Trainers Conversations
Join a community of trainers committed to continuous improvement, cultivating meaningful connections and creating new insights
Do you ever feel like you’re navigating the world of training all on your own?
Or find yourself stuck in routines, wishing for a spark to shake things up a bit?
How great would it be to have a space where fresh ideas flow, energizing your work and offering you a sense of support and belonging along the way!
Imagine having monthly conversations with an uplifting group of trainers and facilitators—leaving each call re-energized, full of fresh ideas, and equipped with new tools to enrich your workshops.
That is exactly what you will find at Trainers Conversations – a closely connected community of 22 trainers and facilitators enthusiastic about growing together and deepening our impact as trainers.
Join us in 2025 for a year-long membership to explore new perspectives on workshops, expand your toolkit, and connect with like-minded professionals from diverse fields of training.
Applications for 2025 are open until the 16th of December – Join now
Why join Trainers Conversations?
Trainers Conversations is a community that you can leverage for anything that makes you a better trainer: getting constructive feedback on your training design and style, diving into insightful discussions on all aspects of a trainer’s life, and finding solutions to real challenges in facilitation.
You can expect collaboration opportunities, career and business tips, and new inspiration for personal growth.
At the heart of Trainers Conversations are three core values:
Continuous learning: We’re passionate about growth, always seeking to refine our skills, expand our knowledge, and enhance our toolkits. Our conversations center around this shared drive for self-improvement.
Diverse perspectives for fresh insights: By embracing a variety of viewpoints & personal differences, we unlock new ideas and perspectives. Throughout the year, we engage in meaningful exchanges, gather valuable feedback, and uncover creative solutions to real-world challenges.
Connection: If insights and diversity are what we’re striving for, connection is the engine that powers us. Our community thrives on mutual support, shared values, and a spirit of curiosity. Together, we build positive energy, playfulness, motivation, and inspiration. By supporting each other, we amplify our individual impact and build greater purpose in our individual work.
Here is how these values play in action – and what you gain when you join the Trainers Conversations community:
➤Knowledge & resources:
Discover new books, tools, exercises, methods, and trends in training and facilitation, brought in by 22 amazing trainers who put their knowledge together.
➤ New tools & approaches:
Keep learning through masterclasses and community conversations. Discover new approaches in training & get inspired by other training styles. Try out new exercises brought in by other community members.
➤ Practice your skills & get feedback:
Use a community as a safe space to practice and receive feedback, to try out a new workshop design that is not ready to go public yet, or that wild exercise you are developing.
➤Supportive yet honest feedback on every area of your work:
Receive feedback not only on your skills as a trainer, but also on your workshop design, offers, pricing, business strategy, or pitching.
➤ Creativity & fresh perspectives:
Engage in meaningful conversations that boost creativity and motivation – break out of habitual patterns and bring more innovation into your work.
➤ New network & collaboration opportunities:
Build meaningful connections, share resources and opportunities, and support each other’s growth in a network of like-minded professionals. Or plan and launch new projects together.
➤ Deal better with challenges in your work & life:
Through conversations, you can bring in any challenge you are dealing with in facilitation, business development, or personal growth, and get tips, tools and insights from a diverse and supportive team
➤ Unexpected ideas:
The biggest gains are often the ones that you least expect – so be ready for some surprises as well.
➤ Energy and motivation:
Members often say that they leave the calls more energized and inspired than how they joined the meetings.
And most importantly: at Trainers Conversations, we’re committed to providing you with as much value as possible in a way that’s easy, light, and fun – without overloading your schedule.
You invest just 2 hours on a call each month and and get back multiplied energy, insights and spark.
Ready to join your new community of trainers?
Experience of a Member
Here is how members see it:
(Interested in hearing from more members? Discover all testimonials here.)
Join Trainers Conversations for 2025 and experience how a supportive network can transform the way you work.
What Makes Trainers Conversations Unique
Trainers Conversations is not just another training group or project group: it’s a carefully curated, closely connected community of diverse trainers and facilitators.
Members come from a wide range of fields—coaching, psychology, tech, business, and more—bringing rich perspectives that elevate every discussion.
With only 22 members each year, everyone has a voice, and focus is on meaningful connections and in-depth, personalized feedback that larger communities simply can’t offer.
This unique blend of diversity and connection means you’ll enjoy a supportive space, while challenging yourself into new directions & perspectives.
Real results & topics from previous Trainers Conversations
Each year of Trainers Conversations is different and unique – built up on the current needs & interests of the members.
But to give you a bit of a sneak peek into how it might look like, here are some of the conversations that we had in the previous years – as well as some of the specific results & gains that members reported last year:
- New ideas and inspiration for workshops:
Members frequently share fresh exercises, tools, and workshop concepts, sparking creative approaches and re-energizing facilitation styles. These exchanges often lead to experimenting with new methods and feeling more excited and motivated to implement them. - Improved workshop design:
Trainers use the community to get constructive, personalized feedback on their session plans, exercises, and facilitation tools. This hands-on advice has helped many refine their approach to boost participant engagement and effectiveness. - Career clarity:
For those exploring new directions or seeking career advancement, the community has been a space for guidance and support. Members have gained clarity on their next steps and received encouragement to pursue new opportunities, especially those early in their trainer journey. - Collaboration and networking:
The connections built within Trainers Conversations often lead to real-world outcomes, such as members hiring each other, partnering on projects, or referring clients. These opportunities have expanded professional networks and opened doors to new collaborations. - A supportive, energizing community:
The group’s uplifting and laid-back atmosphere leaves members feeling recharged and inspired after each call. Many trainers report a renewed sense of motivation and the positive energy needed to approach their work with fresh enthusiasm. - Facing challenges together:
The community is a safe & insightful space to discuss obstacles, like time management, maintaining energy, or handling difficult participants. Members bring in real challenges in a moment that they face them and leave with practical tips, insights from others trainers’ experiences, and actionable ideas provided by a diverse group of supportive peers. - Personalized feedback and insights:
Trainers seeking feedback on their facilitation style, strengths, and areas for improvement gain valuable, eye-opening insights. The community’s diversity adds depth to this feedback, helping members uncover blind spots and refine their skills. - Tips for engaging virtual training:
Trainers have exchange advice on topics such as running more engaging virtual sessions. These tips have been particularly helpful for those working with large groups or less motivated participants, making their online training more dynamic and effective. - Resource sharing and staying up to date with trends:
Members regularly exchange book recommendations, industry insights, and the latest workshop trends. This has kept everyone up to date and inspired ongoing learning.
How does that sound?
Which of these would you enjoy in your life and work – or is there something else that you would like to gain & create as a part of this community?
Is Trainers Conversations the right community for you?
This community is ideal for you if you:
- You’re ready to connect with an inspiring group of trainers who share similar values of growth, self-development & meaningful work
- Have experience as a trainer or facilitator (whether a few years or decades) and want to elevate your skills and knowledge
- Work alone or within a small team and could benefit from fresh eyes on your workshop design or your trainer’s style, or business/career development
- You enjoy deep connections, quality conversations, and shared learning – these are more important to you than simply adding more people to your network
- Feel like you are set in your habits and routine and are ready to welcome new ideas and perspectives
- You are always on the lookout for new, interesting tools, books & exercises to refresh your workshops
- Value learning from a diverse group of trainers with different backgrounds, experiences, and industries
- You appreciate the chance to keep growing with manageable time commitment
If this sounds like you, Trainers Conversations is a place where you can thrive and grow.
Who else is in the community?
Trainers Conversations community renews every year and is made up of trainers from a wide variety of professional backgrounds.
In 2024, we were connecting from 8 different countries and the group included well-being trainers, technical skills trainers, and storytelling coaches.
We also had career transition coaches/trainers, project managers, and trainers specializing in soft skills, sales, or agile coaching.
Members came from fields as diverse as sports psychology, sustainability consulting, and IT, while others were experienced in social-emotional counseling, psychology, and training the trainer programs.
Such diversity of backgrounds ensures that each conversation is rich with diversity of perspectives and experiences, and for our discussions to always remain dynamic and fresh.
Trainers Conversations Community is facilitated by Mirna Smidt, a trainer & facilitator with 17+ years of experience and a founder of Trainers Toolbox.
What’s included in Trainers Conversations year membership for 2025
The backbone of the Trainers Conversations community is 2h long monthly calls, happening on the last Tuesday of each month.
Starting with a get2know call, we iterate throughout the year between content-based masterclasses & discussion-based community calls.
Throughout the year, you will have access to:
➤ 7 x 2h Community Conversations
These are all about community, sharing & exchanges, and learning from each other.
During the 7 calls, you can expect to:
- Connect with fellow trainers and build meaningful relationships
- Share & discover tools and best practices that can be applied in your work
- Deliver mini-sessions and receive constructive feedback
- Discuss current challenges & goals and brainstorm solutions together
- Exchange books, resources, and new ideas to inspire your growth
Each call is energizing, practical & structured to encourage meaningful conversations and leave you with actionable solutions and fresh perspectives.
You’ll walk away with new ideas, deeper connections, and fresh insights to apply immediately in your work.
➤ 5 x 2h Masterclasses
Led by Mirna, each masterclass dives into a relevant topic selected by the group, such as keeping learners in flow, using embodiment in training, managing emotions in facilitation, or exploring new tools from diverse areas of training & facilitation.
The masterclass consists of 1 hour of content focused on practical, science-based tools you can apply immediately to enhance your training sessions, followed by 30 minutes of discussing practical applications, and 30 minutes for community connection.
➤ Recordings of all masterclasses
If you miss a session or want to revisit the content, you’ll have permanent access to recordings for self-paced learning.
➤ Shared resource folder
Access a continually growing library of resources, from tools and books to exercises that enhance your facilitation practice, all shared by community members throughout the year.
➤ 1:1 connections with other members
Build deeper relationships with fellow trainers, allowing for personalized feedback, support, and collaboration.
➤ Email Access to all community members
Stay connected with the community via email for ongoing support. Whether you need advice on tools, exercises, or even personal or business dilemmas, the community is just an email away.
2025 dates for each of the Trainers Conversations calls
Here are the exact dates for all the calls for this year. All will be happening on Tuesdays, usually on the last Tuesday of a month.
- January 28, 2025 – Get-to-know call
- February 25, 2025 – Community call
- March 25, 2025 – Masterclass
- April 29, 2025 – Community call
- May 27, 2025 – Masterclass
- June 24, 2025 – Community call
- July 29, 2025 – Masterclass
- August 26, 2025 – Community call
- September 30, 2025 – Masterclass
- October 28, 2025 – Community call
- November 25, 2025 – Masterclass
- December 16, 2025 – Community call
Secure your spot! – Limited to 22 members.
Your investment in lasting growth
Think of Trainers Conversations as more than just a membership—it’s an investment in ongoing growth and professional support.
Instead of a one-time course or high-cost coaching, this community offers consistent, year-round access to diverse trainers, new tools, and practical insights that continually evolve with you.
For a fraction of the cost of typical workshops or training programs, you’ll gain:
- Continuous learning through monthly masterclasses and calls
- A supportive network for real-time feedback and collaboration
- Practical tools and strategies tailored to your needs
This is an investment in staying inspired, connected, and at the cutting edge of training, with long-term benefits that exceed those of short-term programs.
Membership fee for the full year
Membership fee for 2025: €750
20% discount for TTT alumni
Membership includes:
– 5 live masterclasses of 2h
– 7 live community calls of 2h
– recordings of masterclasses
– exclusive resources & materials shared by other community members
– peer feedback & support from experienced trainers
With monthly calls stretched over a year-long structure, you’ll enjoy steady growth and connection without overwhelming your schedule.
Sign up by December 16th, 2024.
What Previous Members Say
Here are the words of some of the previous members:
About Mirna Šmidt - Trainer guiding you through Trainers Conversations
Mirna Šmidt brings 17 years of hands-on training experience and a strong foundation in psychology and adult learning. With an MSc in Engineering & Computing from the University of Zagreb and an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology from Cambridge, she combines scientific insight with practical experience to create memorable, goal-driven learning experiences.
Since completing a one-year Train the Trainer program in 2008, she has refined her expertise across diverse fields, including NLP, coaching, and brain-based learning.
Mirna has delivered programs in over 30 countries for NGOs, startups, and corporations like Cisco, L’Oreal, and Molson Coors, engaging participants from more than 50 nations and leading workshops at global conferences like HR Week and Women in Data Science.
As the founder of Trainers Toolbox and Happiness Academy, she focuses on advanced facilitation, positive psychology, and empowering trainers to design impactful learning environments.
Why join now?
Applications are open once a year – from mid November till 16th of December.
However, spaces are limited, and spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once spots are filled, the next opportunity won’t be until next year.
If you want to ensure your place in this unique community, it’s best to apply early.
Have more questions or would like to meet some of the other community members in real life? Join us for Trainers Toolbox Meetup Call on 4th of December, where you can meet other potential members and ask any questions you have before committing.
Considering if this is the right community for you?
Get in touch via contact form and share more about your dilemmas and questions with Mirna – the founder of Trainers Toolbox and Trainers Conversations – or request a short call to hear more about who applied so far and how the community works.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
After you apply, we’ll review your experience and goals to ensure a strong fit. If we haven’t met, we may invite you for a short video call to confirm that our values align. This keeps the group dynamic and enriching for all.
Trainers Conversations is ideal if you’ve facilitated workshops and want new ideas, feedback, and practical tools. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, you’ll gain valuable insights here.
Trainers Conversations is designed for those with some facilitation experience, but consultants and junior trainers are also welcome to keep discussions diverse. As long as you’ve run workshops before and plan to continue, you’ll fit right in.
To get the full value, you’re expected to attend both. This helps foster a true community and gives you the most enriching experience.
All masterclasses are recorded, so you won’t miss the main content. However, the Q&A and community calls are live-only to ensure full engagement. We also send summaries if you miss something. If you can’t commit to at least 50% of sessions, it may be best to join another time.
Minimal. Occasionally, you may need to check emails, answer short surveys, or prepare if you’re presenting (around 30-40 minutes). Extra time averages about 30 minutes a month.
Yes, we’re hosting a free Trainers Meetup Call on December 4th. Join in to ask questions, meet other members, and learn more about the community.
No, refunds aren’t available, so join only if you’re fully ready to engage. Your participation impacts everyone, so we value committed members.
Yes, you can split the payment in two installments. Reach out via the signup form to arrange details.
You still have questions left?
You can get in touch via signup or contact form and let us know!
Join Trainers Conversations and become part of a supportive, creative community that will help you grow and stay energized in your work as a trainer or facilitator.
Apply now to kickstart a year of new and insightful conversations!
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