Professional training: Discover your purpose

This program supports you in gaining clarity about your motivations, strengths, and long-term goals. Through guided exercises, reflections, and group discussions, you will:

• Gain insight into what gives your work meaning and purpose

• Understand your core values and how they influence your decisions

• Formulate a personal vision and set concrete goals for your future

• Learn how to make intentional choices that align with your purpose

Working in a small group of 10–15 like-minded professionals gives you the chance to share experiences, gain new perspectives, and learn from others who are also exploring how to find more meaning in their work.

By the end of the program, you will:

• Have a clear sense of purpose and authenticity in your work

• Understand your key motivators and how to nurture them

• Be able to make intentional decisions that align with your personal and professional goals

• Have a concrete action plan to live out your purpose in daily work

• Experience greater engagement, satisfaction, and focus

Price: € 695,- (excluding VAT)

Professional development budget: 80% of our participants use their professional development budget for this training. Ask your employer if they can cover the cost. Contact [email protected] for an invoice.

Language: English

Duration: 1 day, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, including a vegetarian lunch from our chef

Location: The School of Life, Frederiksplein 54, Amsterdam

Tip: Travel by public transport, ride your bike, or use one of the Park & Ride locations in Amsterdam

Group size: Minimum of 5, maximum of 15 participants

Study load: No mandatory homework. However, we encourage you to test and apply the techniques in your daily work after the training
Level: No prior experience necessary

Maggie van den Heuvel holds a PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology and works as an Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam. She is a psychologist, researcher, trainer, coach, and artist. Her research focuses on well-being and health at work. Through her own company, she supports individuals, teams, and organizations both nationally and internationally. Maggie publishes in various (inter)national journals. 

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