Master Fear: Neuropsychology for Better Entrepreneur Decisions

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Cohort-based Course

Master decision-making under uncertainty, conquer fear, navigate high-stakes challenges, and take confident, bold action.

Course overview

Turn fear and uncertainty into confident, bold, and informed decision-making.

Every professional & entrepreneur knows the thrill—and the terror—of decision-making ⚡. Every choice can shape your startup, your growth trajectory, and even your personal journey. Yet, lurking beneath ambition and strategy is a force that often goes unnoticed: fear.

Fear isn’t just an emotion; it’s a cognitive trap. Neuroscience shows it hijacks our brain’s decision circuits, psychology reveals it skews our risk perception, and behavioral strategy proves it nudges us toward safe, uninspired choices. For entrepreneurs, this can mean missed opportunities, stalled innovation, and costly hesitation.

In this talk, we’ll uncover how fear quietly sabotages entrepreneurial decisions—and more importantly, how to harness awareness, emotional intelligence, and behavioral tools to make bold, fearless choices. By the end, you’ll leave with a framework to turn fear from a roadblock into a compass for entrepreneurial success 🎯.


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Who is this course for

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Professionals and Entrepreneurs.

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For professionals and entrepreneurs paralyzed by risk and uncertainty, this course is designed for people like you

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Mid-level managers & startup founders facing high-stakes decisions, struggling with fear & uncertainty, seeking strategies to act boldly.

Prerequisites

  • For managers & entrepreneurs tackling high-stakes decisions.

What you’ll get out of this course

Make confident decisions under fear and uncertainty

Students will learn research-backed strategies from neuroscience and psychology to overcome hesitation, manage fear, and make bold, high-stakes decisions in their careers or businesses.

Recognize and reframe fear-driven thinking

Students will learn how to identify when fear is influencing their choices and apply psychology-based techniques to reframe fear into actionable insights, improving the quality of their decisions.

Enhance risk evaluation under uncertainty

Using neuroscience insights, students will gain tools to assess risks more accurately, weigh options objectively, and make decisions confidently even when outcomes are unpredictable.

Build a repeatable decision-making process

Students will develop a structured, research-backed approach to decision-making that they can apply consistently in high-pressure scenarios, reducing indecision and increasing the likelihood of successful outcomes.

What’s included

Dr S Shah

Live sessions

Learn directly from Dr S Shah in a real-time, interactive format.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

Maven Guarantee

This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Dec 13

    Introduction to Emotions and Decision Making

    4 items • Free preview

    The Courage to Decide

    4 items

Post-course

    Dec

    22

    Session 1

    Mon 12/224:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)

What people are saying

        I’m so grateful for the support dr Shah provided me. His knowledge and insights in neuroscience and psychology were incredibly helpful, and he took the time to explain things in a way that made sense to me. He was professional, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping me grow.
Hermina Pantner

Hermina Pantner

Market Risk Manager
        Took a fantastic course offered by Dr Shah! Practically useful, highly educational and transformative! Highly recommend.

 Deborah C

Deborah C

First degree connection Agricultural Commodities Insights & Strategic Analyses:
        I attended several of Dr. Shah’s sessions on Neuroscience, Emotional Intelligence, and Evolutionary Human Behaviour. Each session was highly detailed and insightful, providing in-depth knowledge. Dr. Shah was engaging and ensured that all questions, including mine, were addressed with precise yet comprehensive responses.
Madhusudhan Pathak

Madhusudhan Pathak

AI Safety Consultant
        I am deeply impressed by Dr Shah's passion for his profession and genuine care for his client, his professionalism and personal experience complement each other, empowering his coaching. I'm glad I made the decision to speak with him and I will keep the momentum going to make decisions for my profession.
Xiaoxi huang

Xiaoxi huang

Sales & Customer Service Specialist
        Dr. Sajid possesses a remarkable ability to articulate complex neuroscientific concepts in a clear, engaging, and memorable manner. His expertise ensures that not only do you gain a deep understanding, but you also find the learning experience enjoyable and impactful.
Mykola Lebid

Mykola Lebid

Senior Software Engineer
        Dr. Shah is a truly amazing coach. He's kind, patient and explains the most complex ideas in both interesting and easy to comprehend way. In his courses he implements the storytelling method and shares examples from his own experience.
Alicja Owczarzak

Alicja Owczarzak

Teacher
        I deeply appreciate the support Dr. Shah gave me. His expertise in neuroscience and psychology was invaluable, and he patiently explained concepts in a way I could easily understand. He was both professional and approachable, showing a genuine commitment to my growth.
Zoltan Fabian

Zoltan Fabian

Software Engineer
        I went on one of Dr Syed's webinars and found it very informative. He has a way of distilling complex topics into simple language. I highly recommend going on one of his webinar sessions.
Imran Hussain 

Imran Hussain 

CFO & NED | Investor | Driving Business Exits, IPOs & M&A for SMEs |

Dr S Shah

Dr S Shah

Interdisciplinary researcher in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral science, specializing in fear and emotional intelligence in decision-making. Pioneer of the 'Theory of Fear' framework, studying how fear influences choices and how understanding it can improve personal and professional decision outcomes.

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Course schedule

4-6 hours per week

  • Weekly projects

    4 hours per week


Learning is better with cohorts

Learning is better with cohorts

Active hands-on learning

This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams

Learn with a cohort of peers

Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you

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