Constant pressure from a busy life

    Pressure can actually be really useful. Sometimes we need a deadline to get going. But with all the balls we keep in the air, both at work and at home, we're constantly exposed to pressure. And that stress builds up in both our body and our working memory.

    Push-ups for your brain

    Push-ups for your brain

    With our method, employees train their brain. Just like you build muscles at the gym, participants train two crucial systems with our "brain push-ups".

    The "control centre" gets stronger, which means better focus and a more efficient working memory. And the "warning system" sharpens, so pressure doesn't pile up.

    A stronger control centre

    Through practice, the frontal cortex and fronto-parietal networks get stronger. This is what we call the "control centre".

    Employees develop a kind of mental shield against pressure and distraction. Performance improves because pressure takes up less working memory and the ability to focus gets sharper.

    Focus training for a stronger executive system

    Information processing

    Hold on to information longer and remember it better.
    Process information faster and more accurately.

    Concentration

    Better direct attention to what matters.
    Sustain attention for longer.
    Less distracted by unimportant information.

    Thinking processes

    Plan and organise more effectively.
    Set goals and stick with them.
    Develop strategies and set priorities.

    Filter & inhibit

    Filter out irrelevant information.
    Suppress unwanted reactions.

    Easier thinking

    The same tasks require less mental energy.
    Switch faster between tasks.

    A sharper warning system

    The training also strengthens the anterior insula and anterior cingulate cortex, our "warning system". This way, employees notice stress signals earlier.

    Over 6 weeks, participants build new healthy patterns to regulate those stress signals. Real behaviour change that strengthens the vitality and employability of your team.

    Stress management training for a stronger warning system

    Body awareness & perception

    Sense earlier when you're getting stressed.
    Catch physical signals before they escalate.
    Recognise subtle warnings from your body.

    Emotional signaling

    Notice what matters and needs attention.
    Sense more quickly when something feels off.
    Understand which emotions are warning you.

    Self-monitoring & awareness

    Observe yourself while doing something.
    Notice what your body is warning you about.

    See for yourself: the results of 40 years of research

    Want to dive into the scientific details yourself? Our academic report brings together the latest studies, analyses and calculations on the effects of attention training, including effect sizes.

    Improving performance

    What is the relationship between stress and performance

    Employee performance improves through optimization of working memory. Relevant information is selected faster and irrelevant information is better suppressed. Concentration goes up while distraction goes down. Research shows up to 24% improvement on attention tasks (Jha et al., 2021).

    On top of that, tension and pressure take up working memory. When that tension drops, capacity is freed up for the task itself. Working memory also becomes more efficient: it delivers better results with less neural effort (Bailey et al., 2020).

    6 weeks for real behaviour change

    Each week there's a group session with an accredited trainer, where employees reflect on their exercises and challenges.

    • 6 group workshops of 60 minutes
    • Workbook with background and assignments
    • Audio recordings for daily practice

    The result? Behaviour that sticks. The effects on stress, burnout and productivity are still visible 6 to 12 months after the training (Vonderlin et al., 2020; Michaelsen et al., 2023).

    6 weeks of brain training for behaviour change
    Participants in an Innerleaps masterclass

    Try it yourself in our free masterclass

    Curious but want to check whether the method fits your team first? You can. In our 60-minute masterclass your organisation gets a real taste of how we work.

    Stress level

    Insight into your personal stress level.

    Attention exercise

    Exercise for less tension and better concentration.

    Reset tool

    Technique to recover quickly and effectively, before or after a tense moment.

    No commitment

    This masterclass is entirely without obligation.

    "This workshop really shows you why training your attention muscle matters. It's a great mix of theory and exercises, so you immediately get to experience what it's like. I think anyone can benefit from this, so I can definitely recommend it." - Jeroen