Anne Blaich
Talks and Workshops
Talk: How Stress Biology Drives Peak Performance
Today's leaders operate in a highly complex, fast-paced business environment, yet their biological systems are still wired much as they were in the Stone Age.
This keynote explores how stress-related mechanisms involving cortisol, adrenaline, and the vagus nerve influence decision-making, empathy, and performance.
Key Benefits for Participants:
Participants gain an understanding of the biological mechanisms behind the concept of "constant sprinting" and learn how to consciously leverage their own physiology to enhance peak performance, accelerate recovery, and sustain high levels of performance over time.
Duration: 45 minutes
Where: In house
Format: Scientific insights combined with interactive case studies
Delivery: In person
Audience: Maximum of 25 executives
Talk: How Stress Spreads Through Teams – and How to Stop It
Stress is measurably contagious. Through unconscious biological signals, stressed leaders can transmit tension and anxiety throughout their teams, increasing error rates and reducing innovation.
We explore the mechanisms of co-regulation and how leaders can strengthen psychological safety and team performance by maintaining their own biological balance.
Key Benefits for Participants:
Leaders learn how to use their own resilience as a strategic leadership tool to reduce employee turnover and stress-related absenteeism while fostering a healthier, more resilient, and higher-performing team.
Duration: 45 minutes
Where: In house
Format: Scientific insights combined with interactive case studies
Delivery: In person
Audience: Maximum of 25 executives
Deep-Dive Workshop: From Exhaustion to Strategic Calm
Evidence-based analysis, interactive practical exercises, and the development of personalised routines
Chronic stress changes the brain and can lead to declining work performance and burnout.
In this interactive workshop, we identify and analyse the biological triggers of overload. Together, we develop evidence-based, minimally disruptive routines that can be seamlessly integrated into a busy working day.
Key Benefits for Participants:
Participants gain practical tools to help their nervous system shift out of survival mode and return to a state of balance. These strategies support emotional self-regulation and help protect against executive burnout.
Duration: Half-day (approx. 4 hours)
Where: In house
Format: Scientific insights combined with interactive case studies
Delivery: In person
Audience: Maximum of 8 executives
PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS & BOOKING
On-site facilities:
A projector/screen is required for interactive case studies and presentations, along with Metaplan boards or flip charts (depending on room size).
Investment & Scheduling:
Fees are available upon request and depend on the initial consultation, the degree of customisation to your company's KPIs, and the workshop location.
Have I sparked your interest?
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