Matters of the Heart – Staying Strong in Tough Times
„Matters of the Heart“ is a keynote on resilience — the ability to stay strong through hard times. Daniel Engelbrecht tells how a cardiac arrest at 22 turned into a comeback, and shows how mindfulness, acceptance and optimism strengthen your own resilience. The talk is aimed at companies and teams going through change, and at anyone looking for new perspectives after a crisis.
Experience a stirring talk that gets under your skin.
Be inspired by a moving personal story showing how an impressive comeback can grow out of a severe stroke of fate.
What this talk is about
How do you keep going when fear and self-doubt take over? When fate strikes? What helps us get back up when life brings us to our knees?
This talk is about more than motivation — it is about the art of building resilience and strengthening your own capacity to withstand. Learn how mindfulness, acceptance and optimism help you find new strength even in the darkest moments.
Discover your inner strength and learn to use the energy within all of us to meet life with new confidence.
Who this talk is for
„Matters of the Heart“ is for everyone who is fighting, overcoming doubt or working on their personal development — whether you are in a crisis, looking for new perspectives, or simply want to be inspired.
What you take away from the talk
Matters of the Heart shows you how to:
- strengthen your resilience
- stay conscious and mindful in a fast-moving world
- understand the effect acceptance has on your perspective
Be there and let yourself be moved by a personal story that shows it is possible to reshape your life and come out of a crisis stronger. Together we go from fear to strength, from giving up to standing up.
Frequently asked questions about „Matters of the Heart“
What is the talk „Matters of the Heart“ about?
„Matters of the Heart“ is a talk about resilience — about the ability to get back up after crises, setbacks and turning points. Daniel Engelbrecht draws on his own story: how a severe stroke of fate turned into a genuine comeback. At its centre are resilience, acceptance and optimism — and the question of what carries us when life brings us to our knees.
Who is this talk on resilience for?
For everyone — and that is not an empty phrase. Resilience is not only needed by those currently in a crisis: every person encounters moments of overwhelm, doubt or failure. „Matters of the Heart“ gives people orientation in very different situations in life — whether in an acute crisis, in a process of change or in search of more inner strength.
How long does the talk last?
The length is agreed individually and is flexible between 30 and 90 minutes.
Can „Matters of the Heart“ be booked as an online talk?
Yes, that is possible — Daniel Engelbrecht prefers in-person events, though. Emotion, closeness and the bond with the people in the room can only be replicated to a limited extent online. And with this talk in particular, that is exactly what makes the difference.
Is the talk suitable for teams going through change?
Absolutely. Change always brings uncertainty, resistance and sometimes fear of the unknown. „Matters of the Heart“ gives teams a shared emotional anchor — and shows that strength is not the absence of doubt but the decision to keep going anyway.
How does „Matters of the Heart“ differ from „Brave Heart“?
While „Brave Heart“ focuses on mindfulness and mental strength in everyday life and under pressure, „Matters of the Heart“ goes deeper into resilience: how do you get through genuinely hard times? How do you find your way back to yourself after a collapse? The emotional core is a different one — more personal, more moving, more focused on inner strength.
Is there a follow-up to the talk?
Yes. The Mindfulness workshop is the direct follow-up and turns the impulses from the talk into practical application. Request a date now.
Which languages is the talk available in?
The talk is available in German and in English.