We live in a time when everything moves faster, opinions clash more fiercely, and many people feel like they’re being swept along by circumstances. But what if you have more control than you think?

In her theater lecture *Return to Base*, Dominique Schreinemachers shares her personal experiences as a military helicopter pilot. She served in Afghanistan, was shot down, and resumed her career. But this lecture isn’t about flying or war. It’s about human behavior under pressure. With raw honesty and a sense of humor that puts things into perspective, Dominique shows how we unconsciously react to stress, setbacks, and conflict. How our assumptions, beliefs, and automatic patterns determine what we feel, think, and do. And how we often lose control without even realizing it.

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During this evening, you’ll gain insight into your own filters, your own behavior, and the way you make sense of what’s happening. Dominique will show you that while you can’t always influence circumstances, you can influence your interpretation and your response. And that’s where the difference lies between getting stuck and moving forward. The clear takeaway from this evening: In addition to insight into your own behavior, Dominique gives you the essential first step toward greater control—awareness of where you’re giving away control and the confidence that you can take it back. Not by working harder, but by looking at things differently.

Return to Base is a personal, thought-provoking, and compelling theatrical lecture that will change the way you see yourself and the world. You’ll go home with a clear realization: You’re more in control of your life than you think.