Crises are part of life — we all know that. But what if they don’t just knock on the door, but instead plop their five-ton astral body right down in the middle of your living room?

Welcome to my world — and to the world of EDGAR, my very own personal crisis animal. EDGAR has been with me for two decades. I can’t meditate him away — so I’ve learned how to live with him. And more importantly: how to find joy for life right in the middle of crisis.

In this keynote, I show how we can avoid breaking under the weight of crises — and instead emerge from them stronger. With humor, lived experience, and my GENAUSO Principle, I share practical, immediately applicable impulses for inner strength and optimism — even in the darkest moments.

And yes — EDGAR will of course be there too.

• You’ll discover new perspectives — and learn how to use the “elephant in the room” to your advantage

• You’ll learn how to live optimism — even in situations that seem hopeless

• You’ll experience humor and lightness — even when things feel heavy

• You’ll take home inspiration and motivation — empowering you to emerge from crises stronger

• You’ll gain practical, everyday tools from my GENAUSO Principle that you can apply immediately

All of us experience crises — relationship crises, existential crises, health-related crises. There is one feeling they all share: uncertainty. The uncertainty of how we will get through it, when it will finally be over, and what life will look like afterward. Enduring this uncertainty requires inner strength — and preserving joy for life while doing so is one of life’s greatest challenges. In a touching and emotional way, I share my seven pathways that continue to help me navigate my daily, often overwhelming uncertainty with strength and clarity. In this talk, you’ll hear how I keep moving forward step by step, how I get back up after every setback, and how I refuse to lose faith in a positive future.

• You’ll learn seven ways to navigate challenging life situations and emerge stronger
• You’ll gain clarity, structure, and stability to guide you through crises
• You’ll maintain focus, performance, and productivity despite emotional strain
• You’ll strengthen not only yourself, but also become a source of support for others
• You’ll sustain your joy for life and grow through life’s challenges
• You’ll cultivate calm, courage, and gratitude in both your personal and professional life

I am deeply familiar with the medical environment — even though I am neither a physician nor a nurse, not a paramedic, and not part of the pharmaceutical industry.

Due to family circumstances, I have repeatedly found myself as a “guest” in intensive care units around the world. This journey began with the birth of my first son and the many challenges surrounding his rare genetic condition — Loeys-Dietz syndrome.

In this keynote, I share how I continue to move forward step by step, how I maintain faith in a positive future, and what kind of behavior, communication, and human connection I wish for from people working in the medical field.

• Hear firsthand how you can support not only patients, but especially their families through severe medical crises
• Receive concrete suggestions on how to improve and refine your communication with patients and their families
• Gain insights into how to build or deepen trust with patients and their families quickly and authentically
• Learn practical approaches to help patients and their loved ones navigate uncertainty

Nurses have an extraordinary influence on the mental and emotional well-being of their patients and their families. They are at the bedside 24/7 and often know those affected even better than the treating physician. They are heard, trusted — and uniquely positioned to provide strength, reassurance, and stability.

Due to family circumstances, I have repeatedly found myself as a “guest” in intensive care units around the world. This journey began with the birth of my first son and the many challenges surrounding his rare genetic condition — Loeys-Dietz syndrome.

In this keynote, I share how I continue to move forward step by step, how I maintain faith in a positive future, and what kind of presence, communication, and behavior I wish for from nurses — from the perspective of someone who has lived through medical crises as a family member.

• Hear firsthand how you can support not only patients, but especially their families through severe medical crises
• Receive concrete suggestions on how to improve and refine your communication with patients and their families
• Gain insights into how to quickly build or deepen trust with patients and their families
• Learn practical ways to help patients and their loved ones navigate uncertainty