We kindly invite all PREMIUM Coaches & Mentors to this training where the possibility will be offered to broaden and deepen your knowledge.

For this session, we have requested Team Focus, to give a workshop on a current topic, relevant at this stage of your PREMIUM experience.

Topic: “Self-Determination Theory, influencing students’ motivation”

As a PREMIUM Coach or Mentor, you know how crucial motivation is for student success. But how well do you understand what really drives (or hinders) it?

In this interactive session, we dive into Self-Determination Theory (SDT), one of the most widely researched and applied frameworks for understanding human motivation. You will discover how to recognize different types of motivation in your students, and more importantly how to positively influence their intrinsic drive, autonomy, and engagement.

Whether you are supporting a highly autonomous team or struggling with disengaged students, this workshop equips you with tools and insights to guide them more effectively and with greater confidence.

When: Thursday 22.01.2026, 10:00-13:00 hrs

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X

We kindly invite all PREMIUM Coaches & Mentors to this training where the possibility will be offered to broaden and deepen your knowledge of Coaching.

For this session, we have requested Michelle Wegter from Innara Coaching, to give a workshop on a current topic, relevant at this stage of your PREMIUM experience.

Topic: “How to Build Psychological Safety in Your Team”.

As a PREMIUM Coach or mentor, you play a crucial role in shaping the team dynamics and learning climate for your students. But even the most talented teams won’t thrive if they don’t feel safe to speak up, take risks, and make mistakes. You may assume “they will figure it out themselves,” but research shows that without psychological safety, students are less likely to contribute, take initiative, or learn from failure. This session gives you the insights and tools to actively build a safe, productive team atmosphere. We will explore the concept of psychological safety, which is the foundation of high-performing, innovative teams. You will learn how to recognize signs of low (or high) psychological safety, reflect on your own influence as a Coach or Mentor, and practice concrete techniques to foster an open and trusting team culture.

During this session, you will learn to:

✅ Understand what psychological safety is and why it matters for learning and performance;
✅ Recognize common barriers to psychological safety in student teams;
✅ Reflect on your own role and how your actions impact team dynamics;
✅ Practice strategies to create trust, openness, and accountability in your teams.

When: Monday 09.02.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs.

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X

We kindly invite all PREMIUM Coaches and Mentors to this training where the possibility will be offered to broaden and deepen your knowledge.

For this session, we have requested Klara Strecker, to give a workshop on a current topic, relevant at this stage of your PREMIUM experience.

Topic: “Intercultural Communication”

PREMIUM brings together people from vastly different cultural backgrounds. That diversity is a powerful asset, but it can also create invisible barriers: differing expectations, unspoken norms, and contrasting communication styles that can derail collaboration if left unaddressed. Cultural differences influence everything from how students speak up, give feedback, or resolve conflict, to how they relate to you and their client. As a Coach or Mentor, your own cultural lens also shapes how you interpret and respond to your team and their client. This session gives you the tools to better understand these dynamics, guide your team in navigating them, and adjust your own approach where needed. As such, creating an environment where everyone can contribute and thrive. This session helps you uncover and address these differences so they don’t become roadblocks but stepping stones.

During this session, we will:

✅ Explore key cultural dimensions that impact communication and teamwork;
✅ Learn to recognize and adapt to diverse communication and feedback styles;
✅ Reflect on your own cultural assumptions and how they affect your role as Coach or Mentor;
✅ Gain strategies to help your team and their client collaborate across cultural divides.

When: Monday 23.02.2026, 13:30-16:30 hrs

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X

We kindly invite all PREMIUM Mentors to this training where the possibility will be offered to broaden and deepen your knowledge.

For this session, we have requested Jessica Slijkhuis, to give a workshop on a current topic, relevant at this stage of your PREMIUM experience.

Topic: “Toolbox for Mentors on Client Management”

As a PREMIUM Mentor, you are not only supporting your student team, but you are also the bridge between them and their client. Managing this three-way relationship can be challenging: unclear expectations, unspoken needs, and competing priorities can all put pressure on the collaboration. Clients and students don’t always speak the same language, and clients are often unaware how essential their role is for the student experience. As a PREMIUM Mentor, you are the key to keeping them aligned and engaged. This session gives you tools, tips, and insights to make that easier.

This session equips you with a practical toolbox to manage the mentor–client–team dynamic effectively. You will learn how to set the stage for a smooth collaboration, handle tricky situations with confidence, and help your team maintain a professional relationship with their client, while safeguarding their learning experience.

During this session, you will:

✅ Understand your role and responsibilities in the client relationship;
✅ Learn how to clarify expectations and foster trust between client and team;
✅ Gain techniques to handle miscommunication, conflict, or disengagement;
✅ Reflect on common pitfalls in client–team dynamics and how to avoid them;

When: Thursday 05.03.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X

We kindly invite all PREMIUM Coaches and Mentors to this training where the possibility will be offered to broaden and deepen your knowledge.

For this session, we have requested Fresh Habits, to give a workshop on a current topic, relevant at this stage of your PREMIUM experience.

Topic: “How to Challenge Students without Demotivating them”

Some PREMIUM students move through the programme without any visible problems: they show up on time, meet all the requirements, and are cooperative team members. On the surface, they are doing “well enough.” Yet, closer observation often reveals that some of these students remain stuck in superficial functioning: they deliver, but show little real growth in reflection, self-direction, or professional identity.

But how do you challenge someone who seems to be doing fine, but is actually operating below their potential? How do you address perfectionism, passivity, or stagnation, without undermining trust or safety in the learning process?

This masterclass is designed to help you, strengthen your ability to recognize and break through protective patterns in students such as perfectionism, avoidance, passive compliance, or overconfidence, and to create what we call “productive discomfort”: the space where students are stretched just beyond their comfort zone, but still feel psychologically safe.

In this session, you will explore:

✅ How to recognize students who appear engaged but are actually stagnating in their development;
✅ The signals of defensive strategies like perfectionism, withdrawal, or rationalization;
✅ How to use language, questioning, and feedback to invite students into greater ownership and self-reflection;
✅ Techniques for confronting blind spots in a way that is constructive and growth-oriented;
✅ How to balance challenge and support, so students feel stretched but not undermined.

When: Wednesday 25.03.2026, 09:30-13:30 hrs

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X

We kindly invite all PREMIUM Coaches and Mentors to this training where the possibility will be offered to broaden and deepen your knowledge.

For this session, we have requested Klara Strecker, to give a workshop on a current topic, relevant at this stage of your PREMIUM experience.

Topic: “Supporting Students under Pressure” 

Many PREMIUM students are ambitious, driven, and eager to perform at a high level. But behind that drive, some struggle with the pressures of high expectations — from themselves, their team, the client, and the programme. While they may appear in control, stress, self-doubt, and even burnout tendencies can simmer below the surface.

As a Coach or Mentor, you are often the first to notice when students start to falter under pressure. But how can you address this effectively? How do you support students in maintaining resilience, without lowering the bar on their learning goals? How do you keep them engaged, growing, and healthy at the same time?

This session is designed to help you better understand the dynamics of stress and high-performance behavior in students and to strengthen your ability to guide them through moments of pressure in a constructive and supportive way.

In this session, you will explore:

✅ How to identify signs of stress, overwhelm, or unhealthy perfectionism in students;
✅ Why high-performing students are especially vulnerable to burnout or disengagement;
✅ How to have meaningful conversations about stress without creating defensiveness;
✅ Tools and techniques to help students reflect on their coping strategies and develop healthier habits;
✅ How to strike the right balance between pushing for growth and preserving well-being.

When: Wednesday 01.04.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs.

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X

We kindly invite all PREMIUM Coaches and Mentors to this training where the possibility will be offered to broaden and deepen your knowledge.

For this session, we have requested Gesa Lange (UCM) and Eva Ipektzidou (SBE), to give a workshop on a current topic, relevant at this stage of your PREMIUM experience.

Topic: “Shedding Light on Studying with ADHD and Autism”

At Maastricht University, many students with ADHD and Autism are seeking not only academic success but also a supportive community that truly understands their unique ways of thinking and learning. As a coach or mentor, your role is crucial in creating an inclusive environment where all students feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.

This workshop offers a deep dive into ADHD and Autism, moving beyond stereotypes to embrace the neurodiversity perspective, viewing these conditions as natural variations in human cognition rather than deficits. By gaining insight into the lived experiences of neurodiverse students, you will better understand the challenges they face in academic settings and how these may impact their performance and well-being.

During this session, you will:

✅ Learn to recognise the unique strengths and challenges of students with ADHD and Autism;
✅ Explore how neurodiversity reframes traditional views and promotes inclusion;
✅ Understand common academic struggles and how they manifest in student behavior;
✅ Identify practical approaches and basic tools to support neurodiverse students effectively;
✅ Reflect on your own attitudes and assumptions to foster a more welcoming coaching environment.

Equip yourself with knowledge and empathy to enhance your coaching practice, making PREMIUM a truly inclusive space for every student’s success.

When: Tue 14.04.2026, 09:30-12:30 hrs

Where: EDLAB, Tapijn building X