Workshop Mastering Moderation

Moderation is a skill you acquire through experience. In an intensive & energetic training with lots of individual attention, two seasoned professionals will share all their knowledge and skills. You’ll practise every aspect of the profession. Because that’s exactly what it is: a profession!
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Upcoming workshop dates:

  • 1 & 2 October – Netherlands

In 2026, we’re hoping to bring the workshop to South Africa and/or the USA, and we’re open to any invitations or co-productions in other regions.

  • Investment:
    €1615,- (+VAT). (As of January 1, 2026: €1675,- excl. VAT)
    Self-employed €1075,- (+VAT). (As of January 1, 2026: €1125,- excl. VAT)
    Including study material, certificate, catering and loving aftercare (trainers remain available for questions, tips & tricks).
  • Participants: minimum 10, maximum 20
  • Target group:
    All who want to become a (better) moderator; who want to understand what this profession is all about, play a more profound role and strengthen their skills.
  • Learnings:
    How to make a true connection, bring energy, take and keep control, play various roles and reach the goal of the meeting.

Our trainers and coaches are full professionals who are on stage themselves on a regular basis.
They will share anything (really anything!) they know.

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You’ll learn how to truly BE a moderator: effective, authentic, dynamic

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What are we going to do?

Practice, practice and practice even more. Practicing is the only way of mastering the job of being a moderator.
In two intensive days we train all the basic skills of the profession.

  • Tone, pace and style
    Pick the right dynamic in any situation.
  • Moderation
    You will gain experience with techniques and tricks that help participants get into real conversations with each other.
  • Q&A
    How do you manage a room full of questions? How do you make sure the content stays on target?
  • Nightmares
    Every moderator encounters challenges: the unstoppable speaker, the silent crowd, the endless question, verbal aggression… we will cover them all.
  • Interviewing
    Whether you’re interviewing one person, moderating a panel or engaging a large audience, the on-stage interview is a profession in itself.
  • Stage Presence
    How do you appear on stage and which vibe do you give your audience? You want to feel confident and move smoothly through the room.
  • MC-ing
    How do you write good announcements and introductions? You’ll learn how to make content-driven choices and how to choose the right tone.
  • Meeting design
    What is your role in the event? How do you deploy interaction and your skills effectively?
  • Panel Moderation
    One of the most common and often problematic formats in meetings and events. We will teach you how to make it work and how to align content and energy.
  • Gamification
    Playful formats are increasingly used to present content. You will learn to find your inner show host when hosting a quiz or award show.
  • The many faces of a moderator
    You are Master of Ceremony, interviewer, talk-show host, debate leader, meeting designer, quizmaster… and much more.
  • Tricks of the trade
    A long list of small but very important tips and tricks.

During the workshop you will play multiple alternating roles: moderator, participant, speaker and meeting owner.
Everything you learn will also be applicable online.

We will work with various formats so you will learn how to use and moderate them in practice.

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  • What an incredible teacher we had although “teacher” hardly seems like the right word, because he was so much more than that. I know I’ll keep reflecting on everything I learned for weeks and months to come. A week later, I’m still smiling.
    Martijn Winkler Dutch Directors Guild
  • What a teacher we had (not sure thats even the right term to use for him, as so much more than a teacher). I will keep on processing the learnings from weeks and months to come. Still smiling a week on.
    Monica kleijn
  • It was very special. I never learned so much in two days.
    Susanne Altenberg Head of Unit European Parliament
  • I consider myself pretty experienced in facilitation, training and moderation. Still I have learned many powerful and insightful tools that will make me a better moderator.
    Michele maniloff-Isnard
  • Mastering Moderation has enriched me professionally and personally. A special thank you to Jan-Jaap In der Maur, our workshop leader. His insights, wisdom, and know-how have been invaluable, and I’m deeply honored to have learned from such a seasoned professional.
    Paula Gomez Event project Leader AIM Group
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