Advanced Applied Improvisation Seminar
Costa Brava - Spain 🌴🌞😎
““It’s radically counterintuitive: When life or work gets scariest, the right answer is often to let go of control. Instead, we try to plan more, squeeze harder, find the rule that cracks the code - but that only tightens the knot. That’s why I love teaching Applied Improvisation. It creates another way out: take the next, average step. Tune into what changes and repeat.”
A few video testimonials from previous trainings (and proud of them!)
welcome
In our time connection is thinning: employee engagement is low, Artificial Intelligence is reshaping roles, and communication is increasingly screen-based.
In order to meet these challenges we need lived experiences: real contact, attention, responsiveness, and a sense of belonging.
Applied Improvisation offers exactly that.
This program is for you if you are:
a team leader wanting to improve your team’s performance
a manager navigating uncertainty and disruption
a facilitator or trainer seeking deeper connection and impact in your workshop
a professional looking for new approaches to self-care and resilience
an experienced Applied Improvisation practitioner ready to deepen your practice
Applied Improvisation is a proven approach to leadership, facilitation, and resilience - and a powerful source of energy, joy, and connection, especially in challenging times. This course is designed for both newcomers and experienced practitioners.
Join us in October on the Spanish Mediterranean coast at the 4-star Hotel Barcarola.
What alumni say
“Four days that change your professional life. Deep insights, powerful practice and real time feedback. Tons of motivation and inspiration.”
“I’ve been an Applied Improv trainer for 30 years, and this was the best training I ever had”
“Both inspiring and humbling. These trainers are the real deal - skilled, authentic, and generous with their expertise.”
“Best professional development I’ve ever taken.”
“I recommend this program. We all need to slow down and smell the roses as we navigate these chaotic times. This work/ play will teach you how.”
This training will take place at the Spanish mediterranean coast at the beautiful 4-star hotel, right in the week before the AIN conference in Italy.
About the program
what you’ll get
the opportunity to discover, explore and utilize the improvisational mindset and skills for yourself
the experience of employing the powerful improvisation exercises to solve the challenges of workplaces, be it in your team/organization/workshop or your personal health
qn overview on how Applied Improvisation can be helpful for different subjects like leadership, collaboration, presentation skills, and in different areas like humanitarian aid, coaching, facilitation, project management and more
clear feedback on your facilitation style and a unique chance to learn from others
relevant models and concepts that apply to your own collaboration/leadership/facilitation style. These include sharper side coaching, more insight in status transactions, group energy management, and stronger debriefing
if you are already an Applied Improvisation facilitator: marketing tips for your business to help you show the value and relevance of Applied Improvisation to your clients and/ or to your organisation
an international group of colleagues who also recognize the value of Applied Improvisation and are ready to develop the next steps with you!
in this program, we will …
dedicate ourselves to your individual learning goals and work context
offer you a host of new ready-to-use activities, exercises and tools to level up your next sessions
provide the opportunity for individual coaching after the course
especially for Applied Improv Trainers - help you to generate more work, with the use of easy concepts to explain the value and necessity of improv to your clients
your LEAD facilitators
Raymond van Driel, MSc., M.A. is a Dutch corporate trainer, keynote speaker, executive coach, author and academic teacher. He has been performing improv since 1994 and won the Dutch Improv Champion title four times. He started with corporate improvisation in 2000, is responsible for several academic leadership programs and delivers Training of Trainers and keynotes about Applied Improvisation and Playfulness worldwide.
From 2009 to 2011, Raymond hosted Applied Improvisation courses at Stockholm University where business students engaged with improvisation for 3 months, 20 hours a week.
In 2016, Raymond received a government grant to do a full year of Applied Improvisation with the faculty and students of Vlerick Business School in Brussels and St Petersburg.
From 2008-2018, Raymond was a Board Member of the global Applied Improvisation Network (AIN, 9600 members), serving as Board Secretary and he has delivered the introductory programs at five AIN conferences. (LinkedIn profile).
Ralf Wetzel, Prof. Dr., is a seasoned and awarded leadership development expert. During his engagement at top-tier European business schools, he has been developing an aesthetic, art-based leadership development approach, relying heavily on performing arts like improvisation theatre, red-nose-clown, mask work and social dance. He’s also a internationally renowned theatre performer. By combining Applied Arts with organization theory, Ralf inspires and prepares for high-speed and high-quality decision making in times of volatility. (LinkedIn profile)
Guest facilitators
Jana Dörfelt, M.A., M.Sc.,
is an interdisciplinary artist, facilitator, and somatic coach with nearly 20 years of experience working across business, public institutions, and the arts.
She combines somatic practice with arts-based methods to strengthen presence, awareness, and collaboration in groups. Her work complements improvisation-based learning by helping participants deepen how they embody and apply what they practice. She also brings in elements of visual facilitation to make group processes and insights more tangible and accessible.
We’re excited that Jana will host a session in working with body, breath and attention to increase clarity, trust and impact when for example dealing with groups. Through simple, practical exercises, participants learn to recognize their patterns and shift how they show up and relate to others.
Investment
The all-inclusive seminar tuition includes the course, 3 nights accommodation (Monday to Thursday), all meals, materials and snacks.
Early bird: € 1.325,- before 12 July 2026
After 12 July: € 1.475,-
Please note:
Excluding 21% VAT for EU residents
The price excludes the extra drinks in the evening
Let us know if you’d like extra nights before or after the course (139 euro/ night)
We’ll have an optional relaxed, reflective and laid back unconference day on Friday
Location
We’ll be at the beautiful 4-star hotel Barcarola, in the Catalonian village Sant Feliu de Guixols and right at the Mediterrean Sea. After registration, we will help you with travel options from Girona (GRO, 25 minute drive) or Barcelona (BCN, 1 hour drive) airport and possible ride shares.
accommodation
Guests will stay in single private bedrooms.
Dates 12 - 15 October 2025
Arrival: Monday 12th check-in from 4pm, dinner at 8:00pm
Course: Tuesday to Thursday afternoon
Optional unconference day: Friday 16th
On Monday evening we’ll start with a welcome drink, dinner and introductory warming up-activities.
After your registration we will provide you with more practical details and travel options.
Ready?
Join us for a unique, fun-filled, intense and impactful training at the beautiful Costa Brava!
Be part of an international group of motivated, inspired, warm, fun-loving and professional colleagues who appreciate openness, spontaneity and connection.
Register or do let us know if you have any questions.
San Feliu de Guixols
