THE FELLOWSHIP
THE FELLOWSHIP
Through 5 months of intensive training, our fellows learn about value-based leadership, effective communication, negotiation and resilience, tools to empower them to pave their own path towards becoming impactful decision-makers.
TRAINING
Participate in bi-weekly online training sessions & learn the skills to excel at your job: effective communication and public speaking, group dynamics, negotiation, stress management and much more.
Meet your team and put your training into practice at three offline training weekends across Germany.
MENTORING
We offer one-on-one mentoring with one of our accomplished alumni of be.boosted. You reflect on what you want to achieve in your career and your personal life, on opportunities and pitfalls, exchange experiences, and gain new insights and perspectives.
NETWORK
The intense learning journey of our fellowships foster strong bonding and often long-lasting relationships. Become part of a meaningful network of driven individuals navigating the first steps in their profession and grow together. Get in touch with our robust network of talented alumni and be inspired by their career paths, and use our network to discover exciting new opportunities.
OFFLINE CHALLENGES
At be.boosted, we are not only teaching you theory, but directly put your newly learned skills to the test with demanding challenges on our in-person weekends. Get ready to effectively communicate, flex your negotiation muscles and keep your cool in stressful situations. With your co-fellows by your side, we are looking forward to seeing what you will accomplish.
VALUES
Impressions from previous fellowships
Young Professionals TEAM
CALLS
OFFLINE CHALLENGES
Call 1
Week beginning 27. October
Welcome – Feedback
Call 2
Week beginning 10. November
Effective Communication – Persuasion – Framing
Offline 1: Communication Challenge
21. November – 23. November in Berlin
Offline 1 is dedicated to mastering public speaking, including voice modulation, rhetorical techniques, stage presence, and body language. Additionally, we will focus on navigating and enhancing various group dynamics. Scheduled in November, this weekend provides the opportunity to meet your fellow team members in person, fostering strong personal connections within the Young Professionals Team and the broader be.boosted community. You don’t know where to stay in Berlin? No worries, upon request we are happy to assist with accommodation arrangements with peers or be.boosted alumni.
Call 3
Week beginning 24. November
Value-based leadership
Call 4
Week beginning 8. December
Group dynamics in the workplace
Individual Reflection Session
Call 5
Week beginnin 19. January
Stress management – Resilience – Crisis communication
Offline 2: Negotiation Challenge
23. January – 25. January in Berlin
In January, in Offline 2 we will focus on acquiring and refining your negotiation skills. You will engage in multi-party and multi-level negotiations, where you can test different strategies and receive tailored advice and detailed feedback from our trainers and experienced alumni.
Call 6
Week beginning 02. February
Negotiation
Individual Reflection Session
Offline 3: Design Thinking Challenge
27. February – 1. March in Germany (Location tbd)
In our final challenge end of February you will get to unlock your creative potential. Focused around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as established by the United Nations you will take part in a dynamic design challenge where you tackle real-world problems according to the principles of “Design Thinking” – an agile problem-solving approach. Within this immersive experience, all skills you have learned in previous sessions are stress-tested while you are playing against time to create a product in collaboration with your fellow team members.
Call 7
Week beginning 02. March
Social responsibility – Intercultural Communication – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Call 8
Week beginning 16. March
Networking – Branding – Pitching ideas
Call 9
How to Stay Involved
Young Professionals Trainers
Malena Rachals
What inspires her — in both her work and the fellowship — is building connections between different fields and cultures. Having lived in cities like London, Brussels, and Budapest, Malena knows how personal and professional growth emerge from new perspectives. She is passionate about creating a space where fellows can learn from each other, reflect openly, and take bold steps toward the kind of leadership they want to embody.
Outside of work, Malena loves visiting art exhibitions, hosting dinner parties, and running in nature — always with music or a good podcast in her ears.
Carlotta Borges
In her free time, however, she will either be out in the woods running or cozied up somewhere with a coffee in one hand and a good book in the other. Any book recommendations are always welcome!
Clara Lina Dziuron
With a background in Global Economics and Management as well as International Affairs, Clara has studied and lived in a range of international settings — from Bremen and Edinburgh to Geneva, Brussels, and Berlin — shaping her global perspective and deep curiosity about how societies and economies are interconnected.
She values meaningful conversations and strongly believes in the power of peer exchange to inspire both personal and professional growth. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her singing in a choir, spending time with friends, playing tennis, reading in a cozy café, or traveling across Europe by train in search of new places, people, and ideas.
Team Young Professionals
Participation Fee- 3 Offline Challenges
- Individual Mentoring conducted in 1 on 1 Mentoring Sessions
- 9 Calls with Input on topics including Leadership, Public Speaking & Negotiation
- Expert input and networking opportunities through the be.boosted Alumni-network
- Please note that travel costs are not subsidised for the Young Professionals Team.
Why is there a participation fee for the fellowship?
be.boosted operates as a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit initiative led by students and Young Professionals. No one at be.boosted receives compensation for their contributions. Our programme’s funding primarily stems from generous sponsors, voluntary donations, and, to a lesser extent, contributions from participation fees and collaborative fundraising efforts by fellows.
The expenses associated with the program are primarily derived from three sources: (1) reimbursement of Travel Costs for trainers, (2) material and venue expenses, and (3) accomodation.
Should you require more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team and we will provide you with all details based on the experience of our past fellows. In case of financial hardship, do not hesitate to contact our team. We are selecting participants on a needs-blind basis and will do our best to make our programme available to you irrespective of your financial background.
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fellowship for young professionals
be.boosted
Through 5 months of intensive training, our fellows learn about value-based leadership, effective communication, negotiation and resilience while empowering them to pave their own path towards becoming impactful decision-makers.
TRAINING
Participate in bi-weekly online training sessions & learn the skills to excel at your job: effective communication and public speaking, group dynamics, negotiation, stress management and much more.
Meet your team and put your training into practice at three offline training weekends across Germany.
MENTORING
We offer one-on-one mentoring with one of our accomplished alumni of be.boosted. You reflect on what you want to achieve in your career and your personal life, on opportunities and pitfalls, exchange experiences, and gain new insights and perspectives.
NETWORK
The intense learning journey of our fellowships foster strong bonding and often long-lasting relationships. Become part of a meaningful network of driven individuals navigating the first steps in their profession and grow together. Get in touch with our robust network of talented alumni and be inspired by their career paths, and use our network to discover exciting new opportunities.
OFFLINE CHALLENGES
At be.boosted, we are not only teaching you theory, but directly put your newly learned skills to the test with demanding challenges on our in-person weekends.
Get ready to effectively communicate, flex your negotiation muscles and keep your cool in stressful situations. With your co-fellows by your side, we are looking forward to seeing what you will accomplish.
VALUES
Integrity, tolerance, and responsibility – these are the values which we combine with insights on effective leadership in our fellowships. At be.boosted, we are dedicated to creating an environment that encourages committed students to live up to these values throughout both their personal and professional journey.
Please note: The content and schedule of the calls listed above are preliminary. They may be subject to change throughout the fellowship.
Launching in 2024, the Young Professionals Team creates unique opportunities for individuals taking their first steps in the work environment. We believe that leadership is a responsibility which requires skills that can be taught and aim to provide a framework designed to foster individual growth and empower individuals to pave their own path towards becoming impactful decision-makers and role models. As a community, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, inspiring, and supportive network to collectively drive positive change. Independent of your occupational background, the program focuses on empowering young professionals from diverse professions that tackle new challenges like career navigation and workplace dynamics, while retaining our commitment to value-based leadership. Fellows will be able to put new skills and knowledge into practice in three in-person offline events focusing on public speaking, negotiation and design thinking.
CALL 1
Week beginning 27. October
Welcome – Feedback
CALL 2
Week beginning 10. November
Effective Communication – Persuasion – Framing
OFFLINE I: Communication Challenge
21. – 23. November (location tbd)
Offline I is dedicated to mastering public speaking, including voice modulation, rhetorical techniques, stage presence, and body language. Additionally, we will focus on navigating and enhancing various group dynamics. Scheduled beginning in November, this weekend provides the opportunity to meet your fellow team members in person, fostering strong personal connections within the Young Professionals Team and the broader be.boosted community.
CALL 3
Week beginning 24. November
Value-based leadership
CALL 4
Week beginning 8. December
Group dynamics in the workplace
INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION SESSION
CALL 5
Week beginnin 19. January
Stress management – Resilience – Crisis communication
CALL 6
Week beginning 02. February
Negotiation
OFFLINE II: Negotiation Challenge
23. – 25. January in Berlin
Beginning of February, in Offline II we will focus on acquiring and refining your negotiation skills. You will engage in multi-party and multi-level negotiations, where you can test different strategies and receive tailored advice and detailed feedback from our trainers and experienced alumni. You don’t know where to stay in Berlin? No worries, upon request we are happy to assist with accommodation arrangements with peers or be.boosted alumni.
INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION SESSION
CALL 7
Week beginning 02. March
Social responsibility – Intercultural Communication – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
CALL 8
Week beginning 16. March
Networking – Branding – Pitching ideas
OFFLINE III: Design Thinking Challenge
27. Feburary – 1. March in Germany (Location tbd)
In our final challenge end of March you will get to unlock your creative potential. Focused around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as established by the United Nations you will take part in a dynamic design challenge where you tackle real-world problems according to the principles of “Design Thinking” – an agile problem-solving approach. Within this immersive experience, all skills you have learned in previous sessions are stress-tested while you are playing against time to create a product in collaboration with your fellow team members.
CALL 9
How to Stay Involved
Trainers
Malena Rachals
Carlotta Borges
Clara Lina Dziuron
See a more detailed program overview, more info on the trainers and participation fees on our desktop page.