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Navigating The Digital Age
Our Digital Program For Universities: Both Master and Bachelor Level
In today's digital age, it's crucial to equip ourselves with the right tools not to be overwhelmed by technology, but to use it mindfully and thrive with it. Our course, "Navigating the Digital Age," is designed to help students, at both bachelor and master level, understand the intricate dynamics of self-esteem, perfectionism, and the impact of social media on your mental wellbeing.
Learning Objectives:
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Self-Esteem & Social Media: Gain a profound understanding of self-esteem and confidence, exploring how social media can both bolster and challenge them. Learn to thrive and preserve self-worth in the digital era.
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Perfectionism vs. Health Striving: Develop the ability to distinguish between perfectionism and health striving (also known as excellencism). This knowledge is valuable for future leaders and individuals aspiring to personal growth.
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Time Management & Digital Balance: Master time management and tackle distractions arising from phone usage, essential skills in the digital era. Discover the equilibrium between your digital and analogue life, as well as alternative sources of reward beyond your phone.
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Effective Communication: Self-reflect on various communication tools, including phone calls vs. chats, WhatsApp vs. in-person discussions, and the nuances of verbal and non-verbal communication. Understand how these elements impact your relationships, sense of community, and overall focus.
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Crucial Conversations & Assertiveness: Embrace the art of crucial conversations and address conflict avoidance in written communication with assertiveness. Dive into the principles of non-violent communication.
Course Format:
Our course is offered through a blend of in-person lectures and online sessions, providing flexibility for students, or it can be fully in-person. It consists of 12 engaging lessons, each lasting two hours with breaks.
Course Literature:
To support students' learning journey, we've curated a selection of insightful readings, book excerpts, and multimedia resources, including:
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Non Violent Communication, a Language of Life (Excerpts by M. Rosenberg
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The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem (Excerpts by N. Branden)
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Focus in the Age of Distraction (Excerpts by Jane Piper)
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Dopamine Nation (Anna Lembke)
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Together (Excerpts)
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Digital Etiquette (Excerpts by Victoria Turk)
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Emotional Intelligence 2.0 (Excerpts by Travis Bradberry)
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Netflix Series: The Social Dilemma (Reflective insights)
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Quotes and Scientific Articles: Additional resources from leading authorities in psychology and coaching will be provided to enrich the learning experience.
Prepare to embark on a transformative journey, gaining the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the digital age while nurturing your mental and emotional wellbeing. Join us today and discover how to navigate this dynamic era with confidence and success. Read more about the "social detox" experiment conducted by Alessandra during this program.
Unlock Your Potential: Assertiveness Workshop for Women in Academia
Speak Up.
Set Boundaries.
Lead With Clarity.
This fully-day interactive workshop is designed primarily for women in academia who want to build assertive communication skills and navigate academic and professional environments with confidence.
Whether you're advocating for your research, setting boundaries with colleagues, or facing difficult conversations, assertiveness is a powerful tool—but one that's often underdeveloped, especially for women.
Why a Workshop Designed for Women?
Women in academic settings often face distinct challenges when it comes to speaking up, being heard, and asserting their needs without facing judgment or misunderstanding. This workshop was created as a supportive space to address those challenges directly, and to offer practical, research-based tools that help participants find and use their voice more effectively.
That said, everyone is welcome. If you identify with these challenges—regardless of gender—and want to strengthen your assertive communication skills, you are warmly invited to join. Our goal is to foster a respectful, open environment that supports growth for all participants while acknowledging in lived realities of women in academia.
What You'll Gain:
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Say "no" with clarity and without guilt
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Handle difficult conversations with greater ease
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Stay grounded and clear even under pressure
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Speak up for your needs, goals, and ideas confidently
Workshop Format:
This is a 1.5-day in-person interactive workshop, including breaks and reflection time. You'll receive a printed journal and workbook to support your learning and help you carry the tools into your everyday academic life.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is open to PhD students, postdocs, early-career researchers, and academic staff. It is designed witht the experience of women in mind but is inclusive of all participants interested in building assertive communication skills.
Spots are limited to 15 people.