From Business To Being

“We want to live in a society where we meet each other as humans, where we feel loved, and where we do what interests us passionately. We believe that this is no utopia and we know that we have to start with ourselves to make this happen.

In our search for ways and means of making this vision come true, we allowed ourself to be guided by encounters with inspiring people. These encounters have developed into a film.

From Business To Being is therefore an experiment, to invite everyone to ask themselves: ‘How do I want to live and work?’ And at the same time, it is our answer to that question.”

The filmmakers

Hanna Henigin und Julian Wildgruber

The film From Business To Being tells the story of three executives – a former investment banker at Lehman Brothers, a project manager in the automotive industry and a regional manager at the pharmacy chain “dm” – who embark on a quest to find ways out of the “rat race”.

Their motivation: the desire for more enthusiasm, meaning and authenticity in their work. Through their sensitive and yet forthright approach Hanna Henigin and Julian Wildgruber provide deep insight into the emotional sphere of the otherwise closed world of business leaders and explore the question: To what extent are the crises of today‘s workplaces crises of consciousness? Can meditation and awareness training help to free people from stress provoking patterns of thinking and behaving, and get back to themselves?

What skills will be required from business leaders in the future and how do organisations in a globalised world have to be rethought and restructured towards more collaboration? In their search for answers, the filmmakers meet experts from economy, science and meditation who build bridges between “business” and “being” and give new impetus for a cultural change in the business world, focussing on the well-being of all stakeholders.

From Business To Being is a film that touches people, inspires discussion and above all encourages an honest look inside: Who am I? What inspires me? And how do I live and act accordingly? All that is based on the conviction that changes towards a better working environment and society are rooted in a growing awareness of the individual.

Beyond that, the film serves as an outstanding learning resource for professionals engaged in leadership. It introduces fresh perspectives on how organisations can cultivate an innovative culture of collaboration through mindfulness and compassion training – creating an environment in which everyone can thrive.

Today’s organisations are facing unprecedented pressure to adapt. In the wake of digital transformation and rapid technological advancement, a new understanding of leadership is required – one characterised by clarity, compassion and presence.

Renowned scholars such as Professor Prof. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, Dr C. Otto Scharmer and Prof. Dr. Professor Tania Singer compellingly demonstrate how “Mindful Leadership” can foster a profound shift in awareness within organisations.

The professional licences are offered as a Video-on-Demand service. They grant the right to screen the feature-length documentary officially for one year in workshops, seminars and professional events.

Our references include screenings and collaborations with organisations such as Bosch, Siemens, Roche, Novartis and Otto Group, as well as socio-ecological initiatives including Transition Town, wirtschaftneudenken and Mind and Life Europe, among others.