About the event

Unleash Inspiration at Our Exclusive Coaching Café

This isn’t just about “being a good listener.” It’s about becoming the kind of leader or mentor who makes others feel truly heard and in doing so, invites insight, trust, and transformation.

• Listen to understand, not just to respond
  Break the habit of rehearsing your reply while the other person is still speaking. You’ll practise simple prompts and mindset shifts that help you stay fully present; even in fast-paced, high-stakes conversations.
  Example: “What do you need most right now?” a question that often shifts the whole conversation.
  
• Hear what isn’t being said
  You’ll begin noticing the tone beneath the words, the pauses, the body language and how to gently explore those subtler layers to deepen connection.
  Example: “You said you’re fine… but I sensed a pause. Want to explore that?”
• Use micro-signals that build trust
  Learn the power of strategic silence, reflective responses, and subtle non-verbal cues that help the other person feel safe, seen, and open. This is more than a communication skill. It’s a presence practice and it can change the way you lead, mentor, and connect.

What you will learn

• Listen to understand, not just to respond
• Hear what isn’t being said
• Use micro-signals that build trust

Price

Members: Complimentary
Non-members: €25 EUR / £22 GBP* Ticket

*All payments are processed in GBP. Euro prices indicated may vary due to exchange rates.

Speaker Bio

Caroline Groothoff is an Accredited Master Executive Coach and former Agile Transformation Lead with 20+ years of experience in leadership, change, and personal growth. As Chairperson of the Benelux Association for Coaching, she brings a rich blend of systems thinking, mindfulness, and Co-Active coaching to her work with women in tech and leadership. Caroline specialises in helping professionals lead with clarity, presence, and inner authority—especially in high-pressure environments. Through her coaching, clients learn to quiet the inner critic, access embodied confidence, and show up fully; without the fear of burning out.

Continuous Professional Development

As with all Association for Coaching events, your attendance will qualify you for a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) certificate, which will be emailed to you after the event.

Not a Member of the AC yet?  Please click on here,  to find out more.

If you are not a member of the AC, by registering for this event, you are agreeing to be added to our Mailing List. You can opt out, at any time, should you no longer wish to receive communications from us.

For any questions about this event, please get in touch with the event contact.

Using AI to record events raises ethical questions about privacy and consent, as well as concerns about data security. While AI systems can offer advanced capabilities, we prioritize respecting boundaries, ensuring transparency, and minimizing risks by relying on trusted human oversight for sensitive or confidential information. The AC will therefore not use or allow the use of AI notetakers for any our events.