Decoding the brain:

Basic structure, decision-making and action patterns

Perception and mindfulness:

Our senses (sensory technology) Information processing - illusions

Intuitive and rational decisions:

Mental picture - basis for decisions

Intuition: fast and efficient

Ratio: slow and strenuous

Even if we don't talk, we communicate. Learning to listen actively and reading body language signals with emotional intelligence will help you to better understand the behavior of those around you. Invest your energy in relationship development rather than wearing it out in conflicts.

Recognize the serious importance of the difference between self-perception and external perception. Through a better understanding of emotions, by showing empathy when dealing with others and by use of non-violent communication techniques, you create the basis for sustainable conflict resolution and successful cooperation.

Learn how the "human operating system", your brain, works and how thought and decision-making processes work. But also recognize and understand the strengths and weaknesses of our cognitive capabilities. This knowledge forms the basis for the ability to take better decisions.

Learn to develop a sharp picture of your surroundings and learn how quickly we can succumb to deceptions that distorts our mental picture of the reality. Understanding these cognitive capabilities and limitations will help you to respond confidently to challenges with conscious choices.

Understand how we humans take decisions and what factors significantly affect us in this process. Learn why you decide intuitively and when you decide rationally, when you can trust your intuitions or heuristics, and when you need to be careful to avoid typical decision making traps.

To understand own mistakes is to understand the logic of human error. Get to know the systematic weaknesses of our decision-making processes and learn how to counter these weaknesses. Learn important details about the Costa Concordia disaster and learn how to use your own mistakes and the mistakes of others as opportunity to learn and for improved decision making.

Mindful interaction with colleagues, friends and family members requires emotional intelligence. Understand the importance of the difference between self-perception and external perception. Understanding this difference is the basis for social competence in dealing with others and for a high level of acceptance of your decisions.

Learn from guest lecturer Anne Haug about the steps and decisions she took on the path from a student of sports science to a succesful world-class professional triathlete. She talks about the need for realistic goal setting, careful planning and resilience in the implementation of the plans. But also find out how Anne Haug deals with defeats and setbacks.

Lifelong learning - better understanding - instigating change of behavior!

There is no silver bullet! It's up to you what decisions you take for yourself at the end of this training week.

The seven rules for success in conscious decisions making will help you. But no one else than you decides for you whether changed behavior by better understanding will become a lasting change in your attitude!

As an instructor in shiphandling simulators I have trained many Captains and Nautical Officers to prepare them for their onboard tasks. Simulatorbased training is a state of the art training method to pass on knowledge in a practical and understandable way. This helps to prepare the participants in the best possible way for their challenges onboard.

World-class professional triathlete

Anne Haug has been a professional triathlete since completing her studies in sports science. Since 2018, she has also been competing in long-distance races and in recent years has been one of the most consistent and successful long-distance triathletes in the world, especially due to her strong running performances.

Ironman-Hawaii World Champion

In 2019, Anne Haug became the first and so far only German woman to win the Ironman Hawaii World Championship.

Also at the top in 2024

Last year, Anne Haug won the Ironman Lanzarote in track record time and she pulverized the previous world record time during her new victory at the popular Challenge Roth.

Keynotes and lectures on overcoming borders

In her lectures and keynote speeches, Anne Haug shows how to recognize and overcome personal and professional boundaries. She talks about the importance of realistic goal setting, resilience and dealing with setbacks on the way to success.

Captain Pietro Sinisi 

Burkhard's training sessions were a unique experience. His decades of experience as a Captain and his ability to explain complex situations in a practical way have helped me enormously. His calmness and professionalism in simulating extreme situations were particularly impressive. I now feel safer and better prepared for my tasks at sea.

• 5 days of intensive training in a remote conference hotel, ideal for sustainable learning through direct interaction.
• Learning from the best: Triathlon World-class athlete Anne Haug shares her experiences on her way to the top of the world
• Practical exercises and realistic simulations.
• Development of decision-making and leadership skills in challenging situations
• Personal feedback and comprehensive support from the trainer.
• Ideal for all those who want to maximize their success by presence and direct interaction.
• Dates (select in step 2 when booking):
• 01.09. - 05.09.2025
• 20.10. - 24.10.2025
• 23.03. - 27.03.2026
• 08.06. - 12.06.2026

3495,- Euro

• Personal development: This training gives you security and self-confidence to master challenges confidently.
• Experience-based expertise: Learn from the experience of experienced trainers with a proven approach to personal success.