Leadership and Communication Skills Training
for highly educated internationals in the Netherlands
Leadership Training for Team Leaders
Result: Team leaders who are able to lead, inspire and coach others; who address problems effectively and have conversations that lead to finding solutions.Growing as a team leader involves:
- Increasing self-awareness so you can play to your strengths, manage your pitfalls and take on your next personal growth challenge.
- Developing a communication “tool box” so you have the communication tools to handle different types of situations. This includes coaching and giving effective feedback, as well as the communication tools you need to inspire, motivate, delegate, problem-solve, manage up, influence, lead informally, follow up effectively, lead change and develop others.
- Stepping back to reflect from a more strategic perspective in order to make better leadership decisions.
Not all learning goals require much training time. Other approaches may work instead of, or in combination with, a short amount of training. I can advise you on what could work well in your context.
To discuss your situation, call me on 06 3754 2293 or contact me here.
Tailored Training
All my training is tailored to meet the needs of the organisation and learning goals of the participants. I can also deliver training focused on one area of leadership, communication or personal effectiveness, such as:
- Personal leadership
- Coaching skills
- Assertive communication
- Presenting with impact
- Having difficult conversations
Individual Coaching
Where an individual is held back from being effective by a strong pattern such as wanting to please people, being too much of a perfectionist etc., I can offer a powerful combination of coaching and access to a 6-week app-based course from Positive Intelligence which contains short, regular exercises that can really help to make changes in behaviour. For more info, see www.positiveintelligence.com or contact me.
Team Coaching
I also coach teams and facilitate discussions when the team has one or more of the following goals:- To improve how we work together
- To increase open communication and feedback
- To take our successful teamworking to the next level
- To create a team vision of how we want to move forward
- To deal with problems in the team
- To learn together
- To get to know each other at a deeper level
What Clients Say
"Jonathan's strength is his capability to create tailor-made trainings that deliver exactly what is needed. Next to that he has shown during his trainings the ability to observe and address the 'unsaid' issues in a way that make people feel safe enough to respond. And it happens in such a way that the root of the problem becomes part of an open dialogue which makes the trainings highly effective and very much appreciated by the participants!"Monique Reulink
Head of HR AEM for the International Baccalaureate organization
Common participant feedback includes:
Jonathan created a very safe environment to discuss openly with each other.
He adapted the training well to what we needed.
It was a really insightful and useful training.
About Jonathan
Companies I have delivered training for include: Philips, Deltares, TNO, University of Utrecht, FrieslandCampina, Agendia and the International Baccalaureate Global Centre in The Hague.
Twice a year, I deliver the personal leadership and communication skills part of the accredited Compliance Officer Training run by The Ministry of Compliance (part of Projective group) for Compliance Officers working in the financial sector.
Although I can make entertaining and inspiring presentations when that is needed, in general I am a coaching and facilitating style of trainer.
My strong analytical thinking skills help me to connect with my often highly academically trained participants.
My calm listening approach, creativity and positive accepting attitude to participants, help to get the right subjects on the table for discussion. I can challenge and confront but with respect and safety so the defensive reactions don’t need to come up. Research in neurology shows why this approach works.
In addition to training and coaching directly, I am able to give some participants access to the innovative app from Positive Intelligence which provides very short exercises, that can support and prompt ongoing regular practice of certain skills outside the training or coaching.
Originally from England, I am a native English speaker. Now living in the Netherlands since 2010, I also have the Dutch nationality and speak Dutch.
Originally qualified in HR and Learning and Development, I have over 15 years’ experience in the area of leadership and communication skills training, including roles as a training department manager, senior trainer and freelance trainer / coach.
If you would like to know more about me, call me on 06 3754 2293 or contact me here.
