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Midday Masterclass - Focus Under Pressure

Date and Time

Thursday Jul 23, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM NZST

Location

KPMG Building
Level 10, 85 Alexandra Street, Hamilton Central

Fees/Admission

Free of charge for Waikato Chamber members
$35+GST for non-members

Registrations are required to attend.

Register

Description

Focus Under Pressure: How to gain awareness of your state, think clearly and perform at your best

Between constant pressure, competing demands, and the mental load of staying on top of it all, many professionals find themselves operating in a reactive mode rather than at their best.

This Midday Masterclass presented by Gratitude Habit delivers practical, evidence-based tools to help you think clearly, respond effectively, and perform at your best, all in a format designed for busy professionals.

Gain a clear understanding of how you operate under pressure, along with simple, practical tools to improve focus, decision-making, and communication throughout your workday.

What you’ll walk away with
Practical tools you can immediately apply to:

• Stay composed and focused under pressure
• Improve decision-making in demanding situations
• Strengthen communication and working relationships
• Quickly reset and refocus during your workday

What you'll discover
Explore the core drivers behind stress, focus, and performance, and learn simple techniques to manage them effectively.

The Short Fuse
Understand how your nervous system drives your reactions, and why others respond the way they do under pressure.
The Full Brain
Explore why modern life leaves us feeling foggy, reactive, or overwhelmed, and what that means for productivity and leadership.
The Power of Breath
Learn why breath actually works and how to use it as a fast, simple reset in the middle of a busy workday.
The Gratitude Reset
Discover a practical, science–backed tool to rewire and retrain your brain for improved focus and resilience. Not fluffy thinking, real technique.

Who should attend?
This Midday Masterclass is designed for anyone navigating the demands of business and corporate life. Whether you’re leading a team, managing a busy schedule, or feeling the pressure of modern work-life, participants will leave with practical tools they can implement straight away. Bring a friend, a colleague, or your whole team.

Give yourself an hour that actually gives back. Step out of the noise and walk away with simple, science-backed tools you'll use immediately.

Your facilitators
Brit Madley | Facilitator & Co–Founder, Gratitude Habit
After years of taking life very seriously, Brit became deeply interested in what actually helps people feel better in real life. She brings humour, honesty, and relatable insight into how modern life can leave us feeling overloaded, and what we can actually do about it.

Jess Frost | Facilitator & Co–Founder, Gratitude Habit
Having experienced corporate pressure first–hand, Jess is passionate about making managing our mind practical and achievable. She brings warmth, humour, and a relatable approach that makes complex ideas simple and immediately useful.

Please note - lunch is not provided. You are welcome to bring your own lunch to the session.

For enquiries or to cancel your registration email events@waikatochamber.co.nz

This is a complimentary event for Chamber members; if you are unable to attend, please let us know by the day before, or a $20+GST no-show fee will apply.

View our terms and conditions here.