Faethm
Events & retreats
Workshop25–26 Nov 2026

Beneath the surface - Communication Masterclass

Explore the unseen layers of communication to build authentic connections and improve how you communicate.

A 2-Day Workshop to Transform Understanding and Connection at Work


Is your team struggling to truly connect?


Do conversations stall, tensions simmer, or generational gaps widen despite best intentions? Are you having the same conversations over and over? 

In today’s fast-paced, hybrid, and often misunderstood workplace, communication isn’t just about talking; it’s about understanding. 


It’s about making the invisible visible: the unspoken assumptions, emotional undercurrents, and differing communication styles that shape every interaction.

This two-day immersive workshop equips your leaders, teams, and individuals with powerful tools to navigate the complexity of human communication.



What you'll experience

Day 1 – The Hidden Depths

Go beneath the surface to explore what’s really happening in communication. Using Virginia Satir’s transformative work, we uncover:

The roles we unconsciously play under stress

The emotional patterns driving our responses

Ways to shift from reacting to authentic, centered communication

How to create psychological safety and connection, even in conflict


Day 2 – The Structure and Flow

Build on your awareness with tools that make group communication visible and actionable. With David Kantor’s framework, you’ll learn to:

Identify the actions we take

Identify stuck patterns in conversations and how to shift them

Create dynamic, productive dialogue in teams

Understand how style clashes create conflict and learn to shift it

Learn about triggers and how to handle them 

What you’ll leave with

  • Learn why communication styles differ among different people and how to work with them, not against them.
  • Enhance Team Collaboration - Uncover and shift patterns that block innovation, collaboration, and clarity.
  • Build Emotionally Intelligent Leaders - Give your leaders tools to tune in to what’s not being said and respond more skillfully.
  • Create Cultures of Understanding Foster - workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and respected across roles, ages, and backgrounds.
  • Communicate Even When it's Hard - Manage yourself and support others in stressful situations.

What’s included

  • Lunch

Who holds the space

Joanne Perold

Antoinette Coetsee