Learning & Development Solutions

Lead with empathy, grow from conflicts

Soliya trainings foster the critical embrace of difference to flourish healthy and inclusive practices by transforming how we communicate, connect and resolve conflict.

Training menu

All Soliya trainings are experiential with a proven transformative impact that builds skills, cultivates self-awareness and encourages practice. 

Learn key communication skills to master authentic communication that addresses emotions and grows through diversity and conflict.

Communication & Leadership Training

Facilitation Training

Learn to facilitate constructive group engagement, address diverse group dynamics and navigate difficult conversations with empathy.

Professional Development Workshop

Learn core concepts and tools in short workshops designed to empower professionals with empathic engagement skills.

  • " Soliya's training was, without a doubt, the best professional development training I've been part of in my career. It taught me so much about how to help people have difficult conversations about tough topics, lead a discussion impartially without weighing in with my opinion. I can't recommend it enough for anyone working in international affairs or diplomacy."

    Diplomat | United States

  • "I recommend training to all educators wanting to create inclusive classrooms. If we want to protect critical inquiry on campus, we need to empower our students with the skills and mindset that enables them to approach difficult conversations with confidence.

    Karen Ross | Associate Professor University of Massachusetts-Boston

  • “I’ve learned to embrace the unexpected and to lean into the uncomfortable moments. These are the opportunities to learn more about each other and to problem solve together.”

    Trainee | US

  • "I'm not sure I could explain how profoundly the training has affected every day living and my work with students and leadership."

    Trainee | Canada

Additional Services

  • We design, implement and facilitate dialogue experiences that connect individuals (from various identity-based groups) in a joint learning process.

    Dialogue programs promote key communication skills and attitudes to foster deeper mutual understanding, meaningful relationships and group cohesion.

    They also support your inclusion, team building and conflict resolution goals.

  • Our experts provide support for teams and individuals looking for ways to engage constructively across lines of difference.

    For example, we provide individualized support on how to navigate difficult dynamics in situations of high tension.

  • We build on two decades of expertise to support Virtual Exchange and other online learning providers on program design, curriculum development, as well as the best practices in virtual engagement.

"In order to function as multi-voiced, inclusive — and thus thriving — human species, we need to practice the skills of appreciating, engaging, and benefiting from differences in their multiple forms.”

Katja Riikonen, PhD, Director - Learning and Development Solutions | Soliya