Live masterclass
Mastering the Mind for Peak Performance: How to control your thoughts before they control you.
Emilia, world champion in artistic roller skating and founder, joins Karo for a masterclass on performing when it matters: staying focused and taking action despite pressure, self-doubt and uncertainty. Emilia shares how mastering her thoughts took her from a disappointing World Championship in 2019 to becoming Germany’s first-ever world champion in solo dance in 2022, and how the same approach helped her navigate challenges from strategy consulting at BCG to building her own company. Expect personal insights, a live exercise and her five-step method to challenge limiting beliefs, visualize success and build supporting habits - ready to apply to your next high-pressure moment. For founders, leaders and anyone who wants to perform with more confidence and focus.
Your hosts
Emilia Zimermann · Dr. Karolina Sauer-Sidor
- Date
- October 28, 2026
- Time
- 17:00 – 18:00 CET
- Format
- Online, MS Teams
- Language
- English
What we will cover
What we will explore together
- 01
What does it take to perform when it matters?
High-performance means staying able to act when pressure, self-doubt and uncertainty make it difficult. Emilia and Karo explore the roles of motivation, discipline and daily structure in pursuing ambitious goals. You will hear what helps you keep going on difficult days and why managing your thoughts is an essential part of delivering when it counts.
- 02
Why it’s a head game
At world level in artistic roller skating, the top five athletes can be equally strong in training and technique. Emilia shares how she learnt the hard way that what happens in your head can decide who wins on the day. From losing a medal in 2019 to becoming world champion in 2022, she did not become more talented; she became better at managing her thoughts.
- 03
A practical five-step toolbox and live exercise
You will hear about Emilia’s practical five-step method: Reality check: zooming out and questioning beliefs; Visualizing the desired outcome; Reprogramming; Saying it out loud; Building habits and collecting proof points. In a short live exercise, you will try the first two steps on a thought that recently held you back, giving you a practical starting point to use beyond the masterclass.
- 04
Transfer it into business and open Q&A
Emilia shares how she applied the same approach to a challenging start at BCG and to building her own company. Karo adds perspectives from her transition from McKinsey partner to founder and her work with business leaders. We close with an open Q&A, where you can bring your own challenges, questions and reflections, plus a simple invitation to try the five steps during the following week.