EWOB Talks: Wellness for Leaders as a Superpower
In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety often seem to dominate the lives of executives, C-suite professionals, and board members, it’s crucial to take a step back, detoxify our minds and bodies, and prioritise holistic wellness.
In this EWOB Talks: Wellness for Leaders as a Superpower, we explore the powerful connection between detoxification, holistic wellness, and leadership, specifically tailored to the needs of senior professionals! In this exclusive event moderated by EWOB Committee Chair Zeynep Yalim Uzun, renowned wellness experts Elçin Oflaz & Iris Steinfeld Tunçay share their expertise on how leaders can tap into this superpower and take their leadership to the next level.
Speakers
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Iris Steinfeld TunçayIris Steinfeld Tunçay is a multi-faceted wellness expert with a rich background in pedagogy, psychotherapy, and yoga. Educated in Pedagogy at Vienna University, she initially served as a social worker in Austria, providing psychological support to children and families. Iris later moved to Turkey and introduced the Tomatis Method, a specialized form of audio-psycho-phonology therapy. She holds an International Quantum Coaching Certificate and has been running her own firm, Listening Center, since 2003. In 2015, she founded Iris Family Center, focusing on psychotherapy and personal development. Iris is also a certified yoga instructor, specializing in Vinyasa and Kriya Hatha Kundalini Yoga. She enriches her yoga teachings with her expertise in chakra psychology and family constellation. With a holistic approach, Iris conducts workshops, retreats, and private classes, aiming to empower individuals through awareness and resilience. She is based in Istanbul and collaborates with her husband, Erhan Tunçay, in offering corporate consultancy and training.
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Elçin OflazElçin Oflaz is a certified nutritional health consultant and raw food expert with a BA in Psychology from Hunter College. After overcoming Hashimoto's thyroiditis through a raw food diet, she became an advocate for holistic wellness. She has trained with renowned chefs in the U.S. and Canada and has appeared on TV and radio programs. Since returning to Istanbul, she has conducted workshops at the LifeCo Istanbul Detox Center and opened an Organic Raw Kitchen in partnership with Sosa restaurants. Elçin also runs detox programs at her retreat center in Buyukada, Istanbul, and has authored a book on raw food. She offers health education to corporations and focuses on lifestyle changes to prevent chronic diseases.
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Zeynep Yalim UzunZeynep has a diverse corporate career, 15 years of which in C level roles and in geographies ranging from Americas to Europe to Asia. In her most recent role, she led 14 brands across 150 markets as Arcelik Chief Marketing Officer. She currently leads her own business as a Board Strategy and Marketing Advisor. She is a Non-Executive Director for the Dogtas Group, as well as Advisor for education and technology start-up Twin Robotics and Science. Her non-profit board roles include Board Member of the Futurists Society of Turkey, and member of Northwestern University Family Council.