BrainTrain helps individuals and organizations achieve sustainable behavioral change.
We train communication and leadership skills — not as isolated techniques, but as behaviors that work in the reality of daily collaboration.
From difficult conversations to collaborating under pressure: we ensure that what is learned is effectively applied.
Our vision
Behavior does not change through insight alone.
In practice, we see that people often know what they should do, yet fall back on old patterns when under pressure. That is why we address not only behavior, but also the drivers behind it: beliefs, fears, and reflexes.
Only when those layers change as well can lasting impact be achieved.
Our approach
Your partner in behavioral change since 2005
A human-centered starting point
Everyone brings their own story. Differences in beliefs, values, and experiences determine how people react and collaborate. We take this into account — in every training session and every program.
Making behavior concrete and trainable
We translate insights into behavior that you can practice, apply, and refine in the field. No theory for the sake of theory, but skills that work when it matters most.
Tailored to
reality
No standard programs. We tailor every program to the context, goals, and challenges of the organization. This ensures that content and approach align perfectly with what is actually happening.
THE METHOD
How we approach this
1. In-depth intake
We start with a targeted intake to clarify the context, challenges, and objectives. We don’t just look at what is visible, but also at what has an underlying impact on collaboration and performance.
2. Targeted training and coaching
We develop and deliver programs that align with real-world practice. The focus is on concrete behavior: practicing, applying, and adjusting in realistic situations, so that new skills continue to work under pressure.
3. Anchoring in practice
After the training, we support the transfer to the workplace.
Together, we look at barriers in behavior, culture, and structure, and determine how change can be sustainably anchored.
Sustainable impact
A one-time training session can be inspiring.
However, lasting change requires more.
That is why we work with programs that:
- combine practice and application
- provide follow-up
- and support the transfer to the workplace
So that behavior does not change temporarily, but becomes anchored.
OUR GROWTH ACCELERATORS
The people behind BrainTrain
Our trainers bring together expertise and practice.
They help people develop behavior that works—especially when the pressure is on.
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 means for your organization?
We would be happy to discuss your context, challenges, and objectives with you.
No standard solution, but a focused approach that works in practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
You may still have questions about how we work or what you can expect. Here, we answer the most important ones.
What are the concrete practical results of this training?
Participants will approach their communication with others differently in the broadest sense of the word, even when situations become difficult or tense. They experience more calm and self-confidence, and have a better understanding of what to do instead of simply reacting to events. The difference lies in conscious action: not being at the mercy of the situation or the conversation, but engaging with it actively and curiously. The focus is on individual behavioral change, which has a visible impact on interactions with colleagues, employees, and clients. Participants often notice a difference during the training itself, which is then further reinforced through practical application.
Is this training adapted to our context and reality?
Yes. Content, methods, language, and cases are fully tailored to the organization’s context. Where necessary, I explicitly immerse myself in the sector, the role, or the workplace itself. Context determines how people communicate and make decisions, and therefore determines how a training program is designed.
Who is your training suitable for (and who is it not)?
Our training programs are suitable for anyone who works with people and is willing to examine their own behavior. They are less effective when participants are under heavy pressure to attend and show no willingness to open up. We address this explicitly.
How do you ensure that what is learned is applied in the workplace?
Transfer is central. We work on awareness and practice with real-life situations during the training, so that participants gain successful experiences. Where possible, we provide follow-up with participants and the client, and together we examine which contextual obstacles might hinder practical application.
How practical and interactive is the training?
The training always starts from the participants’ reality. We work with their own cases, combine reflection with practice and dialogue, and only introduce insights when they are needed. It is not a classroom-style transfer of theory or a PowerPoint-driven training.
How do you handle resistance or tension within the group?
Dealing with resistance is a core competency. We create safety and neutrality, name what is happening, and investigate the needs behind the resistance. We do not force anything, but create space so that participants can move forward again and take responsibility for their own learning process.
How much time does this require from our people?
We always start from what is feasible within the available time. There is no fixed format: we adapt to needs, context, and workload. Where meaningful and desirable, we supplement physical sessions with preparation, digital elements, or phased trajectories to use time efficiently.
What makes BrainTrain different from other providers?
We do not work with tricks or imposed behavior. We also look “below the waterline” at beliefs, fears, and automatic patterns that block new behavior. As a result, people dare and are able to apply what they have learned outside the training, in their actual work situation.
How do we evaluate or measure the impact of the training?
Impact becomes visible in behavior. We work with observations from the client and participants, targeted reflection questions, and feedback during the training. Satisfaction is a starting point, but more important is whether people feel confident enough to effectively apply the new behavior.
What follow-up steps are possible after the training?
Follow-up steps are always discussed with the client. This could be a debriefing on transfer, additional depth on specific themes, or individual coaching. The client decides what is desirable and feasible within their own context.
Ready to make a difference when it matters most?
We are happy to think along with you about your context, challenges, and objectives.
Not a standard solution, but a targeted approach that works in practice.