Resilience by Design Program | Elev8 Strategic Finance

TRY NOT TO DIE IN 5 YEARS… OR DO YOU WANT TO THRIVE?

Introducing a concentrated 2‑day experience that upgrades how you lead, work, and live by connecting finance, energy, longevity, and daily routines into one resilient system.

"Strong isn't enough. Real resilience means your calendar, cash flow, and your own body are all working for you—not against you.”

“Resilience is a system: clear numbers, protected energy, and daily routines that keep you decisive when others start to panic."

Designed and led by Jana Zimova, strategic CFO and founder of Elev8 Strategic Finance, together with cross‑disciplinary experts in energy, longevity, and stress management with 30+ years of experience.

"Resilience by Design" Program

Resilience theory becomes a concrete daily routine, so you perform under pressure without burning out.

Sustainable performance isn’t about willpower—it’s about intelligent design.

For leaders who do the work, not the shortcuts.

This program is for open‑minded, result‑oriented professionals who treat life like a high‑stakes game, want to be the CEOs of their own lives, and are ready to turn pressure into performance using concrete tools and behavior. This journey is not about “surviving another change initiative” but about deliberate self‑development, honest reflection, and the discipline of getting better every day.

This program is where our strategic finance and resilience work meets your personal leadership operating system.

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Program details

Is this program for you?

If you’re tired of firefighting and relying only on willpower, this program shows you how to build systems that protect your energy and your numbers.

You are likely a fit if you:

Lead a team, business, community, or high‑impact role and feel that complexity and expectations keep rising.
Believe that resilience is built, not gifted – and are willing to experiment, train, and be challenged.
Want a science‑based, practical approach that connects money, mind, body, and habits instead of yet another generic “well‑being” workshop.
Are not looking for a motivational talk or quick fix; you are ready to track, experiment, and change routines between sessions.

If this sounds like you, but you are not entirely sure, book a short fit call with the Program Advisor.

What will you gain?

You will learn how resilience is created by the interplay of wise financial choices, physical energy, nutrition, movement, recovery, and intentional routines – not by isolated tips. You will design and test concrete daily and weekly routines that protect your energy, decision quality, and financial stability, so you can perform under pressure without burning out.

You will feel energized, grounded, and more in control of your life, with a strong sense of agency as the “CEO of your own life,” actively shaping your resilience instead of just reacting to stress. The combination of science‑based input, honest self‑reflection, and hands‑on experiments across finances, energy, movement, and recovery creates motivation, curiosity, and a feeling of being future‑fit as a leader and professional.

After the program you walk away with:

Lead with more energy and focus
Make wiser financial and life decisions
Feel calmer and more in control under pressure
Leave with a written Resilient Life Routine, a 90‑day experiment plan, and a simple personal KPI dashboard
See disruptions more as data and opportunities for improvement than as threats, feeling resourced rather than depleted in daily life

What makes this program different?

Most programs treat these areas separately. This one connects them into a single operating system.

Model – Integrated system: finance, energy, movement, nutrition, recovery, change leadership.
Format – 2× half‑day in‑person sessions with experiments, not a one‑off seminar.
Experts – Strategic CFO plus specialists in energy, functional medicine, health, sports, and recovery.
Output – Personalized Resilient Life Routine and adaptive planning toolkit.
Experience – Small group (max 20), high‑touch, Basel location with premium wellness elements.

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Spots are limited to a small group (max. 20 participants). Apply now to reserve your place in the next Basel cohort.

Meet The Expert Team

Petra Bartakova

Petra is a Clinical Development Professional (PharmD) and health & well‑being coach who works with people under sustained pressure, often before burnout becomes visible.

Ekaterina Breous, PhD, PCC

Ekaterina is a coach, leader, and scientist who helps people master their energy so they can navigate sustained pressure with clarity instead of burnout.

Maite Marval

Maite builds strong organizational, communication, and facilitation skills through her work in international schools and community initiatives, and she is skilled at bringing together diverse people, perspectives, and cultures.

Michal Silhacek

Michal is a future-oriented supply chain executive and advisor with more than three decades of global experience in procurement, logistics, and sustainable supply chains. Michal brings a rare mix of strategic vision, operational excellence, and people-centered leadership.

Angelo Lavanga

Angelo is a sportsman, former boxer, and entrepreneur./founder of Cryocenter Basel, where he focuses on recovery, vitality, and longevity for people who want to perform at their best.

Jana Zimova

Jana is a strategic CFO and transformation leader with 30+ years of experience guiding companies through growth, crisis, and change across Europe and beyond.

What People Say about the Program

This is clever positioning. Resilience becomes real when leaders translate advice into clear decision rights, simple operating rhythms, and measurable thresholds before pressure hits.

(Crisis, Governance, and Scale-up Strategist)

The way the program links resilience, deliberate self-development, and real-world leadership makes it clear that thriving isn’t accidental; it’s designed. Experts' experience shows that growth comes from smart decisions, discipline, and staying future-ready every day.

(People & Strategy Specialist)

Having some funds aside for "rainy days" is one of the fundamental building blocks of sustainable resilience - personally, for the family, for the business... I fully agree - the decisions "driven by necessity and fear" vs. decisions "driven by a sense of urgency and focused mind" look different... 😉

(Supply Chain Executive)

Strong framing. The shift from surviving to designing resilience is exactly what senior leaders miss.
Resilience becomes real when it is built into operating cadence, decision rights, and financial buffers, not left to personal stamina.

(Board Advisor)

Personal resilience of leaders directly impacts the resilience of their teams and the company as a whole. It is not the only precondition, of course, but one of the most important ones.

(Entrepreneur, speaker & motivator)

Jana, you are a great example of what it means to master resilience in life. I’m grateful to know you and to have you as a mentor.

(Accounting & Reporting Expert)

Program Practicalities

Dates & times:

25 April 2026, 13:00–18:00, Basel (final details confirmed in advance)
26 April 2026, 13:00–18:00, Basel (final details confirmed in advance)

Group size: Maximum 20 participants (intentionally small for interaction and coaching).

Language: English.

Investment: 544 CHF, including course materials, wellness experiences, and refreshments.

Use your company’s training or well‑being budget; many employers reimburse leadership and resilience programs.

If you are ready to train your resilience – not just talk about it – reserve your seat now.

Still unsure if this is the right fit?

Book a 15‑minute call with the Program Advisor to check fit, discuss reimbursement through your employer, and clarify any questions.

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Talk with Program Advisor

Spots are limited to a small group (max. 20 participants). Apply now to reserve your place in the next Basel cohort.