Responding Calmly Under Pressure - by Clint van Heerden

COURSE

Responding Calmly Under Pressure

With Clint van Heerden

This short course helps you understand what’s underneath frustration and why patience gets tested in everyday moments. You’ll learn how to separate other people’s behaviour from your mood and respond with more intention. Through simple, practical tools, you’ll practice choosing calm... even when things feel tense. Music attribution: The Long Way Home by Alex-Productions Music promoted by chosic Creative Commons CC BY 3.0


Meet your Teacher

Clint, a Chartered Accountant (SA) with a Masters in Education (Information and Communication Technology), is dedicated to fostering growth in others. With a remarkable 15-year tenure in people development, Clint led global training initiatives, and designed interactive training experiences. Beyond work, he enjoys running, wine tasting, travel, and reading.

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3 Days

35 students

5.0 stars

4 min / day

Clarity

English


Lesson 1

What Your Frustration Is Really About

This lesson helps you understand what sits underneath impatience, especially when your time or energy feels disrespected. You’ll learn to notice early signals of frustration so you can respond with more awareness instead of reacting on autopilot.

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Lesson 2

Their Behaviour Doesn’t Have To Define Your Mood

This lesson guides you in creating emotional space between yourself and challenging behaviour. You’ll practice cultivating a steadier mindset that allows you to protect your mood, respond thoughtfully, and stay grounded, without denying or avoiding what is happening around you.

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Lesson 3

Choosing Calm In The Moment

This lesson introduces practical, in-the-moment tools to help you steady yourself when tension rises. You’ll practice pausing, taking deliberate breaths, and consciously choosing calm, so you can respond thoughtfully and remain grounded even in high-pressure or challenging situations.

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