UEV-002

When Standing Up One More Time is the Only Option: Adaptation in the Face of Adversity

New Past

English

Description

Acceptance, adaptation, and progress in the face of adversity. In this EUV/ChallengeEU session, we will hear the powerful story of Carlos Nevot, a triathlete whose life changed drastically after a severe bike accident in 2023 that left him in a wheelchair. Carlos will guide us through a journey of deep personal transformation, showing how the mental discipline, goal-setting, and resilience he developed through sports became his vital tools to rebuild his life. Carlos's experience offers valuable lessons on navigating uncertainty, managing setbacks, and maintaining focus when plans change unexpectedly. His story highlights how resilience, adaptability, and a strong sense of purpose are critical entrepreneurial competencies for transforming challenges into opportunities and sustaining progress in the face of adversity.

The session is a professional talk with a moderated Q&A session afterwards
From 10:30 to 12:30h.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the session, participants will be able to:
Recognize how resilience, adaptability, and goal-oriented thinking can help overcome significant personal and professional challenges, including those commonly faced by entrepreneurs.
Apply practical strategies for managing uncertainty, reframing setbacks as learning opportunities, and maintaining motivation when pursuing long-term personal, academic, or entrepreneurial goals.

Teaching Methods

Case method learning is used to encourage participants to reflect on the real-world case of the speaker´s experience and to apply theoretical lessons to personal entrepreneurial challenges.

Key Competencies

Leadership and management skills Anticipation of risks and risk management

Workload

1-2 hours

Type of Assessment

No assessment

Type of Certification

Certificate of attendance upon request

Maximum Participants

Contact Teacher

Ivana Rihova
ivana.rihova@universidadeuropea.es

Dates

Course Period

Oct 27, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026

Application Period

Oct 21, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026

Offered By

Universidad Europea de Valencia

Course Type

Other

Focus Area

Personal Skills and Development

Delivery Mode

Hybrid

Offered To

Bachelor Students Entrepreneurs

Important Notice

Note: Credits are not automatically transferred. Please check with your home institution or degree program to see if this course can be included in your study plan to ensure that the credits are recognized.