Communicating your ideas
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Express your ideas and interests with confidence and clarity.
Communicate effectively and respectfully, even in complex and high-pressure situations.
Increase your influence while maintaining strong relationships and support.

Introduction

Do you ever find it difficult to speak up during a meeting, even when you know exactly what you want to say? Or do you find yourself shutting down during a discussion just when you want your voice to be heard? Maybe you react too quickly in certain situations, causing your message to come across less effectively than you intended

Many professionals struggle with assertiveness. Some hold back, while others come across too strongly. In both cases, something is lost: meaningful connection with others and the strength of your message. Assertiveness isn’t about being aggressive or passive. It’s about communicating clearly, respectfully, and confidently. And it’s a skill that can

The ‘Assertive Behavior and Communication in 4 months’ training program helps you develop strong communication skills so you can express your opinions with confidence, set healthy boundaries, and increase your influence. Through realistic practice and personalized feedback, you’ll immediately apply what you learn to your day-to

Who is this training for?

The ‘Assertive Behavior and Communication in 4 Months’ training program is designed for professionals who want to feel more confident in conversations, communicate their ideas and interests more effectively, and handle resistance or conflict with greater confidence.

What makes this four-day training program unique

During the ‘Assertive Behavior and Communication in 4 Months’ training program, you will have the time and space to turn new insights into lasting behavioral change. The program is spread out over four months, allowing you to apply new skills in your daily work and reflect on your experiences in the next session. Personalized feedback helps you grow in confidence, communication, and influence. In this way, you develop a sustainable assertive approach that fits who you are. Benefits of this four-day program:

  • Lasting behavioral change through learning, practice, and reflection.
  • Build greater confidence and increase your impact in conversations and collaboration.
  • Translate theory directly into your own work situations.
  • Develop an authentic, sustainable assertive communication style.

Results

After completing this training program, you will communicate with confidence, clarity, and assertiveness. You will know how navigate resistance, pressure, and conflict while representing your interests in a professional and balanced way. You will understand the impact of both your verbal and non-verbal communication and confidently contribute to discussions and decision-making within your organization.

“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 four days spread across four months.
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
€ 2.195,- 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

  • Analyzing the impact of your behavior and communication style on others.
  • Deepening your understanding of different levels of assertiveness: assertive, subassertive, and aggressive behavior.
  • Standing up for personal and shared interests in a constructive way.
  • Understanding your positioning and its impact in relation to others.
  • Identifying different levels of communication within professional interactions.
  • Approaching communication as transactions from different roles and perspectives.
  • 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

  • Providing feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
  • Increasing awareness of personal motivations and limiting beliefs.
  • Developing a success-oriented mindset focused on opportunities, influence, and possibilities.
  • Distinguishing between proactive and reactive communication.
  • Remaining effective under pressure by responding purposefully and assertively in challenging situations.
  • Understanding the impact of nonverbal communication in conversations.
  • Formulating personal learning goals and action points for the upcoming period.

5:00 PM End of training day

Day 3

9:30 AM Start training day

  • Providing feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
  • Clearly communicating your interests and objectives.
  • Identifying the motivations and underlying interests of others.
  • Using strategic questioning techniques to guide productive conversations
  • Giving and receiving constructive feedback while maintaining relationships and achieving results.
  • Managing objections, resistance, and completing interests during difficult conversations.
  • Formulating personal learning goals and action points for the upcoming period.

5:00 PM End of training day

Day 4

9:30 AM Start training day

  • Providing feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
  • Communicating confidently and acting professionally in a variety of conversation situations.
  • Acting assertively in groups while maintaining connection and control.
  • Applying best practices for effective and impactful communication in practice.
  • Learning through collaborative discussion and practical case studies.
  • Evaluating the training program and developing a personalized, hands‑on action plan.

5:00 PM End of training day

We also offer this training in a two-day program. See Assertive Behavior and Communication in 2 Days.

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. This way, the training will be aligned with your situation and learning objectives.

  • The four-day training program ‘Assertive Behavior and Communication in 4 months’ is spread over the course of four months. Each training day combines inspiration, theory, and practice. You alternate between plenary sessions and assignments in subgroups. This way, you will not only learn from the trainer, but also from each other.

    At the end of each training day, you discuss with the trainer whether you have achieved your learning objectives. You agree on the assignments you will carry out in the intervening period and what the focus is for the next training day. Your training program ends with a personal evaluation.

    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 € 2.195,
Facility fee € 50 per day € 200,
Total price excluding VAT € 2.395,

My organization is exempt from VAT

Participant fee € 2.195,
Surcharge 10% € 219,50
Facility fee € 50 per day € 200,
Total price excluding VAT € 2.614,50

I pay for the training course myself

Participant fee € 2.195,
Surcharge 10% € 219,50
Facility fee € 50 per day € 200,
Total price excluding VAT € 2.614,50

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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What others are saying...

The training program increased both awareness and self-confidence, with accessible course material and practical tools that can be applied right away. The program is structured logically and offers valuable insights for everyone, making it definitely worth taking.

Kelly

Everything was taken care of down to the last detail. Not only the training materials, but the venue as well. The training content is highly relevant and easily applicable in both work and personal situations. I highly recommend this program if you need to brush up on your assertiveness skills.

Tom

Learning together in a close-knit group added a lot of value to the training course. The practical tools were immediately applicable and the safe atmosphere made it easy to practice and challenge yourself. This really makes sense for everyone; not just those struggling with assertiveness, but anyone who wants to get more out of their relationships and communication with others.

Anonymous

Trainer did not just go through the lesson material, but looked individually at the participants where they could be helped. Also by discussing this with each other, you learned a lot from each other. The trainer really got me thinking with this.

Anonymous

It’s a training course that is incredibly beneficial. It was a personalized approach that allowed you to cover specific topics. If you would like to do assertiveness training course this is definitely a must.

Anonymous

They are fine assignments you had to do and for all also instructive. You get nice practical examples from the trainer. This was the first time I really liked a training course.

Anonymous

I would definitely recommend the training course, especially because of the good explanations, help and advice given. In addition, it helped me enormously in my personal development. First a piece of theory is explained and then an assignment is made, which is discussed with the group, I learned a lot from this.

Anonymous

This training course contains many tools to apply immediately. You get to know yourself very differently and we really learned “you are not your thoughts”. I also liked that we could practice well with the trainer and that he also covered many parts outside the book.

Anonymous

I would recommend this training course to everyone. It is very instructive, everything is good personal contact, the hospitality, the lunch! A trainer who takes the time for you / leaves everyone in his value and offers safety. A small group and the subject matter sticks better with time to do homework.

Anonymous

Theory is applied during classes and every month we make sure that action items are prepared. This provides repetition of the material which helps with awareness. It is a learning training course that is well distributed over 4 months. It is also much better to do this divided than a day course because you repeat the steps. This creates more awareness.

Anonymous

What appealed to me about the assertiveness training course was the personal treatment, that we got ample time and attention per person, and the impact the training course has had on my thoughts and behavior in the workplace. Very useful, functional and awareness-raising training course, which I can recommend to anyone, assertive or not.

Anonymous

I found the training course on assertiveness and communication very informative. There was room for a lot of personal attention. The good explanation and the personal approach were points that appealed to me.

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