Recognize communication styles.
Understand assertiveness and recognize passive, aggressive and passive-aggressive behavior, including your own patterns.
Skylake · Registration for November 2026
Online assertiveness training.
Two half-days. Greater awareness. Clearer conversations.
Develop the confidence and awareness to express yourself clearly, handle difficult conversations, and lead with greater understanding.
Two half-days, live online.09:00–15:00 CET on each day
Join from a private space, wherever you are.
Join from a private space, wherever you are.
November 12 & 13or November 26 & 27, 2026
09:00–15:00 CETBoth days · Netherlands time
4–9 participantsSmall group · English-led
€875 early registrationExcl. VAT · €925 standard fee
People join the training because
they want to…
- feel confident when it’s their turn to speak.
- get the point across, without hurting someone.
- dominate less. Persuade more.
- stop backing down when it matters.
- stop leading in a ‘command & control’ manner.
- say no without apology or guilt.
- regulate their emotions better.
- learn tools to assert themselves under pressure.
- be less blunt, without becoming vague.
- read the room, not just the agenda.
- know when to take charge and when to coach.
- build a team that trusts them.
- say what they mean. Clearly.
- stand up for what they believe in.
- resolve the conflict they’ve been avoiding.
- spot manipulation and hold their ground.
- understand what’s really happening in a conversation.
What you will learn
Understand yourself.
Change how you communicate.
For professionals, leaders and anyone who wants to communicate with more awareness and authenticity. Explore your own patterns and practice techniques for real conversations.
Make your position clear.
Express what you think and need. Set boundaries and stand up for yourself with respect for others.
Stay grounded.
Regulate your emotions, recognize manipulation, and practice responding to pressure, disagreement and challenging moments.
Lead better conversations.
Develop emotional awareness, understand conversation dynamics and connect without losing your own voice.
Dates and registration
Choose the dates that work for you.
Each option is one complete training: two half-days online, 09:00–15:00 CET each day. The fee covers both sessions and your prework questionnaire.
SESSION 1 · LIVE ONLINE
November 12 & 13, 2026
09:00–15:00 CET · Both days
English · Minimum 4, maximum 9 participants
€875 excl. VAT
Early registration by October 12
€1,058.75 incl. 21% VAT.
After October 12: €925 excl. VAT (€1,119.25 incl. 21% VAT).
Opens an email to info@sky-lake.nl.
SESSION 2 · LIVE ONLINE
November 26 & 27, 2026
09:00–15:00 CET · Both days
English · Minimum 4, maximum 9 participants
€875 excl. VAT
Early registration by October 26
€1,058.75 incl. 21% VAT.
After October 26: €925 excl. VAT (€1,119.25 incl. 21% VAT).
Opens an email to info@sky-lake.nl.
Joining from outside the Netherlands? We will confirm the applicable VAT treatment and total price before you commit to your booking.
A small group, confirmed one week ahead.
The training requires at least four registrations. You will receive a go-ahead or cancellation email by November 5 or November 19, respectively. If Skylake cancels, you can choose a full refund or a transfer.
Your next steps
From registration to the training.
01. Send your registration
Email your preferred dates and relevant details. You can also ask a question.
02. Receive your invoice
We confirm your registration details and send your invoice.
03. Prepare to take part
After payment, you receive your prework questionnaire. Allow two working days to complete it before the training.
Gary facilitating a group session. The November training takes place online.
Your trainer
Meet Gary Andrews.
Gary leads Skylake’s assertiveness training, helping you examine how you communicate and practice a more aware, authentic approach.
The work combines reflection, conversation and practical techniques, with attention to your own situations and the dynamics between people.
Ask Gary a question →Participant experiences
What participants took away.
“This is the best training I've ever had.”Training participant
“I now recognize when I'm being passive aggressive. I never realized it before.”Training participant
“Thank you for calling me out the way you did. Very kind, yet clear.”Training participant
Participant names are withheld to respect their privacy.
Before you register
Practical details.
Bring an open mind and a private space.
This training can explore personal experiences and patterns you may not have noticed before. Some conversations may feel challenging or go deeper than expected. Come ready to reflect, practice and receive feedback. You choose what you share, and everyone is asked to respect each other’s boundaries and privacy.
What do I need?
A laptop suitable for online video sessions, a reliable internet connection, pen and paper. Join from a private space where others cannot overhear you or the group. Plan to attend both sessions.
Can I join from another country? What language is used?
Yes. Participants from any country are welcome. All times are CET, Netherlands time. The training is led in English, with Dutch translation during sessions where needed. Interested in training in Dutch for your group? Please email Gary first to discuss the options.
Email Gary →Payment and preparation deadlines
Payment is due within five working days of your invoice, or by November 9 for the first session and November 23 for the second, whichever comes first. This allows two full working days to complete the questionnaire, which is sent after payment. If payment is overdue, we will contact you before releasing your place.
Your registration confirmation and the final training go-ahead are separate emails. The go-ahead follows the minimum group check one week before the training.
What if I need to cancel?
You may cancel free of charge until 17:00 CET two weeks before the training begins: October 29 for the November 12–13 training, or November 12 for the November 26–27 training.
If you cancel after that, a cancellation fee of 50% of the training fee applies. If you find a suitable replacement within one week of your cancellation, no cancellation fee will be charged.
Transfers are by agreement and subject to availability. Statutory consumer withdrawal rights take precedence. If Skylake cancels, you receive a full refund or may choose a transfer.
Make time for better conversations.
Two half-days online. A small group. Space to practice.
Choose your dates & register →Questions before registering? info@sky-lake.nl