Impulse lectures & keynotes
about mental health

Many people's work takes place almost exclusively in front of computers and other small devices such as tablets or smartphones. Digital information technology has brought us great advances, but it also poses many risks, as constant use puts us into a state of chronic stress, both physically and mentally.

In this lecture you will learn which factors influence this and how we can use new media in a healthy way.

For many people, the last few years have been characterized by a so-called "polycrisis" – in addition to everyday issues. Many people suffer from problems, both professionally and personally, that are not easily resolved and sometimes even have serious consequences, triggering chronic anxiety and worry.

In this compact presentation, you will receive an overview of the triggers and dynamics of anxiety and stress, as well as some practical micro-inputs for dealing with problems in a healthy way.

Resource training – activating sources of strength in a targeted manner

Current economic and social developments pose small and large challenges for many people on different levels.

Most people perceive these challenges as "too much of": too much work, too many deadlines, too much stress. In fact, challenges are "too little of"—namely, a lack of resources.

In order to be able to master challenges calmly and powerfully, it is important to train inner resources such as serenity, solution orientation and flexibility.

In this entertaining keynote speech, you will receive a brief overview of the topic of resource management – from support to calmness training with small action impulses so that you are well prepared for future tasks.

Appreciative communication

Appreciation is a basic need deeply rooted in us as humans.

Self-esteem is the basis for good access to one's skills, personal growth and self-confidence.

Experiencing appreciation from others motivates us, makes us happier and promotes connection.

Those who interact with the people around them with genuine interest and respect enjoy respect and trust, avoid conflicts and thus create a win-win situation for both sides.

In this keynote speech, you will receive an overview of the basics of "appreciative communication" as well as four strategies for successful communication.

Wonderful world of emotions – how we feel and decide

They are the salt in the soup and yet they often stand in our way:

Our emotions!

Emotions are not essentially positive or negative, but they serve as important indicators: pleasant ones are indicators of fulfilled needs and unpleasant emotions are important indicators of unfulfilled needs.

Emotions therefore have to be strong to trigger an impulse. They can motivate us or block us. If emotions become excessive, they can become a major obstacle to small problems, such as fear, anger, guilt, or shame.

In this keynote speech you will receive an overview of the basic human emotions and their guardians as well as approaches to emotion regulation.

Reading faces – recognizing emotions

For harmonious interaction, it is important to communicate clearly. Body language signals are often more explicit than spoken words.

Scientific studies show that facial expressions are the most important and, above all, most reliable source of information about human emotions.

Our facial signals are therefore a reliable indicator of the emotional state of our counterpart.

The ability to clearly identify the emotions and underlying needs of the other person not only increases empathy but also puts us in good contact with our conversation partner. Recognizing agreement or objections, responding appropriately, and formulating accurate responses also improves the quality of the relationship and thus contributes significantly to mental health.

The new addictions – how digital seducers make us dependent

They have become almost indispensable in everyday life – approximately 75% of Germans own a smartphone, and among children and young people, the number is even higher than 90%. Added to this is the use of tablets, laptops, and other computers, which open up endless possibilities for us through constant access to the internet. We are the "Homo Digitalis" generation.

But what's very practical on the one hand can also be dangerous if we overdo it. New addictions like gaming addiction, shopping addiction, or social media addiction are on the rise, especially among the younger generation. In this seminar, you'll learn precise definitions, current statistics, and, above all, how to prevent and act in acute cases.

Healthy sleep – relaxed through the night, energetic for the day

Sleep is our greatest source of regeneration – if sleep is disturbed, the following day is usually less productive: we suffer from fatigue, can no longer concentrate well or forget things.

Chronic difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep usually has larger, holistic causes behind it.

In particular, regularly waking up between 2 and 3 a.m. can be an indication of chronic stress.

Through good analysis, consistent sleep hygiene or good stress management, sleep disorders can be prevented or acute symptoms can be alleviated.

Our society thrives on the collaboration of diverse people, each contributing their own individual talents and skills. In doing so, we always follow our individual motivations and strive to fulfill our personal values.
If people are motivated according to their abilities and goals, they can even exceed their potential. If success isn't achieved, motivation also declines.

Conscious appreciation is therefore not only essential for consistently good performance, but also for harmonious cooperation.
In this presentation, you will learn exciting background information about our reward system and how you can even create a new feedback and error culture in your company through appreciation.

Values are overarching principles that we consider desirable for ourselves and others. They are therefore important for our orientation, our decisions, and our motivation, and they significantly determine our behavior.

If values are attractive, we strive to achieve them. If we can live by them, our eyes light up.

If a value is threatened, we usually react with anger or other stress reactions.

In this presentation, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the value systems of different personality types and generations, some of which are aligned like a compass. This will help you develop more empathy and reduce communication problems and conflicts.

Psychological stuff for skeptics – mental health from a scientific perspective

Do you think this psychological stuff is only for wimps and burnout is only for lazy people?

Great – if you are still curious about the human psyche and are more easily convinced by statistics and studies than by the whining of your office neighbor, then this seminar is just right for you.

In this seminar, we will examine, from a very pragmatic and predominantly scientific perspective, exactly what happens in the body during stress, which systems of the body are thrown out of balance, and which resulting illnesses are typical. Those who have bravely persevered until this point will be happy to learn more about prevention and first aid.

Mindfulness 2.0 – acting focused in the digital age

The origin of "mindfulness" lies particularly in attitudes and activities in harmony with our body and nature.

However, there are now many helpful analog and digital gadgets and tools, for example, from biofeedback and neurofeedback, that can support us in our routines and exercises. Those who like can add tracking, monitoring, or challenges to optimize their personal training goals.

You will receive practical and, above all, everyday short exercises that you can easily integrate into your daily life and expand with helpful gadgets or tools to improve your mindfulness, focus and ability to regulate.

Meaning and self-efficacy as motivation boosters



People’s behavior is largely determined by basic human needs and related value systems.

In particular, the younger generations Y and Z strive far less for consistent values than for flexibility and self-determination.

Since the turn of the millennium, there has even been talk of a so-called “change in values” – away from discipline and loyalty, towards individuality and development, which often leads to so-called “generational conflicts”.

Therefore, feeling a sense of purpose in one's professional activity and being able to actively shape processes are currently very popular. In this presentation, you will learn how to create attractive and motivating conditions for yourself and others.

Healthy interaction with LGBTQ in teams and organizations

In the context of mental health, we want to support people who are currently in their personal orientation phase to find their place in the world of work – and we want to encourage teams and organizations to approach this topic with an attitude of curiosity and appreciation.

This keynote speech aims to educate and create a culture in which openness, acceptance and empathy can lead to more diversity, more inspiration and more innovation.