The Real Reason You React Under Stress (It’s Not Willpower)

I used to think staying calm under pressure was about willpower.

Then I realized: my body was hijacking the conversation before my brain even had a chance.

Almost a decade ago

I started to lead a team.

I was young.

I did not know anything about leadership and communication.

Everything was on the line.

And instead of being the articulate, strategic person I knew I could be...

I found myself snapping at one of my team member.

My words came out sharp.

Defensive.

Nothing like what I actually meant to say.

Later, replaying it in my head, I thought: What happened to me in there?

That's when I started learning about the nervous system. About how stress doesn't just affect our mood—it literally changes how we communicate.

When pressure hits,

Some of us go into control mode.

Others shut down completely.

Some become critical. Others people-please.

It's not a personality flaw. It's biology meeting personality patterns in real time.

And once I understood my pattern

Once I could catch those early signals before my nervous system took over

Everything changed.

I could finally say what I meant to say.

Even when the stakes were high.

That's why we're hosting this workshop together with Marcelina

To help you understand what's really happening when stress hits and give you the tools to stay connected, clear, and effective even when tensions rise.

Together with Marcelina, a workplace facilitator.

We're blending neuroscience and the Process Communication Model to help you:

• Understand what happens in your nervous system when stress hits

• Recognize your unique stress communication pattern (6 different PCM type)

• Spot your early warning signs—before you react in ways you regret

• Use practical somatic + communication tools to stay grounded and clear

You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of yourself, simple regulation techniques, and strategies to communicate better when it matters most.

Take 90 minutes to develop skills that will stay with you for life.

We want to offer Berlin community 50%off for limited time and tickets till 12:00 midnight today. Only 2 left.

Here is the sign up link with code: 50%OFF: https://luma.com/s8yt67wv

See you soon :)