Friday Workshops
Guy Ooms
Network Like a Samurai - On the Beach! (EN)
Join us on the beach for “Network like a Samurai”, an energizing social session where you’ll learn how to overcome the fear of approaching new people, build confidence through repetition and play, deliver your 1-minute pitch like a pro — again and again (and again!) and leave the weekend with at least 10 meaningful new connections.
11:00 - 12:00, Nautilus (Beach)
Frédéric Houessinon
Unleash Your Inner Rockstar with RPRGV + I (FR)
Want to light up the stage without pretending to be someone else? Join Frédéric for a 45-minute, high-energy workshop where you’ll unlock your natural charisma using the RPRGV + I method: Respiration, Posture, Regard (Gaze), Gestures, Voice + Intention.
14:00 - 14:45, Room 531
Elena Burykh
The Art of Networking: Building Connections in a Meaningful Way (EN)
In this dynamic workshop, you’ll discover how to build valuable connections that will propel you towards your future goals. Elena will share her own networking methodology, customisable to your needs, to establish meaningful relationships while staying true to your authentic self.
14:00 - 14:45, Room 535
Marcel Harmsen
Improv: How to Trust Your Instinct and Guts (NL)
Marcel’s workshops are accessible for unexperienced, curious people who want to experience improv theatre in a fun way with a focus on group safety. Improvisation is a skill anyone can develop and is very useful in several situations especially for public speakers. You will learn to act without thinking and to make convincing mistakes.
15:00 - 15:45, Room 531
Bill Monsour, DTM
Acting Lessons for Leaders (EN)
This lively, hands-on workshop will show you how to bring your speeches and leadership to life by following Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle. Bill shares lessons from the rehearsal room to help you learn by doing, reflect on what works, and grow with each performance. You’ll leave with practical tools to become a more authentic, engaging speaker — and maybe even surprise yourself along the way.
15:00 - 15:45, Room 535
Phaedra Romney
Stand Tall, Speak BOLDly (NL)
In Phaedra’s hands-on workshop “Stand Tall, Speak BOLDly” (Sta op en spreek met DAAD-kracht), you’ll explore how to speak up with confidence—without losing your warmth or values. Expect real talk, real scenarios, and practical tools you can use right away. You’ll practice exactly what to say in challenging situations, how to hold your ground without pushing people away, and how to build influence authentically.
16:00 - 17:00, Room 531
Sophie Lurcel
Ritual of Voice & Presence – A Unique Journey (FR)
Guided by the pulse of the djembe, you’ll awaken your body, voice, and spirit. This one-of-a-kind experience blends rhythm, embodiment, and storytelling to help you speak with clarity, move with confidence and shine with authenticity.
16:00 - 17:00, Room 535
Saturday Workshops
Arjan Gerritsen
Rise with the Tide: Yoga, Qi Gong & Meditation by the Sea (EN)
Start your day grounded, energized, and deeply connected. This revitalizing beachside workshop weaves together the gentle flow of Qi Gong, the mindful movement of Yoga, and the deep stillness of Transcendental Meditation.
07:30 - 08:30, Nautilus (Beach)
Clair Aghassipour
Empowering Leadership: Successful Cooperation Across Personalities (EN)
The leaders who can decode their fellow weirdos best are the ones who lead with more success and less stress. Whether you’re a Toastmasters officer, a team leader, or just trying to negotiate bedtime with a toddler, this lively, practical workshop will sharpen your leadership instincts and boost your communication game.
10:30 - 11:30, Room 531
Adis Sophie Fremont
Master Your Energy: Design Your Day, Protect Your Spark (EN)
In this 1-hour workshop, you’ll experience a practical tool from the Designing Your Life method, developed at Stanford University. This proven approach combines design thinking and psychology to help you build a life aligned with what energizes you most.
10:30 - 11:30, Room 535
Iana Iatsun
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for Leaders (EN)
In this workshop, we’ll explore how technology is designed and how it operates. You’ll gain essential skills for your professional and personal life, as well as for effective leadership, the must-have skills for any 21 century citizen. We will learn how to leverage the AI to our benefit and avoid the trap of unrealistic promises.
11:45 - 12:30, Room 531
Julita Davies
Mastering Body Language & Stage Presence for Powerful Speaking (EN)
In this dynamic workshop, Julita will guide you through hands-on techniques to elevate your body language and stage presence. You’ll learn how to use posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact to connect with your audience and command the stage. From purposeful movement to the smart use of props, this session offers tools to deliver with confidence and impact.
11:45 - 12:30, Room 535
Paul Bejczy
Improve Your Stage Presence (EN)
In this workshop, you’ll explore ancient techniques of theatrical stage presence, learn the hidden meaning behind certain postures and positions, and discover how to use them with intention. No pens, no paper, no tables, no chairs, just full-body exploration through improv and movement. Everyone participates.
13:30 - 14:30, Room 531
Jolanda Busscher
Speak, Lead, and Act with Confidence: From Desire to Preparation to Success (NL)
In this interactive workshop, you will be guided through the five internal stages that take you from desire to success. With over 20 years of corporate experience, Jolanda Busscher is a Leadership Coach and Positive Mindset Trainer and an expert at helping you recognize the critical inner voices that hold you back—and turning them into supportive ones that work FOR you.