Lea Hellmann Midtgaard

Lea is a mother of three. She holds an MSc in Economics and Business Administration from Copenhagen Business School (CBS) and has a background in management consultancy (7 years at Implement Consulting Group).

Lea has always been deeply interested in mental health, neuroscience, behavioral design, (positive) psychology, and personal development. In addition to her Master's degree from CBS, she has completed the following educational programs:

  • Health Coach Certification from IIN (a program focused on the connection between physical and mental health)

  • Functional Breathing Certification by Patrick McKeown

  • The Science of Wellbeing course via Yale University

  • MBSR program (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) at the Center for Cognitive Therapy in Copenhagen (the most evidence-based mindfulness approach)

  • Positive Intelligence program by Shirzad Chamine (an approach to wellbeing that integrates neuroscience, performance theory, and positive psychology)

  • Transcendental Meditation course by Charlotte Bech

  • Whole Brain Certification (a personality profiling model and tool) via Herrmann International Europe

  • Feminine Leadership program via UNA Firm

  • CFE course (Compassion, Research, and Evidence) via Aalborg University

Lea founded Mind Care Collective with the desire to create a platform where everyone can learn about mental wellbeing. Through the platform, she shares content related to living a life with more health, freedom, and balance – and less stress and burnout. A life where we manage to strike a better balance between being professionally ambitious while taking care of ourselves and our mental wellbeing.

After seven years at Implement Consulting Group, Lea founded the mental health platform Mind Care Collective, driven by her profound interest in psychology, behavior, and wellbeing. Her work is also rooted in her personal experience of having lived life in overdrive and being familiar with stress symptoms.

Today, Lea makes a living by sharing insights and tools on how we can succeed in performing while also taking care of ourselves and our mental wellbeing.

Lea shares her knowledge about succeeding with sustainable performance and creating a sustainable (work) life through:

  • Talks and workshops in companies such as EY, Danske Bank, Finansforbundet, Coloplast,
    Innargi, Coca-Cola, etc.

  • Her Danish podcast, Vores Mentale Sundhed, with over 1,000,000 plays

  • Her Instagram profile, @mindcarecollective, with 18,000+ followers

  • Her Danish online program, Mind Care Academy

  • Her Danish book, “Mental Surplus - 7 Things to Remember Before You Forget Yourself” (Politikens Forlag)

  • The Corporate Wellbeing Day conference, which she hosts annually at Den Sorte Diamant in Copenhagen

Lea supports individuals, employees, and leaders in understanding why modern human beings (and their brains) are challenged by speed, technology, and the structures of today’s society - and provides practical tools for how to achieve better balance and greater wellbeing while leading an ambitious (work) life.

Talks & Workshops

About mental wellbeing and sustainable performance

Lea’s talks and workshops are rooted in education within mental wellbeing, psychology, and happiness, as well as 100+ expert interviews - combined with her personal experience from high-performance work environments.

In talks and workshops, she shares a wide range of knowledge and tools related to how people can succeed in performing while also taking care of themselves. The focus is on avoiding stress while strengthening our performance and boosting our overall wellbeing.

The topics below are presented in a professional and inspiring manner, based on science, studies, and real-life examples:

  • Understanding our (brain’s) fundamental biological mechanisms and needs - and why these are challenged by modern life

  • The toolbox for mental wellbeing (including concrete exercises and tools)

    • Uncovering the overlooked potential of the breath, and learning how to breathe in a healthier way

    • Demystifying meditation - and realizing that everyone can benefit from simple meditation techniques

    • Creating the best conditions for recovery - both during the day (breaks) and at night (sleep)

    • Understanding why our disconnection from nature is problematic - and how to reconnect with it

    • Reducing mental chatter to create more inner calm

    • Cultivating a mindset of gratitude and positivity

    • Defining your own core life values and personal definition of success - so the pursuit of success doesn’t come at the expense of wellbeing

  • How to build healthy habits that last

  • Why companies that foster psychological safety and have leaders who understand these principles, succeed in creating more wellbeing and less stress

Each talk or workshop typically includes a curated selection of the above themes and can be tailored to suit your specific context and audience.

If you would like to book a talk, session, or workshop on topics related to mental wellbeing, the sustainable (work) life, and sustainable performance, feel free to reach out via contact@mindcarecollective.com.

Customer statements

"Mental wellbeing is a topic we want to support in our team, and through Lea’s talk on mental wellbeing and ‘sustainable success’, we gained new perspectives and tools to actively continue working with it - both individually and as a team.

Given Lea’s background as a management consultant, she had a strong understanding of the audience, and together we tailored a presentation that met our specific needs with a well-balanced mix of theory and practice. During the session, Lea came across as both professional and relatable, and she did a great job engaging the whole group of around 30 people.

As part of the presentation, she shared five “life hacks” that participants could (start to) implement in their everyday lives - many of which I know have been embraced afterwards. Our work with mental wellbeing certainly doesn’t stop here, but Lea’s talk was a great contribution to how we can move forward.”

(Head of HCP Education, Coloplast)

"Thank you so much for joining our team event, where my 200 ambitious colleagues and I listened intently to your valuable advice on how to find the balance between being professionally ambitious and taking care of ourselves at the same time. It has given us a shared reference point for our continued work with mental health at EY."

(Lars Rhod Søndergaard, Partner & Head of Financial Services, EY)

"Lea’s mission - to empower us to be professionally ambitious while also taking care of ourselves - could not be more relevant for our members. This was clearly reflected in the fact that her talk was one of the most popular of the year, and completely sold out. The presentation was a rewarding and insightful mix of personal experiences, theory, an overview of key societal trends affecting our mental health, and, not least, concrete tools and exercises that the audience could take home with them. We won’t hesitate to book Lea again."

(Krista Bauer, Partner & Head of Communication, Inspired Beyond Babies)

"Lea is a true treasure trove of warmth and positive energy. Her knowledge of mental wellbeing and how to prevent stress, combined with strong professional expertise, is delivered in an inspiring, calm, and tangible way - enriched with examples from her own life.

As a participant in her workshop, you feel truly involved - through breathing exercises and meditation tried out in real time which makes the experience deeply engaging. You leave with concrete life hacks and tools to make small, manageable changes in a busy everyday life and with a sense of gratitude for having met this passionate soul."

(Line Kalum Hermansen, Marketing Coordinator, Frederiksberg Centret)