#16 Self-Care: Why shoud you care?

Friday 23 May 2025, 14:00 → 15:15 Europe/Zurich

The topic :

Do you feel like life is happening to you, rather than for you? 

Many of us live on autopilot, caught up in the demands of daily life and disconnected from our emotions, bodies, and aspirations.

In this thought-provoking talk, we’ll redefine self-care, exploring how it goes far beyond relaxation and serves as a foundation for personal and professional success.

You will discover how to take meaningful, intentional actions to support their well-being, adopt a mindset of excellence over perfection, and take ownership of their choices to help lead a more purposeful, fulfilling life.

By addressing misconceptions around self-care and providing actionable strategies, this session will equip you to navigate stress, sustain their energy, and foster meaningful connections in both their personal and professional lives.

This micro-talk will be held in English, on Zoom.

 

This micro-talk will be held in English, on Zoom.

The expert :

Heidi Kempeneer is a former brand strategist and business leader with over a decade of experience in one of the world’s largest multinationals, leading teams in high-pressure, high-performance environments. Navigating the demands of a competitive global career, she experienced firsthand the challenges of sustaining energy, balancing responsibilities, and avoiding burnout in an environment where performance was everything.

After facing burnout and undergoing a long, complex recovery, Heidi turned to science-backed, body-based approaches to stress regulation and resilience—not just to heal, but to deeply understand how to build sustainable well-being in demanding environments. 

Today, as a certified therapist specialising in nervous system regulation and self-care, she helps individuals and organisations bridge the gap between high achievement and long-term well-being. In her talk, "Self-Care: Why Should You Care?", Heidi challenges the misconception that self-care is indulgent, showing how it is actually an essential, practical strategy for sustaining energy, navigating stress, and creating a fulfilling, purpose-driven life.

Through real-world insights and actionable strategies, she equips participants with the tools to break free from draining cycles, take ownership of their well-being, and maintain both professional performance and personal fulfillment.