FAQ

  • Is it a single programme or several options?

    Positive Performances offers a complete pathway, but each solution can be chosen separately. Here are the main options available.

    • A) Can we start without training, with just an initial assessment?

    Yes. You can start by taking part in the Thriving Observatory.

    This includes two online questionnaires (psychosocial skills and overall well-being), ideally introduced by a plenary or video keynote to explain their purpose and build buy-in.

    • B) Do you offer more interactive awareness formats?

    Yes. The Fresco Workshop for Talking about Mental Health at Work offers a different way to talk about mental health. It is led by two certified facilitators following the Santé Mentale Pour Tous protocol. It is a powerful tool for encouraging people to speak up and opening a real dialogue within teams.

    • C) Do you offer Mental Health First Aid training?

    Yes. PP has several certified Mental Health First Aid (PSSM) trainers to run nationally recognised Mental Health First Aid sessions.

    • D) Can the mobile app be enough on its own?

    Yes. The TTP app lets people develop psychosocial skills independently, at their own pace. It is a powerful, accessible core solution that can be used alone or complemented by facilitated sessions or discussion time.

    • E) Do you offer keynotes or masterclasses?

    Yes. Positive Performances offers a catalogue of keynotes and masterclasses, and can also create tailored content on the following topics: well-being, leadership, mental health, burnout prevention and management culture.

    • F) Do you also offer professional training?

    Yes. We offer catalogue or tailor-made training, in person or remotely. Topics: psychosocial skills, management, leadership, leaders' mental health, prevention of psychosocial risks and more.

    • G) What about higher education institutions?

    Yes. We also work as lecturers and academic course designers in higher education. Topics covered: management, leadership, psychosocial skills, leaders' mental health and soft skills.

    • H) Do you offer individual or team coaching?

    Yes. We offer individual coaching, group coaching and co-development. An evidence-based approach suited to students, executives, managers, teachers and HR.

    • I) Do you have a digital coaching solution?

    Yes. Our AI virtual coach, KrummAÏ, is available 24/7 to support users between sessions or on their own.

    • J) What about experienced executives?

    We offer leadership supervision: a confidential space to step back, adjust your stance and strengthen your clarity and impact.

    • K) Do you support transformation projects?

    Yes. We provide strategic consulting, particularly on positive education, service culture, mental health promotion and management transformation.

    Our support can extend to programme, culture or organisational design.

  • How quickly can you get started?

    Very quickly. Some actions can start within 48 to 72 hours (app, questionnaires, video keynote). For more complex projects, a schedule is proposed within 5 working days of approval.

  • Why train teachers and managers first?

    Because they are on the front line and the most exposed. According to the latest available data:

    • 40% of managers report losing sleep because of stress
    • 73% of teachers in France say they experience chronic stress at work

    And yet they are the ones who must inspire, lead, pass on knowledge and support others. They are at the heart of the tensions, but also of the possible transformations.

    Training teachers and managers means:

    • Protecting them by giving them tools to manage pressure
    • Creating the conditions for a more human, higher-performing environment
    • Strengthening their leadership stance without falling into exhaustion or isolation

    They are the key drivers of change. When we act at this level, the whole system evolves positively.


  • Why do you also work directly with students?

    Because change can't only come from the top.

    Training only those in charge is not enough.

    We want to create a virtuous circle, a movement in which everyone, at their own level, develops the resources to live, learn and work better.

    Young people are not doing well.

    66% of higher education students say they are ready to drop out because of stress and workload.

    And the field data is just as alarming.

    A 2025 survey of 200 first-year students shows:

    • “I can explain to others what I think”: 23% answer no, never
    • “When I'm asked to do something that makes me uncomfortable, I can say no”: 18% say never, only 26% say always
    • “When I have problems, I ask those close to me for help”: 41% say never, only 17% say always
    • “When I'm angry, I can calm down”: 29% say no, never,

    ➡️ only 21% say yes, always


    These figures reveal a glaring lack of psychosocial skills.

    Waiting for young people to “pick them up with experience” is too late and too risky.

    We work directly with them to:

    • Equip them now, before distress sets in
    • Break down silos so that young people and those who support them speak a common language
    • Accelerate change by acting on both those who learn and those who support them

    Real culture change is something we create together.


  • Does everything depend on a single practitioner?

    No. Positive Performances draws on a team of certified coaches, trainers, teachers and experts with varied, experienced profiles.

    This allows us to meet the needs of large groups, work remotely or on site, and provide seamless support over time.

  • Isn't this just another fad?

    No. Psychosocial skills have been recognised for decades by the WHO, UNESCO and Santé publique France. They are not gimmicks but fundamental skills for living, learning, working and leading in an uncertain world.

  • Does it really work?

    Yes. Our solutions have been field-tested and are rigorously monitored. We are preparing a large-scale study on the impact of our work in partnership with a French university. Contact us to take part. For now, the feedback from the field is clear: more focus, less stress, more cooperation.

  • How long does it take to see results?

    The first effects can be felt within the first few weeks, especially on emotional regulation and the quality of interactions. The step-by-step approach allows gradual, lasting progress adapted to each organisation's pace.

  • Is this kind of programme a priority when budgets are tight?

    Yes, because it helps reduce absenteeism, improve cooperation, strengthen team resilience and prevent burnout. Investing in these skills means tackling the root causes of problems with workplace climate, motivation and managing tension.

    And several of our solutions are free or inexpensive to implement.

  • Will it take a lot of organising?

    No. We designed our offers to be easy to roll out, step by step.

    Some solutions can be used entirely independently (app, self-assessment), while others fit into what already exists (team meetings, training days, courses).

    Nothing is imposed; everything is adaptable.

  • How do we know if it's working for us?

    We offer several simple, quick and anonymous assessment tools from the outset.

    Data from the Thriving Observatory makes it possible to assess the situation objectively, track progress and adapt actions to reality.

  • What if teams don't want to get involved?

    We know buy-in can't be imposed. That's why we often start with keynotes, fresco workshops or participatory workshops that open the dialogue and make people want to go further.

    All our content is designed to encourage engagement, without moralising or making people feel guilty.

  • Isn't it too ambitious for our teams?

    No. In fact, everything has been designed not to add to people's mental load.

    The programme helps professionals regain control over their daily lives through simple, accessible tools adapted to the realities on the ground.

    We move forward in small steps, but in the right direction.

  • Isn't it a bit theoretical?

    Not at all. All our content is grounded in real life.

    Each skill corresponds to real situations, with immediately transferable tools: audio, video, interaction, quizzes, reflection. It's all there.

    Our slogan could be: zero waffle, 100% useful.

  • Why doesn't your app use gamification? Some teams find the content repetitive.

    Because we made a mental health choice, not a marketing one.

    Most apps that rely on gamification use addictive techniques.

    They are designed to capture attention and keep users on them as long as possible. That is exactly the opposite of our intention.

    Our goal is to help users live better, not to keep them glued to the screen.

    That is why we chose a simple, uncluttered app that encourages integration into real life, not digital addiction.

    • This means voluntary, guided progress, reusable content to encourage ownership, and no scores or attention traps.

    Yes, some content is repeated.

    That's normal. Repetition is one of the recognised conditions for learning in psychology and education. It is what takes us from awareness to a healthy routine.

    Our priority is clear

    Tools that respect users' time, attention and mental health.

  • Isn't what you offer just common sense?

    Yes, but common sense isn't always taught. We help put common sense back into motion, reactivate human reflexes and turn them into solid professional habits. What seems “obvious” actually becomes practice.

  • What if we already have well-being initiatives?

    All the better. Our work doesn't replace anything; it complements and strengthens what already exists.

    We provide a structuring framework, grounded in science and transferability, that brings coherence to all your initiatives. What you have done so far won't be lost; quite the opposite.

  • How does this fit with our HR, education or management policy?

    Perfectly. We adapt to your priorities, and our approach supports your strategic focus areas: quality of working life, mental health, human skills development, prevention of psychosocial risks, employer attractiveness and more.

    You stay in control; we bring the structure, the tools and expert support.

  • Is it suitable for everyone?

    Yes. Our tools and methods are designed for every level of responsibility and every audience: staff, supervisors, teachers, young people, managers and senior leadership.

    Everyone progresses at their own pace, in an inclusive approach that respects differences.

  • Is it really innovative?

    Yes. The innovation lies in the format (app, AI, hybrid), but also in the substance:

    We have created a coherent ecosystem, aligned with the major international frameworks, that links education, mental health and sustainable performance. Few organisations offer this today.

  • Who do you work with?

    We work with everyone.

    Local authorities, schools, private companies, universities, hospitals, non-profits, NGOs, public institutions… Our approach is cross-cutting and adaptable, because psychosocial skills, healthy leadership and mental health matter in every environment, without exception. What changes is how we intervene, and that is precisely our speciality.

  • Why don't we see photos of your activities on social media?

    It's true, it's fashionable. But we have chosen not to expose our participants or our work. Our priority is to preserve confidential, safe and human spaces where professionals can learn, share and grow… without being put on show.

    What we build is deep, lasting and transformative. It isn't meant for the shop window.

  • Which languages do you speak?

    We work in French, English and Icelandic. Spanish is being rolled out.

  • What is the story behind Positive Performances?

    The adventure began in 2013 with our first leadership and coaching work in the field. Positive Performances was founded in 2020 in Iceland, with a strong focus on research and development for three years.

    Our solutions have been rolled out on a larger scale since 2023, particularly in education, training and leadership.

    We are currently establishing our registered office in France, with a growing presence across the country. A scientific impact study is also being developed in partnership with a French university.

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Questions people ask before booking

Where exactly does it take place?

At Château de Ferrières, a nineteenth-century estate in its own grounds, twenty minutes east of Paris. Sessions, meals, the dawn walks and the gong bath all take place there, and you sleep in a single room in the estate's four-star hotel. Everything is on the same site.

How do I get there?

Bussy-Saint-Georges station is ten minutes away, Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy TGV twenty. From Charles de Gaulle it is about an hour, from Orly about an hour and a half. There is parking on site, and transfers can be arranged on request — just ask when you book.

What is included?

Full board, your own room, every session, the dawn walks and gong bath, the private dinners, and the two follow-up calls at thirty and ninety days. Spa and massage are available as an option. Flights are not included.

Can I come without staying overnight?

You can, and if you live nearby we understand the appeal. But it does change the experience. The early mornings, the evenings and the quiet hours between sessions are where a good deal of the work happens, and they are hard to reach if you are driving home each night. We strongly recommend the full residential package.

Is this therapy?

No. This is not a therapeutic stay. The discovery call before you book is where we look at what you need and what you are aiming for, and we reserve the right to tell you this is not the right fit, or to ask you to speak to a health professional first. That conversation protects you as much as it protects the group.

Do I have to hand over my phone?

No. Your phone and laptop stay with you — they are part of the programme, not the enemy. Most retreats take them away for three days and hand them back with four hundred unread emails. This one is about how you live with the thing you are going home to anyway.

Can my company pay for this?

Yes. We invoice through Cocoon PP and can issue the invoice in your company's name. Many people here come on a leadership development budget rather than a personal one. Ask on the call and we will send you a one-page summary you can forward to your director.

What if someone from a competitor is in the room?

It is possible, and in our experience it is a good thing rather than a problem. People at your level rarely get to think out loud alongside someone who understands the same pressure. What you say about your business and your priorities stays in the room.

What if I have to cancel?

A thirty per cent deposit secures your place, with the balance due fifteen days before. Cancel more than thirty days out and we keep the deposit. Between twenty-nine and sixteen days, seventy-five per cent is retained. Within fifteen days, the full fee. With only twelve places, a late cancellation cannot be filled.

Will it definitely run?

The retreat runs with a minimum of six people. If we cancel or postpone, you are refunded in full — see our terms for the force majeure exception.

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