Inese Minsi

About:

An excellent training provides a safe environment to identify and let go of limiting beliefs and behaviours and experiment with new ways of being. It includes ingredients such as adventure, presence and holding space, creative sparkles and warm relationships within the group.

I'm a traveller, trainer and researcher. Using unique combination of embodied learning and creative writing methods I support learners to artfully invoke body-based resources for their personal and professional growth.

Inese Minsi has 12 references for past work as a trainer and added 7 tools to the SALTO Toolbox.

Inese Minsi

Contact details

If you want to see the contact details of trainers, you have to be signed in.

Trainer connections

  • Jan Van Hove
    Jan Van Hove
  • Ilona Olehlova
    Ilona Olehlova
  • Ilze Jece
    Ilze Jece
  • Snežana Bačlija Knoch
    Snežana Bačlija Knoch
  • Carlos De Sousa Santos
    Carlos De Sousa Santos
  • Mark E. Taylor
    Mark E. Taylor
  • Sintija Lase
    Sintija Lase
  • Hranush Shahnazaryan
    Hranush Shahnazaryan
  • MarCus Vrecer
    MarCus Vrecer
  • Markus Rebitschek
    Markus Rebitschek
  • Ahmad Khallaf
    Ahmad Khallaf
  • Liga Rudzite
    Liga Rudzite
  • Konstantinos Spatiotis
    Konstantinos Spatiotis
  • Ana Jovanovic
    Ana Jovanovic
  • Ieva Grundsteine
    Ieva Grundsteine
  • Mateusz Górecki
    Mateusz Górecki
  • Alexander “Sania” Oleinikov
    Alexander “Sania” Oleinikov
  • Barnabás Gulyás
    Barnabás Gulyás
  • Giorgi Kakulia
    Giorgi Kakulia
  • Marius Ulozas
    Marius Ulozas
  • Sandra (Alexandra) Horea
    Sandra (Alexandra) Horea
  • Brice Gourdol
    Brice Gourdol
  • Dr A. Biba Rebolj
    Dr A. Biba Rebolj
  • Marta Skorczynska
    Marta Skorczynska
  • Stanislavs Babins
    Stanislavs Babins
  • Maria Zygomani
    Maria Zygomani

Current occupation

Freelance trainer

Work experience

From December 2011
Member of the trainers' pool
Agency for International Programs for Youth / Latvian National Agency

From October 2010
Chairperson
Room of Fulfilled Dreams, NGO
piepildi.org

From November 2014
Project coordinator
Long-term strategic partnership project "Creative Learning Cookbook"

August 2014 - April 2015
Public relations manager
2nd Eastern Partnership Youth Forum

June 2008 - October 2010
Project Coordinator / Trainer
Volunteers Centre Skopje, NGO

March 2005 - July 2007
Head architect's assistant
Arhitektonika Design Group, Ltd.

March 2004 - February 2005
Public Relations Consultant
Publishing house Jumava, Ltd.

February 2003 - January 2007
Public Relations Consultant
Cleanhouse, Ltd.

EXPERIENCE OF WORKING AS A TRAINER IN INTERNATIONAL TRAINING COURSES

27.05.2017-05.06.2017
Training course for youth workers and educators about personal branding ''Brand New You", Bernati, Latvia.

12.09.2016-21.09.2016
Training course for youth workers and educators about somatic learning approaches and methods ''Your Body is Your Statement'', Uniejow, Poland.

13.07.2016-22.07.2016
Training course for youth workers and educators about embodied approach to peacebuilding ''Embodied Peacebuilding - Compassion in Action in a Changing World'', Perkone, Latvia.

08.04.2016-11.04.2016
Training of trainers about using visual facilitation and stop-motion video in learning process ''Visual Tools for Facilitators'', Ramava, Latvia.

04.03.2016-11.03.2016
Training course for representatives of NGOs about green entrepreneurship ''Green Enterprise'', Strumica, Macedonia.

24.09.2015-27.09.2015
Training of trainers about innovative approaches to learning "Gamification and Humor as Methods in Youth Work", Bistrampolis, Lithuania.

05.09.2015-13.09.2015
Training course for trainers and educators about using visual tools to facilitate and enhance learning and creativity "Visual Facilitation+", Taevaskoja, Estonia.

25.06.2015-03.07.2015
Training course about using creative writing in youth work and education "Creative Writing+", Bernāti, Latvia.

28.05.2015-07.06.2015
Training course about bringing positive change in your community and own life "Embodied Leadership", Bernāti, Latvia.

03.05.2015-11.05.2015
Training course about uses of storytelling in education and youth work "Storytelling+", Payerbach, Austria.

25.04.2015-02.05.2015
Training course about using art elements and tools for building and strengthening communities "Art for Community Development", Prerov, Czech Republic.

25.05.2014-01.06.2014
Training course about career coaching for youth "Design Yourself", Vadul-lui-Voda, Moldova.

03.05.2014-11.05.2014
Training course for educators about visual facilitation of learning process ''Facilitarium: Enhancing Learning Process by Visual Tools'', Vaskna, Estonia.

31.03.2014-09.04.2014
Training course for youth workers and educators about using storytelling and writing for personal development and learning "We're All Made of Stories", Lacites, Latvia.

30.11.2013-08.12.2013
Training course about creative entrepreneurship ''CreationShip'', Patras, Greece.

11.09.2013-19.09.2013
Training course for youth workers and educators about fostering creativity of groups and individuals ''Creative Bodies'', Riga, Latvia.

04.08.2013-11.08.2013
Training course for youth workers and educators about coaching ''Sky Atlas: a Coaching Approach in Youth Work", Raadna, Estonia.

01.07.2013-11.07.2013
Training course about creativity in youth work ''Because Ideas are no Birds'', Vecmuiza, Latvia.

02.03.2013-10.03.2013
Training course about social entrepreneurship ''Change Laboratory: Second Floor'', Struga, Macedonia.

03.10.2012-10.10.2012
Training course about personal branding ''A Different Viewpoint'', Cinevilla, Latvia.

27.07.2012-05.08.2012
Training course for youth workers and educators about embodied learning methods and developing entrepreneurship and initiative ''Change for Change'', Riga, Bernati, Latvia.

07.05.2012-16.05.2012
Training course about media education, media literacy, designing and implementing learning programs aimed at developing media literacy and critical thinking abilities ''MediaEd Lab'', Riga, Bernati, Latvia.

22.10.2011-31.10.2011
Training course about social entrepreneurship "Change Laboratory", Riga, Laumas, Latvia.

28.08.2011-04.09.2011
Training course for young unemployed people about entrepreneurship, stress management, leadership and creativity "(Ex)Change Your Masks", Varska, Estonia.

07.08.2011-14.08.2011
Training course about creative thinking and creative writing techniques in youth work and non-formal education "Thinkertoys for Educators", Bernāti, Latvia.

19.06.2010-28.06.2010
Leadership training for young people with fewer opportunities "Your Life is in Your Hands", Struga, Macedonia.

01.06.2010-10.10.2010
Training course about gender, culture and intercultural learning "Intercultural Learning from Gender Perspective", Struga, Macedonia.

07.03.2010-15.03.2010
Study visit for leaders of non-governmental organizations about social inclusion work in Macedonia "Macedonian Express".

11.06.2009-19.06.2009
Leadership and creativity training for managers of non-governmental organizations and project coordinators "Creative Leadership", Struga, Macedonia.

03.03.2009-10.03.2009
Study visit about about work with Youth in Action and Balkan region "Good Idea", Skopje, Tetovo, Veles, Prilep, Struga, Ohrid, Macedonia.

EXPERIENCE OF COORDINATING AND FACILITATING YOUTH EXCHANGES

04.02.2011-12.02.2011
Youth exchange about creative writing for social inclusion "Words Can Hurt, Words Can Help: the Power of the Stories", Tukums, Latvia.

05.11.2009-15.11.2009
Youth Exchange about shooting documentaries "Live Filming-Youth Documentaries", Struga, Macedonia.

22.09.2009-30.09.2009
Youth Exchange about street culture, hip-hop, break-dance, communication and teamwork "Met on the Streets of Macedonia", Struga, Macedonia.

25.06.2009-05.07.2009
Youth Exchange about traditional dances "Why Walk When You Can Dance?", Struga, Macedonia.

10.04.2009-27.04.2009
Youth Exchange about portrait photography and anti-discrimination "Portraits of Positive Emotions", Struga, Macedonia.

22.03.2009-30.03.2009
Youth Exchange about environment protection and landscape photography "Meet the Nature", Struga, Macedonia.

EXPERIENCE OF COORDINATING EVS PROJECTS

01.04.2010-31.05.2010
Short-term EVS project "Faces Without Masks", Skopje, Macedonia: 12 young unemployed people from Estonia, Portugal and France for two months were assisting in organizing international alternative theatre festival.

14.08.2009-14.09.2009
Short-term EVS project "House of Creativity", Skopje, Macedonia: 16 volunteers from France, Hungary, Belgium and Italy were assisting in organizing 14th Biennial of Young Artists from Europe and the Mediterranean.

EXPERIENCE OF WORKING AS A TRAINER WITH EVS VOLUNTEERS

14.10.2016-18.10.2016
On-arrival training for EVS volunteers and their mentors, Kegums, Latvia.

18.09.2015-22.09.2015
On-arrival training for EVS volunteers and their mentors, Razna, Latvia.

13.03.2015-17.03.2015
On-arrival training for EVS volunteers and their mentors, Ogre, Latvia.

20.09.2013-24.09.2013
On-arrival training for EVS volunteers and their mentors, Ramava, Latvia.

11.12.2012-13.12.2012
Mid-term training for EVS volunteers, Riga, Latvia.

15.09.2012-18.09.2012
On-arrival training of EVS volunteers and their mentors, Baltezers, Latvia.

15.07.2012-18.07.2012
On-arrival training for EVS volunteers and their mentors, Riga, Latvia.

EXPERIENCE OF WORKING AS A TRAINER IN NATIONAL AND REGIONAL TRAINING COURSES

24.08.2017-24.08.2017
Training course for teachers about non-formal education and work with ''Erasmus+: Youth in Action" Programme, Baltezers, Latvia.

19.08.2017-20.08.2017
Project writing event for representatives of NGOs "Projektu nakts'', Turbas, Latvia.

30.06.2016-02.10.2016
Training course for young people about initiative and entrepreneurship, Brukna, Latvia.

23.09.2016-25.09.2016
Training course for young people about initiative and entrepreneurship, Ligatne, Latvia.

15.04.2016-17.04.2016
Training course for young people about social media, Rezna, Latvia.

01.04.2016-03.04.2016
Training course for young people about intercultural learning, Ligatne, Latvia.

17.04.2015-19.04.2015
Training course for young people about creativity, Babīte, Latvia.

25.03.2015-27.03.2015
Training course for youth workers and educators about storytelling, Īvande, Latvia.

06.03.2015-08.03.2015
Training course for newcomers about EVS project management, Ogre, Latvia.

13.02.2015-15.02.2015
Training course for young people about creativity, Ramava, Latvia.

26.09.2014-28.09.2014 | 28.11.2014-30.11.2014
Creativity training for young people, implemented in two parts, Ventspils, Talsi, Latvia.

25.10.2014-26.10.2014
Training course for adults from different backgrounds about creativity, leadership and embodiment "Creative Leadership", Liepaja, Latvia.

14.03.2014-16.03.2014 | 25.04.2014-27.04.2014
Training course in two parts for young people about setting an achieving personal and professional goals, Gulbene and Ligatne, Latvia.

10.06.2013-15.06.2013
Training about personal and professional growth for young people "Trampoline", Ligatne, Latvia.

04.04.2013-07.04.2013
Training course for representatives of non-governmental organizations about social media and youth participation, Bauska, Latvia.

15.03.2013-17.03.2013 | 26.04.2013-28.04.2013
Training course in two parts for young people about setting an achieving personal and professional goals, Rezekne, Latvia.

25.03.2013-27.03.2013
Training course for teachers about non-formal education, Brukna, Latvia.

14.12.2012-16.12.2012
Training course for young people and youth workers about communication and cooperation ''Together'', Riga, Latvia.

23.11.2012-24.11.2012
Training course for young people about social media ''Let's Be Social'', Bauska, Latvia.

26.10.2012-28.10.2012, 28.09.2012-30.09.2012
Training course in two parts for young people about communication and presentation skills, Kuldiga, Latvia.

12.10.2012-14.10.2012
Training course for coordinators of approved youth exchanges, Baltezers, Latvia.

10.08.2012-12.08.2012
Training course for coordinators of approved youth exchange projects, Melturi, Latvia.

18.05.2012-20.05.2012 | 20.04.2012-22.04.2012
Training course in two parts for young unemployed people from rural areas about self-development, entrepreneurship and project management ''With Entrepreneurship Against Unemployment'', Kuldigas novads, Latvia.

26.04.2012-29.04.2012
Training course about social media ''Social Life in Virtual World'', Riga, Latvia.

27.01.2012-29.01.2012
Training course for coordinators of approved youth exchange projects, Riga, Latvia.

09.12.2011-11.12.2011
Training course about creativity and project management for young people from rural areas ''Dare in Latgale!'', Rezeknes novads, Latvia.

Educational pathway

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

October 2006 - June 2007
PhD studies in Mass Communication Theories
University of Latvia
Faculty of Social Sciences Department of Communication Studies

October 2006 - January 2007
Didactics in Higher Education Institution: Contemporary Theories and Practice: educational course for professional development
University of Latvia
Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology

September 2004 - June 2006
Master of Communication Studies
University of Latvia
Faculty of Social Sciences Department of Communication Studies

September 2000 - June 2004
Bachelor of Communication Studies
University of Latvia
Faculty of Social Sciences Department of Communication Studies

NON-FORMAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES

03.12.2016-09.12.2016
Training course "Ready, Steady, Draw", Tata, Hungary
Advanced visual facilitation training course for trainers.

18.07.2015-25.07.2015
"DETECT Training Course - Common Senses", Szantod, Hungary
Training course for trainers and educators about using elements of movement and art therapy in learning and youth work.

30.03.2015-04.04.2015
"Create in Erasmus Plus ! - Discover Design Thinking", Luxembourg city, Luxembourg
Training course empowering trainers, youth workers and educators for unlocking their creativity using new approach - design thinking.

07.10.2013-15.10.2013
"Hey! What´s going on? Advanced Training on Group Processes and Facilitation", Laugar, Iceland
Training course for trainers and youth workers about facilitating group processes.

08.01.2012-14.01.2012
''Kinetic Creativity'', Würzburg, Germany
Training course for trainers, youth workers and educators about creative thinking tools and harnessing group creativity.

26.11.2011-04.12.2011
''FLY - Facilitating Learning for Youth'', Craiova, Romania
Training course for non-formal learning facilitators and trainers about designing learning process, learning methods, group dynamics, facilitating discussion and reflection, coaching and ethics of trainers.

01.11.2010-01.04.2011
''Training of Trainers'', Latvia
Long-term training of trainers organized by Agency for International Programs for Youth.

12.10.2010-18.10.2010
''Personal Support and Tutoring in EVS'', Banska Stiavnica, Slovakia
Training course for mentors of EVS volunteers about intercultural learning, learning styles, providing personal and professional support to volunteers.

18.09.2010-26.09.2010
''Innovations in Management of Volunteering Services through European Cooperation and EVS Promotion'', Krusevac, Serbia
Training course about volunteers' management, planning and organizing training and personal support to volunteers, promotion of volunteering.

28.08.2010-06.09.2010
''Environment Deserves Education'', Liepaja, Latvia
Training for educators about non-formal learning, intercultural learning, development of activities for promoting sustainable development.

25.04.2010-02.05.2010
''Hope of Motivation Energy'', Miloslavov, Slovakia
Training for youth workers about where and how to find motivation and energy to activate young people.

03.04.2009-09.04.2009
''More than Words - Action Through Facilitation'', Romania
Training course for facilitators about conflict management and facilitating community development process.


Fields of training expertise

  • (advanced) Campaigning & Awareness Raising
  • (intermediate) Citizenship Education
  • (advanced) Coaching & Mentoring
  • (expert) Communication Skills
  • (expert) Creativity & Art
  • (intermediate) Crisis Management
  • (advanced) Diversity & Anti-Racism
  • (intermediate) Drama & Theatre
  • (intermediate) Education through Sports
  • (intermediate) Environment & Ecology
  • (expert) Entrepreneurship (Social)
  • (advanced) Equal Opportunities
  • (expert) Evaluation & Assessment
  • (expert) Event Management
  • (advanced) Fundraising
  • (expert) Gender Awareness & Mainstreaming
  • (expert) Group Dynamics & Motivation
  • (intermediate) Human Rights
  • (expert) Intercultural Learning
  • (expert) International Youth Work
  • (advanced) Labour Rights & Employment
  • (expert) Leadership Development
  • (intermediate) Lobbying & Advocacy
  • (advanced) New Information Technologies
  • (advanced) Open Space Technology
  • (advanced) Organizational Management
  • (advanced) Outdoor & Experiential Training
  • (expert) Peace Education
  • (expert) People Management & Cooperation
  • (expert) Personal Development & Empowerment
  • (expert) Project Management
  • (expert) Public Relations & Marketing
  • (advanced) Public Speaking
  • (expert) Recognition of NFLearning
  • (intermediate) Social Inclusion & Exclusion
  • (expert) Social Media
  • (advanced) Storytelling & Humour
  • (advanced) Training of Trainers
  • (advanced) Valorisation of Projects (DEOR)
  • (advanced) Volunteer Programmes
  • (expert) Youth Exchanges
  • (advanced) Youth Information Work
  • (advanced) Youth Participation & Initiatives
  • (intermediate) Youth Policy
  • (advanced) Youth Worker Training

Knowledge about institutions and programmes

  • (expert) Erasmus+ (KA1) Youth Exchanges
  • (expert) Erasmus+ (KA1) Training & Networking
  • (advanced) Erasmus+ (KA2) Strategic Partnerships
  • (expert) European Solidarity Corps Volunteering

Working with specific target groups

  • (expert) Intercultural Teams
  • (advanced) Women's Issues & Groups
  • (advanced) Young People in/from Conflict Areas
  • (intermediate) Young People with a Physical Disability
  • (intermediate) Young People with a Sensory Disability

Experience with specific geographical regions

  • (intermediate) Asia
  • (advanced) Eastern Europe and Caucasus
  • (intermediate) Euro-Mediterranean Co-operation
  • (expert) European Cooperation
  • (expert) South East Europe

Other skills

Graphic design and photo

Language Skills

  • (fluent) English
  • (fluent) Latvian
  • (beginner) Macedonian
  • (intermediate) Russian

Trainer references

Tools contributed by the trainer

Find more training tools in the SALTO Toolbox for training.

This profile was last modified on 2017-09-04

back to top