Increase your persuasiveness
and create support without power

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Increase your persuasiveness as an advisor.
Create support without formal power.
Position yourself as an influential discussion partner.

Introduction

Exerting influence without formal authority is one of the most important skills for modern professionals. Whether you advise within your organization or work with external customers and stakeholders, the success of your advice depends on your expertise, your ability to build support, and your skill is turning resistance into trust.

In the ‘Advising with Impact’ training program, you will learn how to structure advisory conversations strategically, communicate your message clearly and convincingly, and influence others with empathy and confidence. You will gain insight into complex situations, recognize underlying interests, and learn how to influence without forcing. This is a practical training course that helps you ensure your message is truly heard.

Who is this training for?

The ‘Advising with Impact’ training program is designed for professionals, advisors, and project leaders who regularly conduct advisory conversations with internal or external stakeholders and want to strengthen their persuasiveness and influence without relying on formal authority.

What makes this two-day training program unique

During the training progam ‘Advising with Impact’, you will combine insights from psychology, communication, and influencing strategies with practical techniques that can be applied immediately in your work. Benefits of this two-day program:

  • Insight into the psychology and dynamics of advisory conversations.
  • Practical techniques for influencing without formal authority.
  • Stronger empathic listening skills and communication impact.
  • Directly applicable strategies for building support, trust, and decision-making.

Results

After completing this training program, you can structure advisory conversations in a clear and strategic way. You can communicate your advice convincingly, even in complex situations with different interests. You know how to create support, handle resistance effectively, and position yourself as a strong and credible discussion partner. You communicate with greater impact, both verbally and non-verbally, and strengthen your influence in any context.

“A YEARTH training program is defined by a powerful blend of inspiration, meaningful content, and real personal case studies. Our goal is to turn your training into an experience that drives the highest possible results.”

Practical information

Duration
This training program is given over two days, with a two-week interval between sessions.
Training hours
From 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Participants
Maximum of 10/12 participants.
Locations
Alkmaar, Amersfoort, Amsterdam, Apeldoorn, Arnhem, Breda, Den Bosch, Den Haag, Eindhoven, Groningen, Maastricht, Naarden, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Zwolle, Online
Participation fee
€ 1.295,- excl. VAT
Language
This training program is provided in English. We also offer this training in Dutch.

Learning objectives

Day 1

9:30 AM Start training day

  • Your role and position as an advisor.
  • The five phases of a successful consultation.
  • The psychology behind influence and persuasion.
  • Advisory strategies and styles: which one suits you?
  • Switching between different advisory and communication styles.
  • Exert influence within complex fields of influence.
  • Formulating personal learning goals and action points for the upcoming period.

5:00 PM End of training day

Day 2

9:30 AM Start training day

  • Feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
  • The distinctive advisor: personality and profiling.
  • Guiding with questions and listening with impact.
  • Aligning with the interests and needs of your conversation partner.
  • Dealing with resistance and objections and turning them into commitment.
  • From persuading to connecting: creating support for your advice.
  • Evaluation of the training and development of a personalized, practice-oriented action plan.

5:00 PM End of training day

We also offer this training in a four-day program. See Advising with Impact in 4 months.

Your training program in 3 steps

  • Prior to the training program, we ask you to complete an online intake form. If you prefer to discuss your personal learning objectives in more detail, we’ll be more than happy to schedule a one-on-one intake call. Based on your learning objectives, background, and focus areas, we’ll match you with a training group with similar professionals. In this way, the training will be aligned with your situation and learning objectives.

  • The two-day training program ‘Advising with Impact’ is spread over the course of two weeks. Each training day combines inspiration, theory, and practical exercises. There will be a mix of plenary sessions, group assignments, and time for reflection. In this way, the skills you acquired can be put to use right away.

    In between the two training days, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in your daily work. During the second training day, you’ll discuss your experiences, insights, and results with the trainer and the group. Your training program ends with a personal evaluation and a clear plan of action for the future.

    About your trainer

    The training program is provided by an experienced trainer with extensive practical experience. Our trainers combine knowledge, analytical skills, and keen observations with a personal and positive approach. They confront you in a respectful manner, challenge you, and help you reach your full potential.

  • From the very first day of your training program, you’ll have access to the YEARTH Online Learning Platform. Here, you’ll find in-depth articles, assignments, and tools to help you put what you’ve learned into practice. You can choose where and when to study using the YEARTH app, your tablet, or computer. This allows you to get the most out of your training program and apply what you have learned in your daily practice in a sustainable way.

Your investment

My organization covers the costs

Participant fee € 1.295,
Facility fee € 50 per day € 100,
Total price excluding VAT € 1.395,

My organization is exempt from VAT

Participant fee € 1.295,
Surcharge 10% € 129,50
Facility fee € 50 per day € 100,
Total price excluding VAT € 1.524,50

I pay for the training course myself

Participant fee € 1.295,
Surcharge 10% € 129,50
Facility fee € 50 per day € 100,
Total price excluding VAT € 1.524,50

This is included in your investment:

  • Personal intake.
  • Syllabus and course materials.
  • The YEARTH certificate.
  • Year-long access to the Online Learning Platform.

VAT

The total investment excludes VAT. In some cases, a VAT exemption may be possible. In that case, the participation fee will increase by 10%. This can be beneficial for individuals and organizations that are not able to deduct VAT. Read more about VAT exemption.

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Training program that I can definitely recommend to someone else. Clear explanations and nice that the choice of the group was coordinated with each other. The trainer helped me gain a deeper understanding. Super.

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Training program was very good. Especially the trainer who could explain very well and also noticed what each participant needed.

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The method of teaching appealed to me the most. The trainer’s respect, open communication and willingness to help and give tips on an individual level. The training program is definitely worth it!

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In addition to the theory, I also learned how to apply what I learned into practice. I really liked the exercises and personal attention in this training program. Definitely recommended!

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The calm, measured pace in which the theory was narrated really appealed to me. I go home feeling good and I learned a lot.

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Small group, therefore much space for your own insight and development. Good balance between theory and practical exercises.

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Very interesting training program with surprising perspectives and useful techniques. Very useful for the future. I would definitly recommend it.

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It was very comfortable to attend this training program in a small group. The trainer personally adressed the situations with you.

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Very inspiring training program by a nice trainer. Also very friendly, which made the sessions also very enjoyable. The small group made the program very intensive and interactive. Highly recommended.

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Overall very good, trainer was knowledgeable and asked the right questions. There was space for both the individual and the group. There was a pleasant atmosphere.

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An informative and, above all, fun course!
Advantages:
– Small group with participants of the same level
– Immediately applicable in practice
– Personalized to your personal situation

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A good training program with a lot of personal attention. After the training program you have enough tools to apply what you’ve learned into practice.

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