Performance & Leadership in High-Stress Environments — with
Checco Bruni
A deep dive into resilience, strategic calm and elite-level performance under extreme pressure.
Veteran of 30+ years at sea — 7-time World Champion, 5-time European Champion, 15-time National Champion across multiple sailing classes.
Competed in three Olympic Games (Laser, 49er, Star), and has participated in multiple high-stakes campaigns including the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in the America’s Cup and recent seasons of SailGP — now serving as Head Coach for ROCKWOOL Racing.
Master of adaptability and tactical decision-making under high pressure — able to switch classes, boats and roles while maintaining elite performance.
Meet Francesco “Checco” Bruni
Born in Palermo in 1973, Checco began sailing as a child — and never left the sea. Over decades, he became one of the most versatile and accomplished sailors worldwide: Olympic competitor in three different classes, world and continental champion across a wide set of disciplines, and a seasoned campaigner in the highest-stakes regattas.
Today, beyond competition, Checco brings his experience as tactician, helmsman, and coach — including his current role as Head Coach at ROCKWOOL Racing in SailGP. With this Lifeshift, he translates his decades of high-pressure decision-making, leadership under uncertainty, and mental endurance into a framework accessible to leaders, executives, and high-performers worldwide.
Why Mental Endurance & Leadership Under Pressure Matter
In elite sport — and in life — pressure isn’t a barrier; it’s a filter. It reveals who can withstand adversity, make clear decisions, and lead with composure. What separates great from good isn’t just skill: it’s psychological resilience, trust in your instincts, and the ability to remain calm when stakes are high.
Checco’s journey proves that mastering these inner states is possible — whether on a 50-knot foiling catamaran or navigating corporate storms. This Lifeshift teaches you how to stay sharp, make decisions under stress, harness pressure as fuel instead of burden, and lead with steady strength. Because long-term success isn’t built on comfort — it’s forged in challenge.
Lifeshift Live with Checco Bruni
Checo and only you
Checo in group
Inside the Lifeshift
What You’ll Learn and Experience
Module 1 — Pressure Conditioning & Mental Reset
Drills to build psychological resilience under stress, transforming adrenaline and uncertainty into focus and composure.
Module 2 — Tactical Focus & Decision Agility
Training cognitive flexibility and clarity — skills shaped by split-second decisions on the water, now applicable to business, leadership, and life.
Module 3 — Leadership Under Chaos
Frameworks for calm leadership, team trust, adaptive thinking and composure under external pressure or crisis.
Module 4 — Recovery, Balance & Longevity
Rituals to decompress, recharge and avoid burnout — combining breath, rest, and sensory grounding for sustainable performance.
Each module combines storytelling, mindset work, practical “real-life routines” and reflection — to help you build a psychological toolkit for uncertainty, growth, and longevity.
Benefits & Transformation
By engaging with this Lifeshift, participants may gain
Improved mental clarity, emotional stability, and leadership presence under pressure
Better stress resilience — converting challenges into opportunities instead of crises
Enhanced decision-making capacity, especially in high-stakes contexts (business, projects, life transitions)
A balanced cycle of performance and recovery — avoiding burnout and sustaining long-term wellbeing
Psychological tools not only for peak performance — but for a life lived with purpose, clarity, and grounded strength
This is about more than success: it’s about thriving under pressure — for life.
The Philosophy Behind It
High-performance sport trains the body; but tackling pressure builds the mind. Checco’s work isn’t about avoiding stress — it’s about learning to use pressure as a compass, a motivation engine, and a test of character. In the ecosystem of The Longevity Camp, this Lifeshift ensures that mental resilience and leadership become as central as breath, movement, nutrition and recovery — because longevity is not just physical, it’s existential.
Other Visionary Lifeshifters
Continue building your Longevity pillars with Mike Maric, Olivera Zajelac, Silvano Zanuso, PhD.
Each pillar completes the longevity puzzle — for a fully integrated path to lasting performance and wellbeing.
Rory Gibbs
Olympic Champion, twotime World Champion, and five-time European rowing Champion
He began his rowing journey at 18 and quickly made a name for himself in the sport. Competing in the Tokyo Olympics during the COVID pandemic was a significant challenge, as he navigated several months of health anxiety and finished just outside the medals in fourth place
After the Games, Rory fortified his mind through therapy, education, and transformative shifts, ultimately earning back-to-back World Championship titles and an Olympic Gold Medal in Paris.
Now retired from competitive rowing, Rory dedicates his time to coaching working professionals and aspiring rowers through online health and fitness programs while also pursuing corporate speaking opportunities. He is passionate about showcasing the power of the mind and how effective communication and adaptability will help individuals reach their full potential. When he’s not coaching or speaking, you can find him on the golf course, enjoying his swing—even if his scorecard tells a different story!’
Morgan Bolding
Olympic Gold Medallist, 2-Time World Champion, and 3-Time European Champion, Now a Resilience Speaker and Coach for Executive Teams
Morgan grew up in care. His mother suffered from schizophrenia, and his father, a refugee from the Bosnian war, was absent and living in Canada. Lacking any apparent sporting talent, Morgan’s dream of competing at the Olympics seemed impossibly distant.
However, at age 11, he discovered rowing; a demanding sport and the perfect outlet to channel the resilience he’d forged through his turbulent childhood.
This resilience proved instrumental in overcoming the relentless failures and hardships of elite sport. It took 18 years of resilience for Morgan to finally achieve his dream of competing at the Olympic Games in which he won Gold. From the purpose he learned through childhood neglect to the perspective, he gained from stories of his father at war. Morgan teaches an un
Mike Maric
Ex-World Champion in Deep Diving, Doctor, and Public Speaker in Breathing and Meditation Techniques
In 2001, Mike entered competitive free-diving, joining the Croatian national team for the AIDA World Championship. In 2004, he set a new World Record by swimming 120 meters during the International Championship in Croatia and later broke the National Record in dynamic apnea with fins, reaching 150 meters.
The Italian Olympic Committee awarded him a gold medal for athletic merit. Mike has shared his story on National TV, hosted a series called “Around the World in 80 Islands,” and featured in the Discovery Channel documentary “Liquid Man.” After earning a degree in Medicine, a specialization, a master’s, and a Ph.D., he became a Professor at the University of Pavia, teaching in various departments including Sports Medicine. In addition to being a freediving trainer, Mike provides counseling in breathing techniques, helping athletes across different disciplines improve their performances. Author of several books on breathing.
Andrea Bariselli
Psychologist and Neuroscientist
After graduating Cum Laude in Clinical Psychology from the University of Padua, followed by a master’s degree in Clinical Psychotherapy at the same university and Neuroscience Training at Dalhousie University in Halifax (Canada), Andrea became, at the age of 25, the youngest director of a Psychology center at the Brescia Clinic.
He has been a Clinical Psychology instructor at Padua, Scientific Director, and neuroscience researcher at Thimus Inc. in San Francisco.
In 2021, he embarked on a new journey, founding Strobilio, a company specializing in the use of neuroscience for sustainable environmental and social development. A recognized public speaker, in the spring of 2024, he published his first book, “A Wild Mind,” whose podcast surpassed 1.5 million downloads. A sports enthusiast, in his free time, he enjoys trail running and gravel biking
Alba Chiara De Vitis
Wellbeing Fragrance Designer. Mathematician, AI Expert
Alba holds a degree in Mathematics from the University of Pavia, where she specialized in molecular design. She later earned a Ph.D. in Data Analysis, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence at INRIA in Sophia-Antipolis, France. She is a faculty member in the Olfactory Experience for the Luxury Industry master’s program at Istituto Marangoni.
Her unique expertise combines molecular analysis with an understanding of fragrances’ profound effects on the limbic system, enhancing mood and emotional well-being. Alba’s immersive creations harmonize environmental and emotional interactions, transforming spaces into catalysts for positive mental states. Through her visionary work, Alba invites us into a deeper connection with ourselves, where the olfactory experience transcends time and space, evoking memories and reawakening the essence of who we are. The essential oils she employs are carefully selected for their active ingredients, which act on a physiological level to deliver an immediate sense of harmony and well-being.
Carlos Eslait
Piano Artist
Carlos Eslait, a prodigious pianist from Santa Marta, Colombia, channels raw emotion and divine energy through his music. From the age of six, the piano became his sacred space—a portal where melodies transcend language and touch the soul. His classical training in Bogotá refined his technique, yet his gift remains untamed, an intuitive force beyond mere mastery. Each note he plays is not composed but received, resonating with the depth of human experience—love, longing, and transcendence
Now, Carlos brings his extraordinary talent to music therapy, offering transformative experiences through well-being programs. His immersive performances are designed not just to be heard but to be felt, guiding participants into a state of emotional release, deep relaxation, and inner healing. Scientific research confirms that sound frequencies impact the nervous system, and Carlos intuitively crafts each session to harmonize the mind and body, reduce stress, and foster profound emotional balance. For him, the piano is not just an instrument but a conduit for restoration—where sorrow melts into hope, silence transforms into revelation, and the heart finds its rhythm again. Through his visionary artistry, Carlos Eslait invites us to experience music as medicine, a journey where sound becomes a bridge to well-being, and every note is a step toward inner peace.
Dr. Vinay Menon, Ph.D.
Head of Wellness & Sports, Burjeel Holdings – Performance, Recovery & Longevity Visionary
Dr. Vinay Menon is a globally recognised leader in performance and wellness innovation, specialising in recovery, sleep, and longevity science for elite athletes, organisations, and high-performing individuals. With a distinguished career spanning academia, hospitality, elite sport, and healthcare, he combines scientific precision with a humancentric approach to elevate both individual and community well-being.
As Head of Wellness and Sports at Burjeel Holdings, Dr. Menon leads the creation of a scalable, data-driven wellness model designed to enhance population health, predict risk, and empower individuals to take ownership of their well-being. His work bridges clinical excellence with behavioural science, shaping the next generation of preventive healthcare and community resilience across the Middle East and beyond.
Previously, Dr. Menon served over a decade in the English Premier League, notably with Chelsea FC, contributing to their UEFA Champions League success, and supported the Belgian national football team during the FIFA World Cup 2022…
Enej Kuscer
Biotechnologist with a PhD from the University of Cambridge and founder of The NU
Enej is a serial visionary
entrepreneur at the intersection
of biotechnology, sustainable
solutions, and healthcare. With
a proven track record of multiple
startups and joint ventures
ranging from synthetic biology
to drug discovery and digital health.
Enej is at the forefront of innovation. As founder and CEO of The Nu, he is merging the latest scientific discoveries with the power of AI and deep tech to push the boundaries of what is possible in health optimization and longevity. Additionally, Enej is committed to leading the transition from the current healthcare system to a personalized prevention model aimed at future well-being and longevity.
Silvano Zanuso, PhD
Director of Technogym’s Medical & Scientific Department
Dr. Silvano Zanuso is the Director of Medical and Scientific Research at Technogym and a visiting professor at the Faculty of Science at the University of Greenwich in London
He earned a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Padua, an MSc from Manchester Metropolitan University, and a PhD in Clinical Exercise Physiology from the European University of Madrid. Dr. Zanuso is one of the world’s leading experts on the effects of physical exercise on individual health and longevity. He has served as a health promotion consultant for various governments and public institutions, has given lectures and educational programs in more than twenty countries, and has authored numerous top-tier scientific publication
Francesco Cuzzolin, PhD
Performance Director of Olimpia EA7 Emporio Armani Milan
Internationally renowned Athletic Trainer, university professor, researcher, and basketball enthusiast, Francesco Cuzzolin has served as an athletic trainer for some of the most prominent LBA teams, including Benetton Treviso, Virtus Bologna, and Olimpia Milano, where he holds the position of Performance Director
Additionally, he has been the athletic trainer for the Italian National Basketball Team, the Russian National Team, and the Toronto Raptors (NBA). Since 2019, he has also been a professor of Theory and Methodology of Team Sports Training at the University of Udine.
Olivera Zajelac
Nutrition and Wellness Expert with Over 20 Years of Experience
Passion, science, and a personalized approach—these are the foundations on which Olivera has built her career in nutrition and wellness. Specializing in personalized nutritional coaching and corporate wellness programs, Olivera helps individuals and companies transform their eating habits into powerful tools for health and performance.
After earning her degree from the University of Belgrade specializing in sports nutrition, she continued her academic journey by obtaining a Master’s in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Pavia.
Her field experience is remarkable: for five years, she served as the nutritionist for AC Milan, working with both the first and second teams, supporting elite athletes in achieving peak physical and mental performance.
Currently, Olivera collaborates with several leading European companies, including Bosch International, Mediaset, and Amway Corporation, as a nutrition and wellness specialist. Thanks to her international experience and solid scientific foundation, she has developed an innovative method that goes beyond mere dieting: she empowers her clients to take control of their health by providing the necessary tools to build a healthy, balanced, and sustainable lifestyle. Her mission? To make a lasting, positive impact on people lives
Willy Mulonia
An adventurer by vocation and entrepreneur by obligation
Adventure has been the primary tool guiding his journey of self-awareness and learning. Among his most notable adventures are cycling solo for 30,000 km from Patagonia to Alaska and becoming one of only 100 people worldwide to reach Nome (Bering Strait) in the dead of winter on a Fat Bike, covering a distance of 1,000 miles (1,600 km).Since 2018, he has been an instructor at the ITI Winter Training Camp in Alaska.
Over 20 years, he has guided more than 5,000 clients to the world’s most remote locations: Patagonia, the Canadian Rockies, Nepal, Tibet, Ethiopia, Oman, Japan, and the deserts of Atacama (Chile), Sahara (Morocco), and Gobi (Mongolia).
Since 2022, he has been a Mental Coach after earning his Master Professional Coaching qualification fromthe Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM). He is also a public speaker and the author of the book “Chino Verso Nord.”
Leon Bedrač
PhD, Head of Nutrition Sciences at The NU
Leon is at the forefront of the fields of nutrition science, dietary supplements, and exercise physiology. In the realm of sports nutrition, he has worked with numerous high-level professional athletes, including an Olympic medalist in biathlon, a world champion in longdistance triathlon, UEFA Champions League football players, top-tier basketball and handball players, and an Olympic medalist in sport climbing. Leon provides ergogenic dietary supplements to optimize athletic performance across various disciplines.
He is an internationally recognized speaker (Ironman Klagenfurt, Youth World Games, Simčič Symposium, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine) and serves as a consultant, trainer, and educator with the National Olympic Committee of Slovenia and the Slovenian Fitness Federation. Leon holds a PhD in Bioorganic and Organic Chemistry and a postgraduate specialization in Sports Nutrition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). He is fluent in Slovene (native), English, German, and intermediate in Serbo-Croatian.
Filip Cvetko
PhD, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at The NU
Filip Cvetko is a distinguished scientist and entrepreneur with extensive expertise in cellular and clinical biochemistry. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at THE NU B.V., a Dutch startup focused on personalized longevity and preventative health solutions built upon an integrative systems biology approach. Filip holds a PhD in Clinical Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, where he was involved in cutting-edge research on mitochondrial biochemistry
He further completed an MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology and has an Integrative Master in Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry from the University of Oxford. With experience as a visiting consultant at Boston Consulting Group and a tutor and student lecturer at the University of Cambridge, Filip has developed a robust skill set in both academic and business environments. His work has been published in top-tier scientific journals, and he has received numerous accolades, including being selected for 100 Future Biotech Leaders, winner of the Novartis Biocamp, and a Bronze Medal in the International Biology Olympiad. Filip is passionate about advancing the field of personalized health, further contributing to scientific innovation, and elevating the popular understanding of science.
Ines Johanna Stephan
Senior Yoga Teacher
Ines is a senior yoga teacher with over 35 years of practice and a background in TV commercials and documentary production. Her yoga journey began in her youth, inspired by her father, and deepened when yoga poses healed a kidney issue without medication.
An accomplished athlete, Ines has been influenced by renowned figures like André van Lysebeth, Swami Sivananda, and Sri T. Krishnamacharya.
She teaches yoga tailored to individual needs, considering factors such as physical condition, lifestyle, and goals. Her approach balances strength, flexibility, and mindfulness, promoting steady, effortless practice. Ines’ mission is to help others cultivate self-awareness, self-love, and resilience, guiding students to move through life with balance and ease.
Viviana Battan
Boniperti
Medical Doctor with a specialization in Ayurvedic and Functional Medicine
Viviana is a medical doctor who graduated from the National University of Córdoba in Argentina. Her education includes a degree as an expert in Ayurveda from Ayurvedic Point in Milan, as well as a training course in Ayurveda and Nutrition from the Gran Rosario University Institute in Argentina
She has also completed a specialization in Aesthetic and Restorative Clinic at AICER in Argentina and holds a master’s degree in Kriya Hatha Yoga from Kriya Yoga Ashram in Milan. Through personalized and systemic holistic screening, Viviana guides individuals on a journey of selfdiscovery to achieve personal transformation and unleash the body’s and mind’s innate healing power.
Slavomir Latko
Holistic Therapist, Chinese Medicine Practitioner & Qigong Teacher
Slavomir Latko is a London-based holistic therapist and teacher whose work is rooted in the classical wisdom of Chinese Medicine and Daoist wellness. Drawing on extensive training in the UK and Asia, he has developed an integrative approach that treats each person as a whole—never as a set of isolated symptoms, but as a living system shaped by constitution, lifestyle, emotional patterns, and the rhythms of nature.
His practice spans a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, musculoskeletal issues, stress-related disorders, digestive imbalance, psycho-emotional challenges, fatigue, sleep disruption, women’s health concerns, and complex chronic conditions. At the heart of his philosophy is a simple but profound principle: no two people are alike, and no two healing journeys are the same.
Alongside one-to-one therapeutic work, Slavomir is deeply committed to making these healing arts accessible to modern communities. Through Qigong, educational workshops, and Daoist wellness practices, he helps individuals and groups reconnect with the body’s innate intelligence and cultivate a more active, conscious role in their own well-being.
Cian Waters
Guide in stillness, nature-based wellbeing, and the art of doing nothing
Cian Waters’ work emerges from a deeply personal journey that bridges food, stillness, nature, and inner transformation. After training in classical French cookery and working as a chef in Ireland and the United States, he began a deeper search for balance and meaning that led him to Nepal, where he spent extended time in silence, meditation, breath awareness, and observation of the natural world.
Over the years, Cian has deepened his understanding of tea, ritual, sound, and nature-based wellbeing, later running a centre in Nepal where he guided people through yoga, stillness, and a simpler, more attentive way of life. Today, through his community work in Ireland and his ongoing connection to Nepalese traditions, he helps people slow down, reconnect with their breath, and cultivate a more conscious relationship with life. At the heart of his philosophy is a simple idea: when we learn to listen again, clarity, balance, and healing begin to emerge naturally.
Andrea Bariselli
Psychologist and neuroscientist, graduated Cum Laude in Clinical Psychology from the University of Padua, with a master’s in psychotherapy and specialized training in neuroscience. Andrea is the founder of Strobilio, a company dedicated to leveraging neuroscience for sustainable environments and social advancement.
Enej Kuscer
Biotechnologist with a PhD from the University of Cambridge and founder of The NU. Enej is an innovator in biotechnology, merging artificial intelligence and cutting-edge tech to redefine the possibilities of health optimization and longevity through personalized data and digital twin technology.
Andrea Bariselli
Psychologist and neuroscientist, graduated Cum Laude in Clinical Psychology from the University of Padua, with a master’s in psychotherapy and specialized training in neuroscience. Andrea is the founder of Strobilio, a company dedicated to leveraging neuroscience for sustainable environments and social advancement.
Enej Kuscer
Biotechnologist with a PhD from the University of Cambridge and founder of The NU. Enej is an innovator in biotechnology, merging artificial intelligence and cutting-edge tech to redefine the possibilities of health optimization and longevity through personalized data and digital twin technology.
Silvano Zanuso
Director of Medical & Scientific Research at Technogym and visiting professor at the University of Greenwich. A leading authority on exercise physiology and VO₂ in ageing, he translates science into practical protocols that enhance strength, mobility, and endurance for lifelong performance.
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5 Questions About Performance & Leadership
No. The practices focus on pressure management, mental resilience and decision-making — universal skills beneficial for executives, entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone facing high-stakes environments.
Not at all. The modules are designed for all levels — the emphasis is on mindset, adaptability, and emotional resilience, not on physical preparation or nautical skill.
Absolutely. The tools are tailored for real-life challenges — stress at work, sudden change, deadlines, leadership demands — helping you stay composed, clear, and effective.
Many begin to feel mental clarity, calmer responses to stress, and improved focus within the first few weeks. Deeper mindset shifts and leadership growth develop over months with consistent practice.
It combines both: Checco’s decades of high-performance sailing and leadership under stress, plus behavioral science and mindset techniques — framed within The Longevity Camp’s holistic, evidence-oriented ecosystem.