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Workshop: Understanding Your Inner Drivers (in English)

A scientific and practice-oriented exploration of personal behavior patterns

Our thoughts, feelings, and actions are significantly shaped by so-called inner drivers—deep-rooted behavioral patterns described in Taibi Kahler’s personality model. These internal motivators influence our performance, stress management, and interpersonal communication, both personally and professionally.

  • Instructor: Dr.in Michaela Verena Maschek (npoAustria)

  • When: November 6, 2025, 9am-12pm

  • Where: Online via Zoom

  • Participation fee: €69; Members can attend the workshop for €40.

  • Registration: Please click here!

This workshop aims to provide a solid understanding of the psychological foundations of inner drivers, help participants identify their own patterns, and develop constructive strategies for dealing with them in everyday life.
 
1.Theoretical Foundations
The workshop begins with an introduction to the concept of inner drivers, based on Taibi Kahler’s model. Participants will learn how these patterns develop, the psychological mechanisms behind them, and how they influence personality and behavior.
 
2.Analysis and Identification
Through guided exercises and structured self-reflection, participants will uncover which inner drivers influence their behavior. Special focus is placed on recognizing these patterns in the context of both personal and professional challenges.
 
3.Developing Action Strategies
Building on this analysis, the workshop introduces practical tools to engage with inner drivers constructively. The emphasis is on building resilience, reducing stress, and cultivating a balanced behavioral repertoire.
 

After completing the workshop, participants will:

  • Understand the psychological and theoretical background of inner drivers

  • Be able to identify their own inner drivers and reflect on their impact in different areas of life

  • Have practical tools for self-regulation to harness the positive potential of these drivers while promoting mental well-being

Bild Michaela Maschek

Dr.in Michaela Verena Maschek's areas of expertise include program development, program implementation and management, organizational and strategic planning, concept development, key relationships, building and developing networks, cross-functional and intercultural collaboration, teaching, and consulting on local, state, and international educational standards.

During her work for the NPO “Superar – music for social change,” she was involved in strategic financial planning and operational administration, supported applications for public and private funds, coordinated training courses (e.g. child protection - MÖWE), planned and carried out scientific projects, and drafted agreements and policies (e.g. sustainability, safeguarding,...).

Research focus or research interest:

  • Education management, creative educational concept development, mentoring of teachers

  • Social impact measurement

  • Evaluation of nonprofit organizations, projects, and programs

  • Human resources management in nonprofit organizations

  • International academic networking

The number of available places at this event is limited. Cancellation conditions: Please note that if you cancel your registration up to 1 week before the event date, we will have to charge a processing fee of € 10. Due to the limited number of participants, the full participation fee will be due if you cancel after this point. Of course, you can nominate replacement participants.