Who it’s for
Format
Focused attention training (Zen).
Personal training and short (online) training sessions to:
- direct attention
- identify distraction
- work from a single task
Timeline
Zendeville helps to develop fundamental performance skills with one of the oldest and well researched practices in the world: zen training.
With the right training anyone can build their own zen practice for more focus, clarity and mental resilience. Without further dependency on systems or frameworks.
THE CHALLENGE:
More output. More decisions. More demand on each individual.
Work is changing fast. AI is fundamentally accelerating how things get done. What once took days is now expected in minutes.
In effect, every knowledge worker is moving closer to a CEO profile: constantly prioritizing, navigating uncertainty, and making decisions under tight time constraints.
THE PROGRAM:
More focus. More clarity. More opportunities.
The program is built around three core principles: Honesty, Necessity, Opportunity.
Honesty
Under pressure, thinking (and therefore decision-making) tends to get shaped by assumptions and emotion. Zen training helps professionals step back and observe their thinking, instead of being driven by it.
Necessity
AI changes the equation: while tasks are automated, expectations and output keep rising. What once took a week is now expected in a morning. The result is a sustained increase in workload and cognitive load. Zen training supports clarity, composure, and sound judgment in day-to-day work.
Opportunity
In a workday defined by constant task switching, focus gets fragmented. Time for reflection and long-term thinking disappears. Zen training restores that space, so professionals can recognize and act on opportunities.
What’s included
- 8 weeks of structured training
- Structured focus sessions (2x a week)
- Personal training sessions (4x over 8 weeks)
- Practical approaches you can apply right away
Investment
From €2,750 (excl. VAT)
For maximum results: 6 months, from €3,650 (excl. VAT)
Feel free to call or message us for more information. Specific needs or ideas? There’s often room to accommodate them.
Does zen training actually work, or is it just a feeling?
Yes, effects are measurable: improved attention (Jha et al. 2007), reduced mind-wandering (Brewer et al. 2011), and changes in brain structure (Lazar et al. 2005). But only in people who actually train.
How often do you need practice before it has an effect?
Research shows that programs of around 8 weeks with daily practice already make a difference. Occasional or sporadic practice generally does not lead to lasting effects.
Is zen training mainly about relaxation?
No. The primary effect is attention training. Relaxation may occur, but it is not the goal and not guaranteed.
What changes through training?
- Improved focus and sustained attention
- Less mind-wandering (reduced DMN activity)
- Faster recognition of distraction and returning to the task
These effects are consistently found in studies such as MacLean et al. 2010 and Lutz et al. 2008.
How strong are these effects?
When training is done regularly and over a longer period, effects on attention and mental stability tend to become more pronounced. As with physical training, results depend less on the method itself and more on frequency, duration, and consistency of practice.
That’s why this training is designed to help people build a consistent zen practice.
How is this different from yoga or relaxation exercises?
There is overlap, but zen specifically focuses on training attention and awareness. Relaxation or movement may be part of other practices, but is not the main objective here.
Why does it sometimes feel like 'nothing is happening'?
Because the effect is cumulative. Like physical training, results only become noticeable after sufficient repetition and load.
What exactly do you train during zen training?
One core skill: noticing that your attention has drifted, and bringing it back.
This mechanism directly underlies focus, decision-making, and mental clarity.
Is zen training something you have to 'believe in' for it to work?
No. The effects observed in research are linked to training attention through repeated practice, not to belief or mindset. Studies on meditation and attention training show measurable changes in attention and brain function regardless of personal beliefs (e.g. Jha et al. 2007; Brewer et al. 2011).
What does matter is whether the training is actually done, and done consistently. Like physical training, the mechanism works through repetition and exposure, not conviction.
What is a realistic expectation?
Not a quick fix. But a trainable skill that (when applied) leads to more stable attention and less noise in thinking.
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