Next level negotiation training, workshops and events
Christ’l Dullaert is a leading negotiation expert and prominent thought leader in the Dutch legal world. After building a successful career as an international lawyer, she started in 2005 the first legal temping agency in the Netherlands, Le Tableau. Still being active as an advisor for Le Tableau she concentrates now on activities as a negotiation trainer, moderator and non- executive board member.
Christ'l hosts negotiation training and workshops all over Europe and beyond for individuals and groups with a particular specialism for those within the legal profession, multi party negotiations (i.a. European Works council) and training designed for women in the workplace. She works from Spaces Locations worldwide (she loves London, Paris, Dusseldorf, New York and Cape Town specifically) and regularly speaks at international conferences and events. In 2024 Christ’l started to work as a skills trainer in the Shiraka progam, organised bij CILC. She delivered trainings for Female judges of Bahrein, Jordania and Kuwait.
navigating negotiation
Discover how negotiation skills can help you advance in both your work life and your personal life. Through specifically designed courses grounded in Harvard Negotiation Theory, Christ’l will guide you through some key principles and enable you to practically apply them to all areas of your life.
Recognising a negotiation when you find yourself in one (sometimes it’s trickier than it seems!)
Reading other people (it’s about learning to understand your opponent)
Beyond the boardroom (improving your skills isn’t just about getting ahead at work. These techniques can positively impact every area of your life)
And.. what if there are multiple parties involved in a negotiation? Or multiple cultures/nationalities? You want to prepare for a European Works Council meeting!
Find out more about specific workshops and training courses here >
common misconceptions
about negotiation
There are many common misconceptions which hold most people back from mastering the art of negotiation.
There is a set way to negotiate
Christ’l’s practices and techniques are grounded in Harvard teaching but the workshop setting is about finding out what works for you
You should never just walk away
Negotiation is not just about win or lose. You have many more options at your disposal including BATNA (Best alternative to a negotiated agreement)
It’s about manipulation to get your own way
Preparation is key but it’s not about sneaky tactics, it’s about playing to your strengths, being genuine… and not saying yes too easily!
What can you gain from improving your negotiation skills?
Advance at work
Stop getting overlooked and help your employer understand and appreciate your true value
More effective leadership
Drive your business forward and create a more co-operative team dynamic which leads to greater success
Greater satisfaction
Being able to successfully communicate what you want out of any given situation is the key to unlocking so many doors, both at work and at home
christ’l clear
Christ’l firmly believes that anyone can become a skilled negotiator by learning some simple techniques and having the space and time to try them out for yourself. Her teaching style is warm, welcoming and empowering, enabling even those brand new to the art of negotiation to learn the skills they need to succeed.
She is an accomplished public speaker and is available for keynote address, conferences, events and other speaking engagements.