

MASTERCLASSES by DARE COURSES
 You can't deny that stress affects all of us — at the office, in school, at home - from parenting to leading teams, every role comes with its own stressors.
The effect of stress on the brain is detrimental, and most often, it leads to challenges like misunderstandings, conflict, being unproductive, forgetfulness, loss of focus, and in some cases, even illness. Stress has the power to impact every part of your life.
 What if we told you that you could incorporate simple changes to stop the effect of stress in its tracks?
 Masterclasses by DARE Courses is the answer. Our affordable, online masterclasses provide practical guidelines to help reduce stress and improve your quality of life. Each interactive session is based on neuroscience — and provides practical tips you can incorporate in your day-to-day to transform your life.
Each masterclass is approximately 2 hours in duration and the booking fee includes a notes booklet to use during the session to get as much information as possible.Â
A masterclass seat is only R229, so you can invest in yourself. Your future self will thank you.
 Seats per session are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
SEE OUR MASTERCLASSES SCHEDULEHOW TO BOOK YOUR SEAT FOR A MASTERCLASS:
1. Select a masterclass from the list below.Â
2. Click on the BOOK MY SEAT button under your selection.
3. You will be redirected to Payfast. Pay the registration fee on Payfast.Â
4. You will then be redirected to a page with a form to complete. Remember to enter your e-mail address correctly to ensure you receive communication from us, and check your spam folder if not received.Â
5. Look out for a confirmation e-mail from DARE Courses to confirm your registration. If not received within 24 hours of booking, send us an e-mail to: [email protected].
6. Join us for your masterclasses at the date and time given, which will take place online on Google Meet. Link to the masterclass and additional information to be shared to your e-mail address. We will share a reminder e-mail one day prior and on the day of the masterclass.Â
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GROUP / TEAM BOOKINGS: Please send an e-mail to: [email protected].
Masterclasses by DARE Courses: Schedule
June - July 2025
Book your seat for only R229 per session by clicking on the BOOK MY SEAT button below the event.
The fees are non-refundable. Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to attend a session that you booked.
GROUP / TEAM BOOKINGS:Â Please send an e-mail to:Â [email protected].
ABOUT OUR MASTERCLASSES & CONTENTSOvercome WORKPLACE STRESS Masterclass
BOOK MY SEAT (R229)About Our Masterclasses & Contents
Overcome WORKPLACE STRESS Masterclasses
Stress in the workplace is extremely challenging. You may identify with the overwhelming feeling of heavy workloads and tight deadline. Maybe your ability to make decisions or influence work processes are also limited and leave you with an experience of lack of control and autonomy. Perhaps you experience job insecurity, or a lack of support, recognition or ineffective communication from supervisors. Workplace conflicts or difficult relationships are also common stressors in the workplace.
Stress not only affects how your brain works but also impacts your productivity, decision-making, concentration, communication with others and emotional resilience.
Understanding how your brain functions during stress can help you manage the impact of stress (1) on your brain, (2) behaviour, (3) emotions, and (4) thinking.
In our Overcome Workplace Stress Masterclass, we will share practical, effective tips and strategies that will
- reduce the impact of stress on your brain and body,
- help you to improve your
- productivity
- thinking
- communication, and
- confidence.
Join us to discover how to turn stress into strength and create a healthier, balanced work life!
Overcome STUDY STRESS Masterclasses
Stress affects your ability to learn, concentrate, remember and read. You might also experience a fear of failure when anxiety about not performing well or disappointing yourself of or other people. The overwhelming feeling when there is limited time to study and complete exams or managing multiple subjects or topics at once, lead to stress and a feeling of burnout. Sometimes the feeling of being unprepared for the exam and doubting your own knowledge or the physical and mental symptoms presented in sweating, difficulty to concentrate or nervousness, is typical of the experience of exam stress. How can you overcome and change these negative experiences?
 Knowledge of the impact of stress on the brain and nervous system, and how stress impacts the processing of information through the senses, will help you to understand what went wrong during previous studying and exam experiences. The practical tips and strategies to overcome the hindrances stress causes in your brain and thinking ability will help you to
- overcome exam stress
- improve your marks
- improve your ability to study faster smarter and easier, and
- improve your memory.
Join our Overcome Study Stress Masterclass to learn how to overcome the impact of stress in your studies so you can soar as a student!
PARENTING & STRESS Masterclasses
Are you a parent that struggles with balancing work and family when you try to manage your job responsibilities while also trying to spend quality time with your children? Are you experiencing a lack of sleep and rest, dealing with disciplining issues, misbehavior or emotional outbursts of your child, or perhaps a a feeling of guilt or inadequacy or self-doubt? You can change it.
Understanding how the brain functions during stress can help you to understand the reasons behind your child’s behaviour, understand your own behaviour and emotions, and understand your preference in parenting.
This new insight can help you to manage the impact of stress on your brain, on your parenting behaviour, on the behaviour of your child, and on your ability to find work-life balance.
In our Parenting & Stress Masterclass, we will share practical, effective tips and strategies that will
- reduce the impact of stress on your brain and body
- reduce the impact of stress on your child’s brain and behaviour
- help you to transform your parenting strategies
- improve your relationship with your children, and
- help you to find work-life balance.
Join us to discover how to turn stress into strength and create a healthier, balanced family life!
STRESS IN LIFE Masterclasses
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, worry, irritability or frustration? Being overwhelmed? Â Maybe you experience headaches, tiredness, muscle tension, or trouble sleeping. What about work-related pressures, financial problems, relationship challenges, health issues, or big life changes? Â Sometimes stress is the root of many of our problems. If stress continues, it can start destroying your professional and personal life. You can change it.
Understanding how your brain functions during stress can help you to understand the reasons behind your feelings, thoughts and physical reactions. The more you learn about what stress is, how it affects your brain and body, and what you can do to manage it, the better you will be at overcoming stress and finding balance in your work and personal life.
This new insight can help you to manage the impact of stress on your brain, body, behaviour, relationships, work and personal life.
In our Stress In Life Masterclass, we will share practical, effective tips and strategies that will
- reduce the impact of stress on your brain and body
- reduce the impact of stress on your work ability
- help you to transform your life
- improve your relationships, and
- help you to find work-life balance.
Join us to discover how to turn stress into strength and create a healthier, more balanced you!
EXCELLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE Masterclasses
Do you experience a lack of recognition, appreciation and acknowledgement for your contributions at work? Do you have a clear understanding of the expectations, goals and feedback on your performance that are communicated to you at your workplace? Do you have a supportive environment at work where you feel encouraged and safe to be innovative? Do your work environment give you opportunities to grow, advance and develop as a person and professionally? Do you or your team at work understand the concept of excellence?
Excellence can be scientifically built on 6 pillars. When you understand the building blocks of excellent functioning, and receive the practical tips and strategies to change current behavior and perceptions into an excellence mindset, it will impact your workplace, professional life and personal life.
With the valuable strategies and guidelines you receive during the Excellence In The Workplace Masterclass, you as an individual can play a special role in the growth of your team towards excellent performance at work. Therefore, it can be a strong recommendation to attend this masterclass as a team to ensure and create
- stronger unity
- more support
- strong emotional resilience, and
- clearer effective communication
in the workplace. Join our masterclass and invite your colleagues and team to attend as well!
EXCELLENCE INÂ PARENTING Masterclasses
Are you providing quality parenting and opportunities for your child’s personal development? Do you know how to support your child’s social skills, emotional resilience, and mental health? Do you have a clear understanding of your child’s expectations and goals? Do you as a parent understand the concept of excellent parenting?
Excellence can be developed through 6 foundational pillars. By understanding the core building blocks of exceptional parenting and applying practical tips and strategies to transform your current behaviour and perceptions into an excellence mindset, you can positively influence your parenting skills, family life, and your relationship with your children.
With the valuable strategies and tips you receive during the Excellence In Parenting Masterclass, you can play a special role in the growth of your child’s development towards excellent performance in life. Therefore, it can be a strong recommendation to attend these masterclasses as a parent to help you to raise a child that has Â
- healthy confidence
- a balanced outlook in life
- strong emotional intelligence and resilience
- direct and effective communication skills
- well-adjusted social skills, and
- excellent mental health.
Join us to discover how to create excellence in your child’s life!
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Meet Your Coach
"My name is Emilise Rautenbach. I am a highly experienced behavioral consultant and coach with a Master's degree in Psychology and an International Coaching accreditation. With over 20 years in the business world, I am the founder of DARE, a successful business specializing in equipping leaders and teams for excellence in performance. My expertise lies in understanding brain functioning during stress, thought preferences, and temperament. I also offer services in career guidance, marriage counselling, study coaching, parenting coaching, and various courses on behaviour. I am also an inspiring speaker, drawing on my work as a behavioral counsellor and coach to deliver impactful talks on various topics."

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