Targeted to Intermediate English (B1+) speakers.Read more
This is the standard requirement for most courses. Participants at this level can participate actively in discussions and manage everyday and professional situations. If they are unsure about their English level, they can test it here or explore our courses facilitated in Basic English.
School Principals.Read more
The listed audiences are those for whom the course is especially recommended, but courses are not exclusive to them and are open to everyone. In fact, most of our workshops are built around the collective sharing of participants’ experiences and having a variety of profiles enriches the learning process and is highly encouraged!
Description
School leadership today comes with a high level of responsibility and constant demands.
It’s easy to lose touch with yourself in the middle of it all.
This 3-day course is an invitation to pause, to breathe, to reconnect, to step back from the daily rush and focus on your own well-being and clarity in leadership.
It’s designed for school principals who want to lead from a place of presence and balance – not just push through.
Participants will learn how to manage their energy rather than just their time.
They will explore simple, body-based tools to recharge – breathwork, grounding exercises, short meditations – all rooted in science and easy to integrate into your daily life (and to share with the team).
Connecting body and mind, noticing what they actually feel, so they can show up clearer, calmer, and more connected, both at work and at home.
Every day includes space for silence, sharing, practice, and reflection. Participants will leave with tools to help them lead with clarity, to set healthy boundaries, and to not bring work stress into their evenings and weekends.
This isn’t just a time out – it’s a reset. Participants will return with more energy, fresh perspective, and a deeper connection to themselves, which is where all true leadership begins.
What is included
Learning outcomes
The course will help participants to:
- Understand how stress affects leadership, health, and relationships – and learn ways to foster resilience and cope with stressful situations to increase their well-being;
- Be aware of how inner calm can strengthen leadership, decision-making, and connection;
- Learn and try out conscious breathing, body awareness, and reflection techniques to regain focus and calm;
- Reflect on values and leadership habits in a quiet and supportive environment.
Tentative schedule
Day 1 – Introduction to the course and inner foundation
(Wednesday Afternoon)
- Introduction to the course, the school;
- Icebreaker activities;
- Recognizing the symptoms of stress – the science of the body/mind connection.
Day 2 – Calm and clear leadership: boundaries, presence, and human connection
(Thursday Morning)
- The power of beliefs and positive psychology;
- Clear communication and kind boundaries;
- Staying steady during pressure or change;
- Peer dialogues.
Day 3 – Course closure and cultural activities
(Friday Morning)
- Integration, small steps, and support structures;
- Reflection: how do I want to lead from now on?;
- Creating new habits in everyday life;
- Supporting well-being in staff without draining yourself;
- Making a simple, personal well-being plan;
- Awarding of the course.
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