The self-fulfilling prophecy: redirect your thoughts to improve your reality

Training Theme 

This training explores the concept of self-fulfilling prophecy and demonstrates how our beliefs shape our actions and results. Using inspiring examples such as Roger Bannister's 4-minute mile and Southwest Airlines' success story, it shows how expectations can become powerful drivers of change. The placebo effect serves as a striking illustration of this mechanism. Practical strategies are provided to identify, question, and replace limiting beliefs with empowering ones, while also cultivating positive influences by surrounding yourself with people who believe in your potential.

Training Objectives 

In this course, you will learn how to:

• Harness the self-fulfilling prophecy to strengthen your self-confidence.
• Use the Pygmalion Effect to drive motivation and success.
• Replace limiting beliefs with positive expectations to influence reality.
• Understand how beliefs shape behavior and results.
• Surround yourself with people who believe in your success and avoid “prophets of doom.”
• Create a confidence loop based on positive beliefs, adapted behaviors, and increased chances of success.

Target Audience 

Anyone wishing to improve their quality of life and relationships.

Means and Methods 

• E-learning Modules: Consisting of text, videos, interactive content, and quizzes designed to help you achieve the defined learning outcomes.
• Additional resources: Downloadable documents such as the coaching memo sheet (PDF).

Training Content 

This module contains 4 parts:

DISCOVER

• Identify your personal challenges and motivations for change.

SHAKING UP

• Storytelling: Video Roger Bannister and the 4-minute mile (1'30)
  • Inspiring story of breaking the mental barrier of performance through belief.
• Quiz on the conclusions from the video.
• Case study: The success of Southwest Airlines and the leadership vision of CEO Herb Kelleher.

LEARN

• Expert video: The Self-fulfilling Prophecy, 10'34
  • Understand the psychological and behavioral mechanisms behind belief-driven results, with examples such as the placebo effect.
• Quiz on the definition and dynamics of self-fulfilling prophecy.
• TRUE/FALSE exercise on key principles and misconceptions.

ANCHOR

• Identify and distance yourself from "prophets of doom" who reinforce limiting beliefs.
• Capitalize on "prophets of happiness" who encourage growth and success.
• Use concrete examples to define your personal commitment to change.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Downloadable documents:
  • Coaching memo sheet (PDF)