FLP Program -Foster. Lead. Promote. - Influcence, convince and handle conflict through Applied Neuroscience
Event details
| Date | 28.04.2026 › 11.06.2026 |
| Hour | 09:00 › 13:00 |
| Speaker | Dr. Catherine Marselli Pasquier has held several positions in project management and training, both in corporate and academic environments. A graduate of EPFL, she holds a PhD in Science from the University of Neuchâtel as well as an MBA from the School of Management in Neuchâtel. For several years, she has focused on social cognitive neuroscience and behavioral economics, integrating recent discoveries about brain functioning into her courses and managerial practice. She also delivers seminars and workshops at EPFL and in other professional contexts, offering new insights into key topics such as difficult communication, stress management, cognitive performance, motivation, and decision-making — while emphasizing practical and directly applicable tools |
| Location | |
| Category | Internal trainings |
| Event Language | English |
The workshop will be held during 2 half days (28.04 & 11.06) from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Description and objectives
Recent advances in applied neuroscience open new perspectives for strengthening our communication and collaboration skills. By understanding a few key principles about how the brain works, we can transform our professional interactions and make them more fluid and effective. During this workshop, we will explore the brain mechanisms involved in interpersonal exchanges. Based on these foundations, we will address communication challenges in an innovative way, such as convincing with impact, getting ideas across, and managing conflict. This deeper understanding of brain processes will provide practical tools to navigate complex interactions with greater ease.
Join us for this “Brain-Wise” seminar !
Method
The training is based on a combination of theoretical input — illustrated by scientific research findings — concrete examples, and interactive exchanges through practical exercises. At the end of the first module, participants will leave with protocols to practice in their everyday professional situations. During the second module, we will analyze participants’ feedback after one month of field testing and introduce an additional focus on stress, enabling them to apply the same tools in higher-stakes situations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Understand what is essential for the brain in relationships
Identify obstacles to listening and mutual understanding between two brains
Communicate their ideas effectively and increase their chances of convincing others
De-escalate conflict by moving brains out of defensive mode
Understand what triggers stress in the brain and its consequences
Explore how the brain regains a sense of safety and trust
Understand how emotions are generated by the brain
Adjust their stress level and regulate their emotional state in the desired direction
Information and registration
The FLP program – Foster. Lead. Promote. (formerly known as Fix the Leaky Pipeline program) is a career-building program in the ETH Domain that gives young female scientists on the academic career path the opportunity to reflect on their professional situations and to develop a strategy for finding the career path that fits them best. The program – actively supported by all ETH Institutions and the ETH Board – also aims at providing opportunities to discuss alternative career tracks outside the academic system. The target audience of the program are female doctoral students, postdocs and other young scientists in the ETH Domain.
The aim of the courses is to provide customised further education on career-relevant topics.
Description and objectives
Recent advances in applied neuroscience open new perspectives for strengthening our communication and collaboration skills. By understanding a few key principles about how the brain works, we can transform our professional interactions and make them more fluid and effective. During this workshop, we will explore the brain mechanisms involved in interpersonal exchanges. Based on these foundations, we will address communication challenges in an innovative way, such as convincing with impact, getting ideas across, and managing conflict. This deeper understanding of brain processes will provide practical tools to navigate complex interactions with greater ease.
Join us for this “Brain-Wise” seminar !
Method
The training is based on a combination of theoretical input — illustrated by scientific research findings — concrete examples, and interactive exchanges through practical exercises. At the end of the first module, participants will leave with protocols to practice in their everyday professional situations. During the second module, we will analyze participants’ feedback after one month of field testing and introduce an additional focus on stress, enabling them to apply the same tools in higher-stakes situations.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Understand what is essential for the brain in relationships
Identify obstacles to listening and mutual understanding between two brains
Communicate their ideas effectively and increase their chances of convincing others
De-escalate conflict by moving brains out of defensive mode
Understand what triggers stress in the brain and its consequences
Explore how the brain regains a sense of safety and trust
Understand how emotions are generated by the brain
Adjust their stress level and regulate their emotional state in the desired direction
Information and registration
The FLP program – Foster. Lead. Promote. (formerly known as Fix the Leaky Pipeline program) is a career-building program in the ETH Domain that gives young female scientists on the academic career path the opportunity to reflect on their professional situations and to develop a strategy for finding the career path that fits them best. The program – actively supported by all ETH Institutions and the ETH Board – also aims at providing opportunities to discuss alternative career tracks outside the academic system. The target audience of the program are female doctoral students, postdocs and other young scientists in the ETH Domain.
The aim of the courses is to provide customised further education on career-relevant topics.
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Practical information
- General public
- Registration required
Organizer
- EPFL Equal Opportunity Office and FLP Program (Foster. Lead. Promote.)