Event Recap: Exclusive Entrepreneurs' Evening in Cooperation with Barmenia Gothaer
On February 19, 2026, District Director Dirk Schneller (Barmenia Gothaer) hosted a networking evening for business owners – featuring a panel discussion with tennis professional Nicolas Kiefer on mental health as a key success factor.
On February 19, 2026, Dirk Schneller, District Director of Barmenia Gothaer Insurance, hosted a special networking evening for entrepreneurs. The focus was on a topic that shapes modern business leadership like few others: the psychological risk assessment as an instrument of professional business management.
In an exclusive circle of around 25 managing directors and business owners, it became clear that occupational safety in 2026 goes far beyond physical protective measures. Mental stress in the workplace is no longer a peripheral issue – it is a central variable for the performance and resilience of every company.
Psychological Risk Assessment: More Than a Legal Obligation
As a speaker for SafeMind, Rainer Orthober had the opportunity to guide participants through the complex requirements of the psychological risk assessment (GB Psych). His main goal was to address a widespread misconception: the GB Psych is not a bureaucratic obstacle – it is a highly effective management tool.
Strategic Benefits for Business Leaders
- Prevention over reaction: Identifying stress factors before they lead to high absenteeism.
- Data-driven decision-making: Objective insights into company structure and workplace climate.
- Employer attractiveness: A proactive approach to mental health is a decisive quality feature in the competition for skilled workers.
In his presentation, Rainer Orthober demonstrated how SafeMind digitalizes and streamlines these processes, making implementation possible for companies of any size without significant administrative effort.
Parallels to Elite Sports: Panel Discussion with Nicolas Kiefer
A special highlight of the evening was the subsequent panel discussion with former tennis professional Nicolas Kiefer. The topic "Stress in elite sports and the parallel to business" offered fascinating insights.
Kiefer illustrated that peak performance – whether on the court or in the boardroom – is only sustainably possible when recovery phases and mental stress parameters are professionally managed. The parallels are striking: a team under constant, unfiltered pressure loses precision and, ultimately, the will to succeed.
"Anyone who wants to win must know and manage their stress limits – this applies to professional athletes just as much as to entrepreneurs."
Conclusion: Responsibility as a Competitive Advantage
The evening at District Directorate Dirk Schneller's made one thing clear: taking responsibility for employees' mental health is an investment in the future viability of the business. The response from the 25 participants confirmed that the demand for reliable and practical solutions is high.
SafeMind helps you integrate this responsibility professionally and in a legally compliant manner into your organization. The risk assessment is the first step towards a corporate culture where performance and health go hand in hand.
Your Next Step Towards Professional Business Management
Would you like to learn how to implement the psychological risk assessment in your company with minimal effort and maximum benefit?
Contact us for a no-obligation initial consultation or learn more about our GB Psych solution.
