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10 October 16:30 EESTEpicenter Expansion - Mikonkatu 7

Mental health is a significant concern in Finland, with burnout and stress affecting a substantial portion of the workforce. According to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), mental disorders are one of the leading causes of disability and early retirement in Finland. Work-related stress and burnout not only impact individual well-being but also have broader implications for productivity and economic growth. Events like this are crucial for raising awareness, fostering open dialogue, and equipping individuals and organizations with tools to prioritize mental health.

Join us at Epicenter Helsinki on World Mental Health Day for a transformative event dedicated to promoting mental well-being in the workplace and everyday life. "From Burnout to Balance" brings together leading experts to share insights and practical strategies to combat burnout and enhance mental resilience among professionals in Finland.

Please be aware that this event will be held in our new venue in Mikonkatu 7. See you there!

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    From building your company culture to embracing diversity and inclusion, we'll be talking about what it takes to make sure you've got an engaged mix of employees who are well-suited for your mission.

    In addition to learning from leading experts, you'll also have the opportunity to network with other professionals and share your own experiences and challenges.

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    Schedule

    16:30

    Welcome

    Grab a drink, network, and settle in.

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    16:50

    Keynote: From Burnout to Human Optimization

    Join Linda as she guides you on a journey from burnout to optimal human performance. She will explore the connection between stress, mental health, and peak performance, sharing insights from the Beyond Sapiens methodology—a fusion of psychological and physiological optimization with performance strategies.

    • Understanding Burnout: Identify the root causes of burnout and detect early warning signs.
    • Mental Performance Strategies: Enhance mental health, cognitive function, and resilience in high-pressure environments.
    • Neuroleadership: Integrate neuroscience into leadership to boost innovation, collaboration, and cultivate a high-performing workplace culture.
    • Unlocking Your Potential: Acquire practical strategies to overcome personal limitations and access untapped abilities.
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    Linda Grönfors, M.Sc.
    Founder and Co-CEO, Beyond Sapiens
    17:15

    Keynote: Organizational Strategies for Preventing Burnout

    This session explores how companies can prevent employee burnout by creating supportive work environments.

      • Leadership's Role in Well-Being: Understand how leaders can model healthy behaviors and set a supportive tone.
      • Cultivating Psychological Safety: Strategies to foster open communication, trust, and collaboration within teams.
      • Effective Well-Being Programs: Best practices for designing and sustaining wellness initiatives that meet employees' needs.
      • Measuring Impact: Tools and metrics to assess the effectiveness of organizational interventions on employee health and performance.
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    Angela Boyajian Adjounian, M.A.
    Founder, Angela
    17:30

    Keynote: Nutrition and Physical Activity for Mental Resilience

    Explore the critical connection between physical health and mental resilience, with practical advice for integrating healthy habits into busy professional lives.

    • The Gut-Brain Connection: Understand how nutrition affects mood, energy levels, and cognitive function.
    • Exercise as Stress Relief: Learn how physical activity reduces anxiety and improves resilience.
    • Creating Healthy Habits: Practical tips for maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise amidst a busy schedule.
    • Promoting Well-Being at Work: Ideas for encouraging healthy lifestyles within the workplace.
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    Kingsley, Ify
    Founder, Elitezone
    17:45

    Networking

    Grab a drink. Grab a bite. Meet someone new!

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    19:00

    Thank You and Goodbye!

    Thanks for coming, we hope to see you soon!

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    Meet our experts

    Angela Boyajian Adjounian, M.A.
    Founder, Angela

    Angela Boyajian Adjounian, M.A., is the founder of Angela. a service born from her personal journey and passion for well-being. With a background in psychology, she specializes in occupational well-being and she is also a certified positive psychology practitioner and mindfulness practitioner. Angela has over ten years of experience working in various sectors, including community based projects, sales, teaching, and hospitality.

    She has been involved in community-based projects aimed at raising awareness of violence against women and children, where she provided social and emotional support to traumatized individuals. Angela also worked in an orphanage, organizing activities to support the emotional and social needs of children.

    Her commitment to mental health became deeply personal when she faced her own struggles with anxiety disorder and workplace burnout. Healing herself through the power of self-compassion, Angela realized how transformative this approach could be. This personal experience, combined with her professional expertise, inspired her to create her own service. Her approach focuses on individual strengths and the positive aspects of life to enhance well-being.

    Angela’s mission is to empower individuals and organizations through positive psychology, spreading the importance of self-compassion. Rather than focusing solely on mental health challenges, she emphasizes the beauty and healing power of self-compassion as a key practice for personal growth and well-being.

    Kingsley, Ify
    Founder, Elitezone

    Kinglsey Ify is the former founder of Springboard, a B2B platform connecting businesses between Nordics and Africa. one few “Africa” experts in the Nordics. He is the premiere!

    Kinglsey has built a magnificent brand! And have helped the Finnish Government amend their strategy and approach to Africa, curated events and investment opportunities and shone a spotlight on business collaboration for Nordic investments and partnerships.

    As a current founder of elitezone, through fitness and exercise he helps leaders, entrepreneurs and corporate teams prioritize mental and physical health and wellbeing to achieve every level of success.

    As a formal athletes and founder, he is now focusing treating founders and cooperate employee's like high-performance athletes that train their mind and body to manage challenges more effectively and prevent lifestyle diseases.

    Along with his business experience, he is a loving family man, a husband and a father.

    Linda Grönfors, M.Sc.
    Founder and Co-CEO, Beyond Sapiens

    Linda Grönfors, M.Sc., is the Founder and Co-CEO of Beyond Sapiens, a human optimization mentor, neuroleadership expert, certified fitness & nutrition coach, and high performer living the life of an athlete. Driven by her mission to evolve humanity and revolutionize business, Linda empowers individuals to maximize their unique potential.

    Beginning her entrepreneurial journey at just 14, Linda has since built a diverse career spanning banking, wellness, customer experience, management, market leadership, enterprise sales, and entrepreneurship.

    At 24, she experienced the dark side of peak performance—enduring a severe burnout—which sparked a complete transformation of her mindset, health, and life direction. Today, she combines her expertise in holistic health, psychology, performance, and business to mentor founders, changemakers, and high performers—helping them unlock their hidden potential and create purposeful, lasting impact.

    In January 2024, she moved to Dubai to further her vision, expand her business, and diversify her network. Having worked with individuals across all continents, she is deeply committed to diversity and equality—core values that shape her mission.

    Her greatest passion lies in connecting with people on a deep, heart-felt level, making others feel seen and heard for who they truly are. Linda’s presence inspires and uplifts, leaving a lasting impression that moves others closer to realizing their full potential.

    Moderator Joey Bayer
    Head of Community, Epicenter Helsinki

    Joey Bayer has been responsible for creating conversations that matter for more than 16 years.

    From creating the space, to connecting key players, to driving / setting the agenda, Joey brings together individuals for moments that both transform and inspire.

    Over the course of his career, Joey has hosted the world's most fascinating and influential people - from world leaders, like Bill Clinton, to iconic legends like Liza Minelli, to the CEOs of today's Fortune 500 companies.

    Joey's intuitive ability to connect with others, his passion for people and dialogue, and ability to get directly to the heart of the discussion have earned him a reputation of trust and respect with leaders around the world, and made him a central figure in today's most important conversations.

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