Professional course: Thriving under pressure

The School of Life is een internationale organisatie die mensen helpt om meer voldoening uit het leven te halen – zowel persoonlijk als professioneel – met behulp van inzichten uit de filosofie, psychologie en kunsten.

The School of Life Amsterdam

In this training you’ll explore the growth mindset and discover how mistakes can become fuel for growth.

The School Of Life Amsterdam

<h3>Recognize your inner critic and self-doubt</h3><p>You’re driven, eager to show what you’re capable of, and above all—you want to learn and grow. But between the desire to develop and the fear of being exposed lies a common gap.</p><p>Many young professionals struggle with the tension between wanting to prove themselves and daring to ask for help. You may find it hard to set priorities, avoid sharing anything that’s not “perfect,” or quickly feel overwhelmed.</p><p>Add to that a nagging sense of imposter syndrome—the feeling that you’re not really capable and it’s only a matter of time before someone finds out. You might downplay your achievements, question yourself after even minor feedback, or make yourself smaller than you are. In today’s high-pressure performance culture—where onboarding support is often limited—this inner pressure can quietly hold you back from reaching your full potential.</p><h3>How to overcome imposter syndrome</h3><p>The key lies in recognizing your limiting patterns. What’s holding you back from embracing failure or stepping into challenges? How do you talk to yourself when things go wrong—and is that inner voice even fair?</p><p>By confronting your inner critic, you can break free from those patterns. When you start embracing failure, you learn faster, grow faster—and ultimately perform better.</p><h3>In this training, you’ll learn to…</h3><ul><li>Understand what a growth mindset is and how to develop it.</li><li>Handle performance pressure and perfectionism.</li><li>Identify and overcome your inner critic and imposter syndrome.</li><li>Ask for and receive feedback in a safe and constructive way.</li><li>Build self-confidence in challenging work situations.</li><li>Use mistakes and setbacks as fuel for growth.</li></ul>

<h3><strong><strong>M</strong></strong><strong><strong>eg Mateer</strong></strong></h3><h3>Megan is a former management consultant turned organizational psychologist and social entrepreneur. She is a coach, trainer, podcast host and designer. She helps people discover the wisdom within their distress and use it to help not only transform their lives but also inspire new ideas to help solve our world's biggest challenges. Her work is inspired by Voice Dialogue, Jungian Psychology and Shadow Work, Deep Democracy, Theory U, Design Thinking, Non-Violent Communication and Liberating Structures.</h3>

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