BrainTrain helps individuals and organisations create lasting behaviour change.
We help people develop the communication and leadership behaviours they need to perform at their best—not just during training, but in the reality of everyday work. From difficult conversations to high-pressure situations, we ensure that new behaviours become part of daily practice.
Our vision
Behaviour doesn’t change through insight alone. In practice, we see that people often know what they should do, yet revert to old patterns when situations become challenging. That’s why we focus not only on behaviour itself, but also on what drives it: beliefs, fears, and automatic responses. Only when these underlying patterns change can new behaviours truly last.
Our approach
Your partner in behaviour change since 2005
Putting people first
Everyone brings their own story. Beliefs, values, and experiences shape how people think, behave, and collaborate. We take these differences into account in every training programme and development journey.
Making behaviour practical and trainable
We translate insights into behaviours that can be practised, applied, and refined in everyday work. It's not theory for theory's sake, but practical skills that make a difference when it matters most.
Tailored to your reality
There are no off-the-shelf programmes. Every programme is tailored to your organisation's context, objectives, and challenges, ensuring that both the content and the approach reflect the reality of your workplace.
THE METHOD
How we approach this
1. Exploratory Consultation
We start with a focused discovery session to gain a clear understanding of your context, challenges, and objectives. We look beyond what’s visible to identify the underlying factors that influence collaboration and performance.
2. Targeted Training and Coaching
We develop and deliver programs tailored to real-world challenges. The focus is on observable behaviour: practicing, applying, and refining new skills in realistic situations, so they remain effective—even under pressure.
3. Embedding Change
in Daily Practice
in Daily Practice
After the training, we help embed new behaviours in the workplace. Together, we identify barriers in behaviour, culture, and organizational structures, and define the actions needed to make change stick.
Lasting Impact
A single training programme can inspire. Lasting behaviour change, however, requires more. That’s why we design learning journeys that:
- combine practice with real-world application
- provide ongoing follow-up
- support the transfer of learning into the workplace
So that new behaviours don’t just change temporarily—they become part of everyday practice.
THE PEOPLE WHO DRIVE YOUR GROWTH
The people behind BrainTrain
Our trainers combine expertise with real-world experience.
They help people develop behaviours that work—especially under pressure.
Bart Provost
Senior Trainer - Certified Mediator
Bart's passion is guiding people toward a more conscious and effective way of functioning—in terms of leadership, negotiation, and conflict management, and naturally, in the field of communication as well. Because every story begins with communication.
Bart Provost
Senior Trainer - Certified Mediator
Bart's passion is guiding people toward a more conscious and effective way of functioning—in terms of leadership, negotiation, and conflict management, and naturally, in the field of communication as well. Because every story begins with communication.
Ils Sanders
Learning Architect - Accredited Mediator
Together with you, Ils sharpens the learning objectives for your team within the organization. Her focus during facilitation is on defining shared challenges, devising creative solutions, and ensuring individual accountability in execution.
Ils Sanders
Learning Architect - Accredited Mediator
Together with you, Ils sharpens the learning objectives for your team within the organization. Her focus during facilitation is on defining shared challenges, devising creative solutions, and ensuring individual accountability in execution.
Evelyn Elaut
Backoffice Wizard
An administrative all-rounder with a hands-on mentality and a healthy dose of entrepreneurial creativity. If the answers are not readily available, she will work with you to find them. Please do not hesitate to contact her with any comments, questions, or compliments. At your service.
Evelyn Elaut
Backoffice Wizard
An administrative all-rounder with a hands-on mentality and a healthy dose of entrepreneurial creativity. If the answers are not readily available, she will work with you to find them. Please do not hesitate to contact her with any comments, questions, or compliments. At your service.
Lisbeth Peeters
Trainer - Coach
For Lisbeth, it all begins with awareness. She excels at developing, stimulating, and expanding awareness, with a particular strength in doing so from the inside out.
Lisbeth Peeters
Trainer - Coach
For Lisbeth, it all begins with awareness. She excels at developing, stimulating, and expanding awareness, with a particular strength in doing so from the inside out.
Maya Baaij
Trainer - Coach
Keywords for Maya are connection, awareness, and growth, in both theory and practice. She trains, coaches, and facilitates groups and individuals with trust and collaboration, utilizing expertise and "below the surface" observations to achieve their learning objectives.
Maya Baaij
Trainer - Coach
Keywords for Maya are connection, awareness, and growth, in both theory and practice. She trains, coaches, and facilitates groups and individuals with trust and collaboration, utilizing expertise and "below the surface" observations to achieve their learning objectives.
Linda Mahrach
Project Management Consultant - Trainer
Linda Mahrach
Project Management Consultant - Trainer
Curious about what this could mean for your organisation?
We’ll be happy to explore your context, challenges, and objectives with you. No off-the-shelf solution—just a tailored approach that works in the real world.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may still have questions about how we work or what to expect. Here are the answers to the questions we're asked most often.
What practical results can participants expect from this training?
Participants develop a different approach to communication in the broadest sense of the word, even when situations become difficult or tense. They experience greater calm, increased self-confidence, and a clearer understanding of how to respond rather than simply react. The difference lies in acting consciously: not being at the mercy of the situation or the conversation, but engaging with it deliberately and with curiosity.
The focus is on individual behaviour change, leading to a noticeable improvement in interactions with colleagues, team members, and clients. Many participants notice the difference during the training itself, with those new behaviours becoming firmly embedded through continued practice in the workplace.
The focus is on individual behaviour change, leading to a noticeable improvement in interactions with colleagues, team members, and clients. Many participants notice the difference during the training itself, with those new behaviours becoming firmly embedded through continued practice in the workplace.
Is this training tailored to our organisation and our specific context?
Yes. The content, learning methods, language, and case studies are fully tailored to your organisation and its specific context. Where needed, I take the time to immerse myself in your sector, your roles, or even your workplace. Context shapes how people communicate, collaborate, and make decisions—and that is exactly what shapes the design of every training programme.
Who are your training programmes suitable for—and who are they not?
Our training programmes are designed for anyone who works with people and is willing to reflect on their own behaviour. They are less effective when participants attend only because they are required to and have little or no willingness to engage. We address this openly from the outset.
How do you ensure that learning is applied in the workplace?
Applying new learning in the workplace is central to our approach. Throughout the training, we combine self-awareness with practical exercises based on real-life situations, enabling participants to build confidence through successful experiences. Where appropriate, we provide follow-up support for both participants and the client, identifying together any organisational or contextual barriers that may hinder the transfer of learning into daily practice.
How practical and interactive are your training programmes?
Our training programmes always start from the participants’ own day-to-day reality. We work with their real-life situations, combining reflection, practical exercises, and dialogue. New insights are introduced when they add value—not through classroom-style teaching or PowerPoint-led presentations.
How do you deal with resistance or tension within a group?
Working with resistance is one of our core strengths. We create a safe and neutral environment, acknowledge what is happening, and explore the needs and concerns underlying the resistance. We never force change. Instead, we create the conditions in which participants can move forward at their own pace and take ownership of their learning.
How much time do our people need to commit?
We always work within the time available. There is no fixed format: every programme is tailored to your needs, organisational context, and operational demands. Where it adds value, we combine face-to-face sessions with preparation, digital learning, or phased learning journeys to make the best use of everyone’s time.
What sets BrainTrain apart from other training providers?
Many training programmes focus on skills and techniques. We go a step further by addressing the beliefs, fears, and automatic patterns that shape behaviour. By combining practical skills with deeper behavioural insight, we help people create lasting behaviour change that carries over into their day-to-day work.
How do you measure the impact of your training programmes?
We measure impact through observable changes in behaviour. Throughout the programme, we use participant and client feedback, structured reflection, and behavioural observations to monitor progress. For us, success is not measured by how much participants enjoyed the training, but by the extent to which new behaviours are applied and sustained in the workplace.
What follow-up options are available after the training?
Follow-up is always tailored to the client’s needs. This may include reviewing how learning is being applied in the workplace, exploring specific themes in greater depth, or providing individual coaching. Together, we determine what will add the greatest value within your organisational context.
Ready to make a difference when it matters most?
We’ll be happy to explore your context, challenges, and objectives with you.