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Many Introductions to Mastermind Circles – Starting Tue. Nov. 16

November 10, 2021 By marc 1 Comment

We are doing 2 weeks of back-to-back Introductions to Circling Masterminds, starting Nov. 16! The goal is to start committed groups in December. See the EventBrite registration links below.

What is the purpose of Circling Masterminds?

“You don’t need to get what you want if you can express what you want” – Strephon Kaplan-Williams

  • Are you looking for a “band of brothers” (and sisters) who know you, who care for you, and are rooting for your success?
  • Have you experienced Authentic Relating and Circling practices, become excited at their potential for personal and social transformation, and want to explore?
  • Do you find that you need to know people and feel safe in order to go deep with them?
  • Do you have personal goals (money, love, health, passion) that you KNOW are within reach, and yet you are your own worst enemy?

Then join us at the next Introduction to Circling Masterminds! These events are intended to give you enough of a “taste” of the practice that you will join a small, committed weekly group.

Circling Masterminds happens in small, closed groups of people who are committed to their own development, to the development of the group as a whole, and to causing transformation in the world. They are also (usually) very fun.

Why closed groups? Because to make deep changes in our lives, and to grow in wisdom and discernment as relational leaders, we need ongoing support from people who know us. If you are reading this, you probably know that Authentic Relating (A/R) practices are extremely powerful for creating connection, and from there transformation. The problem, is that authenticity is scary and A/R can be triggering. Ironically, it is by moving through the inevitable triggers and metabolizing those lessons, that real growth is achieved. Since most human problems are relational problems, we have discovered that clearing the issues that inevitably arise in the group dynamic is the “golden ticket” to development, or transformation.

You can get more context on Circling Masterminds, and the various processes, at https://circlingguide.com/mastermind-circling-logistics/. The intros are a “taster” for the closed groups which are now forming, but are designed to be a full, nourishing experience. 

Week 1 Introductions

You can see the introductions in your time zone on our calendar.

Tue 11/16, 7pm EST. Tickets here.

Sun 11/21, 2pm EST. Tickets here.

Week 2 Introductions

Tue 11/23, 7pm EST. Tickets here.

Sun 11/28, 2pm EST. Tickets here.

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  1. Erik Sherman says

    November 15, 2021 at 7:47 am

    Hey! It’s not entirely clear to me whether the introductions build on each other or are separate. If I’m interested, could I go for anyone of the six sessions?

    And thanks for your work Marco! I’ve read and love your circling guide and I’ve supported your work.

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