Sascha Liebhardt thinks of himself as a first-generation European – born 1970 in Munich, raised in Germany, Italy, the UK, and Austria..
His interest in the maintenance of peace made him study “International Relations” (MA), his understanding that peace needs a healthy economy made him study business administration with a specialization in “Marketing” (MA).

Since finishing his studies, he has held senior management responsibilities in several industries (Advertising and Media, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Education). Sascha Liebhardt has been lecturing at the university level since 2000 and in 2014 founded New European College. His approach to business education includes an open-door policy, continued empathy for his students and the full support he gives to his faculty and staff.

An intensely serious PowerPoint presentation on the evolution of the term “Idiot” over time, infused with personal experiences of avoiding becoming an “Idiot”, and examples of contemporary idiots.

The audience will be invited to share their personal outstanding experiences with idiots.

Naomi Susan Isaacs,  TEDxSpeaker, International Coach, Trainer and Mentor,  Jazz Singer, Author, Tarot Card Reader
Since relocating from the UK to Germany in 1968, Naomi has held a variety of professional posts in business (secretary, import-export and more), later going freelance (1984) as jazz-singer, vocal coach and finally all-round coach and mentor for people looking to maximize their audience connection and impact from the professional stage.

Today she has clients in several countries and offers readings in English and German for individuals, couples and groups. She considers Tarot-Reading to be her current profession.  https://charismology.com/charismology/, https://www.youtube.com/@naomisusanisaacs3810

Naomi will talk about Tarot in Today’s World – a Tool for Self-Empowerment in Business and Private Life, about  its origins as a fortune telling game,  its evolution, uses (and abuses) in the occult field and its value in modern day psychology and personal development.

Note: The first 8 participants who visit this talk will be offered a “snapshot” reading (not to be confused with a consultation: max.3 cards/ca.3 mins.)

Magdale Henke is a Lawyer. Singer-Songwriter and  Inspirational Speaker. She is  a believer in the power of persistence. She knows first-hand what it’s like to overcome obstacles as well as the preconceived notions of others.  She has been running her own solo US immigration law firm in Germany for 15 years; became a mother at 45 through adoption; a performing artist at 50, and is an award-winning singer-songwriter.   She is also passionate about spreading the word about the benefits of “Grateful living”.   She is a trained  facilitator on the topic through the non-profit organization A Network for Grateful Living, Inc., hosting monthly “Grateful Gatherings”, as well as a “Gratitude Lounge: Uplifting Songs & Stories” livestream, under her artist name, Mag Dalé.

Did you know that there is scientific evidence that gratefulness has a positive effect on brain activity, improves mental health, and can unshackle us from toxic emotions?
A grateful mindset boosts our joy, hope, and acceptance of life’s imperfections, leading to greater resilience and faith in overcoming challenges.  Gratefulness shifts our perspective, helping us see opportunities where others see obstacles.

Through guided exercises, reflections, and stories, learn how to incorporate more gratefulness in your life – how to slow down and breathe in each moment in order to live with more purpose and inner peace to bust the burnout!

Claudia Freund was originally trained as a psychologist in Germany at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich. She has been working as a career counselor, a clinical psychologist and for the past decade mostly in the field of vocational rehabilitation.

For 7 years, she successfully provided various types of fitness training and dance instruction for special populations (mostly mature adults) in Tucson, Arizona. Furthermore, she worked as an Activities Coordinator at various retirement communities.
For the past few years, Claudia has been specializing in assisting individuals with physical and mental challenges to find new rewarding career paths which best match their abilities and skills.
Her plan is to return permanently to the US in the future and to dedicate her energy in the future on the practice of wellness and health promotion, particularly for the aging population.

In her talk, you will learn about giving yourself permission for moments of awareness and bodily self care during your busy every day activities. It will focus on how to introduce health oriented movement opportunities when you feel trapped in a stressful restrictive schedule, in an ongoing “hamster wheel”. It will explain how Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) can become fitness opportunities through improved self awareness and long term direct you towards a healthier lifestyle.

Nick Walker  is a consultant in the field of automotive technology. Outside of his professional career, Nick is an avid fan of Scotland. Particularly its whiskies and distilleries, but also its history, myths and legends, and its mysteries. Nick is a Scottish whisky collector, story teller and blogger and has traveled many times to the highlands, the lowlands and the islands of Scotland.

Ever been to Scotland? Even if you have, Nick will take you on a guided tour using whisky and distilleries as a backdrop. He will share stories, legends, myths and mysteries of this beautiful and enchanting country.

Christian is managing the event agency “City Companion”  in Munich.  The company has been family owned for almost 3 decades.
City Companion has a large client base, some of whom have been coming back for 25 years, such as the famous Munich brewery ‘Paulaner’. Christian grew up in Munich. He knows his way around the city and his clients benefit from this.

So do we. With his experience in hosting international guests, Christian can give us some good advice. What to do and what not to do when you have guests? How to entertain different groups, from in-laws to grandchildren to sports-loving teenagers – and, of course, clients. Where in Munich should every visitor have been at least once and what are the lesser-known places that are worth a visit?
Of course, you don’t have to wait for the next visitors to discover Christian’s tips.

Martin has been a logistics professional for the past 14 years. His extensive background includes logistics and management, freight forwarding, supply chain management, premium freight management, event logistics, premium freight, software development and implementation, sales and project logistics.

We all deal with logistics on a daily basis without knowing much about it.

This session will shed light on the hidden world of parcels, pellets and your role. We will look at the logistics needs of football matches, automotive supply chains and stem cells. After the session you will think differently about pallets, planes and football matches.

Entrepreneur and amateur astronomer Paul Salazar sits at a cross-section of different paths in life. Stemming from Mexican and Armenian roots, he’s a native of Los Angeles. His 40-year software and tech career led him up the California coastline to Silicon Valley before diverting across the globe to Munich, Germany. Despite Paul’s journeys across our planet, he’s always had his eyes on the skies. His passion for astronomy is something that he wants to share with the world around him. A natural teacher, he wants to not only improve the world but enrich it; it is Paul’s ultimate goal to use his knowledge, passion, and zest for the stars as a driving force for minds (young and old) around him.

Since starting operations in July 2022, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has already provided us with some of the most stunning images of our Solar System, galaxy and universe. Dramatically impacting our understanding of the early universe, the JWST employs very sensitive technology to see farther back in time than any other telescope. This talk will showcase the exciting first years of discoveries and images while providing a look into the next years ahead.