Becoming Quietly Confident : by shyness expert & workshop facilitator Susannah Worth

'A week-long residential intensive might not sound like the obvious choice for a somewhat shy, sound-sensitive introvert but all my experience had shown me that working in groups is powerful medicine for someone like me. It was only when I started voicing the words of my inner critic to someone else that I’d become aware of how cruel it was. 

The Hoffman Process created a safe environment for me to start to air things I’d never dared share, and when those things were met with empathy, it helped me start to wrestle free of them. To be seen and accepted in all your flawed glory is a profound experience. It was as if, in writing or speaking or otherwise expressing what I was holding inside, cool air flowed into the spaces where before there was only hot shame lava...'

To read Susannah's article in full, and gain some top tips on challenging shyness, click here

To find out more about Susannah’s workshops and courses, you can visit her website Gutsy here or follow on Instagram here

For upcoming Hoffman Process dates, click here

Photo credit: Sophie le Roux

Crystal Lim-Lange interviews Hoffman Australia & Singapore Director, Volker Krohn

Crystal Lim-Lange is an internationally respected CEO, author and influencer, whose personal development podcast Comfort and Growth has topped the Singapore charts. She's also a Hoffman graduate. Crystal recently interviewed her 'mentor', Director of Hoffman Australia/Singapore Volker Krohn, in an hour-long episode called How to find Inner Peace, Self-Awareness and Self-Compassion. 

"There's a difference between self-esteem and self-compassion. Self-esteem is very much reliant on what we achieve and the feedback that we get from our environment. Self-compassion is where we're able to recognise when we're triggered, we recognise our own suffering..."

You can watch the interview on YouTube here. For more about Crystal, visit her website or follow her Instagram,@crystallimlange

The Hoffman Process: 2024 dates available now

There's still time to book the Hoffman Process before the end of this year (if you're quick!) But if you're already looking forward to 2024, we'll be returning to two wonderful venues very familiar to Hoffman - Oxon Hoath in Kent (pcitured) and Broughton Hall in Yorkshire.

For practical information about attending the Process, we hold weekly information calls by Zoom that are free to attend, or you're very welcome book a call with a member of our enrolment team, who can answer any questions you might have. Email info@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk or call us on +44(0)1903 88 99 90. We're open from 9am to 5pm (UK time), Monday to Friday.

November 11-17: Charney Manor: Wait List*

November 25-December 1: Charney Manor: Available

December 9-15: Charney Manor: Available

January 13-19: Oxon Hoath: Available

January 27-February 2: Oxon Hoath: Available

February 10-16: Oxon Hoath: Available

February 24-March 1: Oxon Hoath: Available

March 16-22: Oxon Hoath: Available

March 30-April 5: Broughton Sanctuary: Available

For more dates and information click here

For a little more about our venues, click here.

This month: Heart of Relationships: One-Day workshop

Ever wondered what keeps getting in the way of your dream relationship? Our one-day workshop Heart of Relationships paves the way to enjoying relationships rich in intimacy, trust, optimism and fulfilment. It's open to anyone of any age, gender or orientation, with or without prior knowledge of the Hoffman tools. Come on your own, or with a friend or partner, all are welcome.

Date: Saturday 18 November

Venue: St Luke’s, Islington

Led by: Hoffman UK facilitator Matthew Pruen and Family & Systemic Constellations coach Emma Pruen.

Times: 9.15am for a 9.30am start. We’ll finish at 5.00pm.

Cost: £200 per person

'I walked into the workshop scared and walked out equipped with knowledge that has helped me better understand the patterns of behaviour that will enable me to make better choices in relationships in the future….bingo!' ~ March 23 attendee

For more information and to book, click here

Our next couples workshop is in March 2024, for details click here

New 2024 dates added: The Hoffman Essentials

The Hoffman Essentials two-day workshop via Zoom gives you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the Hoffman tools and techniques from the comfort of your own home, and to quickly learn how you can get much more out of your life.

Numbers are limited to provide a safe, contained environment. What's more, participants on The Hoffman Essentials receive a follow-up Zoom call (included in the price), access to a dedicated post-Essentials resource section of our website and £100 discount voucher towards the seven-day Hoffman Process.

Upcoming dates are below (click the orange dates for more information and to book). Each weekend is priced at £250 with all dates currently offering an Early Bird rate of £195.

December: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10

February: Saturday 17 & Sunday 18

April: Saturday 20 & Sunday 21

'Everything I had hoped it would be and more. The running of it was super slick and the facilitators both so warm and smart and wonderful. I came out of the weekend having had some great revelations ... Highly recommend this course to anyone – everyone in fact!’ ' ~ Hoffman Essentials participant

For more information, dates and to book, click here.

Introduction to Hoffman - weekly sessions by Zoom

If you would like more information about Hoffman courses and events, our free, informal introduction sessions via Zoom are a great opportunity to find out more.

Led by Hoffman UK Managing Director, Serena Gordon and members of the Hoffman enrolment team, the hour-long sessions provide a mix of information and the opportunity for Q&A.You can just listen in, or ask questions via Zoom’s ‘chat’ function, and we’ll be happy to answer them.

Perhaps you’re planning to register for the Hoffman Process? These calls can talk you through the practicalities of attending the Process and what it entails. There will also be information about our Hoffman Essentials weekends and our other short courses and workshops.

Tuesday 7 November 7:30 pm

Wednesday 15 November 4:00 pm       

Wednesday 29 November 4:00 pm       

Tuesday 5 December 7:30 pm

To register, simply email info@hoffmaninstitute.co.uk with the date of the session you would like to attend, and we'll reply with the Zoom logins.

Can't make these dates? More can be found on our website here

The Hoffman Book

You Can Change Your Life by Tim Laurence.

Available on our website here

or as an audiobook here

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