A journey towards greater self-insight and personal growth. In this course you work on your communication, break through fixed patterns and shape your future with a concrete action plan. This way you grow both personally and professionally.
Read the full description of the Personal Leadership course
All dates in Amsterdam
None of the dates suitable? In-company takes place on a day of your choosing, and the course also runs in other cities.
Where in Amsterdam
A 19-minute walk from Amsterdam Centraal. A 4-minute walk from the 'Muziekgebouw Bimhuis' tram stop. A 3-minute walk from the 'Piet Heinkade' bus stop.
Very close by (but pricey) - Piet Hein car park
Directly beneath the Muziekgebouw you can park in the Piet Hein car park.
Cheaper alternative - Parking Oosterdok (Oosterdokstraat 150)
The entrance is beneath the Amsterdam Conservatorium. This is at the rear of the Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam. On Oosterdokseiland, follow the signs for 'Parking Oosterdok'. From this car park it is about a 10-minute walk to the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ. From Parking Oosterdok it is a 10-minute walk. Follow the Annie M.G. Schmidtstraat to the end, as far as the Oosterdoksstraat. Here you turn right until you reach the water and then walk to the left, underneath all the rail, road and tram viaducts. There you can take the steel staircase up and you will come out on the Piet Heinkade. From here you will see the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ on your left.
Please note: parking costs are at your own expense.
Who you'll be taught by in Amsterdam
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Rob
Trainer in communication and leadership
Score 8,6 from 346 evaluations
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Marjorie
Personal development trainer
Rating 8,9 from 125 evaluations
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Joris
Trainer in communication and leadership
Rating 8,6 out of 122 evaluations
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Elzo
Communication and conflict management trainer
Score 8,9 from 93 evaluations
What participants thought
“Excellent course in which personal attention is of a high standard. Input from participants is also greatly appreciated. The preparations made beforehand by the trainer give a strong sense of involvement.”
D.J.C.M. Vermeulen, Sodexo- Personal Leadership“Are you looking for your personal points for improvement? Are you curious how you can communicate better, perform better and thereby live a more pleasant and successful life? Then the Personal Effectiveness course is for you! You will look (on your own initiative and at your own pace) at the areas in which you can function better as a person, and if you are open to self-development and growth, this course will definitely help you with that.”
J. Geerts, DHL Express- Personal Leadership“This course made me aware of what I can do and what I am capable of. I now dare to work much more from my own strength and I feel that my self-confidence has grown. My assertiveness has also increased, thanks to the many good tips and exercises I was given. I now dare to say more of what I want and let people walk over me less.”
Evert Meurs, Marosel B.V.- Personal Leadership“A good course that you can really benefit from. You come away with genuinely useful tools for dealing with certain matters better.”
G.J. Hurks, ATM Oirschot- Personal Leadership
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the Personal Leadership course suitable for and is prior knowledge required?
- The Personal Leadership course is suitable for anyone who wants to work on self-insight and leadership skills. Think of team leaders, managers, HR staff, entrepreneurs and professionals at any level who want to increase their self-awareness and emotional intelligence. No prior knowledge is required. So you don't need any previous education or work experience. Only the willingness to invest in yourself.
- What does the teaching method of the Personal Leadership course look like?
- You take the Personal Leadership course in a classroom setting, alternating between experiencing, experimenting with behaviour, reflecting and theory. You work with role plays, practical exercises and group discussions. This active approach means you experience the effect of new behaviour straight away. An intake interview takes place beforehand, so that the programme matches your learning objectives and your situation at work.
- Do you receive a certificate after completing the Personal Leadership course?
- Yes, you receive a certificate of participation after completing the Personal Leadership course. The certificates are presented on the third day, during the closing session. The certificate confirms that you have worked on communication styles, self-awareness, feedback, developing a vision and a personal action plan. No exam is required; active participation is sufficient.
- Can the Personal Leadership course also be taken in-company or as a tailored course?
- Yes, the Personal Leadership course is also available in-company and as a tailor-made programme. Before the course, individual intake interviews take place in which your learning objectives, prior knowledge and practical experience are mapped out. On that basis the final programme of the course is determined, so that the content matches your situation and that of your team.
- What will you learn during the Personal Leadership course?
- During the Personal Leadership course in you learn to recognise your communication style and attune it to others, break through your own behavioural patterns and draw up a personal action plan. You work on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, giving and receiving feedback, and setting SMART goals. The course concludes with a concrete step-by-step plan for your personal and professional development.
- What is the difference between the Personal Leadership course and a short online self-leadership course?
- An online self-leadership course usually consists of videos, theory and self-reflection assignments that you work through at your own pace. The Personal Leadership course at Learnit is a classroom course of in which you actively practise communication styles, giving and receiving feedback, and setting SMART goals. You work in a small group and take part in role plays in which you receive immediate feedback from the trainer and fellow participants. That element is missing in self-study. The course and concludes with a personal action plan and a certificate of participation. Choose self-study if you mainly want to acquire knowledge. Choose this classroom course if you genuinely want to change behaviour and practise through interaction.
- How do I know whether Learnit's Personal Leadership course is right for me?
- The course suits you if you want to invest in self-insight, communication and behavioural change in a classroom setting, and are prepared to reflect actively on your own patterns. You are a good match if you are a manager, entrepreneur, HR professional or employee who wants more control over their career and behaviour. The course is less suitable if you are mainly looking for hard management techniques, project management tools or purely theoretical depth. The emphasis is on experiencing, experimenting and feedback in a group. No prior knowledge is required. An individual intake interview takes place beforehand in which your learning objectives are identified, so that the final programme can be tailored to them. In doubt? The intake will make clear whether the course fits your situation.
- Which models and techniques are covered in the Personal Leadership course?
- Learnit's Personal Leadership course works with a number of well-known models and methods that you apply one after another in . On day 1 you work with communication styles and active listening, including techniques for tuning in to the style of the person you are speaking with. Day 2 focuses on emotional intelligence, recognising behavioural patterns and giving and receiving constructive feedback. On day 3 you set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Acceptable, Realistic, Time-bound), work on expectation management and the difference between perfectionism and excellence. You finish with a personal action plan. The approach combines experiencing, experimenting, reflecting and theory. No heavy study material, but practising in a small group under the guidance of an experienced trainer.
Persoonlijk Leiderschap in andere steden
- Personal Leadership in Utrecht 2 dates, from 6 October 2026
- Duration
- Three-day course
- Next date
- 8 January 2027
- Start dates
- 2 this year
- Location
- Amsterdam Head Office
Small groups, also in-company at your office.
