Ann Smets

Executive Performance Reset | Gut–Brain–Heart Coherence for Senior Leaders in Hospitality & High-Performance Environments | Founder of Soulestara

Antwerp Metropolitan Area

About

AI will optimise your business. But if your nervous system is running on empty, it will quietly destabilise your leadership — and your life. I work with senior executives and leaders in hospitality, travel, and high-performance environments who are operating at the top of their game — and paying for it privately with exhaustion, mental overload, and a growing sense of disconnection from themselves. Most performance challenges are not strategic. They are physiological. Sustained pressure accumulates in the body — in the nervous system, in the gut, in the tissues. It narrows your thinking, slows your recovery, and erodes the clarity and presence that defines exceptional leadership. No amount of strategy, coaching, or productivity hacking touches it at the root. My work does. Through a precise integration of Chi Nei Tsang, gut–brain–heart coherence, and somatic energy work, I help leaders reset at the level where performance actually lives — the body. The results are not subtle. Leaders who work with me report clearer thinking, faster recovery, deeper sleep, and a quality of presence in their leadership they had forgotten was possible. This is not coaching. This is not therapy. It is a reset of your internal operating system — from the inside out. With over 20 years of international experience working in and with high-end environments — including Six Senses Maldives — I understand the specific pressures placed on leaders in this industry. And the depth of support required to truly navigate them. I work with: Senior executives and founders Leadership teams in hospitality, luxury, and travel High-performance individuals ready to go beyond conventional wellness Available for 1:1 Executive Reset sessions (in-person and virtual) ,on-site leadership support internationally and High-performance team interventions If you are leading at a high level and know something needs to shift — not in your strategy, but in you — let's have a conversation. 📩 Book a Starlight Call: www.soulestara.com I

Experience

  • Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine at Brainz Magazine
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

    Selected as an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine, a global platform for thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals in business, personal development, and wellness. Brainz invites contributors based on their expertise and unique perspective, offering a space to share insights on human potential, wellbeing, and conscious leadership with an international audience.

  • TaskHuman (Freelance · 4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Integrative Wellbeing Coach
      Apr 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Online WellbeingCoach
      Mar 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Helping people worldwide achieving their Health and Fitness Goals

    • Integrative Wellness Coach
      Mar 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Working with clients worldwide 1:1 inspiring & motivating them to become the best and happiest version of themselves by focussing on the Body-Mind-Soul Connection. Based on my specialty treatments and approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine. When we start to know our own body and organs and realise how they are influenced by our emotions - and the other way around - we can start to create a Balance within your Organs-Emotions allignment, which will result in feeling Happier and Healthier. I love to assist in guiding you through this process by doing treatments together and implementing Lifestyle Changes on the longer run. "Health is the greatest possession Contentment is the greatest treasure Confidence is the greatest friend Non-being is the greatest joy" -- Lao Tzu --

  • Founder | Where Science Meets Soul — Executive Performance Reset at Soulestara
    May 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 2 mos

    Soulestara is a specialist performance reset practice working with senior leaders and organisations in hospitality, travel, and high-performance environments globally. My work addresses what conventional wellness, coaching, and therapy rarely reach — the physiological and energetic root of sustained high-performance stress. Through a precise integration of Chi Nei Tsang, gut–brain–heart coherence, and somatic energy work, I help leaders reset at the level where performance actually lives — the body. With over 20 years of international experience — including work with Six Senses Maldives — I understand the specific demands placed on leaders in this industry and the depth of support required to truly navigate them. I work on-site1:1 Executive Reset sessions — in person & virtual The Coherence Proto and remotely, offering: col — 3-month executive container Corporate wellbeing programs & leadership team interventions On-site residencies for luxury hospitality & retreat environments Where science meets soul — for leaders ready to perform, feel, and lead at their fullest.

  • Owner of Conscious Cruising Consultancy and Soulestara at Self-employed
    Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    At Conscious Cruising Consultancy, we are dedicated to enhancing the cruising experience by integrating holistic wellness programs tailored to the unique needs of your cruiseline passengers. Our innovative solutions are designed to enable you to offer specialized Themed Cruises, which offer a perfect solution for periods like low seasons, or standing out by offering the next level service and attract a new generation of mindful travelers. We offer comprehensive services including customized wellness programs, menu creations, seasonal initiatives, mindfulness and sustainability practices, workshops and lectures. Our commitment to holistic well-being and eco-friendly practices ensures that your guests embark on journeys that nourish their body, mind, and spirit. Partner with us to create unforgettable and transformative experiences on your vessels, while prioritizing the well-being of your passengers and the planet.

  • Wellness Cruise Consultant at VIVA Cruises
    Jan 2024 - Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Wellness Cruise Consultant and Visiting Wellness Coach onboard Viva One, Viva Enjoy