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 26. October
Welcome – Feedback
Call 2
Week beginning 9. November
Effective Communication – Persuasion
Offline 1: Communication Challenge
20. November – 22. November in Berlin (tbc)
Offline 1 is dedicated to mastering public speaking, including voice modulation, rhetorical techniques, stage presence and body language. We will also work on active listening, framing, and conflict resolution. Scheduled early in the fellowship, 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.
Individual Reflection Session
Week beginning 23. November
Call 3
Week beginning 30. November
Becoming a Leader – Value-based leadership
Call 4
Week beginning 14. December
Conflict Resolution
Winter break
Call 5
Week beginning 11. January
Group Dynamics – Intercultural Communication
Offline 2: Negotiation Challenge
22. January – 24. January in Berlin (tbc)
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. Beyond the negotiation table, we will work on navigating and enhancing group dynamics and take a closer look at gender dynamics and your own positionality.
Individual Reflection Session
Week beginning 25. January
Call 6
Week beginning 1. February
Stress Management
Call 7
Week beginning 15. Feburary
Personal Branding – Networking – Pitching
Offline 3: Design Thinking Challenge
5. March – 7. March in Germany (location tbd)
In our Final Challenge in March you will get to unlock your creative potential. Rather than working through a given case, you will develop and present something of your own and receive detailed feedback from trainers, alumni and your peers. Alongside the challenge, we will deepen the reflection on your positionality as leaders when tackling real-world problems and on the values that guide your decisions. Within this immersive experience, all skills you have learned in previous sessions are stress-tested while you are playing against time and collaborating with your fellow team members.
Individual Reflection Session
Week beginning 8. March
Call 8
Week beginning 15. March
How to Stay Involved
Young Professionals Trainers
Niv Adam
Lea Zangerl
I hold an Erasmus Mundus Master's degree in Work and Organizational Psychology, which took me to Spain and Italy. I'm currently studying psychotherapy in Hamburg, deepening my understanding of human behavior and interpersonal dynamics. I'm increasingly drawn to the space where leadership and mental health meet and what that means for building healthier ways of working. Outside of training, I'm usually chasing the sun on a hike or my bike, dancing the night away to ABBA, or planning my next trip with a coffee in hand.
Lena Bickel
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.
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 26. October
Welcome – Feedback
CALL 2
Week beginning 9. November
Effective Communication – Persuasion
OFFLINE I: Communication Challenge
20. – 22. November in Berlin (tbc)
Offline 1 is dedicated to mastering public speaking, including voice modulation, rhetorical techniques, stage presence and body language. We will also work on active listening, framing, and conflict resolution. Scheduled early in the fellowship, 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.
INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION SESSION
Week beginning 23. November
CALL 3
Week beginning 30. November
Becoming a Leader – Value-based leadership
CALL 4
Week beginning 14. December
Conflict Resolution
WINTER BREAK
CALL 5
Week beginning 11. January
Group Dynamics – Intercultural Communication
OFFLINE II: Negotiation Challenge
22. – 24. January in Berlin (tbc)
In January, 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. Beyond the negotiation table, we will work on navigating and enhancing group dynamics and take a closer look at gender dynamics and your own positionality.
INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION SESSION
Week beginning 25. January
CALL 6
Week beginning 1. February
Stress Management
CALL 7
Week beginning 15. February
Personal Branding – Networking – Pitching
OFFLINE III: Final Challenge
5. March – 7. March (location tbd)
In our Final Challenge in March you will get to unlock your creative potential. Rather than working through a given case, you will develop and present something of your own and receive detailed feedback from trainers, alumni and your peers. Alongside the challenge, we will deepen the reflection on your positionality as leaders when tackling real-world problems and on the values that guide your decisions. Within this immersive experience, all skills you have learned in previous sessions are stress-tested while you are playing against time and collaborating with your fellow team members.
INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION SESSION
Week beginning 8. March
CALL 8
Week beginning 15. March
How to Stay Involved
Trainers
Niv Adam
Lea Zangerl
Lena Bickel
See a more detailed program overview, more info on the trainers and participation fees on our desktop page.