Experience STARs Practitioner

Are you ready to transform your interactions and make a meaningful impact on those around you?

This STAR Practitioner program is designed to help you understand the profound effect of human connection. You will learn to elevate the customer or guest experience, ultimately boosting business value. Dive into an engaging journey of Surprise, Touch, Assist and Recognise and discover how your actions can make a big difference.

day 1

  • Experiential learning
  • Surprise & Touch
  • 1 Certificate
  • Improve your personal and professional relationships
  • Get ready to transform your interactions with kindness and empathy!

Kick off

Learn about the power of SURPRISE and TOUCH to positively impact people around.

During this first day you will explore the magic of SURPRISE, learning how kindness is a high impactful basic attitude. Next, you dive into TOUCH, enhancing your emotional intelligence and empathetic listening skills.

What to expect on the first day?

You will become more aware of others' emotions and discover attentive ways to brighten their day. We'll equip you with actionable steps to integrate surprising kindness into your daily interactions.

In the afternoon you will learn to read and respond to emotions effectively, improving both personal and professional relationships. We'll guide you in developing techniques to create meaningful connections through empathy.

By the end of the day, you'll have key insights and actions to apply what you've learned, making a real difference through surprise and touch. Get ready to transform your interactions with kindness and empathy!

day 2

  • Assist & Recognise
  • Pro-active help can transform interactions
  • Practice giving genuine compliments

Kick off

Dive into the powerful themes of ASSIST and RECOGNISE to make a difference for people you meet.

During the second day you will explore the concept of ASSISTING and how pro-active help can transform interactions with customers, friends, family, and colleagues. Next, you will discover the incredible benefits of recognising.

What to expect on the second day?

You will learn effective ways to offer assistance, handle objections, and improve your listening skills to provide meaningful support. You will have practical steps to apply your new skills and make a positive impact in real-life situations.

You will practice giving genuine compliments and appreciation, and you'll see firsthand how recognition can uplift and motivate those around you.

In the afternoon you will shift your focus to recognising and you will learn how to acknowledge emotions and individual uniqueness to create personalised and memorable experiences.

Throughout the day, you'll reflect on key insights and commit to actions to bring what you've learned into practice. Get ready to make a lasting difference by assisting and recognising the customers or other people you meet!

Reverse Thinking Expert

Dirk Willemsen

Meet Dirk, our partner with a profound passion for hospitality. With extensive international experience in the hospitality industry, Dirk has a unique ability to connect with business owners and their teams on multiple levels. His expertise lies in fostering environments where happy individuals can make a significant difference. Dirk firmly believes that enabling people to establish genuine connections with customers is the highest goal for any organisation striving for excellence.
As a former hospitality entrepreneur, Dirk has an in-depth understanding of the industry's needs and the challenges professionals face.

Join Dirk in our upcoming sessions to gain valuable insights and practical strategies to transform your customer interactions and elevate your business to new heights.
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