Alicja Sekret is an experienced coach, trainer, and project manager with over a decade of experience in leadership and project management. After successfully overcoming breast cancer in 2015, she became an advocate for open discussions about illness, particularly cancer. Alicja shared her journey on the TEDxMarszałkowska stage in 2016, and since then, she has been actively speaking at various conferences, including for the Onkocafe foundation. Her mission is to help patients communicate about their illness in a way that fosters understanding rather than fear.
As a board member of the Ludzie i Medycyna foundation, Alicja developed the “Pacjenci Pacjentom” app, designed to connect patients with similar chronic conditions, supporting their resilience. Her passion lies in designing patient experience (PX) solutions, and she shares her knowledge and insights with students at the School of Ideas at SWPS University.
In 2023, she co-created the “Short Guide to Menopause” with HelloZdrowie and launched the EQ Power project, a psychometric tool that measures emotional intelligence in young adults. With a background in applied linguistics and cultural studies, Alicja has extensive training in coaching, including a TOP360 trainer certification. Since 2009, she has specialized in conducting workshops for mid- and senior-level managers, focusing on client relationship building and effective presentation skills.
Examples of speech topics:
- Communication about cancer in business and family
- Emotional intelligence and resilience in the work environment
- The story of a cancer survivor: my Jjourney and life after illness.
- My cancer journey: a practical guide to breast self-examination.
- PX: designing effective solutions through patient experience.
- Emotional intelligence and its role in building mental resilience in patients.
Why This Expert:
Alicja Sekret stands out as a unique voice in the field of health communication and emotional intelligence, combining her personal experience as a cancer survivor with professional expertise in coaching and project management. Her dedication to creating patient-centric solutions, such as the “Pacjenci Pacjentom” app and the EQ Power project, demonstrates her ability to turn challenges into impactful innovations. Alicja’s deep understanding of emotional resilience and her commitment to educating others make her a sought-after speaker and leader, inspiring both patients and professionals to navigate complex health and emotional challenges with confidence and empathy.