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Strengthen your impact and persuasiveness as an advisor.
Create support and trust for your advice.
Influence decision-making without formal power.

Introduction

Professional advising requires more than just subject matter expertise. Successful advisors know how to use their influence in a natural way and get their advice accepted, even without formal power. In the training program ‘Professional Advisory Skills in 3 months’, you will learn how to communicate persuasively, deal effectively with resistance, and confidently guide complex advisory processes. Under the guidance of an experienced trainer, you will develop the skills to provide impactful advice, both within and outside your organization.

Who is this training for?

The training program ‘Professional Advisory Skills in 3 months’ is designed for advisors, staff members, policy officers, and professionals who regularly hold advisory meetings with internal or external stakeholders.

What makes this three-day training program unique

During the training program ‘Professional Advisory Skills in 3 months’, you will combine advisory skills with behavioral psychology and communication insights, enabling you to advise with lasting impact. You will practice with realistic situations, receive personal feedback, and immediately translate what you learn into your own work environment. Benefits of the three-day program:

  • Opportunity to combine theory, practice, and reflection.
  • Apply your learning goals between sessions in your own work situation.
  • Deepen your advisory role through personal guidance.
  • Build your influence, effectiveness, and self-confidence in a sustainable way.

Results

After completing this training program, you know how to structure a strategic advisory meeting and exert influence based on trust. You know how to create support, recognize resistance, and turn it into cooperation. In addition, you will be able to listen empathically, analyze sharply, and get to the heart of complex issues. You know how to present yourself professionally and confidently take on the role of a fully-fledged discussion partner.

“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 three 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
Amsterdam, Brussel, Eindhoven, Online
Participation fee
€ 1.895,- excl. VAT

Learning objectives

Day 1

9:30 AM Start training day

  • Your role and position as a professional advisor.
  • The five phases of an effective advisory meeting.
  • Insight into your own advisory style and communicative strength.
  • The psychology behind advising and influencing.
  • Strategies and styles within consultations and when to use them.
  • 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.
  • Guiding with questions and listening with attention and depth.
  • Dealing with different interests and perspectives of stakeholders.
  • Building trust and credibility as an advisor.
  • Dealing effectively with resistance and objections.
  • Creating commitment to your advice.
  • 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

  • Feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
  • Advising within complex fields of influence and organizations.
  • Exerting influence without formal power or position.
  • Connecting content, process, and relationship in advisory processes.
  • Presenting and substantiating your advice clearly.
  • 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 course in a two-day program and a four-day program. See Professional Advisory Skills in 2 days and Professional Advisory Skills 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. This way, the training will be aligned with your situation and learning objectives.

  • The three-day training program ‘Professional Advisory Skills in 3 months‘ consists of three intensive training days. Each day offers a varied combination of inspiring theory, practical assignments, and moments of reflection that can be directly applied in your work.

    Between training days, you apply what you have learned in your daily work. During the next training day, you will share experiences, successes, and insights. Your training program ends with a personal evaluation and a clear plan of action to anchor your development.

    About your trainer

    The training program is delivered by an experienced trainer with extensive practical experience. Our trainers combine expertise, analytical ability, and sharp observational skills with a personal and positive approach. They offer respectful, direct feedback, challenge you to grow, and support you in getting the very best out of yourself.

  • 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 € 1.895,
Facility fee € 50 per day € 150,
Total price excluding VAT € 2.045,

My organization is exempt from VAT

Participant fee € 1.895,
Surcharge 10% € 189,50
Facility fee € 50 per day € 150,
Total price excluding VAT € 2.234,50

I pay for the training course myself

Participant fee € 1.895,
Surcharge 10% € 189,50
Facility fee € 50 per day € 150,
Total price excluding VAT € 2.234,50

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...

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.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

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.

Anonymous

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.

Anonymous

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.

Anonymous

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

Anonymous

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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