Design your next chapter in three live sessions using a proven Stanford method.

Do you ever feel stuck in your life or career, wanting more meaning, growth or balance, but unsure how to make a change without risking stability? Based on the widely taught Stanford University methodology, Designing Your Life now comes to you live online: three Saturday afternoons to pause, reflect on the shape of your life so far, and design what’s next, from wherever you are. This will be the 10th Designing Your Life cohort hosted by Beyond Boundaries.

Apply for the November cohort

Who it’s for

For international professionals and founders in a moment of transition who have built, achieved and given a lot, but know there’s more to life than simply keeping going. Maybe you’re no longer energised by your work, you’re craving more meaning, or you sense it's time for a change. You don’t need a five-year plan, just curiosity about what could come next. That’s what we’ll explore together.

Why it works

You’re never too far along to change direction. Designing Your Life is built on design thinking: instead of trying to find the one “right” answer, you explore several possible futures and test them through small, real-life experiments. Every step builds momentum, and new ways of thinking and acting become part of how you live. Change becomes something you practice, not just something you plan.

What you will walk away with

By the end of the workshop, you can expect:

• Practical, proven tools to design your next steps, without pressure or the need for perfection
• Fresh perspectives and new possibilities you hadn’t considered before
• The courage to navigate uncertainty, choices, and career transitions
• A deeper sense of alignment between who you are and how you live and work
• Your own action plan with three clear steps you commit to taking

What to expect

You'll be guided through a clear, hands-on process based on the Designing Your Life methodology, which is a blend of design thinking, reflection and communal discussions.

The programme includes:

• Tools to clarify what matters to you most
• Guided exercises to spark new thinking and fresh perspectives
• Small group dialogues to reflect, share and learn from each other
• Creative structure to explore ideas and start building toward them

Over the course of the workshop, you’ll explore how to reframe the challenges in your life, helping you get "unstuck" and enabling you to move forward. You'll discover how to define your core values and how learning to align your time and energy with those values will improve your quality of life.

You'll have time to really think about what you want your life to look like, and you will build multiple visions of your future. All of this means that you can start to take meaningful steps toward change with courage and clarity.

Your journey in three sessions

• Session 1: November 21 - Where you are now: design thinking, stories and beliefs, your Workview, balance and energy.
• Session 2: November 28 - Widen your options: your zone of genius, framing problems, ideation, getting unstuck.
• Session 3: December 5 - Design your next step: Odyssey plans, choosing with discernment, prototyping, action plans.

In between: a short self-study exercise before each session, at your own pace.

A proven method, trusted worldwide

Designing Your Life was created at Stanford University by professors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans. It quickly became Stanford’s most popular elective and has since been adopted by institutions such as Harvard University, MIT and Yale University. The method has helped thousands of people worldwide design lives that feel more meaningful, intentional and fulfilling.

In the Netherlands, Beyond Boundaries has now guided nine cohorts through the programme, this being the 10th.

Testimonials for Designing Your Life workshops

• "A game-changer for both personal and professional growth."
• "Empowering and practical - this workshop exceeded my expectations."
• "The collaborative environment was invaluable in redefining my career path."
• “Thought-provoking, practical and truly actionable."
• “Exactly what I needed to move forward: reflection and inspiring group exchange.”

Read more testimonials and learn from past participants!

Led by Adis Sophie

Adis Sophie is the founder of Beyond Boundaries Consulting and the official partner of Designing Your Life in the Netherlands. Based in Amsterdam and a mother of two, she brings an international and human-centred perspective to her work. Drawing on 17 years of corporate experience in sales, marketing, innovation, and sustainability, she understands what it means to navigate growth, transitions, and reinvention, especially in an expat context. Through her workshops, retreats, and corporate programs, she creates structured, warm spaces where people can reflect, realign, and move forward with clarity, intention, and energy.

What’s included

• Three live four-hour sessions
• Workbook and all exercises
• Free intake conversation
• Certificate of completion
• WhatsApp community with your cohort

Tickets

• Individual Pass 890 euros excl. VAT (1,077 euros incl. 21% VAT)
• Business Pass 990 euros excl. VAT, invoiced to your company

They keep each cohort intentionally small, with a maximum of 10 participants, so there’s room for real conversation and personal attention. Spots are limited, so you are encouraged to apply early.

For more information, visit designingyourlife.nl