Réka Deák

Réka Deák: Explorer of People and the World

Réka Deák’s insatiable curiosity and love for people drive her daily explorations of the world and herself. This passion has taken her to many corners of the globe, where she has delved into understanding what lies behind numbers, behaviors, and human interactions. Réka is dedicated to guiding organizations and individuals on transformative journeys beyond their comfort zones, preparing them for an agile and volatile world, and helping them design the best versions of themselves.

Commitment to Lifelong Learning

With an impressive educational background that includes an MSc in Corporate Finance and an MSc in Education, Réka embodies the spirit of continuous learning. She is an ICF accredited brain-based coach and a certified yoga and meditation practitioner and teacher. Her diverse qualifications, including certifications in workshop facilitation, design thinking, agile coaching, project management, and change management, form a robust toolkit that she leverages to drive impactful transformations.

Seasoned Management Consultant

Réka’s professional journey spans over 15 years in management consulting, where she has led large-scale business transformation projects globally. Her expertise encompasses culture, change management, people and leadership development, and operational excellence. She has thrived on the variety of people, cultures, and challenges consulting offers, enjoying the flexibility and opportunities for travel that come with it.

Global Citizen

Born and raised in Hungary, Réka has made her home in several countries, including Switzerland, Spain, the US, Denmark, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates. Her diverse living experiences contribute to her identity as a world citizen, feeling at home wherever she has friends and family.

From Work to Passion

Starting her career as a means to earn a living, Réka’s perspective on work transformed as she discovered her true calling. Her varied job experiences—from selling board games to working in high-end restaurants and interning at a strategy consulting firm—shaped her belief that work can be a medium for self-expression and making a positive impact in the world.

Advocate for Mind-Body Connection

A lifelong lover of movement, Réka’s journey includes practicing aikido, running half marathons, rock climbing, and embracing yoga. In 2017, she became a certified yoga and meditation teacher after a transformative month in a Buddhist Monastery in Nepal. Her commitment to practices like Vipassana meditation and cold dips in winter lakes exemplifies her dedication to cultivating self-awareness.

Nature Enthusiast

Réka’s move to Switzerland in 2014 sparked her love for nature and mountains. Realizing the positive impact of nature during her intense consulting periods, she now incorporates nature into her work through outdoor coaching, workshops, and walk & talk sessions.

Family and Multilingual Home

Motherhood, especially during the pandemic, brought Réka out of her comfort zone, offering profound life lessons. Her family’s multicultural background enriches their home life, where they communicate in Hungarian, Catalan, Swiss/German, and English.

Champion of Wellbeing

A pivotal experience in 2016, witnessing burnout and experiencing hypertension, drove Réka to champion organizational wellbeing. She sought ways to foster a Wellbeing Culture in toxic environments, integrating wellbeing practices into her professional interactions.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Réka’s entrepreneurial journey began with the founding of Wellbeing Designers. This innovative company focuses on creating sustainable work-life and human-centric organizations. She embraces the freedom and challenges of entrepreneurship, driven by her mission to implement organizational wellbeing practices.

Current Endeavors

Today, Réka continues to advance her wellbeing methods, focusing on teams, organizations, and systems. As an Affiliate Senior Advisor at The Josh Bersin Company, she supports HR leaders worldwide through the ever-evolving workplace transformations.

Réka Deák is a transformative leader dedicated to guiding organizations and individuals toward a future where wellbeing and success go hand in hand.