Christina Purrer

Hil-Foundation

Vienna,
Austria

As a project manager at Hil-Foundation, Christina supports the cooperation partners and transfers know-how between the projects and into the local ecosystem. Having founded a social initiative herself in 2016, Christina is aware of the various challenges associated with social entrepreneurship, considering wellbeing as one of the biggest and most central. She is delighted to share her experiences and professional know-how with social entrepreneurs in Austria as a workshop facilitator and coach. Christina holds a B.A. in social and cultural anthropology and a double M.A. in Intercultural Management. She has lived and studied in Austria, Germany, France, Turkey and Tunisia.

What does inner wellbeing mean to you?

Feeling balanced, whole, healthy and connected. Feeling great trust into the course of events and the direction of my personal development path.

How would you define wellbeing in one word?

Wholeness

Are there any rituals or practices you use to enhance your wellbeing?

Movement to wake up in the morning, yoga & breathing exercises, guided meditation, journaling, walks in nature.

Why is it important that we prioritize individual, organizational and societal wellbeing?

I am convinced that we will not make a change in this world if we don’t start by changing our personal harmful patterns of thought, emotions and behaviors.

Do you have any favourite books, podcasts, or articles that you believe support, promote, or educate on wellbeing and related themes?

“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl