Wingmakers 1-on-1 Coaching

Held online (via Zoom) every second Thursday May 18th-September 21st (10 meetings total) from 6:30-9pm ET.

In this unique class, we’ll work with the essential elements of Nonviolent Communication as our foundation, attuning ourselves to the power of generosity, curiosity, and self-responsibility when it comes to our language. From there, we’ll explore additional practices for skillfully inviting ourselves and others into the present moment, asking potent questions that can generate a richer and more authentic connection. There’s a fluidity and boundlessness to these practices that make this class non-traditional as an NVC approach. 

Together we’ll cover:

* Cultivating a blameless reality through the understanding of universal human needs.

* Empathic listening. We’ll explore how we can attune ourselves to the feelings and needs of ourselves and others regardless of what’s being said.

* Authenticity practice. Lovingly examining and transcending our default people-pleasing behaviors to help give voice to what's really here.

* Living beneath our stories and judgements to more fully *own* our experience.

* Working with anger in a way that’s connecting, rather than destructive.

* Compassionate boundary-setting.

* How to apologize well.

* And much more!

Class structure:

Each class typically includes a brief grounding meditation to settle us into the call, a short check-in amongst participants, a discourse of the evening's topic, time for practice in small break-out groups or pairs, and the opportunity for a Q & A.

Homework: There will be between 1-2 hours of homework between sessions. Most weeks the homework will include a practice call with another participant.

Please note:

- If you think you'll miss more than two of the ten sessions, my request is that you refrain from signing up until a later date when the course might suit your schedule better. Because the nature of this work can be vulnerable, consistency for the group is an important factor in developing a trusting and intimate class environment.

- The class is limited to 14 participants.

About NVC: Nonviolent Communication (commonly referred to as NVC), is a practice that was originated by American psychologist and peace activist Marshall Rosenberg in the late 20th century. It provides us with the tools to live more compassionately, transitioning from a world of judgement and blame to one of empathy and understanding. With NVC, we are invited to live in connection to the feelings and needs that drive our every word and action, and to become curious about what might be driving the words and actions of others. We can learn to understand and advocate for ourselves on a deep level, cultivate more harmony and connection in our relationships, and approach the world with an increased spirit of generosity.