
Foundations to Thrive
for Ambitious Professionals
Feel like your career is taking over your life?
Take 4 weeks to build the foundations to reset your mind and reclaim control.
This science-backed programme is for ambitious professionals who are tired of running on empty or compromising their personal lives for work.
You’ll learn simple, proven tools to stop operating on autopilot, regain a sense of control and get the foundations to start thriving in work and life.

This is for you
You're ambitious and capable, and likely:
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Stuck in an overwork loop, always giving it all.
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Feel guilty or self-critical if you take breaks or don’t go the extra mile.
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Want a successful career without it taking over your life.
By the end of programme, you’ll be able to:
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Identify the beliefs and patterns that may need to change to gain back control
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Switch off faster at the end of the day without guilt or racing thoughts
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Stay focused and clear-headed under pressure or during work
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Feel more in control, and less reactive, even when things get busy
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Create a personal plan to address your own needs
This captures the first two modules of the full programme “Master Your Operating System to Thrive”, expanded with more space and practice. Learn more about the full programme here.
Programme details
Programme starts June 16th
Week 1
How we get stuck in autopilot
Week 2
Gain Awareness and Break Free
Week 3
Regulate Your Nervous System
Week 4
Rewire Your Brain for Change
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Uncover the hidden mental patterns that shape your daily life without realising it. This is your first step towards change: identifying what keeps you stuck and needs to change.
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Lessons: Mental models, habit loops, master narratives.
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Practice: Identify strings that are holding you stuck.
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Learn to observe your thoughts and emotions and how to loosen their mental grip so they stop hijacking your actions.
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Lesson: Metacognition, interoception.
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Practice: Metacognitive and interoceptive techniques.
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Understand how stress response works in your body and mind: the good, the bad and the ugly. Learn how to regulate to remain grounded and agile, even under pressure.
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Lessons: The stress response. Positive and negative impact.
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Practice: Physiological, cognitive and emotional regulation.
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Your brain is being shaped every day. Learn how to make that process intentional so it works in your favour.
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Lesson: Neuroplasticity
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Practice: Rewiring for positive change
Book your spot
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Payment by invoice (SEK or EUR)
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Choose between splitting the investment in two payments or pay all at once.
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Get your programme fee credited if you join the full programme in August (except coaching sessions). Check details in the FAQ
Our approach, and why it works
This programme is built upon scientific evidence to ensure it drives results.
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Content is based on scientific research and proven practices from neuroscience, psychology and behavioural science.
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Delivery method follows learning and behaviour science best practices.
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Our method is aimed at driving real change and not quick "hacks" that leave a gap between knowledge and action.
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We offer supportive accountability and motivation, not more demands and pressure.
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Coaching is based on neuroscience to support how your brain creates insight and change.
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Facilitated by Jo Melano, founder of UNBOUND Factor. She studied Leadership with London Business School, Science of Wellbeing with Yale University, and Neuroscience-based coaching through the Neuroleadership Institute. Her mission is to help people feel and function better, to thrive.

What might be holding you back
You might think:
“It’s not that bad yet.”
“I’ll deal with this when I have more time.”
“I already know what I should be doing, I just don’t do it.”
We hear this all the time. But here’s the truth:
If you're even thinking about change, it means something isn’t working. And the longer you wait, the harder it gets to shift out of the loop you’re in.
That’s why this programme isn’t just about tools, but about creating the space, clarity and energy to actually use them. Together, we work on what gets on the way, so you can move forward.
Your time is now.
Satisfaction Guarantee
If you complete the full Live session (or live session + coaching) programme and feel it didn’t deliver the insight, tools, or support you expected, we’ll refund your payment.
Does not apply to the self-paced programme. Read more about the refund policy here.
"Truly exceptional. I've noticed a tangible improvement in my well-being and productivity at work. It's been transformative."
Tashina
"Jo's scientific approach provided me with a clear path towards achieving more balance in my life."
Nathalie
"Amazing, a wealth of knowledge packaged in a very captivating way. Tons of tools and inspiration."
Participant
Frequently asked questions
Not quite the right time?
Join the interest list for the August programme to stay in the loop.
