Talks and workshops
Here is a selection of the clients for whom I have given evidence based presentations, courses, teaching, and programs.
The focus is on stress, stress prevention, Mindfulness, and the path to a good (work) life.
What is it that I am good at?
My great strength is that I am able to share evidence-based knowledge in a language that is easy to understand.
I spice it up with tools and focal points that all employees and leaders can use immediately, regardless of their job function, age, and prerequisites.
I tailor all presentations and workshops according to the specific company and its wishes and needs.
That’s why I can address difficult topics as “the outsider,” wrapped in evidence-based knowledge and with a twinkle in my eye – thus opening up the dialogue in a safe environment.
Should I also come to you for a workshop on stress prevention?
Examples of talks and workshops:
“A Stress-Free Everyday Life? HOW TO TAKE GOOD CARE OF OURSELVES”
“What Do I Need to Know About My Employees Right Now? …And About Myself….”
“Mental Health – 2 of those, please!”
“HOW TO AVOID BECOMING THE FROG IN THE POT.”
“THE GOOD WORK LIFE AS A LEADER – WITHOUT STRESS.”
“THE GOOD LIFE – WITHOUT STRESS”
“BODY LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION, AND INNER LEADERSHIP.”
“CAMARADERIE, JOB SATISFACTION, AND WELL-BEING IN A TOUGH ENVIRONMENT”
“WHY CODING AND EMPATHY AREN’T THAT FAR APART”
“HOW TO MANAGE WORK IN A WAY THAT’S RESPONSABLE”
“HOW YOU AS A LEADER CAN PREVENT, SPOT AND SUPPORT YOUR EMPLOYEES IN CASE OF STRESS”
“comPASSION AND IKIGAI”
“THE GOOD FEEDBACK”
“HOW TO MANAGE WORK IN A WAY THAT’S SUSTAINABLE”
EXAMPLE OF CONTENT IN A TALK
“HOW TO AVOID BECOMING THE FROG IN THE POT”:
I touch upon:
- Why you are afraid of snakes and spiders but should be afraid of something entirely different
- Why you repeatedly end up running too fast
- What you can do right here and now to get yourself back on track
- What you shouldn’t do
- What you should be aware of in a colleague, employee, or yourself
- How you, as individuals and as a workplace, can create an even better work environment
Examples of customers:
My customers’ feedback on workshops and talks on Stress prevention:
“Thank you for a razor-sharp presentation and great tools for bringing the conversation about stress to the table before it hits. Mette B. Lorenzen engages and puts herself into play when prevention is on the agenda.
As one colleague put it: “Wasn’t sure if I wanted to attend, because I didn’t want to see more mechanical slides and statistics about stress, but Mette’s presentation captured me, was present and offered practical tools served in an easily digestible way.”
I can recommend speaking with Mette B. Lorenzen if it has to do with stress and stress prevention.”
Jakob Herbert Pedersen Director, Global Manufacturing, Vestas
“It was impressive how you connected mindfulness to agility because it’s not so straightforward and simple. You hit the mark. I have only heard praise about your presentation, so kudos to you.”
Leader & Project Manager, Bankdata, the Danish Banks own IT business
“Thank you very much for a couple of really inspiring hours at Frederiks VI hotel last week together with EGN Female Leaders – truly an awesome experience!”
Hanne Lund Madsen, DHL Global Forwarding (Denmark) A/S
“We are 26 nurses who work daily across 14 different locations, meaning we collaborate with considerable geographical distance. Mette B. Lorenzen, known for the book “The Frog in the Pot,” which revolves around mental health and stress management, came and held a fantastic two-hour lecture for us. Mette received tremendous praise from all of us. Her presentation was engaging, practical, and relevant.”
Jette Lundegaard, Prison Nurse, The Correctional Services
“Thank you, Mette! It was an excellent lecture, and I’m sure everyone took something valuable from it! THANK YOU for your straightforward and calm way of discussing something difficult.”
Ninna Stæhr-Petersen, CEO at ODEON and Comwell Hotels
“It was a great presentation! The best one I’ve heard!”
Employee at Erhvervshus Hovedstaden, Business House Capital Region
“Absolutely awesome and highly relevant presentation – I’m sure it will provide great value to the participants.”
Lise Rekvad, Head Nurse, Pandemic Corps, Odense University Hospital (OUH)
“It’s liberating that Mette takes the lead – normally, it’s us who do it, but in this space, we can let go, as Mette takes charge, and there is care here.”
Authority Case Worker about supervision, Vejle Municipality
”A big thank you to Mette B. Lorenzen. Odense Locksmith Services has gained valuable insights into stress, job satisfaction, and well-being after a very enlightening presentation from Mette. The number 4 is now being used extensively in the company.”
Thomas Løvdal, Odense Locksmith Services
“Mette B. Lorenzen’s course and book helped Alphalyse achieve a shared understanding and a common language when discussing stress prevention. Her presentation was entertaining, easily understandable, and incredibly beneficial. We highly recommend Mette B. Lorenzen to all companies looking to gain a better understanding of stress prevention and management.”
Alphalyse
“With this message, I want to express my appreciation for a well-prepared, inspiring, and thought-provoking presentation at the Main Library in Odense on November 25th, 2014. I look forward to following your work in the future!”
Best regards, Freddy Vermod, Mentor at Odense Municipality
“Dear Mette, I felt compelled to say thank you for the mindfulness course you held at my workplace. I had a bike accident just before the summer vacation and suffered a concussion, which resulted in a partial sick leave. During that time, I had some daily “rituals” where I would lie down and listen to your soothing voice through the links you provided us. I was experiencing severe fatigue, and meditation gave me much-needed energy. I am very grateful to have become acquainted with Mindfulness. Take care. I’m sure our paths will cross again someday. Thank you 
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Employee after an 8 week Mindfulness course at Sanderumskolen, a public school
“Yesterday, IT-Branchen in Funen had the pleasure of attending a lecture by Mette B. Lorenzen. Do yourselves a favor and spend a few hours with Mette and your team. She makes a difference!”
Lotte Jensen, Regional Manager at IT-Branchen, the IT branch organization
“Dear Mette, A thousand thanks for a wonderful, warm, and engaging presentation. Having been through some tough times myself, I can certainly benefit from qualified guidance and discovering that I am resilient. Many thanks.”
Participant at a public lecture
“Dear Mette, Thank you so much for a fantastic lecture that left a great impression on me. I am impressed by your authenticity and how you managed to keep the presentation lively and interesting on a regular weeknight. I am delighted that I made the trip from Copenhagen back and forth. Wishing you all the best for the future.”
Participant at a public lecture
“One of the more memorable people-focused sessions of the festival drew fascinating parallels between empathy and coding. The speaker, Mette B. Lorenzen, made compelling connections between the two domains and she made great practical suggestions on how to better empathise and connect with others.”
Bluegrass, Cape Town, about talk at the tech conference Codegarden
“Today, as a company, we had Mette visit the brewery. Mette gave the most fantastic presentation about stress prevention and increasing job satisfaction. In addition, we all received useful tools and a book to take home! A big thanks to Mette B. Lorenzen!”
Eddie Szweda, Midtfyns Bryghus, brewery
Evaluation after a two-day course for the 2nd year in a row:
“It was once again pleasantly varied, with a good balance between input and exercises.
You are a skilled instructor.
I’m glad that you included so much team-building; we are even stronger in team spirit and mutual understanding now.
Since last year, I have become much more aware of the importance of listening, not just fixing things, and that conversations don’t always have to be so formal.
I have used the learnings from last year’s course a lot regarding mentalization, which you conveyed well.
Your voice is nice, soft, and soothing when you guide us.
You are really good!
I feel motivated to thoroughly review all the materials when I get home and consider how we can apply it with the youth.”
Save the Children, Zealand
“Mette delivered an engaging, thought provoking and incredibly helpful session that appealed to each of them and met them where they were at. Thank you so much, Mette.”
Emma Burstow, Director of Developer Relations Umbraco A/S
“Your presentation was specific and useful, and an important reminder to address both work life and life in general to maintain a good balance.”
Carsten Hyldborg Jensen, Director at Fynbus, the regional public transportation
“Yesterday, we put up a tent in the machinery house and fired up the gas heaters, because Mette B. Lorenzen came to visit. She talked about “The Frog in the Pot,” work satisfaction, life joy, and the signs we send to our surroundings when we start to feel pressured and stressed. How words spread, both the negative and the positive. How each of us can transmit positive energy to others with just a few changes, both at work and in our personal lives. How we can help each other by recognizing each other’s signals before the cup overflows. It can strengthen each one of us and definitely make us an even stronger team than we already are. Thanks to Mette for the visit – it was a different but really great way to come together at Ronæs Entrepreneur. We can only recommend having Mette over for a presentation ”
Thomas Rasmussen, Ronæs Entrepreneur
“Mette delivers a unique combination of evidence-based facts presented in a very digestible way spiced up with pictures from her great little book “Frøen i gryden”. But more importantly all this is served with a solid foundation based on own experience as well as an abundance of empathy and understanding of how different we all are as people.”
Jan Thilkjer Eriksen FSR Manager Nordics, IDEXX Nordics
“Some of the best talks at tech conferences are talks that you wouldn’t always expect to see at a tech conference, and Mette B. Lorenzen is bringing that wonderful kind of fresh perspective to the final day of Codegarden with an exploration of how empathy and coding are not all that different. Lots of great practical tips and thoughtful takeaways as we begin to round out our week and head back to our daily lives.”
Allen Smith, US, open source veteran and tech leader
Let me know if we should talk about me coming to you for a workshop.
Feel free to read more about how I and my team assist companies globally in Stress prevention and Inner Leadership:
