Keynote speeches
about mental health

Many people work almost exclusively in front of a computer and other small computers such as tablets or smartphones. Digital information technology has brought us great progress, but it also poses many risks, because constant use puts us in a chronic state of 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 marked by a so-called "polycrisis" - in addition to everyday issues. Many people suffer from problems at both a professional and private level that cannot be solved quickly and sometimes even have serious consequences and trigger chronic fear and worry.

In this compact lecture you will get 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 – specifically activate sources of strength

The current economic and social developments represent small and large challenges for many people on different levels.

Most people perceive these challenges as "too much of": too much work, too many appointments, 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 composure, 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 that is deeply anchored in us as humans.

Valuing yourself is the basis for good access to your skills, personal growth and self-confidence.

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

Those who treat 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 actually positive or negative, but they serve as important indicators: pleasant emotions are indications 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 are exaggerated, they can become a major hurdle to small problems in the form of fear, anger, guilt or shame.

In this keynote speech you will get 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 usually clearer than the spoken word.

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

Our facial expressions are therefore a reliable indication of the emotional state of the person we are talking to.

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, reacting appropriately and formulating accurate response statements also improves the quality of the relationship and thus contributes significantly to mental health.

The new addictions – how digital seducers make us dependent

It is hard to imagine everyday life without them - around 75% of Germans own a smartphone, and among children and young people the figure is even over 90%. Added to this is the use of tablets, laptops and other computers, which open up endless possibilities for us through permanent access to the Internet. We are the "Homo Digitalis" generation.

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

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

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

Chronic problems falling asleep or staying asleep usually have larger, holistic causes behind them.

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 union of different people, in which everyone contributes their individual talents and skills. We always follow our individual motivation and strive to fulfill our personal values.
If people are motivated according to their abilities and goals, they can even exceed their own expectations. If they do not achieve success, their motivation also decreases.

Conscious appreciation is therefore not only essential for sustained good performance, but also for harmonious coexistence.
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 significantly determine our behavior.

If values are attractive, we make an effort to achieve them. If we can live our values, our eyes light up.

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

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

Psycho stuff for sceptics – 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 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 on a very pragmatic and predominantly scientific level what exactly happens in the body when stress occurs, which systems of the body are thrown out of balance and which secondary illnesses are typical. Those who have bravely persevered until this point will be happy to find out more information on prevention and first aid.

Mindfulness 2.0 – acting focused in the digital age

What exactly "mindfulness" is, what you can do mindfully and, above all, how you can integrate mindfulness into your everyday life is the content of this lecture.

In this entertaining presentation you will take a short journey through the origins and content of mindfulness as well as current versions of "Mindfulness 2.0".

You will receive practical and, above all, everyday short exercises that you can easily integrate into your daily routine. In addition, we will introduce you to helpful gadgets or tools that you can use to train your mindfulness and focus in order to improve your ability to concentrate, regulate yourself and remain calm.

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 X, 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”.

Above all, feeling a higher level of meaning in one's professional activity and being able to actively shape processes are currently very popular. In this lecture, you will learn how you can create attractive and motivating conditions for yourself and others.