“Emotional Journey Design” course
for trainers & facilitators
An online course in 3 modules
Move beyond content → master the emotional journey that makes your workshops extraordinary.
As a trainer building great workshops, you know the magic of an “aha!” moment – the spark of insight that drives genuine, lasting change for your participants.
But even with the best content, thoughtful design, and dedicated preparation, sometimes those deep insights and transformations just don’t happen.
The missing ingredient?
Emotion.
Emotion is the key to creating workshops that are not just engaging but that truly stick, inspire, and transform.
It is the force that fuels motivation and makes learning last.
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” - Maya Angelou
Joy and awe foster curiosity and spark engagement that leads to better memory retention and motivation to implement your teachings after the workshop.
High energy positive emotions around the topic you're teaching reel people in to want to know more and help them commit what they're learning to memory.
That is why building a coherent, meaningful emotional journey - in which participants “flow” through diverse emotions such as awe, wonder, curiosity but also a moment of frustration or challenge - is key to making learning experiences impactful and memorable.
Yet, too many trainers overlook building this crucial skill: how to intentionally manage and design the emotional journey of your group.
With more intentional design of emotional journey that supports the learning journey, you will:
That’s where the “Emotional Journey Design” course comes in - giving you tools to create emotionally rich workshops that participants remember and that motivate them to implement what they learned.
It is a course built on practical, science-backed tools that will support you in creating powerful emotional experiences that make your workshops unforgettable.
Join a small group of 8 experienced trainers to expand your toolkit, feel inspired, and learn how to design memorable and engaging workshops.
“Love it or hate it, emotions drive us all, and certain conditions make learning and information stick better. So, if you want to upskill yourself, don’t ignore the power of emotions and energy.”
Ana Maria Radu, Learning and People Development at UniCredit Services, Romania
Ready to elevate your workshops & deepen your impact?
What will you gain
by joining the course?
What makes this course different?
Science-based
All practical insights into how emotion shapes attention, memory, and motivation are.grounded in neuroscience & learning science.
Practical tools
Explore straightforward, actionable tools and techniques to design emotional flows and manage energy, curiosity, and engagement.
Real-time application
Work on your own workshop design throughout the course and test new ideas with immediate feedback.
Collaborative learning
Learn with and from a small group of experienced trainers in an inspiring exchange of insights, ideas and experiences.
Who is the “Emotional Journey Design” course for?
This is a course for experienced trainers and facilitators who are already confident in designing and delivering workshops but are ready to take their skills to the next level.
(If you are new to workshop design & delivery – consider joining our Train the Trainer course first!).
As an experienced trainer, you know that content and structure are just part of the story.
To create truly impactful sessions, you need to balance the energy and emotions in the room – intentionally and purposefully.
Experiences of previous participants
Logistics & pricing
What’s included?
3 live modules on Zoom (3 hours each) packed with theory, tools, and reflection that include:
- Interactive group work to experiment with new ideas and approaches
- Practical tools & handouts to help you design emotional flows in your workshops
- Personalized feedback on your workshop designs from Mirna and fellow trainers
- Case studies and examples to explore what works and why
- Follow-up group call to discuss insights, challenges, and results after the course
By the end, you’ll feel inspired and motivated. You will be rich in practical tools, and have a new perspective on how to navigate emotions to create more impactful learning experiences.
- Price: €750 (includes 3 modules, in total 9 hours of training)
- Early bird: €650 (for payments until January 15th)
- Dates: The course runs in 3 online modules of 3 hours each
Dates & Time:
- Tuesday 18 - 21h CET: 21st, 28th of April and 5th of May 2026
- Sign-ups open till the 14th of April!
New dates will be coming up in October!
About Mirna, your trainer on this course
Mirna Šmidt, the founder of Trainers Toolbox and Happiness Academy, brings together 18 years of experience in training and 13 years in coaching, along with a successful career in a fast-paced corporate environment. She holds a MSc in Applied Positive Psychology from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.
Known for her positive, energetic, and engaging style, Mirna is passionate about helping trainers design impactful, science-based workshops that create real change.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You’ll join a group of up to 8 diverse, experienced trainers, bringing fresh perspectives and insights that will inspire you and expand your toolkit.
If you will need to miss 1 session, we will record it for you. However, due to the highly interactive nature of the course, you will get the most value if you attend all sessions live. The course is designed for experiential learning, active exploration of tools, and discussions that are best experienced in real-time.
Due to a small group and the highly interactive and customised nature of the course, refunds are not possible once enrolled. In case you need to cancel, we would suggest you look for another trainer or facilitator interested in taking over your spot (we will be happy to help, if we have someone on the waiting list). Alternatively, you will get the chance to join one of the future courses, but only if we have an available spot in the last week before the course.
Plus, this course runs only once or twice a year, so it might be tricky to find alternative dates you can join.
You’ll get the most value if you already have some experience as a trainer, facilitator, or event designer. This doesn’t need to be extensive — even moderate experience is enough. If you’re not sure whether this is the right fit, feel free to reach out via the contact form.
No prep time needed. Just show up ready to engage, reflect, and experiment.
Join us at this unique learning experience and start transforming your workshops today.