Transform Your Relationships through Vulnerable Leadership
ARC is a unique program combining an Authentic Relating fundamentals training with a deep dive into the Circling process.
The next ARC cohort starts Tuesday May 27, 11:30am Eastern / 5:30pm CET, and is produced by the Global Eco-Village Network (GEN).
See below under Registration for cost and logistics of the ARC.
Why we created ARC
“Connection is why we’re here” — Brené Brown
Most people want deeper relationships — but don’t know how to create them.
ARC is a live online training that teaches you the essential skills of Authentic Relating through real-time, supported practice. You’ll walk away with the tools, confidence, and experience to bring depth into any interaction — in your community, work, or closest relationships.
What you’ll Learn
- Speak your truth in a way that others can hear
- Set boundaries with compassion
- Turn everyday conversations into deeper connection
- Facilitate group dynamics with more clarity and trust
- Stay centered in emotionally intense moments
Who is this for?
🌱 You are a community-builder wanting to connect and inspire others
🤝 You want to start an AR practice group with friends or colleagues
🌀 You are a coach, healer, or therapist looking to deepen your presence and impact
🌍 You simply want more love, joy, and meaning in your personal connections
What is ARC?
ARC (Authentic Relating in Community) is a 6-session online course that builds upon essential skills of Authentic Relating (AR), leading into the powerful group practice of Circling. Whether you’re new to AR or deepening an existing practice, ARC will help you bring more depth, awareness, and authenticity to every relationship in your life.
Delivered by seasoned facilitators Marco Beneteau and Sophie Lemperle-McGrath, ARC includes:
✅ Six 2 ¼-hour live Zoom sessions
✅ Recorded Context-settings, Paired shares, Circling in small groups, and whole-room sharing
✅A private WhatsApp group for connection and support
✅Lifetime access to monthly ARC graduate community calls
✅Show up as you are and engage at your comfort level
Course Details
🕒 Timing: 6 sessions over Zoom starting Tuesday May 27, 11:30am Eastern / 5:30pm CET. Each session lasts 2 ¼ hours.
💸 Cost: Sliding scale $299–$499 USD. See Registration Details below.
👥 Limited Enrollment: 12 students maximum, 2 facilitators.
📱 Ongoing Learning: Sharing through a private WhatsApp group, plus invitation to the monthly networking gathering of all ARC graduates.
Experience a taste of the ARC!
Watch this 46 minute recording to get a taste of what the ARC is about. It’s from a workshop that we ran on May 20.
Registration: Choose Your Contribution
We believe relational education should be accessible. That’s why we offer a sliding-scale rate. You can also send a course deposit and/or see alternate payment options here.
Register below to reserve your spot in ARC — only 12 seats available!
Registration closes Monday, May 26
Register at Low-Income Tier – $299
(Supported — if you need it)
Register at Fair Price – $399
(Standard price for a 6-week AR course with 2 facilitators)
Register as Sustaining Member & Bring a Friend! – $499
Supporter (funds scholarships + invite a friend for free!)
Cancelations & Refunds
Cancel up to 7 days before the course for a full refund. 50% refund available within 48 hours of start. No refunds once the course begins.
What is Authentic Relating (AR)?
Authentic Relating is a powerful approach with life-changing applications in:
🏡 Intentional communities & co-living spaces
👨👩👧 Family relationships
🏢 Workplace collaboration & leadership
🎓 Education & personal growth
AR is a thriving global practice community, 30,000+ strong. It is an open-source, global movement for social transformation based on the idea of prioritizing connection, showing up powerfully for other people, and injecting more love into the world. And finally, its a powerful practice called Circling, which will help you show up with more truth and care in all the contexts of your life, navigating differences and conflicts with more ease and joy.
ARC is more than a course, it’s a gateway to a more connected life and an invitation into a vibrant global community where you will feel at home with yourself and others, and which will empower your growth for the rest of your life. Our graduates invariably report experiences of transformation and deep connection, into a place where inspired leadership develops and thrives.
Meet Your Facilitators
Marco Beneteau (course leader). Author of The Circling Guide, Relational Power, and As Lovers Do, Marco has led over 1,500 hours of relational practice in ongoing groups. His work is grounded, playful, and deeply committed to personal transformation.
Sophie Nicole Lemperle-McGrath (co-leader). Founder of Connecting Circle (in German), Sophie is a Gestalt & AR facilitator, mediator, and “Getting Real” coach. Sophie is passionate about creating spaces where authenticity and freedom spark real connection and growth. With years of experience in interpersonal dynamics, she helps people uncover the roots of conflict, gain clarity about their role, and transform tension into deeper connection, relationships and love.
Together, Marco and Sophie offer a synergy of embodied presence, emotional safety, and playful depth.
Other opportunities in Authentic Relating
Sign-up to the Circling Guide newsletter to get a monthly digest of events in the global AR community, read-up about the History of Authentic Relating, and more.
You may also reach out directly to [email protected] if you want us to produce a course for your community or organization. We are both passionate community-builders and love to support people who are active in Intentional Community (IC).
