Somatic Change — Leadership that begins in the body.
Not harder. Deeper.
Nervous-system-first stress & leadership training for high-pressure teams. Tools that work
— in the next meeting, not just in theory.
Not another leadership program.
Stress, reactivity, and burnout don’t come from poor time management — they come from a dysregulated nervous system.
At Somatic Change, we help leaders and teams move from constant activation to calm, grounded clarity — so performance stops being exhausting and starts becoming sustainable.
Because people don’t need more tools for their heads.
They need
safety in their systems.
True performance comes from presence — when the body, the mind, and the mission are aligned.
Somatic Change provides the missing link between corporate performance and real well-being.
This Is For You, If Your Organisation struggles with:
The Somatic Change Method
Leadership and collaboration fail when we try to think our way out of stress.
As our nervous system works in a different way.
It follows a predictable sequence — and when we respect that sequence, everything changes.
REGULATE
Calm the body to change the mind.
Stress and reactivity are physiological, not personal.
Through somatic tools and nervous-system awareness, leaders learn to stabilize under pressure — in real time, in real meetings.
RELATE
Connection before correction.
When people feel safe, they can listen, empathize, and collaborate — even in conflict.
Teams learn to communicate from regulation, not defense.
REASON
Once safety and connection are restored, clear thinking and wise decisions return.
This is where creativity, empathy, and sustainable performance emerge. We then anchor these new patterns in practice — so they last beyond the workshop.
Most organizations start at Reason.
We start where transformation actually begins — in the body.
Our Approach
We combine the
science of neurophysiology with the
art of embodied presence.
Every session integrates:
- Somatic Experiencing® & NARM® principles
- Attachment repair & co-regulation
- Mindful awareness & practical leadership tools
The result: leaders who don’t just know what resilience is — they feel it, embody it, and apply it every day.
Regulation doesn’t mean staying calm at all times — it means staying connected in the middle of intensity.
It’s the skill that allows leaders to hold pressure, emotion, and complexity without shutting down or lashing out.
In a regulated team, stress becomes
information, not
threat — and that’s where clarity, trust, and innovation begin.
What this means for your organization
Reduced Stress, Absenteeism & Presenteeism
Clearer communication & stronger relationships
Sustainable energy and emotional balance
A culture of authenticity & psychological safety
Programs for Leaders, Teams & Professionals
At Somatic Change, we translate nervous-system science into practical tools that transform how people work, lead, and relate — from the inside out.
Our programs are designed for leaders, teams, and organizations facing constant pressure, rapid change, and high emotional demands.
Each format combines embodied learning with immediate workplace application.
The result: measurable outcomes — and teams who feel human again.
Intro Experiences
(90–120 min)
Compact, high-impact sessions that introduce the essentials of
nervous-system–based leadership.
Participants learn to recognize stress patterns, regulate in real time, and bring calm focus to challenging situations.
Ideal for: Team days, leadership circles, Lunch & Learn, or as a keynote impulse.
Transformative experiences for teams or leaders who want to go beyond “managing stress” — and start rewiring their response to it.
Through somatic practice, guided reflection, and group processes, participants expand their
regulation capacity, strengthen
trust and communication, and learn to hold tension without burnout.
Ideal for: Leadership development, team development, or corporate health initiatives.
Ongoing Programs & Subscriptions
Long-term integration creates lasting change. Our subscription model includes monthly somatic reset sessions, micro-practices, and quarterly mini-workshops to help teams continuously regulate, reflect, and reconnect.
Ideal for: Companies building a sustainable culture of presence, well-being, and performance.
1:1 Somatic Leadership Development
Ideal for: Leaders who want to perform without disconnecting from themselves.
“Your body can actually help you change your mind."
-Amy Cuddy
Why it works
The body keeps the score — but it also holds the solution.
We bring nervous system intelligence into the heart of organizations, so teams can perform sustainably, lead consciously, and feel human in the process.
Nearly a Decade of Experience in Corporate Health & Leadership
Our work bridges science and lived experience — because transformation doesn’t happen in PowerPoint slides, it happens through a felt sense.
8+
years
experience in Corporate Health & Mental Health.
1200+ people
impacted through workshops, keynotes & trainings.
50+ companies
supported – from NGOs to insurance and tech.
100% focus
on nervous system health, leadership & resilience.
Somatic Expertise Meets Corporate Insight
Somatic Change was founded by Tamara Ruhberg — a specialist in stress regulation, somatic therapy, and trauma-informed leadership.
With years of experience in
Corporate Health Management and
mental well-being, Tamara bridges two worlds that rarely meet:
the practicality of organizational strategy and the depth of somatic transformation.
Her work is grounded in the belief that
sustainable performance starts with safety in the body — not with pushing harder or thinking smarter.
She helps leaders and teams reconnect to their natural capacity for presence, clarity, and empathy, so their performance feels both powerful and human.
Background & Credentials
- Master’s in Corporate Health Management (BGM)
- Trained in Somatic Experiencing®, NARM® (Neuro Affective Relational Model), Parts Work, and Mindfulness Meditation
- 8+ years of experience in BGM, leadership programs, and preventive health consulting
- Expert in stress regulation, healthy leadership, and trauma-informed communication
Somatic Change modules & trainings
Trauma-Informed Leadership
Possible topics/ modules
- How safety and connection shape trust and team performance
- Recognizing hidden stress responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn) in communication
- Leading with the nervous system in mind: calm presence during conflict or change
- Creating psychological safety through body language and tone
- Understanding secondary stress and emotional boundaries in leadership
Somatic Stress & Resilience
Possible topics/ modules
- Recognizing early signs of stress in the body before burnout begins
- Regulating the nervous system under pressure (practical tools for daily use)
- From fight-or-flight to focus: how to recover clarity after activation
- Understanding how chronic tension affects communication and leadership tone
- Building physiological resilience: what balance really looks like in a fast-paced work culture
Sleep
& Recovery
Understand how your nervous system and hormones shape rest and performance — and learn somatic practices that support true recovery.
Possible topics/ modules
- How stress hormones disrupt deep rest – and how to reset your system
- Evening regulation: body-based rituals to transition from work to rest
- The link between nervous system activation and insomnia
- Somatic tools for relaxation and parasympathetic activation
- Building a company culture that supports rest, recovery, and human rhythm
"The masks we wear"-Teambuilding
Possible topics/ modules
- How adaptation and people-pleasing shape leadership identity
- Recognizing performance patterns: perfectionism, overcontrol, or withdrawal
- From role to authenticity: integrating your “professional” and “real” self
- Body awareness as a key to genuine presence and connection
- How teams mirror each other’s nervous systems — and why authenticity is contagious
Let’s Talk About The Somatic Way in Your Organization.
Ready to make your organization nervous-system smart?
Jump on a free clarity call with us to explore what embodied leadership could look like for your team.
The call will be in English or German.
Let's meet as humans, not projects. I'm looking forward to meet and see you soon.
<3Tamara
FAQs
Frequently asked questions:
1. What exactly is “Somatic Change”?
Somatic Change is a body-based approach to leadership and stress management. It combines neuroscience, trauma-informed principles, and practical regulation tools to help leaders and teams handle pressure with more calm, clarity, and connection.
2. How is this different from other leadership or stress management trainings?
Most trainings focus on mindset and behavior. Somatic Change works one layer deeper — with the nervous system. We don’t teach coping — we teach regulation.
3. Is this suitable for all teams, or only for leaders?
Both. Programs can be tailored for leadership teams, HR departments, or general staff. The common focus is building emotional intelligence, resilience, and embodied communication that improves team culture and wellbeing.
4. What format do you offer — workshop, keynote, or long-term program?
Different formats are possible. Most organizations start with a 2–3 hour interactive workshop or a 1-day training. For lasting impact, I also design ongoing learning journeys and coaching series that integrate somatic tools into daily work life.
5. Is there a scientific basis behind this work?
Yes. The methodology draws from current neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and trauma research by experts like Dr. Stephen Porges, Peter Levine, and Dr. Gabor Maté. It’s where modern science meets embodied practice — evidence-based, practical, and deeply human.
