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Arathy Hunsel
PSYCHOLOGY IN ACTION • COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP & TEAM DYNAMICS

Where psychology meets human connection & everyday growth

Hi, I'm Arathy Hunsel — Corporate Psychologist, Facilitator & Training Actor. Through Arathy Training, I deliver practical, science-based programs that build psychological safety, candid communication, and lasting team growth.

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Arathy Hunsel — Corporate Psychologist, Facilitator & Training Actor

Delivering trainings & workshops for client organizations and via training agencies such as Bravely:

Rabobank · SBM Offshore · Bynder · Trengo · Tellent · Silverflow · MijnDomein · Worksize · Vivici · University of Amsterdam (UvA) · HealthInnovAItors
HOW I WORK • TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

Scientifically Backed, Energetic & Built on Candor

No passive lectures. When people genuinely interact, laugh, and speak with candor (honest openness paired with psychological safety), teams build the trust needed to tackle difficult conversations.

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CONNECTION THROUGH INTERACTION

Energetic & Interactive

Active exercises, humor, and informal exchange naturally strengthen mutual connection and ensure learning by doing.

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SAFE & GROUNDED BY DESIGN

Candor & Psychological Safety

Grounded in ACT and somatic regulation so participants stay calm, empathetic, and candid under pressure.

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FEWER SLIDES, MORE PRACTICE

Psychologist & Actor in One

Combining academic psychology (MSc UvA) with live behavioral simulations to turn insight into real-world muscle memory.

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PREVIOUS TRAINING PROGRAMS

Previous Training Programs

Practical, science-based programs for leaders, teams, and emerging talent.

LEADERSHIP TRACKS

Courageous Leadership

Practical, science-based leadership tools for new and experienced managers.

  • Personal leadership style, strengths & blind spots
  • Navigating difficult conversations & resistance
  • Live practice with a psychologist & training actor
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TEAM CULTURE & COMMUNICATION

Feedback Culture & Team Candor

Strengthen mutual trust, open communication, and address tension under the surface.

  • Giving and receiving honest, constructive feedback
  • Turning unspoken friction into clear ownership
  • Interactive group dynamics that boost connection
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OPEN CROSS-COMPANY ENROLLMENT

The Internship Accelerator Academy

Shifting interns across companies from "student mode" to "professional mode."

  • 3 interactive sessions over 3 months + peer intervision
  • Proactive communication, boundaries & confidence
  • Concrete personal & professional growth plan
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EXPERIENTIAL SIMULATIONS • TRAINING ACTOR

Training Acting & Live Simulations

Alongside facilitating workshops, I work as a professional training actor in leadership, communication, and assessment programs.

Instead of talking about difficult conversations, participants practice real scenarios in a safe, judgment-free setting—experiencing immediately how their behavior lands and what works.

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🎭 Realistic Workplace Scenarios

Tailored roleplays around tough feedback, resistance, emotional reactivity, or boundary-setting.

💬 Safe In-Role & Behavioral Feedback

Direct, constructive reflection from the character's perspective combined with psychological insight.

🔄 Experiment Without Judgment

Pause, rewind, and test new communication strategies on the spot until they feel natural.

WORKSHOPS • COACHING • INTERVISION

Training & Workshop Modules

Scientifically backed, interactive modules tailored to your organization or delivered via training partners:

Leadership Training & Academy

Practical tools for managers to lead with empathy, clarity, and psychological safety.

Difficult Conversations

Navigate high-stakes conversations with candor and composure through live scenario practice.

Feedback Culture & Professional Communication

Replace vague politeness with clear, constructive feedback habits that accelerate growth.

Team Development & Team Workshops

Interactive sessions that strengthen mutual trust, informal connection, and team ownership.

Intervision & 1-on-1 Coaching

Guided peer intervision and individual coaching grounded in ACT, MBCT, and Positive Psychology.

Cultural Awareness

Bridge cultural differences in international teams by aligning communication norms and strengths.

Personality Awareness

Understand diverse personality styles and behavioral preferences to bring out the best in each other.

Overcoming Hiring Bias

Recognize unconscious bias and make fairer, science-backed hiring decisions.

Psychology of Hospitality

The behavioral psychology of warmth, service excellence, and calm presence in client-facing roles.

The Internship Accelerator Academy

A 3-month cross-company track accelerating interns into proactive, confident young professionals.

Looking for a tailored workshop, training actor, or leadership track?

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Arathy Hunsel — Corporate Psychologist, Facilitator & Training Actor
ABOUT ARATHY HUNSEL

Psychologist, Facilitator & Training Actor

With an MSc in Psychology (Training & Development) from the University of Amsterdam, I combine psychological depth with energetic, real-world practice.

Through Arathy Training, I regularly deliver trainings, team workshops, and live roleplay simulations via training agencies and client partners such as Bravely, alongside running my own cross-company Internship Accelerator Academy.

  • MSc Training & Development (UvA) — ACT, MBCT & Positive Psychology
  • Trainer & Training Actor — Facilitating via training agencies (Bravely & fellow bureaus) and directly for organizations
  • Founder of The Internship Accelerator Academy — Accelerating interns into confident professionals
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Whether you want to book a training or training actor session, collaborate as a partner agency, or enroll interns in the Internship Accelerator Academy—let's talk.

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Location & Languages
Amsterdam • In-house, On-site & Remote (EN / NL)
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