The Concept: High-level leadership requires more than just “mindset”—it requires the ability to navigate complex psychological states in real-time. The 3Ms Training is a proprietary executive program designed by Dr Patrick Pheasant to bridge the gap between deep clinical psychotherapy and high-stakes professional performance. By mastering these three advanced psychological pillars, leaders transition from reactive stress to proactive, integrated impact.
The Experience: This training is delivered through immersive intensives that target the three essential layers of the human experience:
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Metaxis (The Experiential Bridge): Utilising Action Methods to navigate the “in-between” space—where the professional role meets the personal self. We use spatial mapping and role-play to rehearse new ways of being, allowing you to test leadership strategies in a safe, “as-if” reality before deploying them in the boardroom.
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Meta-emotion (The Affective Anchor): Beyond simply “feeling” emotions, we explore your feelings about your feelings. By understanding the secondary emotions—such as shame about anxiety or guilt about ambition—we deconstruct the internal friction that leads to burnout and decision-paralysis.
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Metacognition (The Strategic Lens): Developing the “observer self.” We provide tools to monitor your own thought patterns under pressure, allowing you to catch cognitive biases and imposter syndrome at the source. This is the ultimate skill in high-level regulation and strategic clarity.
The Methodology: The 3Ms Training is the cornerstone of The Coolum Institute’s philosophy. It leverages Dr. Pheasant’s dual expertise to ensure that your professional trajectory is not just successful, but psychologically sustainable. We don’t just provide insights; we provide the Metacognitive framework to sustain them and the Metaxis to act on them.
- Format:
- 1:1 Executive Intensive / Small Group Cohort
- Location:
- Coolum Beach / Telehealth
- Year:
- Launching August 2026
- Status:
- Applications Open
