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Open Emotional Assertiveness Training

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The 2nd edition of the Open Emotional Assertiveness Training starts on the 6th of November 2026!


Book your place now!

Express emotions constructively

Express emotions constructively

  

Manage difficult conversations

Manage difficult conversations

    

Build healthier, trustworthy relationships

Build healthier, trustworthy relationships

  

Open Emotional Assertiveness Training Programme (Core Topics)

  • Format: live, online recording available for a short period
  • Duration: 5 sessions x 4h (20h total)
  • Group size: maximum 12, for a small group learning experience
  • ICF Continuing Coach Education accredited: ICF coaches earn 20 hours toward their credentials by completing the EA Core Topics (8 in Core Competencies and 12 in Resource Development).
  • Investment: EUR 1447, with instalments available

What is Emotional Assertiveness?

If you are struggling to…

… then, this course is for you!

Who this training is NOT for

This training is designed for people who are willing to reflect, learn, and apply emotional intelligence in their daily interactions.


It may NOT be the right fit if you are looking for:

A quick communication trick: This training is not about scripts, manipulation techniques, or “what to say to win an argument.” It focuses on developing deeper emotional awareness and authentic influence.

A purely theoretical course: This is an interactive training with reflection, exercises, and discussions. Participants are invited to actively engage and apply the concepts to real-life situations.

A leadership model based on hierarchy or authority: If you believe that leadership should rely mainly on status, power, or control, this training may not resonate with you. Emotional Assertiveness is about influence through clarity, respect, and emotional intelligence.

Avoiding difficult conversations: This training will not teach you how to avoid tension or conflict. Instead, it will help you navigate difficult conversations constructively.

Emotional suppression: This course is not about “keeping emotions out of the workplace.”It is about learning to understand emotions and express them constructively.

If you are open to reflecting on your communication patterns, understanding emotions more deeply, and strengthening your relationships, then this training is likely to be highly valuable for you.

Use the power of combining emotions and clear thinking to:

  • Lead with or without formal authority

  • Communicate clearly, calmly, confidently

  • Stand your ground while staying collaborative

  • Stay strategic under emotional pressure

  • Align stakeholders and teams towards shared goals

  • Handle conflict without aggression or disengagement

  • Learn to regulate your emotions, strengthen your patience, and develop the ability to hold respectful yet firm conversations when expectations aren’t met

  • Say “no” without damaging trust and impacting motivation

  • Build trust, psychological safety, and decision clarity

  • Successfuly lead through times of change and transformation

Four steps to secure your place in my next Open Emotional Assertiveness (EA) Training

  • 1

    Pay for your training using the buttons at the bottom of this page

  • 2

    Within three working days since payment receipt, you will receive a confirmation email and meeting invites from my side

  • 3

    Two weeks before the course, you receive the EA Questionnaire and you fill it in

  • 4

    On the designated day, we start the course and I share with you your EA Profile

Why This Training?

Most communication problems are not about strategy or competence; they are about emotions:​​

  • Unspoken frustration

  • Hidden fear

  • Misinterpreted intentions

  • Escalating tension

  • Passive or aggressive reactions

When emotions are ignored, suppressed, or expressed destructively, cooperation breaks down.

When emotions are understood and expressed assertively, relationships deepen, and performance improves.​​ Emotional Assertiveness helps you:

  • Say what matters without damaging relationships
  • Stand your ground while maintaining respect

  • Navigate difficult conversations with confidence

  • Build trust even in high-pressure environments

  • Replace drama with clarity

Assertiveness is not aggression. It is calm persistence, clarity, and a win-win mindset.

What other people say about Emotional Assertiveness Training with Magda

What makes the Emotional Assertiveness training different?

By the end of the EA training you will be able to

About your trainer

Magda is a Certifying Master Trainer in Emotional Assertiveness® (EA), a Certified Trainer in the Process Communication Model® (PCM) (EA) and a NeuroMindfulness © Master Practitioner.

Previous to this, she gained over twelve years of experience in multinational organisations in Brazil, Romania, the UK and Germany.

In 2017, she started her journey and mission as a trainer, to empower people to enhance their lives through increased self-awareness, better communication and improved stress management.

She helps teams create synergy through better understanding and appreciation of their personality diversity, improved communication, applied emotional intelligence and more efficient stress management.

She helps individuals know themselves and others at a deeper level, build stronger relationships, and better manage their stress.

Agenda of the Emotional Assertiveness Training:

  • The role of emotions in human relationships

  • Why emotions exist and what they signal

  • The connection between emotions and bodily sensations

  • What is Emotional Assertiveness and why do we need Emotional Intelligence?

  • Our Toolbox: a collection of psychology concepts which will support us in better understanding our emotions

  • Healthy vs. cover-up (unhealthy) emotions

  • The four dimensions of emotional intelligence

  • We will explore the healthy and unhealthy emotional cycles for

    • Anger
    • Sadness
    • Fear
    • Happiness
  • Compound emotions

  • Managing emotions

  • Building healthy relationships

Group size

  • The group size for the online Emotional Assertiveness Training is between 4 and 12 participants, in order to ensure the high quality of delivery, participant engagement and enough time for Q&A and discussion of real-life case studies.

Who should attend?

This training is open to individuals from any background who want to improve their communication, relationships, and influence.

You will benefit if you want to:

  • Communicate more clearly and confidently
  • Handle difficult conversations
  • Reduce stress and emotional overwhelm
  • Improve personal or professional relationships
  • Become a more effective leader – regardless of title

No prior knowledge is required.

You may find this training especially valuable if you are in a position where you need to lead without formal authority.

Thus, this training is particularly powerful for:

  • Project managers
  • Product owners
  • Agile coaches
  • Consultants
  • HR professionals
  • Team members in matrix organisations
  • Experts influencing stakeholders
  • Anyone coordinating work across teams

When you cannot rely on hierarchy, your effectiveness depends on your ability to:

  • Build cooperation
  • Influence emotionally
  • Manage tension
  • Create alignment

Emotional Assertiveness is the missing leadership skill for these situations.

Language of delivery

  • English.

Not sure if the EA Course is for you?
Let’s have a chat!

or… if you’ve already decided…

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Open EA Training in English


  • Access to the training in English

  • Summary Slides, Manual

  • One EA Profile (30+ pages)

  • Access to session recordings (limited time) and to the private group for Q&A and homework

  • NEW! Bonus! 50% discount to my online self-paced course: Simple Neuroscience: The Neuroscience of Stress

EMOTIONAL ASSERTIVENESS TRAINING

EUR 1447

+ VAT if applicable
VAT will be automatically calculated at checkout


When will the Open EA Training take place?

The course is split into 5 sessions of 3h40 each (+20′ break), starting at 9am CET, on the following dates:

Friday, 6th of November
Friday, 13th of November
Friday, 20th of November
Friday, 27th of November
Friday, 4th of December

All sessions will be recorded and made available for a limited period of time to participants.

Therefore, if you miss one or more sessions, you can watch the recording and discuss any questions with me before the next session.

Please note that in order to receive the Certificate of Participation, you must attend LIVE at least 4 out of the 5 sessions.

If you encounter any issues in the payment process or you want to pay in 2 installments, send me a message from the contact form below.

Minimum Registration Condition

In order for a workshop to be held, a minimum of four registered participants is required. I reserve the right to cancel a workshop if this minimum is not reached. In the rare event that I need to cancel a workshop for which you are registered, you will receive a full refund of the fees paid.

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Open Emotional Assertiveness Training!

Use the buttons below to pay in full or in 2 instalments
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If you wish to pay in two instalments, you will pay the first one now, and in one month, you will receive an email from me with the link for the second payment.

By signing up to the training, you confirm that you’ve read and agreed with the below:

  • I agree to be present live, during the 5 sessions, from 9:00 to 13:00 CET. If I cannot make one of the sessions, I will watch its recording before the start of the next session

    (This is very important for the dynamic of the training group and to ensure the continuity of your learning process)

  • I undertake not to record this event or use any other means of reproducing the content I will receive during the course.

  • I understand that I will NOT receive a Participation Certificate if I will not be present live for a minimum of 4 out of 5 sessions or if I won’t watch the recording of the missed session(s).

  • I undertake not to reproduce or disclose any written or digital materials that I receive as a result of my participation in this course.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this training suitable for me if I do not have a formal leadership role?2026-03-26T14:40:09+01:00

Yes. In fact, the training is particularly valuable for people who need to influence others without formal authority, such as project managers, consultants, experts, members of matrix teams, or people coordinating projects.

I have already attended communication or emotional intelligence courses. What is different here?2026-03-26T14:41:25+01:00

Most courses focus on general concepts.

The Emotional Assertiveness training provides a clear model and practical tools to:

  • recognise authentic emotions and cover-up emotions
  • work with emotions using their specific logical algorithms
  • understand the messages behind emotions
  • express needs in a way that builds cooperation

It is an applied model, not just a theoretical one.

How practical is this course?2026-03-26T14:42:41+01:00

The training includes:

  • explanations of the model
  • practical exercises
  • personal reflection
  • real-life case studies
  • group discussions

The goal is for participants to apply the concepts immediately in real-life situations.

What is the EA Profile that I will receive?2026-03-26T14:44:32+01:00

The EA Profile is a personalised report of approximately 25–30 pages, based on the questionnaire completed before the course.

It provides insights into:

  • emotional patterns
  • your ways of managing each of the four emotions
  • your most common triggers for conflict
  • strengths and development areas
What happens if I cannot attend one of the sessions?2026-03-26T14:55:51+01:00

All sessions are recorded and made available to participants for a limited period of time. If you miss a session, you can watch the recording before the next meeting.

How much time do I need to allocate for this training?2026-03-26T14:55:43+01:00

The course is divided into 5 sessions of approximately 4 hours each, delivered online. In addition, it is recommended to allocate some time between sessions for practical homework, reflection and integration of the concepts.

What results can I expect after this training?2026-03-26T14:46:42+01:00

Participants frequently report that after the course they:

  • manage conflicts more effectively
  • communicate more clearly and calmly
  • stand their ground without damaging relationships
  • build trust more quickly
  • reduce tensions within teams
Is this training relevant only for the professional environment?2026-03-26T14:47:38+01:00

No. Although many examples come from professional contexts, Emotional Assertiveness skills are equally valuable in:

  • personal relationships
  • couple relationships
  • parenting

Based on your questions and requests, I will focus the example and exercises on your areas of interest.

How many participants attend a training?2026-03-26T14:55:21+01:00

The group size is limited to 4–12 participants in order to ensure:

  • meaningful interaction
  • space for questions
  • discussions based on real-life situations
Why is Emotional Assertiveness important in modern organisations?2026-03-26T14:48:55+01:00

In today’s organisations, many projects are carried out in cross-functional teams where people must collaborate without direct hierarchical relationships. In such contexts, success depends more on the ability to influence and build cooperation than on formal authority.

How do I reserve my place in the training?2026-03-26T14:55:04+01:00

To reserve your place:

  1. Pay for the course with your card (you can pick between full payment or payment in two instalments). If you want to pay by bank transfer, send me a message through the contact form on the website.
  2. Three days after payment, you will receive the confirmation email, your invoice and the Zoom session invites.
Can my employer pay for my participation in this training?2026-04-13T19:35:02+02:00

Yes. Please send me a message via the contact form on the website, and I can send you a presentation of the course. This is usually needed for the approval of your participation. A maximum of 3 employees from an organisation can participate in each Open Training.

What happens if the workshop does not have enough participants?2026-03-26T14:55:10+01:00

A minimum of 4 registered participants is required for the training to take place. If this number is not reached, the workshop may be rescheduled or cancelled, and any fees paid will be fully refunded.

Will I receive a certificate of participation?2026-03-26T14:39:02+01:00

Yes. At the end of the course, each participant receives a Certificate of Participation, provided that they have attended LIVE at least 4 out of the 5 sessions.

Is this course accredited by CCE: ICF Continuing Coach Education? In other words, if I am an ICF Coach, do I receive continuing education credits?2026-03-26T15:09:37+01:00

Yes. The Emotional Assertiveness course (Core Topics – this course) is accredited by CCE: ICF Continuing Coach Education.

ICF Coaches receive 20 hours of accreditation upon completing this course (8 hours in Core Competencies and 12 hours in Resource Development).

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