I believe leaders who want to inspire change need to be able to think clearly and react mindfully to life-situations. This is why I booked an individual retreat, the past three years. Time to reflect and also to reset. The sessions were tailored to my personal needs and were always prepared very well. I enjoyed the texts given to me for reflection as well as the explanations about the why of the various practices. It helped to surrender completely.

I also participated in two bE-Vital courses by the power of time off. This way I could profit from the wisdom of the team at the power of time off in my own space. I can go to the bE-Vital online learning platform with recordings, at times I am not able to participate in the live sessions. I learned to embrace all I have achieved in life and to let go what I don’t need anymore. I noticed this kind of practices of self-care and self-awareness is essential for compassionate leading yourself and others.

Annetje Ottow
President of the Executive Board, Leiden University