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Building a Winning Mindset: Flexibility and Resiliency at Work

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Course Length

On-Demand

2.5 hours

Featuring faculty from:

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Certificate Price:

$ 175

On demand

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Certificate Price:

$ 175

On demand

Start Today

Taught by Harvard Faculty Dr. Luana Marques with insights from actor and wrestler John Cena

Stress and uncertainty are inevitable in any professional environment. Learn science-driven strategies to help manage discomfort and cultivate psychological flexibility to thrive under pressure and constant change.

In this course, Dr. Luana Marques from the Harvard Medical School shares strategies for overcoming common challenges at work like stress, uncertainty, emotional reactivity, and self-doubt.

Guided by Dr. Marques’s scientific insights and her in-depth conversations with wrestler/actor John Cena, you will explore techniques for adapting to change, tackling the tasks you’re most likely to avoid, and channeling your emotions towards productive outcomes. You’ll also reflect on your own workplace challenges and create a unique vision for thriving.

This course is offered on demand and learners have 90 days from when they purchase the course to complete the materials.

Self-Guided

Harvard Online

Certificates:

  • Microcredential
  • Certificate Program

Faculty

Industry Experts

Your Instructor

Dr. Luana Marques

Dr. Luana Marques is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Founder and Director of Community Psychiatry PRIDE at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and former President of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. With two decades of research on anxiety, avoidance, and decision-making under pressure, she is recognized as a leading expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBTs) and the creator of the Bold Move® framework — a science-backed approach to moving through discomfort and taking action when the path ahead is unclear.

She is the author of the critically acclaimed book Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety into Power, which translates decades of clinical science into practical tools anyone can use. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Good Morning America, and Face the Nation, and she is a frequent guest on top podcasts including The Mel Robbins Podcast and Ten Percent Happier.

Dr. Luana's mission is simple: equip everyone, everywhere, with the science-backed skills to thrive. Connect with her @DrLuanaMarques

Industry Expert

John Cena

Wrestler, Actor, Philanthropist

John Cena is a professional wrestler, actor, philanthropist, and former rapper. Often considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time at the WWE, he is a joint-record 16-time world champion, a 13-time WWE Champion, and a three-time World Heavyweight Champion. He began his film career in 2006 with The Marine. Since then, he has appeared in Barbie, the Fast and the Furious series, The Suicide Squad, and many more. He is also a philanthropist, having granted the most Make-A-Wish wishes for children on record. He is the author of several books for children and adults, including illustrated self-help books like Be A Work in Progress, which explore the importance of personal growth.

Learning Path in this topic

Power Skills for Career Growth

Developed by leading Harvard faculty and brought to life with insights from award-winning celebrities including Cynthia Erivo, Amy Poehler, Michael B. Jordan and more, these courses emphasize skills development and practical strategies to tackle the real challenges you face.

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6 Courses available

Syllabus

Taught by Dr. Luana Marques in conversation with wrestler and actor John Cena, this course provides science-based strategies to build mental strength and psychological flexibility. Learners explore how to move beyond "psychological avoidance" to tackle challenges head-on and align their daily actions with their core values .

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Past Participant Discounts

Learners who have enrolled in at least one qualifying Harvard Online program can receive a 30% discount, automatically applied to the Program Fee upon time of payment.

Learners who have earned a verified certificate for a HarvardX course hosted on the edX platform are eligible to receive a 30% discount using a discount code. Please check your email for a code or contact us.

FAQs

We offer discounts to past participants of select Harvard Online courses, who can receive 30% off the Program Fee on their next qualifying Harvard Online course.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Holiday discounts do not apply to this course.

You will have access to this course for 90 days after you enroll.

This is an introductory course focusing on building foundational skills for succeeding in your career. No prerequisite knowledge is required.

The celebrity segments were pre-recorded to share their perspectives on the course topics. There are no live sessions or additional interactions with them planned.

Yes. This course includes a microcredential that recognizes your successful completion of the material. You can earn a Certificate of Completion by finishing any five of the seven Power Skills for Career Growth courses. Learn more about the Certificate of Completion.

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