Advanced Communication Skills

Communication shapes everything - your relationships, your impact, your ability to create change. In this Summerschool you’ll discover how to communicate effectively when it truly matters.

Two experienced professionals take you beyond the ‘basics’, exploring communication at a deeper level. We will guide you through a unique journey where you learn to use communication to bring about positive change, balancing persuasion with empathy - while engaging in meaningful personal development.

But the real challenge is when things are hard. When stakes are high, emotions surface and pressure builds, staying grounded in your communication principles becomes key. Through practice, you’ll learn to speak from your values, listen deeply, navigate complex negotiations, understand group dynamics, create dialogues that connect, and have difficult conversations in a human way - all while practicing empathy and compassion.

Most of all, you’ll learn about yourself. Don’t expect long presentations though - this course is highly interactive and experiential. Many exercises will help you shape your vision on communication and master invaluable skills. Last year’s 24 participants rated the course 9.4 average out of 10.

This course helps you to bring your communication skills to the next level. Would you like to learn to:

Communicate with confidence - in any (difficult) situation

Build strong connections - connect with compassion and empathy

Grow social intelligence - understand what has been said in between the lines

Master group dynamics - create safe spaces for open communication

Authentic leadership - that aligns with your character strengths

Inspirational speaking - communicate a vision for a better world

Get better at navigating conflict - stay centered in hard conversations

Arrive at better solutions together - apply principled based negotiation

If this speaks to you, then this will be the summer school for you!

This course is founded on the understanding that effective communication starts with self-awareness. You will develop deep insights into who you are, your own patterns, triggers, and needs, which leads to you being better equipped to connect with others and navigate complex conversations. This course helps you to express yourself honestly while maintaining connection and finding solutions that work for everyone.

We integrate various proven methods, weaving them into experiential exercises that allow you to discover what works for you while practising in a safe environment. Methods include:

Non-Violent Communication - express yourself honestly while maintaining connection Interest-based negotiation - find solutions that work for everyone by looking beyond positions to underlying needs Deep Democracy and Dialogue - embrace all voices and perspectives, especially those harder to hear Compassionate leadership - blend kindness with clarity in challenging conversations Shadow Work and Deep Coaching - understand your emotions, triggers and blind spots, turning obstacles into insight Embodied leadership - use your body and nervous system to stay grounded and access inner wisdom Emotional Intelligence & Systemic Work - recognize patterns in relationships and groups, navigate complex emotional situations These methods aren’t taught as dry theory - they come alive through practical exercises, real-life situations, and personal exploration. You’ll experience how they naturally flow together to create a comprehensive approach to communication and connection.