Soft Skills Development:

Unleash Your Employees’ Soft Skills with Strengths-Based Training & Workshops

No one-size-fits-all training—just valuable experiences tailored to each individual employee.

Empower Your Employees – Empower Your Business

The continuous development of soft skills is essential for your company’s success. At Couchgedanken, we offer a range of training sessions and workshops tailored to meet these specific needs.

My approach: I focus on strengths-based development to make soft skills training tangible and impactful for every employee. I don’t rely on cookie-cutter knowledge or standard training sessions—instead, I turn every workshop into an unforgettable and lasting experience.

Soft Skill Training:

Why Standard Programs Don’t Deliver the Desired Results.

Twelve of your most dedicated employees are participating in a high-potential program. The communication trainer methodically follows their standard agenda while the participants’ minds begin to wander.

Eyes drift to smartphones, messages are answered, emails are checked. After two days of intense lecture-style training, colorful sticky notes, and countless group tasks, the employees are eager to return to their usual work environment.

A few days later, the training is forgotten—it leaves no lasting impression, creates no tangible change. Is this really effective talent development?

I assure you: There’s a better way.

I firmly believe that every person has unique strengths. By identifying, nurturing, and purposefully applying these strengths, your employees can build a solid foundation for their personality and achieve successful soft skills development.

Development of Soft Skills:

Modular Design Tailored to Your Needs

All workshops and training sessions are aligned with a strengths-based approach. You can choose individual elements or a combination of various modules. I’m also happy to create a customized concept tailored to your company’s needs.

(Click on a module to view its contents)

Fundamentals of Soft Skills Development

Personal Growth and Reflection

The foundation for personal and professional growth lies in understanding and reflecting on one’s own strengths, weaknesses, and goals. This module establishes the groundwork for targeted soft skills development by helping participants gain deeper self-awareness and unlock their individual potential.

Strengths and Weaknesses
Stages of Strengths-Based Development
Personal Values, Goals, and Vision
Emotional Intelligence
Social Skills
Self-Motivation
Lifelong Learning

This workshop is ideally combined with my strengths analysis and a one-time Strengths Booster session.

Personal Competencies

Self-Management

Efficient self-management is the key to productive work and a balanced work-life dynamic. Your employees will develop skills to better manage their time, set priorities, and effectively handle daily challenges.

Techniques for Effective Time Management
Strategies for Optimal Organization of Daily Work
Prioritization and Efficient Task Management
Setting Boundaries and Saying No
Techniques to Overcome Procrastination
Multitasking vs. Focus Techniques: Finding the Right Approach

Stress Management

In today’s fast-paced work environment, stress management and resilience are essential skills. This module provides techniques and strategies to effectively manage stress, build personal resilience, and prevent burnout.

Personal Approach to Stress: Causes and Effects
Techniques for Stress Prevention
Building and Strengthening Stress Resilience
Strategies for Reducing Stress in Challenging Situations
Recognizing Burnout & Exhaustion
Enhancing Personal Resilience
Work-Life Balance: Techniques to Harmonize Work and Personal Life

Stress Management

Personal Approach to Stress: Causes and Effects
Techniques for Stress Prevention
Building and Strengthening Stress Resilience
Strategies for Reducing Stress in Challenging Situations
Recognizing Burnout & Exhaustion
Enhancing Personal Resilience
Work-Life Balance: Techniques to Harmonize Work and Personal Life

Interaction & Collaboration

Communication Skills

The art of communication is multifaceted and essential for professional success. This module teaches skills for clear and impactful communication, including how to be persuasive both verbally and nonverbally.

Verbal Communication Techniques
Written Communication Techniques
Active Listening and Providing Feedback
Nonverbal Communication and Body Language
Presentation Skills and Public Speaking
Empathy and Emotional Awareness in Communication

Communication Skills

Verbal Communication Techniques
Written Communication Techniques
Active Listening and Providing Feedback
Nonverbal Communication and Body Language
Presentation Skills and Public Speaking
Empathy and Emotional Awareness in Communication

Conflict Management

Effective conflict management uses disagreements constructively and strengthens relationships. In this module, participants learn techniques to identify, address, and resolve conflicts in a way that benefits all parties involved.

Recognizing and understanding the causes of conflict
Techniques for effective conflict resolution
De-escalation strategies and mediation
Dealing with emotional reactions in conflict situations
Development of a conflict resolution-oriented attitude
Building trust and restoring broken working relationships

Conflict management

Effective conflict management uses differences of opinion constructively and strengthens relationships. In this module, participants learn techniques for recognizing and addressing conflicts and finding solutions for everyone involved.

Recognizing and understanding the causes of conflict
Techniques for effective conflict resolution
De-escalation strategies and mediation
Dealing with emotional reactions in conflict situations
Development of a conflict resolution-oriented attitude
Building trust and restoring broken working relationships

Teamwork Skills

The ability to work effectively in a team and understand the dynamics of interpersonal relationships is critical for success in today’s workplace. Your employees will learn how to foster harmony within teams and leverage group dynamics to their advantage.

Understanding and Promoting Interpersonal Relationships
Methods to Enhance Interpersonal Awareness
Techniques to Strengthen Group Dynamics and Team Building
Developing Intercultural Competencies for Effective Collaboration in Multicultural Teams

Relationships & Negotiation

Successful relationships and effective negotiation skills are invaluable. This module teaches the key competencies needed to build long-term relationships and negotiate successfully, always aiming to create win-win situations.

Building Trust and Customer Orientation
Active Listening and Identifying Customer Needs
Creating an Outstanding Customer Experience
Effective Negotiation Strategies and Win-Win Solutions
Handling Rejection and Difficult Customers
Building and Maintaining Business Relationships
Strategies for Networking and Stakeholder Management

Corporate Competencies

Corporate competencies

Change Management

A key competency is the ability to manage change effectively. The Change Management module teaches strategies for navigating transitions, managing uncertainties, and fostering a culture of transformation.

Understanding Change Management
Navigating Change Effectively
Strategies for Managing Uncertainty
Fostering a Culture of Transformation
Communication During Change Processes
Engaging Stakeholders

Positive Error Culture

Mistakes provide valuable learning opportunities. The Positive Error Culture module teaches how employees can cultivate a constructive approach to errors, fostering learning from mistakes and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Viewing Mistakes as Learning Opportunities
Managing Mistakes Constructively
Handling Criticism
Addressing Misconduct
Weakness-Oriented vs. Strengths-Oriented Approaches
Giving and Receiving Feedback

With over 15 years of experience in strengths-based development, I help individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. The Soft Skill Modules are the result of this extensive expertise and offer maximum flexibility thanks to their modular design. Choose exactly what you need and benefit from training that places your employees’ and organization’s strengths at the forefront.

I love soft skills

That’s why Couchgedanken is the right partner by your side.

As the founder of Couchgedanken, I combine talent development with personal growth. I help companies understand how strengths-based approaches and training are essential for fostering a dynamic corporate culture and high employee satisfaction.

But I’m not alone: a remarkable team of skilled partners supports me, each bringing their expertise in specialized fields. At Couchgedanken, we ensure your individual needs are met and work with you to achieve your goals. When we collaborate, your business success is as important to me as it is to you.

Together, we’ll advance the successful development of soft skills in your organization.

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