Leadership Advanced: Coaching

“The course offered relevant information about working with and leading volunteers. Good insight into your own (leadership and other) qualities, and there was plenty of room for case discussion and exchange. I learned a lot – from the course, the trainer, the other participants, and once again a great deal about myself.”

"What you learn during this course can be applied well in practice."

“A course that gives you insight into your own behaviour and that of others, and provides tools for dealing with it.”

“The content was very good and met my expectations. The level of professionalism was high and the trainer also adapted the course to our wishes. The pace of the lessons, breaks and so on were decided in consultation with the participants. The trainer is very experienced and has an excellent command of the material. She tailored the programme entirely to where we were. For every topic we wanted to cover, she had the theory ready straight away. She had us practise a great deal, which is very good. That is how you learn!”

“I found the content of the course very interesting. I learned a great deal, particularly on the second and third day. The quality of the course material was excellent, and so was the pace (which was adjusted where needed). The content is tailored to the wishes of the group. I found the trainer professional and pleasant to deal with.”

"I had taken management courses before, but I was very pleased with the approach of this course, which focused on working with volunteers. It was an eye-opener."

“Very instructive course, especially useful if you do not hold a management position but still lead a lot indirectly. Very applicable and useful tools for communicating with others/subordinates.”

"This course was a useful addition for me. The telephone contact with the trainer beforehand was pleasant and my learning objectives were covered in full."

"A nice way to pick up some inspiration quickly."

“The course was very good and practical. The advantage of a small group appealed to me enormously. The trainer's broad expertise and the ample attention given to each individual were superb. A real winner for me.”

“Good course that turns theory into practice with many interesting topics and working models that you can take back to the daily workplace.”

"Enjoyable, instructive course. Clear explanations and plenty of opportunity to ask questions."

"It was pleasant to attend the course; the material was conveyed to the participants in a sound and realistic way."

“The course gives you the right practical tools that you can apply in your own working environment. There is a lot of personal attention. The course makes it particularly clear how you come across as a manager and where your points for improvement lie.”

“I have gained new insights into how other communication techniques can help convey a message more effectively.”

“Enjoyable course and a good, clear explanation.”

"The course met my requirements and I learned a great deal from it. A good learning process."

"A nice way to pick up some inspiration quickly."

"A thorough course, straight from practice, with plenty of room for personal input, resulting in a well-filled 'bag' of knowledge, tips and tricks"

“Very interesting course in which theory and practice were combined well. Plenty of opportunity to practise, room for discussion and for asking questions. Great trainer, great venue and an excellent lunch!”

“Very spontaneous and clear!”

“During this course, theory and practical examples alternated nicely! The theory discussed reinforced my conviction as to why you can act in a particular way in certain situations. I thought the trainer came across as very professional. You can tell she really knows what she is talking about and that she was very good at responding to what we needed at that moment. Sometimes, for example, we discussed a particular situation that had occurred at work: she would then immediately come up with practical tools we could use next time we found ourselves in such a situation. She was also good at connecting the theory to practice. The practical examples made the theory much clearer to me.”

“After the course I felt satisfied and good about it. I was given sound tools that I can apply in practice straight away.”

"The course met my requirements and I learned a great deal from it. A good learning process."

“As far as I am concerned, it is a course with a good mix of theory and practical tools. It gives you the confidence to approach the change process with an open mind!”

"This training course has something to offer both experienced and new managers."

“A good, practical course that will certainly bring benefits in the future. A highly professional and capable trainer who keeps inspiring you.”

"Good variety and content. An eye-opener and immediately applicable in my own practice."

“A good course in which you look at your skills as a leader from the perspective of your own personality, and at what you can still develop. This helps you arrive at your own vision and leadership style.”

“Good course, certainly worthwhile.”

“This is a highly relevant course if you manage or work with volunteers. Learning soft skills is then a necessary condition for increasing volunteers' motivation, involvement and commitment. Not only in order to work together pleasantly, but also to give feedback and, where necessary, to hold a bad-news conversation.”

“I learned a great deal about myself, which is not what I expected. Great trainer and I learned an enormous amount.”

“This course makes you aware of how important communication is, but also of the role you play in it yourself and of the fact that you have a behavioural choice to change a situation. You also learn to look more closely at why some situations do not work and how you could adjust this.”

“A well-executed tailor-made course. All the topics we wanted to cover were covered. Very pleasant that a course goes ahead even with small numbers!”

“I found it a pleasant training course. Course material and exercises alternated nicely. The trainer could easily switch to questions from practice. I thought that was great. The pace was good. The training afternoons flew by and for me that is also a sign that it was good.”

“Good course that turns theory into practice with many interesting topics and working models that you can take back to the daily workplace.”

“A highly interactive course that is easy to apply in practice, led by a pleasant trainer.”

“Clear materials, a good balance between theory and practice, the course was built up in modules and we could indicate ourselves what we needed, so we ended up with a personalised course. The trainer was excellent and conveyed the course material to us very well.”

“The course quickly paints a recognisable picture of change. Participants then get to work on their own questions. Over two days, the necessary depth is added and you work towards a usable product that enables you, as a participant, to handle change with your team.”

“This course makes you aware of the do's and don'ts of working with volunteers, and the pitfalls involved. You gain far more insight into the motives and underlying emotions of volunteers and learn to communicate more openly, more respectfully and much more effectively. There were genuinely a number of eye-openers! What you learn can be applied straight away and produces immediate results. Highly recommended!”

“After the course I felt satisfied and good about it. I was given sound tools that I can apply in practice straight away.”

“Enjoyable course and a good, clear explanation.”

“I experienced the course as an eye-opener. Alongside the theory that exists on the subject, above all I got to know myself. I can now analyse situations better and respond to them. I had a really great time!”

“Very good, practical training that can be applied immediately.”

“Clear materials, a good balance between theory and practice, the course was built up in modules and we could indicate ourselves what we needed, so we ended up with a personalised course. The trainer was excellent and conveyed the course material to us very well.”

"An enjoyable, interactive course that makes you think. The course also helps you form a better picture of the volunteers you have to manage. A good kick-off session for getting everyone in your organisation who works with volunteers on the same page and making use of each other's qualities"

"The Leadership course comes highly recommended. I gained plenty of practical tools that you can put to use straight away. The course took place in a small group, so there was good personal attention and all participants had the space to go into cases from their own organisations in more depth!"

“I found it a pleasant training course. Course material and exercises alternated nicely. The trainer could easily switch to questions from practice. I thought that was great. The pace was good. The training afternoons flew by and for me that is also a sign that it was good.”

“A course that gives you insight into your own behaviour and that of others, and provides tools for dealing with it.”

“Interesting, with a great many practical tips for use in your work, which you then practise straight away through role plays and case studies. I got a lot out of it.”