This talk explores how our relationships at work—meant to support us—can sometimes become sources of burnout and exhaustion. Drawing on large-scale research projects across industries, Eric presents four relational traps hidden in our social networks: the Normative Cage, Emotional Contagion, Uncontrollable Interdependencies, and Excessive Demands. This talk invites us to rethink how we connect, collaborate, and care for ourselves at work.
Deep Tech is driving a trillion-dollar industrial transformation — turning waste, resource scarcity, and supply chain vulnerabilities into circular, zero-waste, and zero-emission industries. In an era of ecological crisis and geopolitical uncertainty, Philipp makes a compelling case for Impact-First Deep Tech as the key to a sustainable future. Drawing on two decades of experience across NGOs, government, business and entrepreneurship, he offers a powerful vision for how breakthrough technologies, guided by purpose, can address the planet's most urgent challenges. From the threat of ecosystem collapse to the opportunity for regeneration, this talk is a wake-up call for leaders, innovators, and change-makers to co-create a future where business thrives — within planetary boundaries.
Drawing from a journey across continents and careers, this talk introduces 'Consciousness Management' — a groundbreaking approach to overcoming self-sabotage and transcending the idea of 'right' and 'wrong' decisions. By reframing failure as opportunity and finding beauty in unexpected outcomes, it offers fresh insights into navigating life's toughest moments with clarity and self-alignment.
From experimental physics to cloud computing, this journey spans semiconductor physics, AI consulting, and leading Google’s cloud engineering for startups in Europe. Each step embraced uncertainty, adaptability, and continuous learning. This talk highlights how lateral moves and saying "yes" to the unexpected can unlock hidden potential and guide you to a fulfilling, non-linear career path.
Oliver Binz, Assistant Professor of Accounting at ESMT Berlin, shared his insights with CFO.com on why investors and analysts consistently overlook a recurring fourth-quarter earnings pattern.
