Ana Santos

Ana Santos

I am independent consultant
Lisbon, Portugal
EnglishSpanishPortuguese
Can Travel ✓
WellbeingDevelopmentSpeaker

About Ana

I am an experienced HR and leadership development professional, trainer and coach, with nearly 20 years of work in international and corporate environments across Europe.
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with leaders and teams facing high pressure, change, and emotional overload. This experience led me to specialize in stress management, emotional intelligence, mindful leadership and self-regulation, integrating neuroscience, mindfulness and practical leadership tools.
Alongside my executive and consulting roles, I have designed and delivered training programs, workshops and coaching journeys focused on wellbeing, resilience, decision-making and sustainable performance, always grounded in evidence, ethics and real workplace challenges.

My approach is human, practical and reflective. I create safe spaces where participants can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and develop greater emotional awareness, clarity and presence — both personally and professionally.
I believe that wellbeing and development are not “extra” initiatives, but essential foundations for healthy teams, responsible leadership and long-term organizational success.
I enjoy working in diverse, multicultural contexts and adapting my sessions to different cultures, industries and organizational realities, always respecting the boundaries between learning, coaching and therapeutic work.

Expertise
Focus
WellbeingDevelopment
Sessions
Interactive
Facilitation
Yes - Interactive
Speaking
Available
Background
Corporate Experience
Significant
Past Clients
Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide range of organizations across healthcare, consulting, hospitality, aviation, pharmaceuticals, and corporate services. My experience includes collaborations with: International and European consulting firms Healthcare and pharmaceutical groups Hospitality and airline companies Retail and service organizations SMEs and multinational environments More recently, through my consulting and training work, I have delivered leadership, wellbeing, stress management and development programs for corporate clients in Portugal, Spain and across Europe. Due to confidentiality agreements, many of my client engagements are not publicly disclosed, but references can be provided upon request.
Availability
Schedule
WeekdaysWeeknightsWeekends
Travel
Portugal Spain France Belgium & Netherlands Italy Germany, Switzerland, Austria United Kingdom Other European and non-EU locations upon request Local/nearby locations: no additional fee. National travel: transport and accommodation covered when applicable. International travel: travel and accommodation covered. All travel arrangements and costs to be agreed in advance.

Ana's Offerings

Workshop

High-Pressure Performance Without Burnout

This Workshop is designed for professionals working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments who want to maintain strong performance without sacrificing their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Using applied neuroscience,…
60 – 120 min5 – 20 ppl
Workshop

Emotional Clarity Lab – Understanding Emotions to Improve Decisions & Relationships

This interactive session combines neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and practical tools to help participants better understand their emotions and reactions in daily work situations. Participants are guided through how…
45 – 90 min5 – 20 ppl
Workshop

NeuroBalance – Managing Stress & Anxiety Through Brain Science

NeuroBalance is a practical, science-based workshop designed to help professionals understand, manage, and regulate stress and anxiety using applied neuroscience and emotional regulation techniques. Participants are guided through…
45 – 90 min5 – 20 ppl

Good to Know

Additional Notes
I would be happy to contribute to thought leadership and speaking opportunities, particularly around mindful leadership, emotional resilience, stress management and sustainable performance in corporate environments.
With my background in HR, leadership development, neuroscience and executive coaching, I enjoy translating complex topics into practical, human and impactful learning experiences for senior leaders and teams.
I value long-term, ethical and high-quality partnerships, and I am motivated to contribute actively to Culture Vitale’s community and ecosystem.ything else at all you'd like to share or communicate? You're welcome to do so here.
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