Intersection between Business and Health
Intersection between Business and Health
Event Overview
Behind every successful business leader is a foundation of strong health and well-being. Entrepreneurs and professionals make hundreds of decisions daily and the state of their physical, mental, emotional and financial health significantly shapes their productivity, resilience and long-term success.
This session will explore how health influences business performance and why wellness must be treated as a strategic investment rather than a personal afterthought. Students will examine real-case scenarios where health challenges affected business outcomes and learn practical strategies for integrating healthy habits into busy work and entrepreneurial environments.
The event will be held within the Health and Wellness class facilitated by Charity Njimu. It aims to help aspiring entrepreneurs and business practitioners cultivate holistic well-being so they can thrive personally and professionally in high-pressure settings.
Key areas to be highlighted include:
- The link between mental wellness and sound decision-making
- Emotional intelligence and stress management in leadership
- Personal financial wellness as a driver of business stability
- Physical health and the role of lifestyle in professional performance
- Wellness culture as a competitive advantage in business
Guest Speaker Profile
Wendy Adamba serves as the Kenya and Uganda Engagement Lead at Partners for Health and Development in Africa (PHDA), a renowned organization dedicated to strengthening public health outcomes across the region. Her work spans health system support, partnership development and community empowerment initiatives focused on sustainable well-being.
With a strong passion for youth empowerment and economic development, Wendy brings a unique perspective on how health-centric approaches can unlock greater innovation, productivity and prosperity in today’s business world. Her experience working with diverse stakeholders enables her to offer valuable insights to students preparing to enter competitive and demanding industries.
