Learn to Communicate Clearly
Paris. Hotel Lutetia.
Imagine stepping into a grand Parisian salon where golden light filters through Art Deco windows and the echoes of writers, philosophers, and visionaries linger in every corner. Here, at the legendary Hotel Lutetia on the Left Bank, you’re invited to rediscover the most powerful tool you already carry: your story.
This is the same hotel where James Joyce wrote Ulysses, where Picasso and Matisse took residence, where Joséphine Baker floated down the halls, and where Charles de Gaulle spent his honeymoon. For more than a century, the Lutetia has been a sanctuary for those who shape culture through the power of their narrative.
How do you communicate on the work floor?
Do you sometimes struggle to express your interests, ideas, and feelings clearly during conversations with colleagues? Do certain discussions feel difficult or awkward? Or do you find yourself talking just a little too long, losing your audience’s attention?
It pays to pause and reflect on how you engage in conversations at work. Because often, the barrier isn’t the other person—it’s the story you’re telling, and how you’re telling it.
Learn to communicate clearly
Your behavior and communication style shape how others respond to you. Sometimes your conversations flow effortlessly. Other times, they stall or spiral. Have you ever stopped to examine your way of communicating?
- What impact do your words truly have?
- How well do you listen—not just to respond, but to understand?
- How do you use the power of silence to let your message land?
During this storytelling-infused communication training, you’ll gain deep insight into your unique communication patterns. You’ll learn to deliver your message more clearly, effectively, persuasively—and yes, more enjoyably—by harnessing the power of your story.
Improve your communication
In this immersive experience at Paris’s Hotel Lutetia, you’ll:
- Examine your own conversational habits through a storytelling lens
- Discover different forms of listening that unlock connection
- Identify your communication strengths and hidden pitfalls
- Build confidence in your ability to influence and inspire
- Learn to bring colleagues along with you—through story
You’ll work in a small, intimate group of professionals facing similar challenges, creating a safe space to practice, reflect, and grow.
After this training:
- You will be able to express your interests, ideas, and feelings with clarity in meetings, creative sessions, and one-on-ones
- You will quickly grasp the essence of any conversation through deep, story-aware listening
- You will connect more easily with conversation partners and contribute meaningfully
- You will articulate yourself with strength, persuade colleagues, and positively influence workplace situations
- You will set clear boundaries and ask for help when you need it—without guilt or hesitation
Who is this training for?
Whether you work in education, a large corporation, or as an independent professional—“Learn to Communicate Clearly” is designed for those who want to make their message matter. If you’re ready to feel more powerful and express yourself with confidence during pivotal moments, this is your invitation.
This isn’t just another communication course. It’s a journey into the hero’s journey of your everyday work life—where your story becomes your strategy, your influence, and your impact.
Where Stories Inspire Us to Communicate: Paris from Hotel Lutetia
The Lutetia sits at the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the intellectual and artistic soul of Paris. From its doors, you step into a neighborhood where existentialists debated, jazz musicians improvised, and writers crafted masterpieces. Each nearby location becomes a classroom, a catalyst, and a source of inspiration for your communication journey.
1. Café de Flore & Les Deux Magots
Just minutes from the Lutetia, these legendary cafés hosted Sartre, de Beauvoir, Camus, and countless thinkers who changed the world over espresso. Here, you’ll explore how ideas become stories—and how stories change minds.
2. Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Paris’s oldest church, standing since the 6th century, has witnessed coronations, revolutions, and rebirths. In its quiet nave, you’ll reflect on how narrative structure gives your message weight and wisdom.
3. Luxembourg Gardens
A short stroll leads you to these serene gardens, where writers, senators, and dreamers have walked for centuries. Among the statues and tree-lined paths, you’ll practice deep listening—learning to hear not just words, but the stories beneath them.
4. The Seine Riverbanks & Shakespeare and Company
Walk to the river where Hemingway once strolled, then cross to the iconic English bookstore that inspired a generation. Here, you’ll discover how metaphor and imagery make your message unforgettable.
5. Musée d’Orsay
Cross the river to this former railway station, now home to Impressionist masterpieces. Van Gogh, Monet, and Degas teach a powerful lesson: contrast, color, and emotion make your communication resonate.
6. Le Bon Marché
Steps from the Lutetia, this was the world’s first luxury department store—founded by the same Boucicaut family who built the hotel. Here, you’ll learn how brand narrative and customer story create lasting influence.
7. The Lutetia’s Own Salon Bar & Library
Return to the hotel’s Art Deco interiors, where frescoes by Adrien Karbowsky have been restored to their 1910 glory, and where over 230 works of art tell silent stories in every corner. In this intimate space, you’ll craft your own story of transformation, ready to bring back to your workplace.
What Participants Say
“An interesting training for people who want to improve themselves and gain confidence in their way of communicating.”
“This 2-day training is highly recommended if you’re looking for ways to increase your emotional and social intelligence. It’s a practical training with psychological perspectives. Many topics are covered, and because there are 2 weeks between the training days, you have time to absorb the material and apply it in daily life. On both a personal and professional level, I find this training very valuable.”
“You gain insight into your own position in a conversation and become aware of the impact your way of communicating has on others. There’s an open atmosphere. It’s pleasant to work on the same kinds of skills with people from different professions.”
About Your Guide: Peter de Kuster
Peter de Kuster is a master storyteller, writer, and founder of The Hero’s Journey and The Heroine’s Journey projects, through which thousands of professionals worldwide have shared their stories about making money doing what they love.
Born in Eindhoven, Netherlands in 1963, Peter is a sociologist with an MBA in Marketing and an MBA in Financial Economics. He has written over 50 books, including The Hero’s Journey, The Heroine’s Journey, The Power of Your Story, What Is Your Story?, Passion Never Retires, and Commedia dell’Arte.
After a near-death experience in 2007, Peter dedicated his life to travel, writing, and helping professionals discover the power of their own stories. For nearly two decades, he has inspired financial services professionals, creative entrepreneurs, and leaders around the world with his storytelling frameworks, narrative leadership training, and transformative seminars.
Peter’s work combines deep storytelling expertise, behavioral psychology, philosophy, creativity, and business strategy to help people understand the human side of their work—and communicate with clarity, authenticity, and impact. His columns on The Hero’s Journey and Passion Never Retires are read by over 10,000 unique visitors each month.
Practical Information
Price: €1,295 (excluding VAT)
Development Budget: 80% of participants use their professional development budget for this training. Click “Register Now” to place an order, or email peterdekuster2023@gmail.com for a quote.
Invoice Payment: Will your employer cover the cost? Contact peterdekuster2023@gmail.com to request an invoice.
Language: English
Duration: 2 days, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, including a delicious catered lunch
Location: Hotel Lutetia, Paris
Participants: Minimum 5, maximum 15
Study Load: No mandatory homework. You’ll apply and test the techniques in your work after the training.
Level: No entry requirements.
Upcoming Editions
2026
- 5 & 6 November
2027
- 13 & 14 January
- 4 & 5 March
- 8 & 9 April
- 18 & 19 May
- 22 & 23 June
- 9 & 10 September
- 13 & 14 October
- 3 & 4 December
Ready to begin your story?
Location: Hotel Lutetia, Paris
Contact: Peter de Kuster
📧 peterdekuster2023@gmail.com
📞 06 19192245
Paris is waiting. Your story is ready. Let’s tell it together—at the Hotel Lutetia.