
A private, judgment-free workshop for high-functioning people who look fine on the outside, but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck on the inside.Walk away with clarity, not confusion. It’s about why you feel this way and what to do next.
WE HELP HIGH-PERFORMERS BREAK THE SILENCE.The Problem: The "High-Functioning" Trap We work with intelligent, successful, and disciplined professionals who have "checked all the boxes" but can't shake the feeling that something doesn't add up. You look capable, reliable, and put-together. But behind the scenes, you are managing pressure, numbness, and a quiet panic.The Philosophy: Hidden Addiction. We define "addiction" differently. It isn't just about substances. It is the compulsive need to escape yourself. The wine, the perfectionism, the people-pleasing, the scrolling—these aren't the problem. They are the messengers. They are the signals that you have become a "Chameleon"—adapting your colours to be accepted until you forget who you actually are.The Solution: The Reconnection Method™ We don't "fix" you, because you aren't broken. You are simply missing from your own life. We guide you through a proven, expert-led process to stop the performance:1. Recognise the Signal: We teach you to view emptiness as data, not failure.2. Identify the Mask: We pinpoint precisely who you become to stay accepted—and the cost of that performance.3. Rebuild Self-Connection: We help you establish the boundaries and honesty needed to build a life you don't need to escape from.This isn’t therapy. This isn’t a recovery meeting. This is a strategic return to personal authority.
Meet Our TeamMarcus van der Post: Helping High-Functioning Professionals Break the Cycle of Self-Sabotage & Find Radical Self-Acceptance | Author of “Hidden Addiction”. Marcus brings a fresh, innovative perspective from his background in luxury sales, training, and marketing. As an ADHD-er, he's driven to leverage modern technology and unique insights to solve problems and inspire growth.
Coaching Packages"You don't need to be fixed. You just need to be found."1. The Starter:"I just need answers." Break The Silence Session One intensive session to stop the spinning thoughts and find your ground. [Book Now]2. The Journey (Most Popular):"I am ready to change my life." The Unmasking Program (12 Weeks) The complete path from "High-Functioning Anxiety" to Radical Self-Acceptance. We walk it together. [Apply Now]3. The Deep Dive:"I want a total reset." The Lighthouse VIP Day (Berlin) Spend a day with me in my private studio. We will dismantle the prison and build your new foundation. [Inquire for Dates]

The most exhausting job in the world is pretending you’re okay.On paper, the year went great. You hit the goals, you showed up, you smiled at the right times. You are "High-Functioning."But why does the silence feel so loud?We have learned to be Chameleons. We adapt, we perform, and we suppress. But the cost of being everything to everyone is that you end up being nothing to yourself. That’s usually when the wine, the scrolling, or the overworking kicks in—not for fun, but for relief.You aren't broken. You are just tired of the performance.The Invite: I am hosting a free, private workshop to break down exactly why this happens and how to stop the loop. No fluff. No judgment.
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