The Personal Leadership training program is an intensive, two-day development journey focused on increasing self-awareness, strengthening interpersonal effectiveness and improving the ability to lead without relying on formal authority. Participants explore the foundations of personal leadership: understanding their own motivations, behavioral patterns and limiting beliefs. By uncovering habitual reactions—especially under pressure—they learn to shift from a protective mindset to a learning mindset, enabling more intentional and constructive behavior.
A central model of the training distinguishes three modes of leadership -Leader, Manager, Operator- each with its own focus and energy. Participants learn when to use each mode and how to consciously switch between them depending on what a situation requires. They also work on setting priorities, aligning expectations and recognizing that “good is good enough,” allowing for better self-management and more sustainable performance.
A strong emphasis is placed on understanding others. Through tools such as motivation profiles and rapport-building techniques, participants deepen their ability to communicate, adapt and build trust. They discover how different motivational drivers shape behavior and how friction often arises from predictable patterns. Learning to “press pause” before reacting helps prevent unproductive spirals triggered by stress or insecurity.
The training also connects personal purpose to leadership impact. Participants define their “why,” enabling them to inspire others more authentically. The overall experience provides concrete strategies, reflection exercises, and practical insights that help leaders make conscious choices, strengthen relationships and increase their positive influence within teams. Many participants highlight the training as inspiring, transformative, and immediately applicable in daily work.
Agenda for the two-days:
| Day 1 morning (manage self) | Choose consciously mindset and focus, set the right priorities |
| Day 1 afternoon (influence others) | Building strong professional relationships and understanding motivation |
| Day 2 morning (manage self) | Dealing with triggers and personal insecurities |
| Day 2 afternoon (influence others) | Inspiring others |
The training is a two-day course, running from 09:00 to 17:30 each day.
Intended audience:
All professionals aiming for personal growth, leadership enhancement, team collaboration, and organisational effectiveness.
Objectives:
The objective is to strengthen personal leadership. The result of training is that people have learned to:
Focus on what they want to achieve and with whom
Influence others while being connected with own goal, themselves and others
Manage themselves, even when they get triggered
Course coordinator:
The training will be led by Ale Riedstra (LMS Group), a leadership development expert and personal coach.
Course Venue:
Riviera Hotel, Rua Bartolomeu Dias – Junquiero, 2775-551 Carcavelos, Portugal
Registration details:
The full programme consists of an online intake, two onsite training days, followed by two 1:1 coaching sessions. The registration fee also includes 2 nights accommodation (Check in: 16 September 2026; Check out 18 September 2026) with breakfast at the course venue, 1 group dinner on the first evening of the training, two coffee breaks and lunch provided on training days.
The registration fee covers course materials, two nights of accommodation, tea and coffee breaks on training days, as well as lunches and one dinner.
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