Wisdom of the Stoics

During the expert session, Martin Ebeling engages the audience through methods like a Q&A session, live demonstrations using real-life examples, and interactive exercises with the Mentimeter app. 

• Fundamental Tenets of Stoicism: Understand the core principles of Stoic philosophy, including rationality, acceptance, and virtue, and how these tenets guide a fulfilling life.

• Connections to Contemporary Psychology: Discover the surprising parallels between Stoic teachings and modern psychological research, highlighting their relevance to today's mental health practices.

• Practical Stoic Techniques: Learn practical Stoic techniques for training the mind, enhancing happiness, and building resilience to navigate life's challenges effectively.

The ancient philosophy of Stoicism has seen a remarkable resurgence in recent years, and for good reason. Stoic philosophers developed a range of techniques to navigate life's challenges and overcome crises, positioning themselves as doctors of the soul. Their teachings, focused on cultivating inner strength and resilience, are as relevant and effective today as they were centuries ago. This keynote will delve deeply into Stoic philosophy, uncovering its timeless wisdom and practical applications.

In our exploration, we will begin by examining the fundamental tenets of Stoicism. These core principles include the importance of rationality, the acceptance of what we cannot control, and the cultivation of virtue as the path to a fulfilling life. We will also highlight the surprising parallels between Stoic teachings and modern psychological research, demonstrating how ancient insights align with contemporary understandings of mental health and well-being. By bridging the ancient and the modern, we gain a comprehensive perspective on how to lead a balanced and resilient life.

The keynote will culminate in an engaging session on the Stoic art of training the mind. Participants will learn practical techniques to enhance happiness and resilience, drawing directly from Stoic practices. These methods include daily reflections, exercises in mindfulness and gratitude, and strategies for maintaining emotional equilibrium in the face of adversity. By integrating these practices into our lives, we can cultivate a more stoic, resilient mindset, better equipped to handle life's ups and downs.

Dealing with Adversity

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? How can we cope when things get tough?Introducing the surprising findings of modern science and drawing on the ancient wisdom of philosophy, Martin Ebeling offers us practical answers to these questions. We learn the art of proactive thinking, how to embody a growth mindset, discover our secret emotional superpower and get inspired by the wisdom of the stoics. You leave this lecture with a proper understanding of key concepts related to resilience, practical skills to meet your challenges and with one actionable step that you can take right away to live a more meaningful live.

 

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Coaching is a crucial skill to develop the potential of individual employees and to inspire a culture of learning and growth in an organization. In this session, we will explore the difference in attitude and practice between managing and coaching someone, explore what lies at the foundation of the relationship between coach and coachee, learn to ask the right questions and get to know a specific coaching technique that we can use to inspire growth in others. Just as important, we will ask when coaching might not be the method of choice and explore ways of spreading the coaching mindset across the entire organization.