Date: September 18, 2025
Time: 18:30 – 21:00
Venue: The Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Fred. Roeskestraat 115
1076 EE Amsterdam
Mastering Leadership for the Future – Mindfulness and Work-Life Balance
On September 18, 2025, we held the fourth session of the Swedish Chamber and Young Professionals Mentorship Program 2025: Mastering Leadership for the Future – Mindfulness and Work-Life Balance.
We were delighted to welcome keynote speaker Cole Groom, Co-founder of Balance Breathing, who shared his expertise and guided us through practical breathing exercises. Together, we explored:
- How mindfulness can support mental well-being and resilience
- Strategies for balancing work and personal life
- The role of culture in shaping healthier workplaces
The session also encouraged engaging discussions among mentors, mentees, and alumni, creating a space for reflection and shared insights.
Looking ahead, the Mentorship Program will conclude with its final session and evaluation on October 16, followed by a two-course dinner, hosted at the beautiful Pestana Hotel. We are very pleased to welcome Candida Snow, who will share her expertise on culture and business culture.
Keynote Speaker: Cole Groom, Co-founder of Balance Breathing
Cole Groom is the co-founder of Balance Breathing, helping teams reduce stress and prevent burnout through science-backed breathwork. Originally from the US, he moved to the Netherlands to study at the University of Amsterdam and went on to build a career in educational technology.
After discovering breathwork as a personal tool to manage stress, he founded Balance Breathing to make mental well-being simple and accessible at work. A former mentee in this program, Cole returns to share his journey and lead a session on the power of breathwork for focus and resilience.
About the Swedish Chamber Mentorship Programme
The Mentorship Program was launched in October 2012. Since then, more than 100 Young Professionals of the Swedish Chamber have followed the program and benefited from their future personal and professional growth. The many Mentors have benefited from meeting the new generation leaders of the future and learning more about their insights and values. The Mentorship Program is made possible by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Read more here
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce
Fred. Roeskestraat 115
1076 EE Amsterdam
Recommended events
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all participants for contributing to the success of the Swedish Chamber Patron Dinner on November 22, 2016. We cordially thank H.E. Ambassador of Sweden and Honorary Chairman of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce Mr. Per Holmström for hosting the Patron Dinner 2016 and Mr. Jeroen van der Veer, ING Keynote speaker and Honorary Guest, for sharing his experiences and introducing the Round Table discussions.
