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Targeted mastery

Specialized
Intensives

Targeted 2-3 day clinics for leaders who need to master specific high-stakes communication skills. Focused, intensive, immediately applicable.

The approach

Surgical Precision

Not every professional needs a full immersion. Some need to master a specific skill—urgently. A negotiation next month. A board presentation in German. A leadership transition in a new market.

Our Specialized Intensives deliver focused, high-impact training in 2-3 days. You arrive with a specific challenge. You leave with mastery.

2-3

Days of intensive training

1:1

Or small group format

100%

Customized to your context

Post-session support included

Choose your focus

Four Intensive Clinics

Each intensive is designed around a specific professional challenge. Select the skill you need to master.

Most Requested

The Negotiation

Clinic

2 Days Intensive

Master the art of negotiation in German business culture. From salary discussions to contract negotiations, learn the unspoken rules that determine outcomes.

You Will Master

  • German negotiation psychology and tactics
  • Cultural-specific persuasion frameworks
  • High-stakes conversation simulations
  • Written negotiation in formal German

Investment

€2,800

The Presentation

Masterclass

2 Days Intensive

Command the room in German. Develop the presence, structure, and linguistic precision to deliver presentations that resonate with German-speaking audiences.

You Will Master

  • German presentation structure and flow
  • Technical vocabulary for your industry
  • Q&A handling and spontaneous response
  • Executive presence in German context

Investment

€2,800

The Leadership

Dialogue

3 Days Intensive

Lead teams and stakeholders in the German-speaking world. Understand hierarchies, communication patterns, and the cultural foundations of effective leadership.

You Will Master

  • German leadership communication styles
  • Feedback and performance conversations
  • Team motivation across cultures
  • Conflict resolution in German context

Investment

€3,900

The Social

Navigator

2 Days Intensive

Master the informal spaces where business relationships are built. From dinner conversations to networking events, navigate social situations with confidence.

You Will Master

  • Small talk and relationship building
  • Business dining etiquette and conversation
  • Networking event strategies
  • Cultural nuances in social settings

Investment

€2,400

The process

How Intensives Work

01

Consultation

We discuss your specific challenge, timeline, and desired outcomes

02

Customization

Your intensive is tailored to your industry, role, and context

03

Immersion

2-3 days of focused, intensive training with expert guidance

04

Application

Post-session support as you apply your new skills in real situations

Beyond the catalog

Custom Intensives

Don't see your specific challenge listed? We design custom intensives for unique professional situations—from M&A negotiations to crisis communication to industry-specific terminology mastery.

Custom intensives start at €3,500 for 2 days

Location

Where We Work

Intensives are conducted at our Maastricht studio or at your location. For executives who prefer discretion, we offer private venue arrangements in major European cities.

  • ·Maastricht Studio (Netherlands)
  • ·On-site at your offices
  • ·Private venues in Frankfurt, Zurich, Vienna
  • ·Virtual options for select intensives

Format

How We Work

Each intensive combines theory, practice, and real-world simulation. You'll work through scenarios drawn from your actual professional context, with immediate feedback and refinement.

  • ·1:1 or small group (max 3 participants)
  • ·8-10 hours per day of active work
  • ·Video recording and review sessions
  • ·Take-home materials and reference guides

Ready to master

What's Your Challenge?

Tell us about the specific skill you need to master and when you need it. We'll design an intensive that delivers results on your timeline.

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