“We are wired for connection. But the key is that,
in any given moment of it, it has to be real.”
—Brené Brown

As human beings we are wired for connection — that sense of belonging — and yet we struggle to find and keep a sense of authentic connection. What if in the “space between”— that moment between something happening and our next reaction or response — we can feel what it feels like to experience real human connection? Imagine how that conscious, present connection might lead to an action that is more aligned with your values and sense of purpose.

In our upcoming Gathering, Claudia Alarcon, will introduce us to the work of “Authentic Relating” and specifically, how to build bridges of shared understanding through deep listening. What would be possible for you if you could:

• More consciously develop relationships with people in your life
• Develop the power to lead any relationship toward greater understanding, deeper connection, and sustainable trust and regard
• Know yourself in profoundly new ways
• Serve as a catalyst for others to know themselves

Claudia will take us on an experiential journey of developing our “human connection” muscles through paired sharing and group exercises. We will explore topics such as noticing, curiosity, and vulnerability — all in service of knowing ourselves and each other at a deeper, more intimate level.

Claudia will help us to explore how, in those moments in the space between, we can listen to one another with curiosity, empathy, and understanding — leaving judgment behind.

Claudia Alarcon has over ten years experience working with executives and businesses as a Co-Active Coach and an Agile Coaching consultant. She specializes in organizational and cultural transformations, developing higher levels of emotional and relational intelligence and improving team dynamics. She is passionate about bringing Authentic Relating practices into organizations to hep them to create amazing places to work. She volunteers with the Realness Project a non-profit organization that teaches Authentic Relating and communication skills to men and women in prison. Claudia is also inspired and loves to “geek out” about Integral Theory, Spiral Dynamics Developmental Psychology, Philosophy of Consciousness, Burning Man, Virtual Reality, Meditation and Mindfulness practices. Claudia lives in Hollywood, Florida.

Come join us in what promises to be a highly engaging and thought-provoking session!!!

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Missed a call? Curious about what else you might learn from our previous speakers? You can always listen to the audio archives. The entire collection of audio archives from nine years is available to nurture your purposeful journey.

In service to a world that works for everyone,

Beth Scanzani, Andy Swindler & Susan Alexander
The True Purpose® Institute

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