Work Tables
Work Tables
What a Work Table is
A Work Table is a hosted professional conversation.
People from different organisations meet for one hour to talk about real work situations — decisions, responsibilities, tensions, uncertainties.
English is the working language everyone shares. It is not taught, corrected, or evaluated.
The table is facilitated so the conversation stays focused, balanced, and grounded in real experience.
This is not training or consulting.
It is a held space for professional reflection and exchange.
How the hour works
Opening (about 5 minutes)
Frank (France) and Janita (South Africa) open the table, set the structure, and introduce the theme.
The table (about 45 minutes)
- Each participant has space to speak from their own work context. Listening matters as much as talking.
- There is no pitching, selling, or networking agenda.
- There is no teaching, fixing, or problem-solving.
- You are not asked to present solutions. You are asked to speak honestly and listen carefully.
Closing (about 10 minutes)
- The conversation ends when the hour ends.
- There is no summary and no action list. The table closes.
- The value is the quality of the hour.
How the table is held
To protect the conversation, a few clear agreements apply:
- Participation is expected. If you attend, you contribute.
- Speak from your own work. Not theory, not best practice, not advice.
- No pitching or selling. This includes subtle self-promotion.
- No teaching or correcting. English is the medium, not the subject.
- Time matters. Arriving on time helps the group work well together.
These boundaries are what make the space useful.
This table is for you if you…
- Work in an international or cross-cultural environment
- Use English as part of your professional life
- Value thoughtful conversation over quick answers
- Are willing to be present and engaged for a full hour
It may not be a good fit if you…
- Are looking for training, coaching, or consultancy
- Want guaranteed outcomes or deliverables
- Prefer to listen rather than participate
- Are mainly interested in networking or lead generation
Price
€55 per person
(Company invoicing available)
You’re paying for:
- A facilitated professional atmosphere
- Clear boundaries that protect seriousness
- A held hour of shared attention
- Other professionals who have also chosen to show up
The price signals intention, not outcomes.
Choose a tableBefore you book
Ask yourself:
Am I willing to bring real work experience, speak openly, listen carefully, and stay for the full hour?
If yes, you’re welcome at the table.
If not, this probably isn’t the right space — and that’s okay.