I’m Valerie Geerts, a Belgian professional based in Milan, delivering mindful leadership and wellbeing programs through MiMind by Valerie Geerts. I am a certified MBSR instructor and mindfulness trainer, passionate about designing and delivering training on stress management, resilience, emotional intelligence, and workplace wellbeing. My approach blends present-moment awareness with practical tools to prevent distress and foster self-acceptance for personal and professional growth. Beyond corporate training, I support inclusive employment pathways through mindfulness and emotional regulation for individuals with disabilities. I also coach individuals and teams on stress management and burnout prevention. In prior roles I led CRM, loyalty programs, and international sales, bringing a results-oriented, collaborative style to every project and a deep commitment to learning communities.

Valerie Geerts

I’m Valerie Geerts, a Belgian professional based in Milan, delivering mindful leadership and wellbeing programs through MiMind by Valerie Geerts. I am a certified MBSR instructor and mindfulness trainer, passionate about designing and delivering training on stress management, resilience, emotional intelligence, and workplace wellbeing. My approach blends present-moment awareness with practical tools to prevent distress and foster self-acceptance for personal and professional growth. Beyond corporate training, I support inclusive employment pathways through mindfulness and emotional regulation for individuals with disabilities. I also coach individuals and teams on stress management and burnout prevention. In prior roles I led CRM, loyalty programs, and international sales, bringing a results-oriented, collaborative style to every project and a deep commitment to learning communities.

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I’m Valerie Geerts, a Belgian professional based in Milan, delivering mindful leadership and wellbeing programs through MiMind by Valerie Geerts. I am a certified MBSR instructor and mindfulness trainer, passionate about designing and delivering training on stress management, resilience, emotional intelligence, and workplace wellbeing. My approach blends present-moment awareness with practical tools to prevent distress and foster self-acceptance for personal and professional growth.

Beyond corporate training, I support inclusive employment pathways through mindfulness and emotional regulation for individuals with disabilities. I also coach individuals and teams on stress management and burnout prevention. In prior roles I led CRM, loyalty programs, and international sales, bringing a results-oriented, collaborative style to every project and a deep commitment to learning communities.

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Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Dutch
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Corporate Trainer and Mindfulness Teacher at MiMind by Valerie Geerts
January 1, 2019 - October 29, 2025
Freelancer providing corporate wellness training and mindfulness instruction (MBSR, MindUp, MBCP). Responsible for development and delivery of programs on stress management, organizational wellbeing, and emotional intelligence. Certified Mindfulness/MBSR Instructor focused on fostering present-moment awareness, reducing inner distress, and promoting self-acceptance to enhance wellbeing. Also Mindfulness Tutor for Piano Emergo (Milan), supporting employment pathways for individuals with disabilities through mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques.
CRM Manager at IDT S.p.A
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017
Development, monitoring and analysis of promotional and loyalty activities in collaboration with the Customer Care department; coordination and management of the customer database; international representation with responsibility for key clients; additional role as Sales Team Manager and External Call Center supervision.
Sales Export Manager at Batrax S.p.A.
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Coordination and management of the foreign sales network to achieve and improve sales/export objectives; management of relationships with agents and distributors; support for product selection and campaign-related documentation; resolution of issues with related documentation.
Sales Account at Marcus Evans Ltd Italy / Marcus Evans Ltd Germany
July 31, 2008 - July 31, 2008
Monitoring and management of the event-organization team; relationship management with the company's most important private partners; assigned to the German section for a training course in promotion and sale of high-level events.

Education

MBCP Teacher Training, Mindful Childbirth and Parenting Teacher Training at Mindful Birth and Parenting Foundation, California
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
MindUP Protocol Teacher – Mindfulness Training for Children and Adolescents at Spazio Iris, Milan
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Psychosomatic Mindfulness Training Course 'Gaia Project' at Gaia Project, Bagni di Lucca
October 1, 2020 - October 31, 2021
Master of Mindfulness Instructor – MBSR Instructor at Uniateneo, Milan
April 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
Stress: from risk assessment to interventions in the company at Sipiss, Milan
February 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020
Stress & Burnout Coach at Centre for Distance Learning, Belgium
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Master in Criminology at University of Siena
November 1, 2005 - November 30, 2006
Criminological Sciences (Psychology) at Universiteit Gent, Belgium
September 1, 2000 - September 30, 2004

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology, Hypnosis and Emotional Wellbeing
February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025
Master of Mindfulness Instructor – MBSR Instructor
April 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020
MBCP Teacher Training
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
MindUP Protocol Teacher – Mindfulness Training for Children and Adolescents
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Stress: from risk assessment to interventions in the company
February 1, 2020 - February 29, 2020

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Other