Thriving under pressure

  • English
  • Junior
  • Training
You’re ambitious and motivated, yet occasionally you catch yourself thinking: “What if they find out I’m not actually capable?” In this training you will learn to deal with imposter syndrome and perfectionism. You will explore the growth mindset and discover how mistakes can become fuel for growth.

Frederiksplein 54, Amsterdam

Prijs

€ 695,- excl. VAT

Recognise your inner critic

You want to grow. To learn. To show what you are capable of. But alongside that ambition, uncertainty can creep in.

Many young professionals struggle with the pressure to perform while also feeling unsure when to ask for support. You may hesitate to share work that feels unfinished, aim for perfection, or feel overwhelmed when everything seems equally urgent.

Imposter syndrome often plays a quiet role here. A voice that whispers that your success is luck and that others know more than you do. Small pieces of feedback can linger longer than they should. Achievements are quickly brushed aside. In busy, high-pressure environments, that inner voice can slowly take up more space than you would like.

How to overcome imposter syndrome

This training does not aim to get rid of doubt or silence your inner critic. Instead, you learn to recognise them, notice when they show up, and question how fair they really are.

You explore how pressure and perfectionism shape the way you work, and what changes when you allow mistakes to be part of the process. Not by lowering your standards, but by becoming less afraid of getting things wrong. Making room to learn, grow and move forward with more confidence.

In this training, you will:

  • Learn to recognise imposter syndrome and patterns of self-doubt.
  • Learn to work with performance pressure and perfectionism.
  • Develop a growth mindset.
  • Practise asking for and receiving feedback more openly.
  • Build confidence in challenging work situations.
  • Use mistakes and setbacks as part of your learning process.

Is Thriving under pressure right for you?

Are you not sure whether this training course is right for you? Or do you have other questions about the programme? Book a free call with us. We are happy to tell you more and explore together whether it fits what you are looking for.

 

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Practical information

Price: € 695,- (excluding btw)
Professional development budget:: of our participants use their professional development budget for this training. Ask your employer whether they are willing to cover the cost. Contact [email protected] for a quote.
Language: English
Duration: 1 full day, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, including a delicious catered lunch
Location: The School of Life, Frederiksplein 54, Amsterdam
Tip: Travel by public transport, ride your bike, or use one of the Park & Ride locations in Amsterdam
Group size: Minimum of 5, maximum of 10 participants
Study load: No mandatory homework. However, we encourage you to test and apply the techniques in your daily work after the training
Level: No prior experience necessary

Would you like to book this training for a team?

We also offer this training in-company and would be happy to discuss the options with you.

The trainer

This training is given by our expert Meg Mateer.

Megan Mateer

Megan is a former management consultant turned organizational psychologist and social entrepreneur. She is a coach, trainer, podcast
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