Interpersonal Dynamics
Interpersonal Dynamics, taught by Carole Robin, Ph.D. is designed to help individuals develop deeper self-awareness and more effective communication skills in their personal and professional relationships. Through a series of interactive exercises and discussions, students will learn to recognize and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, including power dynamics, conflict, and group processes. The course emphasizes the importance of empathy, active listening, and constructive feedback, and provides students with practical tools and techniques for building strong and healthy relationships.
Course taught by expert instructors

Carole Robin, PhD.
Co-founder of Leaders in Tech, Former Faculty Director and award-winning instructor at Stanford University
Carole Robin, Ph.D. is a recognized leader in the field of leadership development, with over two decades of experience teaching and coaching executives. She was the Dorothy J. King Lecturer in Leadership, Director of the Arbuckle Leadership Fellows Program, and award-winning teacher at Stanford University’s Dynamics (aka “Touchy Feely”) course. In 2017, she co-founded Leaders In Tech, a nonprofit that brings GSB lessons to Silicon Valley startup founders. Carole is also the co-author of Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends and Colleagues, based on the "Touchy Feely" course. Carole's extensive experience and expertise make her a valuable resource for those seeking to develop their leadership skills and build exceptional relationships.
The course
Learn and apply skills with real-world projects.
Whether you are a leader looking to improve your relationships with and among team members or an individual seeking to enhance your personal relationships, this course will provide valuable insights and strategies for creating positive and meaningful connections with others.
Be ready to step outside your comfort zone in service of your own and others’ learning
Be ready to actively participate, share, and be willing to experiment with being more known
Openness to giving and receiving feedback
Ability to commit to confidentiality
Try these prep courses first
- Learn
- Why interpersonal connection matters
- The continuum of exceptional relationships
- The Johari Window framework
- The importance of disclosure in creating stronger, more robust relationships
Small Group Discussions- Experiment with disclosure
- Understand the choices you make and how they impact your ability to connect
- Make more conscious efforts around disclosure in service of building relationships
- Learn
- How trust is built
- Pinches (broken contracts) and how to address them
- What holds you back from expressing pinches
- How to give and receive feedback more productively
Small Group Discussions- Challenge your mental models around feedback
- Apply the model you have learned in real time
- Practice giving and receiving feedback
- Learn
- The Experiential Cycle
- Active listening and levels of listening
- Inquiry
- Effective feedback and 'crossing the net'
- Alternatives to advice
- Interpersonal influence
Small Group Discussions- Practice understanding what is important to others through listening and inquiry
- Reflect on your interpersonal strengths and areas you want to deepen further
A course you'll actually complete. AI-powered learning that drives results.
AI-powered learning
Transform your learning programs with personalized learning. Real-time feedback, hints at just the right moment, and the support for learners when they need it, driving 15x engagement.
Live courses by leading experts
Our instructors are renowned experts in AI, data, engineering, product, and business. Deep dive through always-current live sessions and round-the-clock support.
Practice on the cutting edge
Accelerate your learning with projects that mirror the work done at industry-leading tech companies. Put your skills to the test and start applying them today.
Flexible schedule for busy professionals
We know you’re busy, so we made it flexible. Attend live events or review the materials at your own pace. Our course team and global community will support you every step of the way.
Completion certificates
Each course comes with a certificate for learners to add to their resume.
Best-in-class outcomes
15-20x engagement compared to async courses
Support & accountability
You are never alone, we provide support throughout the course.
Get reimbursed by your company
More than half of learners get their Courses and Memberships reimbursed by their company.
Hundreds of companies have dedicated L&D and education budgets that have covered the costs.