Mirna is an experienced expert in the fields of applied psychology, human resource management, and organizational development. She has over 20 years of experience in both academic and business environments, and her work includes education, consulting projects, and research related to team dynamics, stress, motivation, and employee engagement.
Mirna earned her PhD at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, where she focused on the conflict between work and personal life and its impact on stress and business performance. In addition to her PhD, she holds an MBA and a Master’s degree in Psychology, and has further advanced her education at prestigious institutions such as IESE Business School (Spain), Stevens Institute of Technology and John Carroll University (USA), and Reutlingen University (Germany). She has also completed coaching training in the areas of stress, anxiety, and resilience.
As a lecturer and consultant, Mirna has collaborated with numerous international and domestic organizations, including Atlantic Group, ArcelorMittal, Ericsson Nikola Tesla, Credit Suisse Luxembourg, the European Investment Bank, EIF, PwC, and many others. She has led MBA programs in management and HR and participated in international accreditation projects (AACSB, NVAO).
In addition to her academic work, Mirna has developed gamification methods for the development of managers and employees, and designed board games focused on work-life balance and psychological safety, encouraging reflection and discussion on key organizational topics. She also creates and uses AI agents and explores the impact of AI on wellbeing and HR in organizations.
She is currently working as an Associate Professor at the Luxembourg School of Business and also teaches at the Zagreb School of Economics and Management. She is a member of the Management Board of the ZŠEM Business Academy, runs her own company, and acts as an advisor for startups across Europe.
What to expect at the workshop: "Make Your Inner Imposter – An Imposter (Women, Confidence, and Leadership)"“
Despite their qualifications and achievements, many women in leadership positions struggle with self-doubt, perfectionism, and the pressure to constantly prove themselves. Impostor syndrome is more prevalent in work environments where biases, unrealistic expectations, and stress are present. In addition to systemic factors, self-doubt often holds women back from seizing the opportunities they rightfully deserve.
This workshop will connect insights from the DEI field and research on women in leadership, linking topics such as career aspirations, stress, and impostor syndrome with innovation, profitability, and sustainability. Through questionnaires, self-reflection, and discussion, we will redefine failure and cognitively reframe negative thought patterns. The workshop will focus on individual barriers while also addressing systemic obstacles. The goal is to turn your inner impostor into an outsider and reduce its impact on your actions, performance, and overall satisfaction.