Assessment training

Confident preparation for what matters most

You’re preparing for a new step. Maybe a job application, a promotion, or part of a development process within your organisation. And suddenly there it is, the assessment.

You’re not alone if this part makes you feel uneasy. Even the most experienced professionals can feel unsure, stressed, or overwhelmed. Not because they aren’t capable, but because they don’t know what to expect, and they care deeply about the outcome.

What if this wasn’t something to endure, but an opportunity to grow?

The shift: from performance anxiety to grounded presence

This training helps you approach your assessment with clarity and confidence. You’ll understand what an assessor is really looking for, how the process works, and what it takes to perform from a place of authenticity, not perfection.

We take the mystery out of the process. We practice with real assessments and simulations, so you know what’s coming and how to show up as your best self.

In this training, you will learn:

  • How to stay calm and focused under pressure
  • What the three core elements of assessment are: cognition, personality, and competencies
  • How assessors observe, and what that means for you
  • How to be authentic without being overly prepared or self-conscious
  • How to communicate clearly, confidently and with presence
  • Why your mindset before and during matters more than you think

The shift: from performance anxiety to grounded presence

This training helps you approach your assessment with clarity and confidence. You’ll understand what an assessor is really looking for, how the process works, and what it takes to perform from a place of authenticity, not perfection.

We take the mystery out of the process. We practice with real assessments and simulations, so you know what’s coming and how to show up as your best self.

In this training, you will learn:

  • How to stay calm and focused under pressure
  • What the three core elements of assessment are: cognition, personality, and competencies
  • How assessors observe, and what that means for you
  • How to be authentic without being overly prepared or self-conscious
  • How to communicate clearly, confidently and with presence
  • Why your mindset before and during matters more than you think

“This is not a test of who you should be, it’s a chance to show who you truly are.”

Who it’s for

This programme is for professionals preparing for an assessment in an international, academic or executive context, whether for a new position, internal promotion, or development process. Typical participants are high-level professionals, directors, and senior advisors. But the real common ground is not the title, it’s the readiness to step into something more.

Clients often share how uncertain and exposed they feel. Not because they lack experience, but because so much depends on it, and the process feels out of their hands.

  • “It feels so unfair, I don’t know what they’re really looking for.”
  • “I’ve done this work for years, but this still makes me nervous.”
  • “If I don’t pass, I lose this opportunity.”

This training gives you a sense of ownership, insight and calm. You’ll feel better equipped, more relaxed, and more yourself.

“What stood out to me was how closely the practice assignments resembled the real ones; it gave me the confidence that I could do this.”

Assessment training participant

My approach

You start with access to an exclusive online environment, filled with short, high-value video lessons and information. These explain the different components of the assessment and guide you in preparing effectively.

Followed by two personal online preparation sessions:

Session 1 – We define your goals and review your situation. We select relevant simulations (interview, negotiation, analysis) and discuss which cognitive or personality tests to practise.

Session 2 – We review your test results and practise a real roleplay. I give detailed, targeted feedback to help you refine your behaviour, expression and strategy. We also explore posture, behaviour, and managing pressure.

You’ll receive original test materials and exercises tailored to your context. If relevant, we also integrate the job description or development objective you’re working toward.

Session 1 – We define your goals and review your situation. We select relevant simulations (interview, negotiation, analysis) and discuss which cognitive or personality tests to practise.

Session 2 – We review your test results and practise a real roleplay. I give detailed, targeted feedback to help you refine your behaviour, expression and strategy. We also explore posture, behaviour, and managing pressure.

You’ll receive original test materials and exercises tailored to your context. If relevant, we also integrate the job description or development objective you’re working toward.

Your investment in clarity, growth and readiness

The assessment training is available for € 995 (excl. VAT), including all materials, exercises and two personal preparation sessions.

Once payment is confirmed, you gain instant access to the online learning environment. Your online sessions are planned to match your schedule and assessment date.

How to register

This is not a generic training. It’s focused, personal and designed to help you show your unique strengths. If you’re ready to show up fully and bring the best of yourself to this opportunity, I look forward to guide you.

Click the button below to register and complete the form in full. My assistant will contact you promptly to schedule the first session, arrange payment, and provide access to the online learning environment.

What past participants shared about their experience:

“The assignments we practiced reflected the actual assessment.”

“The assignments we practiced reflected the actual assessment.”

As part of my application for NATO, I had to undergo a formal assessment. Ellen provided all the information I needed and guided me through each step of the preparation. I worked through cognitive and personality tests, which we thoroughly reviewed together. We also practiced multiple roleplays; analytical- and negotiation simulations.

What stood out to me was how closely the practice assignments resembled the real ones; it gave me the confidence that I could do this. While the assessment day was still intense, I knew exactly what to expect and how to show up.

I’ve now advanced to the next stage: the panel interview, which I will also prepare with Ellen.

Frequently Asked Questions

This training is designed for both selection and development assessments.

  1. Selection: as part of a formal application or recruitment process
  2. Development: at the start of a leadership or promotion track within your organisation
  3. High Potential: to identify and prepare promising future leaders

We prepare you for cognitive and personality assessments, roleplays and analytical tasks. You’ll learn how to stay present and grounded while showing your best under pressure.

I support leaders preparing for assessments for the UN, NATO, EU institutions, ministries and other international organisations. Every preparation is customised to the level and type of assessment. Just connect and ask if this training is the right thing to do for you. I will give a clear and honest answer.

If you want to invest in performing at your best is up to you.

How lovely would it be if you can perform and show your talent authentically, rally as you are. What if you could say like lots of other clients: “It felt like I’d already done this.”

Per assessment one training session is sufficient. There is a lot of general information that will also serve you in other situations. However, because each organisation and selection process is unique, it is wise to book a new training, so we can prepare specifically for that context and process.

You will receive access immediately after registration and payment. The learning environment remains available for 30 days. In practice, this is more than enough, as the videos are most useful in the early stages of your preparation. I recommend diving in as soon as possible. If you do need more time, just let me know — we can extend your access if needed.

Yes, absolutely. Sometimes it makes sense to also follow the interview training, or to use this session after completing a Career Transition programme. Let’s discuss together what fits best in your current context.

That’s exactly what we work on. We’ll practise how to present yourself clearly, calmly and authentically, without overcompensating or playing a role. You’ll learn to speak from presence, not performance.