The NEEDS-BASED COMPASS
A 3-hour Experiential Workshop
for Coaches, Therapists, Educators & Team Leaders
23rd of September
Learn a structured method to communicate
with clarity, empathy, and confidence, without burning out or losing yourself!
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking
“I wanted to help… but somehow I lost myself.”
“I stayed quiet, again, even when I knew what needed to be said.”
“How come I always feel so drained after holding space for others?”
Then this workshop may be the most important 3 hours you invest this year.
This might be you:
You care deeply. You may have built your life around supporting others, through listening, guiding, educating, healing.
But even the most skilled people-workers often find themselves overwhelmed, entangled, or emotionally exhausted.
Why?
Because you were never taught how to navigate conversations that demand both presence and boundaries… empathy
and clarity… listening and leadership.
That’s what The Needs-Based Compass can give you.
What is The Needs-Based Compass?
It’s a simple but powerful framework to guide your real-time conversations, rooted in Nonviolent Communication, Needs-Based Coaching,
and relational neuroscience.
This isn't a theory. It’s a map you can use immediately to:
Listen for what truly matters beneath the words.
Speak with clarity, even in messy or emotional moments.
Support others without losing yourself.
Show up as grounded, clear, and connected, no matter the context.
Who this is for:
This workshop is for anyone who works with people and complexity.
Whether you are a…
Coach who wants to hold deeper, safer space
Therapist looking for clear language that supports client agency
Educator balancing structure with connection
Team leader craving more human-centered communication
You’ll walk away with practical tools you can use the very next day.
Why it works:
Experiential – You’ll feel the difference, not just learn about it.
Relational – This is built for human connection, not just information.
Practical – Walk away with tools, not just inspiration.
Evidence-Based – Backed by neuroscience, NVC, and lived client experience.
What you’ll get in this 3-hour workshop
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You’ll learn the Needs-Based Compass, a 3-part map that helps you track what matters most in every interaction so that you’ll never again walk away from a conversation thinking, “What just happened?” You’ll know what to say, what to ask, and how to stay anchored , even when emotions run high.
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Watch me model the framework in real-time, and then try it out in guided breakout rooms. so that you don’t just understand it, you embody it. That means when the pressure’s on, you know how to respond calmly, confidently, and with clarity (not panicked or over-explaining).
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You’ll get simple phrases and powerful questions that help you move conversations from conflict or confusion → into clarity and connection. No more “What do I say now?” spirals. These phrases become your go-to language , so you're never stuck in overthinking again.
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Learn how to tune into your own needs before you abandon yourself trying to be “nice,” “helpful,” or “professional.” so that you’ll stop saying yes when you mean no. You'll set boundaries without guilt. You’ll show up with your full heart, and still have energy left for yourself.
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This isn't just about communication , it’s about reclaiming how you show up in your relationships, work, and leadership. When you and your nervous system work together, you radiate presence. That’s what makes people lean in, open up, and remember how they felt with you.
Workshop structure
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We begin by landing in the body , because transformation happens through presence, not just theory.
What you get: A sense of safety and calm that sets the tone for real learning. You’ll drop the day’s stress and come into a space where your nervous system can breathe.. -
You’ll explore the foundation of Needs-Based Coaching: every behavior, emotion, and conflict traces back to a core human need , and when you can name it, you can own it.
What you get: X-ray vision in conversations. Instead of reacting to what’s being said, you’ll start hearing what’s really being asked for. -
Learn how to track both what’s alive in them and you, simultaneously. Practice the kind of listening that heals, clarifies, and strengthens trust.
What you get: A nervous-system soothing skill you can use with clients, teams, family , or yourself. You’ll become the person people feel safe opening up to. -
You’ll learn and practice a conversational flow that helps you:
• Understanding what the other person wants,
• Clarify what’s at stake underneath
• invite co-responsibility of how to proceed and resolve the matter.
What you get: Relational fluency. You won’t just “manage” hard conversations, you’ll lead them toward resolution and mutual respect. -
We’ll close with reflection and a somatic practice to help you internalize the Compass, so it’s not just a tool, it’s a part of you.
What you get: Long-term anchoring. You’ll leave not just with notes , but with a felt sense of clarity, agency, and self-trust.
Price
125€ Regular
75€ Earlybird until 2nd 10th of September
You will receive the recording after the call.
Pernille Plantener
Facilitator
Pernille Plantener is a certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication, coach at PCC level, seasoned coach educator, Resonant Healing Practitioner, eco-therapist, and co-founded the Needs-Based Coaching Institute.
