Devil’s Advocate: An Exercise in Cognitive Empathy
Cognitive empathy training
During this one-hour experiential session, participants discover how shifting perspective can unlock breakthrough insights into how others think, feel, and make decisions. Whether you’re leading teams, managing clients, or driving innovation, understanding perspectives beyond your own is the…
Workshop
Description
During this one-hour experiential session, participants discover how shifting perspective can unlock breakthrough insights into how others think, feel, and make decisions. Whether you’re leading teams, managing clients, or driving innovation, understanding perspectives beyond your own is the foundation of stronger collaboration, problem-solving, and influence.
How one short workshop leaves a lasting impact
Devil’s Advocate challenges the way teams think about people and problems. Using a proven behavioral science framework, participants learn to uncover blind spots, question assumptions, and spot hidden motivations that drive behavior. This isn’t about persuasion tactics — it’s about reimagining how you connect, collaborate, and make decisions that stick.
Benefits
What participants take away
🌟 Aha! Moments – Move beyond assumptions to uncover what truly drives others’ behavior and decisions.
🧭 Actionable Insights – Gain a behavioral framework to improve collaboration, negotiation, and team understanding.
🔄 A Fresh Perspective – Learn how to think with others rather than against them, turning friction into creativity and connection.
Hosted by Tracy Johnson
About the Host
I’m a certified Emotional Intelligence Trainer and experienced facilitator with over a decade of experience designing and delivering workshops that help people communicate and connect more effectively. My work centers on building empathy, emotional awareness, and strong communication skills — creating the kind of understanding that leads to real change. I’ve had the privilege of running workshops for organizations including Michael Page, Boots, Shiseido, WWF, and many others. Whether guiding leadership teams through emotionally intelligent communication or helping cross-functional teams collaborate more effectively, I create spaces that are engaging, evidence-based, and tailored to each client’s needs.
Travel Locations
I’m based in Barcelona and available to facilitate sessions locally and across Europe. Travel can be arranged within Spain and to nearby countries such as the UK, France, and Portugal.
Below is a general outline of travel-related costs (subject to confirmation based on dates and logistics):
Barcelona Metropolitan Area: No additional travel costs.
Elsewhere in Spain (e.g., Madrid, Valencia, Seville): €150–€300 for transport + accommodation if overnight stay required.
France (e.g., Paris, Lyon, Marseille): €250–€400 for transport + accommodation as needed.
UK (e.g., London, Manchester): €300–€500 for transport + accommodation as needed.
Other European destinations: Quoted individually based on travel options.
In addition to direct travel expenses, a travel time supplement of €250 per travel day applies when significant time is spent in transit (typically when travel exceeds four hours door-to-door or requires overnight stays).
Whenever possible, I use sustainable travel options (train where feasible) and work collaboratively with clients to minimize both environmental impact and cost.s you are willing to travel to. You can include cities, distances, or entire countries/regions. If there are additional costs for each travel location, please provide in the below formats: Examples: – Brussels (+€X00), Antwerp (+€X00) – 250KM (+€X00) – BENELUX, Austria (€X00)
Focus Areas
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Languages
English, Spanish, Swedish
Corporate Experience
Significant
Certifications & Credentials
I have public liability insurance
Session Types Offered
Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
White board, projector, microfone, paper and pens/notebooks
Past Clients
Michael Page/Page Group, Boot's, Shiseido, Charity People, WWF
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