--- title: "Peter-Xavier Claes - Center for Nonviolent Communication" description: "Peter-Xavier Claes" url: "https://www.cnvc.org/trainers/peter-claes" date: "2026-09-18T06:25:41+00:00" language: "en-US" --- ![Peter-Xavier Claes Portrait](https://www.cnvc.org/images/portraits/certified-trainers/Peter-Claes.jpeg) # Peter-Xavier Claes # Certified Trainer since 2025 Master Applied Linguistics (French-Spanish), Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, NLP Master Practitioner, Particip’Agile Certified There's is a crack in everything, that is how the light comes in. Speaks English, Dutch, French Current Country: Belgium Country of Origin: Belgium "For me, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a way of seeing the world anew — not through the lens of right and wrong, but through the eyes of our shared humanity. It brings freedom, compassion, and radical transformation." I am Peter Claes, living in Brussels. I am a body and speech therapist, change consultant, and trainer in leadership and communication. I work from a deep personal conviction that the body and empathy are gateways to transformation and healing — in ourselves, in our relationships, and within organizations. It wasn’t always this way. For many years, I was driven by a relentless need to perform and to please. My search for approval slowly drained me. On the outside, I was successful — yet inside, I was sinking deeper and deeper, until one December 29th, standing with a belt in my hand, I stared at the staircase and felt utterly lost. That moment became a turning point. Through years of therapy, introspection, study, and training, I learned to move from self-hatred and destructive patterns toward self-appreciation and acceptance. With trust and gentleness, I began taking responsibility for what is mine — and returning what is not. Today, I accompany others on that same journey: to rediscover their core, to reconnect with what is alive inside them, and to bring compassion and clarity into their relationships — at home, at work, and in life. As a consultant and leadership trainer, I have over 25 years of experience in communication, people management, and organizational change. I help teams and leaders build feedback cultures, navigate resistance, and create sustainable collaboration grounded in empathy, resilience and accountability. In every program I design or facilitate, I aim to bring awareness to invisible patterns, foster authentic dialogue, and guide people toward conscious, embodied leadership. My work integrates Nonviolent Communication (NVC), body awareness, and systemic perspectives. I believe that true transformation happens when we include all parts of ourselves — mind, heart, and body — and when we meet others with presence and empathy. > “My mission is to create spaces where people feel safe to explore what is hidden by shame, guilt and anger, seen and heard to face what is difficult, and supported to transform it.” Share this page: - [](mailto:?body=Hi%20check%20out%20this%20trainer%21&subject=Check%20out%20this%20Certified%20Trainer%20with%20the%20Center%20for%20Nonviolent%20Communication%21) - [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fpeter-claes "Share on Facebook") - [](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fpeter-claes "Share on Whatsapp") - [](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fpeter-claes&text= "Share on Twitter") - [](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fpeter-claes "Share on Linkedin") - [](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnvc.org%2Ftrainers%2Fpeter-claes "share on Pinterest") ### TRAINING FOCUS: - Business - Conflict Resolution - Counseling & Coaching - Facilitation - General - Mind-Body-Spirit [ Trainer's Website ](https://www.peterclaes.be) [ LINKEDIN PROFILE ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pxclaes) “Connection starts with a conversation. I’d love to hear what moves you, challenges you, or calls for change in your life or relationships. Let’s begin there — with empathy and curiosity.” # Contact Peter-Xavier Claes First name \* Last name \* Email Address \* Country \* United States Your Message \* Turnstile \* ![](https://www.cnvc.org/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_placeholder_map.svg) ![](https://www.cnvc.org/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_icon_openstreetmap.svg)OpenStreetMap service required to load this map. ![](https://www.cnvc.org/templates/yootheme/assets/images/consent_icon_openstreetmap.svg)OpenStreetMap service required to load this map.