Mental resilience and a growth mindset as the key to performing under pressure

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What do you do when everything is uncertain? When winning matters, but focusing on winning holds you back?

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It all starts in your mind. With focus. And with taking control of what you can influence. Marit Bouwmeester, the most successful sailor of all time, takes you into the world of mental resilience, personal growth and taking charge of your own path. She shows that it’s not talent but your mindset and your ability to focus on what’s controllable that determine whether you excel.

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In her powerful keynote, she translates the world of elite sport and science into the reality of organisations. She uses sailing as a metaphor to talk about focus, letting go and dealing with setbacks. With stories grounded in sports psychology and scientific insights, she challenges you to rethink what it means to perform under pressure. Her message is clear: you can’t win if you lose in your head.

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This keynote is inspired by her book Winnen met je hoofd (Winning with Your Mind) and offers an inspiring and honest look behind the scenes of elite sport - with concrete lessons on how to keep control, even when everything around you is shifting.