What does this year's parallel stage at SEMPL have in store?

We will be joined on stage by Martina Borščak, founder of Ritualnica, a salon where modern cosmetics are intertwined with massage and a holistic, conscious approach. Through years of practice, she has developed an authentic approach called Conscious Touch®, which is based on gentle, authentic touch, promotes relaxation and inner balance, and activates the body's natural self-healing processes. Martina believes that true beauty comes from inner harmony and well-being, which is why she does not use invasive methods in her work, but rather natural techniques and products.

Her lecture "Conscious Touch Workshop: Relieve Your Face, Awaken Your Body" is perfect for anyone who spends their days in front of a computer. Our face reflects this stress: a clenched jaw, tense forehead and neck, stiff neck, and tension in the eye area. In this workshop, you will calm your body, relax your nervous system, and stimulate energy flow with gentle and conscious touch.

Besides Martina, we will be joined by Marie-Anne Manca Izmajlova, an internationally renowned concert singer, actress, presenter, director, coach, and author educated in London and Moscow. With more than 1,500 concerts, eight studio albums (including the platinum Slovanska duša and Slovensko srce) and a rich pedagogical opus, she leads practical workshops on breathing, voice and public speaking for individuals and teams. 

At SEMPL, she will highlight the business use of voice, breath, and presence and show how stage skills, clear expression, and thoughtful breathing can improve influence, confidence, and communication effectiveness in business and leadership. She will also reveal the secrets of the best British public speaking school, how important self-confidence, stage presence, and dynamic speech are.