From Million-Euro Boardrooms to Burnout—and Back
How One Executive Turned His Toughest Battle Into a Mission to Redefine Leadership.
The Story Behind LeadershipWellness.eu
For over two decades, Jens Belner sat at the highest tables of corporate Europe. As an executive at Canon, he knew what it meant to lead teams, manage billion-euro targets, and navigate the pressure cooker of constant change. He also knew what it felt like when the walls began to close in.
Despite being a six-time Ironman finisher — a symbol of endurance, discipline, and strength — Jens faced his toughest race not on the marathon course, but in the boardroom.
When the organization downsized, the relentless grind pushed him into the jaws of burnout. He had seen colleagues try to “push through” with a dozen cans of Red Bull a day, or worse — running on caffeine, adrenaline, and fear. Some even turned to darker escapes. The toll on health, relationships, and performance was undeniable.
It was a wake-up call.
Instead of collapsing under the weight of burnout, Jens transformed it into a mission. Drawing on his unique combination of executive leadership, psychotherapy training, and business coaching, he built something he wished he’d had during his corporate years: a space where leaders and their teams could stay strong, stay human, and lead with balance in today’s unforgiving business environment.
That’s why LeadershipWellness.eu was born.
This isn’t another “wellness blog.” It’s a movement for executives and organizations across Europe who want to break free from the destructive cycle of stress, overwork, and unhealthy coping.
At LeadershipWellness.eu, Jens and his network of experts help leaders:
Build resilient teams that can perform without burning out.
Cultivate a healthy, sustainable mindset for leadership.
Replace “survival habits” with strategies for peak performance and wellbeing.
Because leadership should never cost you your health. And success should never demand your soul.
LeadershipWellness.eu is here to prove that executives can thrive, not just survive.
Resilience
Building leaders and teams that can perform under pressure while staying balanced
Integrity
Guiding leaders to act with authenticity, empathy, and responsibility
Sustainable Performance
Replacing burnout-driven habits with healthy, long-term strategies for success
Our Mission is to:
help executives and their teams thrive in today’s demanding business world without sacrificing their health or humanity.
The European LeadershipWellness Alliance (ELWA)
A pan-European network of experts supporting executives and organizations in building resilience, balance, and sustainable performance.
Jens Belner (Denmark)
Role: Founder & Executive Coach
Languages: Danish, English
Competences: Executive leadership, business coaching, psychotherapy, resilience training, Ironman endurance mindset.
Sofia Moretti (Italy)
Role: Corporate Wellness Strategist
Languages: Italian, English, French
Competences: Workplace wellness design, nutrition for high performers, stress reduction programs, Mediterranean health approaches.
Alejandro Ruiz (Spain)
Role: Mindfulness & Emotional Intelligence Trainer
Languages: Spanish, English
Competences: Mindfulness at work, emotional regulation for leaders, resilience coaching, retreats.
Katarzyna “Kasia” Nowak (Poland)
Role: Psychotherapist & Burnout Recovery Specialist
Languages: Polish, German, English
Competences: Trauma-informed therapy, executive burnout recovery, stress-to-strength programs.
Hans Meier (Germany)
Role: Executive Nutrition & Energy Coach
Languages: French, English, Spanish
Competences: Nutrition for productivity, energy management, corporate workshops on caffeine & sugar detox.
Marta Silva (Portugal)
Role: Digital Detox & Recovery Expert
Languages: Portuguese, English
Competences: Digital wellbeing, sleep optimization, recovery coaching, work-life balance strategies.
Lars Johansson (Sweden)
Role: Leadership Development Consultant
Languages: Swedish, English, Norwegian
Competences: Conscious leadership, organizational resilience, hybrid/remote leadership programs.
Elena Petrova (Bulgaria)
Role: Workplace Wellness Researcher
Languages: Bulgarian, Russian, English
Competences: Data-driven wellness programs, European HR compliance, workplace health analytics.
Andreas Papadakis (Greece)
Role: Corporate Fitness & Performance Specialist
Languages: Greek, English, German
Competences: Executive fitness routines, resilience training, Ironman-inspired physical performance.
Ivana Horváth (Hungary)
Role: Diversity & Inclusion Coach
Languages: Hungarian, English, Italian
Competences: Inclusive leadership, cross-cultural team resilience, psychological safety at work.
LeadershipWellness Advisory Board
LeadershipWellness.eu is guided by a world-class Advisory Board of experts in medicine, psychology, nutrition, HR strategy, performance, and finance. Together, they bring decades of experience helping executives and organizations thrive.
From designing evidence-based wellness programs to proving the financial ROI, our board ensures every initiative we deliver is both science-backed and business-smart. Their combined expertise bridges health, leadership, and strategy—so your company can reduce sick days, strengthen culture, and unlock sustainable growth.
Dr. Laura Martinez, MD, MPH
Chief Medical Officer, Global Health Institute
– Preventive medicine, corporate health strategies, workplace longevity.
Michael Chen, MBA
Former Fortune 500 HR Executive & Leadership Coach
– Organizational behavior, executive resilience, human capital strategy.
Prof. Anika Gupta, PhD
Professor of Workplace Psychology, London Business School
– Stress management, productivity, employee engagement.
James O’Connor, MSc
CEO, Performance & Wellness Consulting
– ROI of wellness programs, executive vitality, corporate retreat strategy.
Dr. Sophia Andersson, PhD, RD
Nutrition & Lifestyle Scientist, Nordic Health Lab
– Nutrition, recovery, sleep optimization, holistic wellness for leaders.
David Kim, CFA
Financial Strategist & Risk Consultant
– Business case for wellness, cost reduction, shareholder value creation.