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Katarina Lincz (full name Linczenyiova) is a Slovak-born adventurer, renowned keynote speaker, storyteller, mental coach, soft skills tutor, expedition leader, and former top athlete in the extreme sport of freediving. Katarina has been a guest speaker at numerous international events, including TEDx, CEO, CFO, and CIO forums, the Executive Summit, and many more. In her motivational and keynote talks, she shares powerful stories that take audiences on unforgettable journeys.

As a coach and tutor, Katarina works primarily with leaders and athletes. Her expertise lies in stress and performance management, mental resilience, and well-being. She combines authentic insights from her former athletic career with over a decade of experience as a mental coach in both business and sports environments. She also integrates her formal academic background in psychology with elements of Eastern philosophy, such as meditation techniques, bringing a diverse array of knowledge and skills to her clients.

Katarina is a soft skills tutor at PwC Academy Slovakia. She has created several soft skills programs and is currently developing her own method for stress relief. Her clients include Swiss Re, IBM, KIA, Roche, Intesa Sanpaolo, NN, Generali, and many others. In 2021, Katarina was nominated by Social Awards Slovakia as one of the 15 most influential personalities in the category of Public Health. She has been featured in media outlets such as Forbes, Red Bull, Marie Claire, and many others.

A former elite freediver, Katarina still holds the national depth record for Slovakia. In 2013, she became the third-deepest female freediver in the world in the CWT discipline, reaching a depth of 85 meters. At just 20 years old, she became the youngest person ever to reach the bottom of the legendary Egyptian Blue Hole (93 meters) on a single breath. She has starred in two movies and has worked on several documentary series about nature. As an adventurer, expedition leader, and instructor of various sports, Katarina brings people closer to nature and an active lifestyle through her Club Point 93 — a community dedicated to sports, well-being, and adventure.

Katarina uses her platform to advocate for destigmatizing mental health in the workplace, in the world of sports, and among the general public. She also raises awareness about the environmental challenges she witnesses firsthand during her expeditions. She has served as the face of numerous charitable campaigns and currently leads two pro bono initiatives: educating children across the EU about aquatic ecosystems, and providing individuals with disabilities access to safe, inclusive sports environments.

Katarina’s life has been shaped by her love for the natural world, her passion for sports and psychology, and her ongoing battle with a serious chronic illness. Despite the challenges of her declining health, she has achieved many of her dreams — and she continues to work toward new ones.