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Go Slow to Go Fast

  • Writer: Lara Marek
    Lara Marek
  • Apr 8
  • 3 min read

Or behind the scenes of growth...


Spring - my time for a conscious break between what was and what's next, holding the true magic of new beginnings
Spring - my time for a conscious break between what was and what's next, holding the true magic of new beginnings

There’s something about April.


Maybe it’s because it’s my birthday month.

Maybe it’s because spring is in full bloom.

Or maybe it’s because, over the years, I naturally turned this month into my season of slowing down.


For as long as I can remember, I’ve made it a tradition to take time off from my corporate job around my birthday.


Sometimes escaping to one of my favorite places on earth - Italy - to soak in the sun, the food, the beauty. To be pampered. To just be. (Gosh how I miss being there!)


But it’s not just about holidays or getaways.


For me, April has become a sacred pause. A conscious break between what was - and what’s next.


While January might officially mark the start of the calendar year, I’ve always felt that spring - with its longer days, fresh blooms, and rising energy - holds the true magic of new beginnings.



Growth doesn’t always look loud & busy.


Truth is - things have been a little quieter on my channels lately.


And that’s very intentional.


Because real growth often happens beneath the surface.

In the pauses.

In the silence.

In the moments when we step back, reflect, recalibrate.


This April is no different.


I’ve intentionally created space to recharge, spend precious time with family, and… to create.


Because behind the scenes, I’m pouring my heart into something deeply meaningful:

A brand-new workshop experience that I’ll soon deliver for an international company.



A little sneak peek behind the scenes…


This workshop is close to my heart - because it touches on a topic I believe so many of us need more support with:


→ How to identify and release the inner blocks that hold us back.


Together, we’ll explore why we sometimes self-sabotage, why certain dreams feel forever out of reach, and how parts of us (often rooted in childhood experiences) are simply trying to keep us safe - even when they’re holding us small.


It’s about mental health.

It’s about self-awareness.

It’s about reconnecting with your inner wisdom - and rewriting your story.



Imagine bringing this energy into your company…


If you’re reading this and thinking “We need more of this where I work” .


I would love to co-create something together.


The truth is: Companies thrive when their people thrive.


And I deeply believe that mental health, mindset, and neuroscience aren’t just “nice-to-have” conversations - they’re essential for creating healthy, high-performing teams.


From emotional regulation to neuroscience-backed habits — my workshops create space for growth, clarity, and bold action.


All customized.

All human.

All heart-led.


Here are just a few of the topics I love bringing into corporate spaces:


High Performance Starts with Inner Safety

Teams perform at their best when they feel safe enough to show up fully.

→ Emotional regulation & self-leadership tools that fuel courage, creativity & ownership.


Healthy Minds Build Thriving Businesses

Stress-regulated people lead better, sell better, create better.

→ How to strengthen mental wellbeing to unlock performance and prevent burnout.


Resilient People - Thriving Business

Teams that bounce back faster, adapt easier & stay longer.

→ How to build emotional resilience that transforms uncertainty into clarity.


Inner Work Drives Outer Results

Habits, mindsets & emotional intelligence that directly impact business success.

→ Tools to navigate stress, sharpen focus & lead with calm confidence.


Calm Minds - Bold Moves

Helping your teams manage stress - so they can manage everything else.

→ Simple, neuroscience-backed tools to regulate pressure & boost performance sustainably.



If you’d love to bring a mental health or mindset workshop into your company, feel free to reach out to me via email — I’d love to hear from you!


Until then… here’s to gentle growth, quiet power, and blooming in our own time.



For now… I’m embracing the pause.


And maybe this is your reminder too: Not every season has to be about pushing harder or doing more.


Sometimes the most powerful growth happens quietly - in rest, in reflection, in recalibration.


When we slow down, we hear ourselves better.


When we pause, we return to what truly matters.


As the saying goes: sometimes you need to go slow to go fast.




With Love, Light & Gratitude from the North of Switzerland


Lara


 
 
 

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