This comprehensive one-day course equips professionals with the psychological tools to thrive under pressure using the MTQ48 framework. Participants will move beyond theory to practice, developing practical strategies for emotional regulation, goal setting, and cognitive reframing to enhance performance and well-being. Through immersive simulations and deep-dive analysis, delegates will learn to distinguish between emotional suppression and true resilience.
Ever felt like pressure is holding you back instead of pushing you forward?
What if you could turn stress into strength — not by bottling it up, but by building real mental toughness?
This one day course gives you practical tools to thrive under pressure, using the trusted MTQ48 framework a respected psychometric assessment tool. You’ll learn to regulate emotions, set meaningful goals, and reframe challenges — so you perform better and feel stronger, inside and out.
Gain clarity on what mental toughness truly means — and how it differs from simply suppressing feelings. Understand your stress responses, build confidence in your abilities and in your interactions, and take control of both internal and external demands.
Whether you join an open course, book a closed group session, or opt for one to one coaching, you’ll walk away with strategies you can use immediately — and earn six CPD hours along the way.
To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours1 Day9:00 - 5:00 for GroupsOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Define mental toughness and distinguish it from emotional suppression or stoicism.
Analyse personal stress responses using the MTQ48 Control, Challenge, Commitment, and Confidence model.
Differentiate between Life Control and Emotional Control to manage internal and external stressors.
Distinguish between Confidence in Abilities and Interpersonal Confidence in high-stakes scenarios.
Apply cognitive reframing techniques to transform perceived threats into manageable challenges.
Demonstrate attentional control strategies to maintain focus during high-pressure situations.
Construct a SMARTER goal setting plan that integrates mental resilience principles.
Evaluate the impact of positive visualisation and realistic optimism on performance outcomes.
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 30 days, apply the ABCDE model to one specific stressful event at work.
Share your experience and the outcome with your manager or a peer.
Reflect on what changed in your reaction and performance.
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their ability to perform consistently under pressure while maintaining emotional balance and clarity of thought. It is ideal for anyone seeking practical, evidence-based approaches to build resilience without suppressing emotions or adopting a stoic facade.
This course is ideal for:
Managers who need to lead teams effectively during periods of change or uncertainty
Team leaders looking to maintain composure and clarity when facing high-stakes decisions
HR professionals aiming to support employee wellbeing and resilience across the organisation
Project managers responsible for delivering results under tight deadlines and competing priorities
Customer-facing staff who regularly handle pressure, conflict or emotionally charged interactions
Individual contributors seeking to enhance their personal effectiveness and stress management skills
No prior experience needed
No prior knowledge of mental toughness models or psychological frameworks is required to benefit from this course. It is accessible to professionals at all levels who are motivated to develop greater self-awareness and adaptive coping strategies in their work and personal lives.
What you will take away
Delegates will leave with a clearer understanding of their own stress responses and a personalised approach to managing pressure with greater confidence and focus. They will gain practical tools to reframe challenges, maintain attentional control, and set meaningful goals that support sustained performance and wellbeing.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate per day for open public course
£449.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
