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Master The Art Of Crucial Conversations.
Ready to become a bridge in our increasingly polarised world? That kind of courage and emotional maturity doesn't come naturally, it's a skill set that must be learned and practiced.

Do you recognise?

Gossip at the watercooler

That in your team, concerns or opinions are more often shared informally like at the watercooler or through silent actions rather than openly discussed?

Composed v.s. lose your calm

That when a conversation really matters to you, it’s easier to lose your calm, saying things too bluntly or overreacting when it would be better to stay composed?

Encouraging Ownership

That it’s challenging to keep decision-making sharp and leadership clear, while still encouraging everyone to step into ownership?

We’ve got you!

The crucial conversations that matter most, the ones that feel risky, but shape trust, creativity, leadership, and change.

You'll learn to approach the tough moments that usually slip through the cracks, and turn them into powerful opportunities for real connection and progress. You’ll practice real conversations under real pressure, building lasting skills that make an immediate impact across your organisation.

Meet your Crucial Conversation Expert

Aafke de Groot

Program Director & Senior Trainer @ Hatch

12+ years experience and specialized at the crossroads of inner leadership and relational wisdome

Expert in immersive and experiential learning

Program Director at Hatch

Accredited by the Dutch trainer association NOBTRA

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What you'll actually walk away with

Understanding the “conflict instinct”

Fight, flight, freeze,  and how it shows up at work.

Exploring the iceberg

What gets said vs. what stays hidden (and how it leaks out).

Learning the shift

How to say what matters, whilst unlocking change, respect, and trust.

Get a Toolkit That Sticks

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Surfacing the cost of silence

From missed feedback to subtle sabotage.

Real impact moments

Immersive exercises where unspoken tensions come alive and participants feel what’s really at stake.

Ready to build bridges?

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No Obligations - 30 Minutes - Actionable Insights