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Connection
Want to find more joy in relationship? Learn simple games and practices to create better bonds with partners, family, colleagues, and friends.
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Conflict
Struggling to have tough conversations? Gain research-backed tools for self-regulation, empathy under fire, and navigating power dynamics.
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Want to lead authentically, found community, or make facilitation your career? From on-demand courses to live trainings, this is where your professional development starts.
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Upcoming Courses & Events
Fight Lab
Every Week
Join us to practice the worst-case scenarios before they happen. Facilitation Fight Lab (for group situations) alternates weeks with Fight Labs (for 1:1 situations), and both are FREE.
Authentic Relating Games
Every Month
Authenticity is practice, not just theory. Join us monthly to connect, play, and deepen your relational skills in a fun, interactive space.
Authentic Leadership Training
Next Retreat May 14-16 2027 Asheville, NC
The ALT is an unforgettable in-person experience of leadership and connection. Come practice facilitation in a community that wants exactly who you are.
ALC
Next Cohorts Febuary 2027
On-Demand Available Now
This 7-week online course offers you field-tested tools and practices to navigate social anxiety, gain more confidence, learn to set boundaries, and master essential emotional intelligence skills.
Art of Difficult Conversations
Next Cohort April 2027
On-Demand Available Now
Confidently navigate conversations you've been avoiding. The ADC is the ultimate toolkit for mastering tough moments with finesse.
Master Facilitation Skills
Next Cohorts March 2027
On-Demand Available Now
Our flagship all-inclusive facilitation training. Gain insight from expert leaders on how to bring connection into coaching, therapy, companies, and communities.
Designing for Connection
Next Course TBA
Elevate your facilitation skills with the art of event design. Learn to create dynamic, engaging, and transformative experiences that foster genuine connection in any setting.
ARÂ Practice and Play
Next Course TBA
On-Demand Games Video Manual Available Now
Play, experiment, and gain insight into what makes events feel impactful and transformative. No prerequisites are required—just bring your curiosity and desire to connect.