A six-module psychology programme for resilience, workload and mental health — at your own pace
You’re good at what you do. You’re committed, capable and trusted. But something has shifted: the workload feels relentless, the boundaries have blurred, and you’re not sure how long you can keep going at this pace.
This isn’t a resilience talk or a self-care checklist. Thrive Under Pressure is a structured, psychology-based course that gives you the tools to genuinely change how you work — and how you feel about it.
Every programme is co-designed and co-facilitated — you get both of us.
“Koru is a great way of understanding yourself and managing your life. It helps you work out a healthier balance between action and thought and creates both physical and mental harmony. Simple techniques that can be learnt even if you are an experienced manager already. I would recommend the professionalism and wisdom of their approach and people.”
“Gill and Viv ran a Leadership Workshop for our leaders. It was a valuable introduction with practical steps for managing oneself and others. The session was interactive, supportive, and well prepared. They were professional and easy to work with throughout.”
“Koru made a real difference to the effectiveness of our training courses. Their subject knowledge gained the respect of delegates, and their facilitative approach encouraged valuable discussions. They created an environment that allowed ongoing support for participants.”
“We have been working with Koru Development for a few years and feedback from the Building Resilience course is always excellent. Gill’s training style puts people at ease and her expertise means that delegates walk away with new methods to support their wellbeing. The Growth Mindset course was bespoke and highly relevant. Koru Development offer unlimited after support to learners, which shows how much they care.”
“ Having just completed eight weeks with my team working with Gill at Koru, I have already noticed a marked improvement in the resilience and composure of both myself and my team. The combination of easily accessible techniques, supported by proven science and research, helped the team accept and engage with the programme. It won’t be for everyone, but for those that do give it a go, it has the potential to be one of the most impactful pieces of personal development they will do in their careers.”
" One more testimonial. ‘Gill and Viv of Koru opened up the minds of me and my colleagues to a new vocabulary which described our lived experience, helped us to understand it, and - most importantly - helped us to handle it. Many if not people are resistant to change, but change is increasingly unavoidable. To be happy and successful is to learn how to thrive in an environment of constant change. A growth mindset helps you to achieve this."
Built on the same psychology and frameworks Koru delivers to the UN, BBC and NHS — now available as a standalone course, for anyone.
Performance psychology programmes that build resilience, unlock potential and make sustainable high performance possible — for organisations and individuals alike.