Søren Lynge is an accomplished Danish mindset mentor, author, and speaker, and the founder of Nordic Mindset and Lyngemetoden — a structured training methodology that bridges psychology, pedagogy, and personal development. With more than three decades of experience, he has delivered over 4,700 lectures across the corporate, educational, and public sectors, helping thousands of individuals develop the tools to manage their thoughts, emotions, and actions more effectively.
Educated in pedagogy focusing on cognitive and behavioral development, Søren has built a career dedicated to transforming traditional psychology into practical, evidence-based training. His approach integrates principles from positive psychology, neuroscience, and solution-focused therapy to promote measurable personal and professional growth.
In 2017, Søren launched Denmark’s first formal education in positive thinking through the Lyngemetoden framework — a seven-month lifestyle and mindset program designed to train emotional control, motivation, and resilience. Under his leadership, Nordic Mindset has become an internationally recognized platform for mindset training, personal development, and mental-health education.
Søren’s philosophy moves psychology from “talking to training,” turning insight into concrete action. His lectures, books, and mentorships are marked by clarity, compassion, and a direct approach that resonates with people from all walks of life.

Britta Tønnies is a highly qualified clinical psychologist from Denmark, holding a Master’s degree in Psychology (Cand.psych.Aut.) from Aarhus University (2009). Since establishing her independent practice in 2011, she has specialised in treating eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, particularly among adolescents and young adults.
Her approach integrates advanced post-graduate training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) under Alan Fruzzetti and Narrative Therapy with David Epston — combining behavioural, relational, and narrative frameworks.
As a member of both the Danish Psychological Association and the Danish Society for Eating Disorders, Britta is recognised for her clinical competence and has delivered numerous workshops and lectures to healthcare professionals, educators, and families. Her public presentations include modules on self-harm and eating disorders among young men, addressing less-recognized patient groups with insight and sensitivity.
At Nordic Mindset, Britta ensures that psychological integrity remains central to all training programmes. Her work focuses on translating complex clinical knowledge into accessible, evidence-based tools that empower individuals and organisations to build long-term mental resilience.

Kim Madsen is recognised internationally as a Danish expert in mindset, leadership, and mental health education. Since 1994, he has inspired more than one million business owners through live lectures in over 50 countries, combining practical psychology, business strategy, and human performance.
In 2006, Kim co-authored How to Create Your Own Success with Edit Moltke Leth, an NLP Master and Business Psychology expert. His work integrates emotional awareness, behavioural training, and performance psychology to help individuals and organisations achieve sustainable success.
In 2022, his personal and professional journey was documented in Believer, a 90-minute documentary produced by Impact TV and financed by Danish national broadcaster TV2 and the Danish Film Institute. The film premiered across Denmark, highlighting his lifelong dedication to helping others unlock their potential.
At Nordic Mindset, Kim serves as Director of Global Implementation and Development, working alongside Søren Lynge to bring evidence-based mindset training to an international audience. Beyond his professional work, Kim is deeply committed to philanthropy, founding the HelpAfrica Foundation (2009) and the Rotary Club Benahavis International in Spain.
Kim is married to Sophie Madsen and the father of five children. His leadership is defined by integrity, global vision, and a deep passion for improving mental health and human potential.

María T. Naranjo Navarro is a licensed psychologist from the University of Málaga, specialising in mental health training, leadership, soft skills development, and suicide prevention. Since 2022, she has provided psychological counselling to individuals and couples in private practice, while collaborating with public institutions and non-profits to deliver prevention and education programmes.

She is the founder and former director of The Mind’s Well Recovery College in Scotland, an accredited institution recognised by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. Over her career, she has trained more than 7,000 professionals and presented at international conferences on child and adolescent psychology for more than 25 years.

Her leadership roles include national coordination for suicide prevention projects in Scotland, Deputy Director at Penumbra Edinburgh, and membership in the Psychological Intervention Group for Crisis and Disasters.

María has received an NHS Scotland Fellowship, produced the documentary Hurting to Heal, and developed mental-health services for homeless youth. She continues to advance trauma-informed and community-based approaches to psychological well-being across Europe.

Sam Emuria Akoit is a mental-health specialist and public-health professional currently serving as Director of Training and Mentorship Programs at the Hecami Foundation in Uganda. With advanced qualifications in Clinical Psychology from Makerere University, he combines academic depth with extensive field experience in mental-health programme design, implementation, and leadership.

He has led national and community-based initiatives focused on mental-health access, suicide prevention, and professional training, collaborating with the Ugandan Ministry of Health and other partners. His areas of expertise include psychotherapy, stress management, mentorship, and health promotion.

Previously, Sam served as Director at Gramila Mental Health Services, Head of Mental Health at Mengo Hospital, and Regional Coordinator for Community Outreach in Northern Uganda. A member of the Uganda Association of Clinical Psychologists and the Uganda Psychiatric Association, Sam’s leadership continues to advance capacity-building and evidence-based mental-health care across East Africa.

Evelyn Connie Kharono is a practising counselling psychologist, researcher, and mental-health advocate with extensive experience in higher education and clinical counselling. She holds a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology from Bugema University and a Bachelor of Education from Makerere University, where she provides counselling services to both students and staff.

Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, trauma, substance-use disorders, and relationship challenges. She conducts workshops on coping strategies, conflict resolution, and addiction prevention, and leads awareness campaigns during Mental Health Month at Makerere University.

Evelyn is Principal Investigator for the research project Enhancing Mental Health Support for Uniformed Professionals in Uganda, exploring technology-driven approaches to expand access to care. She supervises student peer-counsellors and interns, strengthening Uganda’s next generation of counselling professionals.

As Vice President of the Uganda Counselling Association, Evelyn continues to advocate for improved national mental-health policies and professional standards. She is also completing certification as a Nordic Mindset Mentor, aligning her academic expertise with practical mindset-training frameworks.