De Personal Leadership Experience
The best course in their education according to the students
In this program, students develop their awareness of:
- Who they are ?
- What their talents and qualities are ?
- What their authentic desires and needs are ?
- How to put them into practice ?
And of course they start all of this from day 1!
The Personal Leadership Experience program is offered in various forms, depending on the needs and capabilities of the educational institution.
What do students receive?
Motivated participants: participation based on motivation rather than grades and resume-building.
Experience-based learning: few models and theory, lots of experience and reflection on it.
Practice-oriented: programs are linked to projects and daily activities.
Customized: program tailored to the development needs and capabilities of the organization and students.
Stronger together: learning with and from others accelerates the development process.
Holistic: attention to meaning and mental, emotional and physical components for development.
Connection and trust: high level of psychological safety and mutual connection.
Sustainable learning: short learning moments over a longer period for continuous deepening of results.
Location of choice: on-site or a combination of online and offline learning.
Varied learning format: combination of group meetings and one-on-one coaching.
Multilingual: in English or in Dutch.
Fun and relaxation: rest is fundamental for development and so is celebrating results; small and large!
What do students learn in the Personal Leadership Experience?
Knowing yourself | Leading yourself | Collaborating with others | Leading others |
Drivers and energy sources | Decision making & taking responsibility | The collaboration fundamentals | Good conversations & constructive communication |
reflection & self-awareness | Priorities & time management | Effective communication & open dialogue | Presence & impact |
Inner wisdom & compassion | Dealing with life's highs & lows | creativity and innovation | Dealing with life's highs & lows |
Talents & qualities | Florishing (instead of managing stress) | Proactivity & solution orientation | Proactivity & solution orientation |
What do I really want? | Using all intelligences | Creating a constructive team dynamic | Trust & giving responsibility |
Free will & personal responsibility | Personal courage & resilience | Handling emotionseffectively | Making decisions & solving problems |
What do students say?
"This is the best course that I had in university. Because it taught me to base my decisions on what I love instead of what I fear."
Boris Zwaan
MSc Chemical Engineering
"Thanks to the honors academy, I discovered more about myself. I learned to listen to my heart and realized that I can make true impact when I'm passionate about the challenge I take on. Taking a step into the unknown allowed me to grow as a professional and as a person."
Inge Hootsmans
MSc. Industrial Design
“I will remain a student of the teachings of the honors academy for life!"
Akhilesh Aralikatti
MSc Embedded Systems
Do you want a PLE at your university too?
The Personal Leadership Experience program comes in different forms.
At one educational institution, it begins with a keynote lecture for a special occasion and a few workshops. At the other, preparations are underway to make it an elective for all Master's students. And all sorts of possibilities in between.
In addition to undergraduate programs, there are also special post-graduate programs for EngDs, PhDs and Staff (both scientific and non-scientific).
Would you like to develop your students' awareness and leadership? You are welcome for a cup of coffee to discuss the possibilities.
