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Survival Mind: Discover your inner expedition leader with Caroline Serré
In the most extreme conditions, leadership and humanity become one. Where the cold cuts, time is short and every decision counts, you discover who you really are. In this masterclass we take you into the Survival Mind: the ability to stay clear-headed under pressure, not to give up, and to trust your inner compass, even when you are literally or figuratively lost.
This day offers a unique combination of in-depth reflection and concrete leadership training. Executive coach Caroline Serré connects the experiences and insights of Bernice Notenboom with the day-to-day practice of leaders and professionals. She translates them to your reality: What happens to our brain and body when we suddenly face unprecedented risks? How do you stay calm and think clearly when panic threatens? Which patterns help you, and which don't? How do you hold your course when circumstances, expectations and responsibility come together?
The collaboration between Caroline and Bernice creates an inspiring dialogue between two worlds: the harsh reality outside, where every choice counts, and the inner wisdom within, which helps leaders act clearly and courageously.
Why Survival Mind?
The challenges faced by leaders with great responsibility are surprisingly similar to those of expedition leaders. High pressure, unpredictability, scarce resources, moral dilemmas and the awareness that your choices have a big impact. These worlds are closer together than you think.
Bernice's experiences – from avalanches on Mount Everest to encounters with bears, getting lost in polar storms and the brave decision to turn back on Denali with the summit in sight – hold up a powerful mirror. You really don't need to climb Everest to learn how our mind can suddenly be switched on to act effectively and intelligently, even when this goes against your emotions. Caroline helps you translate these lessons to your own leadership situations, so that you are not only inspired but also break out of well-worn paths, examine your habits and practise new behaviour.
Surviving extreme situations takes more than technique: it takes mental strength. Getting your head in the game within three seconds. Talking to yourself out loud to stop panic. Letting go of what you cannot change. Choosing connection over brute force. Truly feeling when turning back is the only right decision. These are exactly the skills modern leaders need to hold their course in complex, demanding work environments, and Caroline guides you in making them your own. Don't expect an ordinary masterclass, but a discovery of yourself at the edge of what is possible.
Who is it for?
For leaders and professionals:
• Who regularly have to make decisions under great pressure,
• Who want to increase their mental resilience,
• Who notice that in moments of crisis they are sometimes thrown back on themselves,
• Who want to learn from extreme situations to function better in their own reality.
What you take away
• You understand how to keep thinking clearly when tension rises.
• You have concrete techniques to prevent panic and keep your direction.
• You know how to build mental resilience before and during difficult moments.
• You can deal more consciously with patterns such as fight, flight, freeze and fawn.
• You experience how 'getting lost' can be a source of insight and strength.
• You can choose faster and more courageously when the situation calls for it, even if that means turning back.
• You learn how to consciously train a survival mind and use it when it counts.
• You gain insight into how your brain works under pressure and how you can mobilise it yourself.
Investment
The investment is €1,395 (excl. VAT) per person, including venue costs, materials and lunch. Participants also receive a signed copy of Bernice's book. We work with a maximum of 14 participants for the best results.
This training is given by Caroline Serré and Bernice Notenboom, polar explorer, filmmaker, climate journalist and author of Survival Mind.
