Assertiveness — Body Language and Verbal Agility
Wednesday, 19th of November 2025 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at DKFZ in Heidelberg
In preparation for the workshop I introduce myself in an audio file (4 minutes) and I explain a first exercise for you to work on in advance:
Your task: On one day take the decision not to step aside for other people on the sidewalk, in a corridor, etc.
I look forward to the morning together and to hearing about your experiences!
Contents
The workshop will be filled with theory and many practical exercises. You are welcome to share situations in the group that you have been struggling with for a long time.
Practical information
Refreshments: During the training coffee, tea and water will be provided in the room.
Location: The workshop will take place in the Conference Center of the Technology Park, 2nd floor, Im Neuenheimer Feld 582, 69120 Heidelberg.
A big request
You are welcome to arrive in the workshop room from 8:45 a.m. We want to start punctually in order to learn as much as possible together!
The workshop leader
Dr Ingrid Rupp is a speaker for funeral services, author and offers workshops on topics such as elevator pitch, self-presentation and assertiveness. She worked as a molecular biologist, editor and foundation manager before going self-employed. Today she loves the adventure of engaging with new people again and again and discovering a different perspective on life.
In September 2024 she published her guidebook in German: „So schön ist kündigen! Anleitung und Mutmachbuch zum Weg in die Selbstständigkeit“.

Contact
Dr. Ingrid Rupp
Speaker & Workshopper
phone: +49 (0) 176 34650343 | e-mail: ingrid.rupp@freiheiraten.de
Web: ingrid-rupp.de | freiheiraten.de | freitrauern.de
Instagram: @dr.ingrid.rupp