Advanced Applied Improvisation Retreat | Costa Brava Spain
30 September - 3 October 2025

welcome

Are you a coach, trainer, HR manager, learning & development specialist or group leader?

Are you familiar with the value and power of Applied Improvisation and now want to take it to the next level?

Do you want to stay on top of the latest in training design, delivery and evaluation?

Then this Advanced Applied Improvisation course is for you!

We designed this retreat especially for you and other professionals who already recognize the value of using Improvisation in their work - and who are ready to learn more.

This training will take place at the Spanish mediterranean coast at the beautiful 4-star hotel Barcarola.

Join us for this unique event this September!

- A few testimonials of previous trainings (and proud of them!)

what you’ll get

an invitation and challenge to use the improvisational mindset and skills for yourself, practicing what we preach
better ability to link powerful improvisation exercises to the challenges your clients face including leadership, collaboration, presentation skills, humanitarian work and many other areas.
powerful improvisation exercises to practice and enhance your skills in challenging stakeholder management and lateral leadership to navigate difficult situations
clear feedback on your facilitation style and a unique chance to learn from others
models and concepts that apply to your own individual facilitation style and to the challenges of your clients. These include direct side coaching, status transactions, group energy management, deeper debriefing and the design success track
marketing tips for your business to help you show the value and relevance of Applied Improvisation to your clients (using dedicated models directly related to Applied Improvisation, eg. Improfit model, the PLAY! model and other useful frameworks)
an international group of colleagues who also recognize the value of Applied Improvisation and are ready to take the next step!

in this program, we will …

dedicate ourselves to your individual learning goals and work context
help you to generate more work with Applied Improvisation training, with the use of easy concepts to explain the value of improv to your clients
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

LEAD facilitators

Raymond van Driel, MSc, MA 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, 8700 members), serving as Board Secretary and he has delivered the introductory programs at five conferences. (LinkedIn profile).

Roberto Hirche is a dedicated coach, facilitator, and improviser with over two decades of experience in inspiring growth and transformation. As the founder and director of Improtheater Konstanz since 2005, Roberto has performed on international stages, collaborating with international artists, and continues to use the power of improvisation to connect people.

Roberto has performed at multiple international improv festivals, including events in Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland, collaborating with renowned international artists.

In addition to his passion for improv, Roberto is deeply committed to leadership development and systemic coaching.

He has designed and led programs for universities and organizations across Germany and Switzerland, focusing on need-based leadership, nonviolent communication (NVC), and experiential learning.
A proud father and partner, Roberto blends his personal values with his professional expertise, creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.

Irene Zemanek is an experienced trainer helping her clients with stronger leadership and team collaboration. She has 20+ years of theatrical improv experience and uses Applied Improvisation to increase spontaneity, flexibility and to create better decision making and communication skills.

Irene will provide logistical support during the training, support the group and resolve any issues that might arise. (LinkedIn profile)

guest facilitators

More guest facilitators to come! We like to aim for a diverse facilitation team and are always looking for adding relevant and valuable topics to our course.

Investment

The all-inclusive retreat tuition includes the course, 4 nights accommodation (Monday to Friday), all meals, materials and snacks.

the very early bird tuition until April 30th, 2025 is €2.475,-.
the early bird tuition after April 30th and before June 30th, 2025 is €2.675,-.
After June 30th, 2025 tuition will be €2.875,-.
Corporate tuition for commercial organisations is €3.875,-.

Please note: excluding 21% VAT for EU residents and the price excludes the extra drinks in the evening.

Location

We’ll be at the beautiful 4-star hotel Barcarola, in the Catalonian village Sant Feliu de Guixols at the Mediterrean Sea. After registration, we will help you with travel options from Girona (GRO) or Barcelona (BCN) airport and possible ride shares.

accommodation

Guests will stay in single private bedrooms.

Dates 30 september - 3 October 2025

Arrival: Monday 29th check-in from 4pm, dinner at 7:00pm
Course: Tuesday to Friday

ready?

Join us for a 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.

Registration

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