make choices without panic. Not letting setbacks get you down. Being in the process, even when things are not going well, or when things simply go badly. If this goes well for your employees, then you are blessed with an excellent work force.
Dr. Jérôme Gijselaers has a master's degree in neuropsychology and a PhD in the field of biopsychology and educational sciences. He has conducted over 8 years of research on biological lifestyle factors.
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In this expert session, Cole shares insights into the importance of breath work in managing stress and enhancing mental health. Beginning with the pervasive issue of stress and burnout among modern workforces, he explains how these conditions impact individuals' physical and emotional well-being.
Cole Groom is the co-founder of Balance Breathing, an expert in using breathwork to enhance mental health, resilience, and overall well-being. Having spent over a decade in the Netherlands, Cole’s personal journey with breathwork began during a challenging period of anxiety.
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How much attention do you pay to your sleep and recovery? Do you notice the impact it has on your mood, health and performance? Why is the topic of sleep so popular at the moment and how does sleep underpin all of our other biological functions.
Dr Charlotte Edelsten (PhD) is a Performance Sleep Specialist. Her research focuses on sleep in extreme and complex environments, and how sleep deprivation impacts both cognitive and physical performance.She has worked both clinically and as a researcher in the world of sleep for almost 20 years and much of her time...
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Obesity is a major public health problem which affects life expectancy and costs billions. It’s also a complex and confusing topic and there is a bewildering array of – often conflicting – information out there about its causes and what we need to do to maintain a healthy body weight.
Jason Gill is Professor of Cardiometabolic Health in the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences at the University of Glasgow. He leads an active multi-disciplinary research group investigating the effects of lifestyle on the prevention and management of vascular and metabolic diseases and has published over...
Full session page →Should we all be hitting the gym three times a week, doing yoga, HIIT training or simply getting in our 10,000 step per day? How much does physical activity affect your bodyweight and is this affected by your genes? Does carrying too much weight make you less active?
Jason Gill is Professor of Cardiometabolic Health in the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences at the University of Glasgow. He leads an active multi-disciplinary research group investigating the effects of lifestyle on the prevention and management of vascular and metabolic diseases and has published over...
Full session page →Geoff shares his own powerful story of mental ill health and makes the link between wellbeing and organisational performance. He makes the case for wellbeing to be a strategic priority within the Exec team/Board room.
Geoff is a global advocate, campaigner and consultant in addressing the stigma of mental ill-health in the workplace. He inspires and provokes organisations globally to put purpose and wellbeing at the centre of everything they do by motivating people to take action in creating workplaces that enhance the lives of...
Full session page →Psychological safety exists within authentic relationships. Creating authentic relationships takes time, effort and emotional vulnerability - three things that are missing from our organisational spaces today.
Roy is a qualified attorney and a director at Run to the Monster, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) short-video training organisation. Roy speaks passionately on all matters relating to DEIB.
Full session page →This keynote invites all genders to explore the complex role of masculinity in today’s workplace. The session unpacks how traditional ideas of manhood affect gender dynamics, leadership styles, and men’s ability to access mental health support.
Roy is a qualified attorney and a director at Run to the Monster, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) short-video training organisation. Roy speaks passionately on all matters relating to DEIB.
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Physical activity and exercise, not an unnecessary luxury in which we spend our time when it suits us - it is a foundation for good health and longevity. But why is this so - how does this actually work?
Dominique Hansen is a professor of 'rehabilitation and exercise physiology in cardiometabolic diseases' at Hasselt University, and researcher at Heart Centre Hasselt, Jessa hospital Hasselt, Belgium.
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Most of us try to “manage” time as if it were a puzzle we could eventually solve. We make tighter schedules, better to-do lists, and smarter apps. And it works… for a while. Until the pressure returns, and we feel like we’re racing again. The truth is: time will never be under control.
Thomas den Hartog knows what it feels like to be overwhelmed by work and expectations. That’s what led him to explore yoga and meditation, not as abstract ideas, but as practical lifelines.
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In this session, financial literacy educator Heather Coleman (Enriched Academy) makes the case for why financial wellness deserves more attention. It is more than just dollars and cents in this presentation as she links money stress to physical health, mental strain, and relationship friction, and...
Heather Coleman, MBA, PMP, is a passionate financial wellness leader, TEDx Speaker, author, and advocate dedicated to helping people build healthier relationships with money.
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The elections were rigged. The ’Deep State’ governs us all. Qanon is real. Coronavirus is fake. Beware of chemtrails. Conspiracy theories are a widespread phenomenon. Multiple 5G masts have gone up in flames in the UK in the past year.
Jan-Willem works as an Associate Professor at the department of Experimental and Applied Psychology of VU Amsterdam, and as a Senior Researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR).
Full session page →"What’s their name again? Why did I walk into this room? What were my 4 actions from that last team meeting? Where did I put my car keys?! Aaaargh!” We all have ‘memory’ but we all seem to want to improve it. But how?
Dr. Tharaka ‘Dr T’ high performance expert and psychiatrist, is a three-times TEDx speaker, Podcaster and has recently appeared in the new celebrity TV series in the UK - "Can I Improve My Memory?" on Channel 4.
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