Running a Human Design workshop: a plan for your first evening

Running your own Human Design workshop is one of the most efficient ways to raise your profile as a coach and introduce several clients to your work at once. Get the setup right, and you come away with new bookings, growing credibility and a fuller newsletter list.

This guide provides a practical plan for a three-and-a-half-hour introductory workshop for eight to twelve participants, plus considerations for pricing, promotion and follow-up. View the embed codes and installation instructions for each platform.

Plan: a 3,5-hour workshop structured in four blocks

Block 1 (30 min): welcome, brief introductions, why Human Design and what it is not. Set a clear context so sceptical participants do not feel uncomfortable.

Block 2 (60 min): explain the five Types and four Authorities with interactive moments. After each Type, have participants stand up if they think it is theirs; this keeps energy high.

Block 1 (30 min): welcome + context
Block 2 (60 min): Types and Authorities with interaction
Break (15 min)
Block 3 (45 min): Centres and definition
Block 4 (45 min): applying their own charts in pairs
Closing (15 min): questions, next steps, offering a follow-up product

Chart calculation: no typing in advance

Ask participants to calculate their chart beforehand through the embed page on your website. This saves you from generating twelve charts manually and increases traffic to your own site.

Do offer a backup plan: one laptop and printer at the entrance for participants who forgot or could not find their time of birth.

Activities that encourage interaction

Do not rely on slides alone. Alternate between short explanations (max 10 min), pair work (participants discuss the differences between their charts) and whole-group activities (one volunteer receives a five-minute mini-reading).

Provide physical materials: an A4 chart printout for each participant on which they can colour in which Centres are open or defined. Hands-on work turns Human Design from abstract to tangible.

Pricing and positioning

For a 3,5-hour introductory workshop, the upper price range in the Netherlands is between 45 and 85 euros per person, depending on location and your experience. Below 45 euros, the workshop feels 'free'; above 85 euros, the introductory audience drops off.

Always offer a follow-up product at the end: an individual reading (early bird price), an in-depth workshop series or an online course. Expect 20-30% of participants to book something further if the offer is a good fit.

Promotion: how to fill your first workshop

Your own network usually provides the first participants. Announce it in your newsletter, on your social channels and to personal contacts who have shown interest before.

Offer an early booking discount (e.g. 15% until four weeks beforehand) to create urgency. Partner with yoga studios, holistic practices or fellow coaches who recommend your workshop to their clients in exchange for mutual promotion.

Following up after the workshop

Send a thank-you email within 48 hours summarising the key insights, linking to their own chart and including one concrete follow-up offer. This keeps the energy of the evening going for another week.

At the end of the email, ask for a short review or testimonial. These are worth their weight in gold when promoting your next workshop.

Example: how Iris fully booked her first workshop

Iris started as a Human Design coach four years ago and held her first workshop in a small yoga studio in Haarlem. She expected six participants but had twelve, thanks to a partnership with the yoga teacher who recommended the workshop to her members.

The workshop cost 65 euros per person. Of the twelve participants, three booked an individual reading and one booked an in-depth programme. Net proceeds including follow-up bookings: over 1.400 euros for one evening. Iris now runs a workshop every month and also has a waiting list for her individual work.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ideal number of participants for a first workshop?

Eight to twelve. Fewer than six feels sparse; more than fifteen makes personal attention impossible. For larger groups, split people into pairs or small tables.

Can I also run a workshop online?

Yes. Online works well for up to around twelve participants via video call, with breakout rooms for pairs. Expect slightly less energy than in person; compensate with shorter blocks and more interaction.

What if participants do not know their time of birth?

Explain beforehand how they can request it from the municipality. For those who really cannot find it, work without a time (lines and Authority will then be uncertain) and explain that a deeper session later will be more precise with exact details.

Do I need to take a course before running a workshop myself?

Solid foundational knowledge is essential. Without a course, you risk being superficial or giving incorrect explanations. A foundation course of three to six months usually provides enough grounding to run introductory workshops.