Profile: Hoessein Alkisaei
Quick, resourceful, stimulating, sharp, and outspoken. Creative and decisive in solving new and challenging problems. Strong in devising conceptual possibilities and then strategically analysing them. Skilled in sensing and understanding others. Easily bored by routine, rarely does anything the same way twice, and often focuses on new interests.
Presentation and speaking skills
Public speaking and pitching ★
In this training, participants learn how to present their story with confidence and conviction. We'll work on voice, body language, structure, and the clear delivery of a message. Participants will discover how to craft a pitch that's not only informative but also inspiring and memorable. Whether it's a project proposal, a business idea, or a personal presentation, this session helps participants speak with clarity and power to any audience.
Storytelling & impact communication
How do you tell stories that resonate and change people? In this training, you'll learn to craft stories that align with your mission, values, and projects. Using practical tools and techniques, you'll learn how to communicate complex topics in an accessible and inspiring way—both online and offline.
Public debate & discourse skills
Learn how to participate effectively in public debates and discussions on current topics such as education, human rights, and technology. The training focuses on argumentation, critical thinking, and the persuasive presentation of ideas in pluralistic environments.
Self-insight
Personal development & life philosophy
A training that combines self-reflection with philosophical insights. Drawing inspiration from psychology, ethics, and contemporary thinkers, participants explore what it means to live a meaningful, responsible, and impactful life.
Personal identity ★
This training focuses on strengthening self-awareness and authenticity. Participants explore their values, motivations, and unique qualities and learn how these elements combine to form their personal identity. Through reflection and interactive exercises, they gain greater clarity about who they are, what they stand for, and how they can position themselves effectively in their studies, work, or leadership. The goal is to make more confident choices that align with their own story.
Ethics, diversity & inclusion
Explore key themes surrounding human dignity, discrimination, and inclusion. This training combines theory and practice to enhance understanding and provide tools for promoting just and inclusive environments.
Cultural sensitivity
In a diverse world, cultural sensitivity is essential for effective communication and collaboration. In this training, participants learn how cultural backgrounds influence behaviour, norms, communication, and expectations. We discuss topics such as inclusion, intercultural misunderstandings, and awareness of one's own assumptions. Participants develop skills to collaborate respectfully and openly with people from different contexts and foster an inclusive attitude in professional and social settings.
Mentorship & coaching skills
Develop coaching and mentoring skills to guide others in their personal and professional growth. You'll learn methods for purposeful conversations, providing feedback, and supporting transformation processes.
Leadership
Developing a vision and mission
A clear vision and mission form the foundation of every organisation, initiative, or personal ambition. In this training, participants learn how to clearly formulate their vision for the future and their mission. We work on translating ideals into concrete direction and meaning. Participants develop an inspiring compass that guides them in making strategic choices, communicating effectively, and creating long-term impact.
Systems thinking for leaders ★
Learn to think in systems to better understand and solve complex problems. This training covers core principles of systems thinking, how to recognise patterns, identify bottlenecks, and develop solutions with broad impact — essential for leaders in organisations and projects.
Team roles and collaborations ★
Strong teams emerge when people recognise and utilise each other's strengths. In this training, participants explore various team roles and dynamics within collaboration. We examine leadership, communication, conflict styles, and group processes. Through practical exercises, participants learn to collaborate more effectively, take responsibility, and contribute to a positive team culture. This session helps participants better understand both themselves and others within a team context.
Developing a business model
In this training, participants will learn how to turn an idea into a viable, sustainable business model. We'll use tools like the Business Model Canvas to clearly define the value proposition, target audience, partners, cost structure, and revenue streams. Participants will discover how entrepreneurship and impact can intertwine, and how they can strengthen their concept's position. This session offers practical tools to move from idea to implementation.
Financial applications
Good ideas often require funding to become a reality. In this training, participants will learn how to write strong financial proposals for grants, funds, or investors. We'll cover the structure of a proposal, formulating goals and impact, budgeting, and persuasive argumentation. Participants will gain insight into what funders are looking for and practice presenting their plan professionally and realistically.
Social impact
Impactful organising: vision, mission & strategy ★
Develop a powerful vision and mission that will guide your organisation or initiative. We explore methods for defining impact, formulating goals, and designing strategies that prioritise sustainability and social value.
Social innovation & changemaking
Learn how to translate societal challenges into concrete solutions. This training provides tools for creative problem definition, solution development, and testing ideas in real-world contexts—with a focus on social impact and sustainability.
Social leadership academy ★
In 5 training sessions, participants will gain knowledge and skills for setting up social projects and actions:
The self-confident leader: who am I and what do I find important?
You sometimes behave differently in different situations. At the same time, it's essential to understand who you are and who you work with. During this training, we'll explore your personal identity, norms, and values, and you'll gain insight into others' identities. Using practical models, we'll uncover underlying motivations and characteristics, enabling you to reflect more consciously on yourself and your role in collaboration.
The critical leader: how do I analyse a problem?
Social issues are often complex and multi-layered. To fully understand the root causes, it's important to clearly define a problem. In this training, participants learn to analyse and define problems clearly. We provide a range of tools to enable robust problem analysis, the foundation for impactful solutions.
The creative leader: how do I come up with solutions, and how do I choose the right ones?
Finding the right solution isn't always easy. Sometimes an idea seems good, but it can unintentionally exacerbate the problem. During this training, you'll learn to think creatively and make critical choices. We offer tools and methods to explore multiple solution options and select the most effective approach for a specific problem.
The practical leader: how do I approach the project practically, and how do I lead a team?
A good idea only becomes valuable when it can actually be implemented. In this training, you'll learn how to translate solutions into concrete steps and a feasible plan. We'll cover project-based approaches, team structures, and collaboration. We'll also explore leadership roles and how to remain effective, even under pressure.
The speaking leader: how do I convincingly convey my message?
A strong plan has an impact when you can communicate it clearly and convincingly to your target audience. During this training, we'll work on presentation and pitching skills to help you communicate your ideas effectively. You'll learn how to tell your story in a way that inspires and motivates others.