Read the full post and transcript at My discovery of Transformation at the Speed of Light (TSL) and its extension called TSL2 on substack.  This is a 13 minute talk (download the audio here or read the transcript below) which was offered in September 2024 at the Twin Oaks Communities Conference in Louisa, Virginia. It tells the very personal story of a concept I discovered called Transformation at the Speed of Light (or “TSL”) and started applying to all my relationships starting in January of 2023, achieving both spectacular successes and spectacular failures in the last 18 months. The greatest success was finding my current teaching partner (Sophie in the photo above) and building a romantic relationship with her and a life. So what are TSL and TSL2? And where to find out more? This here below is just a “teaser” as I am still in “soft launch” mode of … Continue reading....

I was interviewed by Lisa Larson, Emotional Health and Wellness coach at Caring Connections Podcast about Authentic Relating. It was a great dialogue and good introduction the Authentic Relating & Circling practice for anyone who is new. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and connection. Whether you’re new to Authentic Relating or a seasoned practitioner, this episode promises to deepen your understanding and inspire you to cultivate more meaningful connections. Lisa, by the way, may be our next full-time member at Authentic Relating Village, yay! In this conversation, we cover: Short history of the movement Discover how Authentic Relating can be a catalyst for improving self-confidence, self-awareness, and understanding of others. We delve deep into the the principles and techniques that make Authentic Relating an invaluable tool for personal growth and interpersonal harmony. How Circling groups provide a safe space for authentic and vulnerable communication. How you can … Continue reading....

This is the 1st and 2nd session context-setting for the February 2024 PRL (Practical Relational Leadership) Course. It includes: First session: History of my work with the PRL’s The business opportunities of this work (including running your own PRL’s or participating in the Conscious Singles Project) The importance and relevance of context, including very important question of the right amount to present in beginner groups The root context of Circling, and how circling distinguishes itself from most other transformational modalities Some comments on a recent workshop I attended with Miki Kashtan and NGL  (Non-Violent Global Liberation) Second session  [Coming soon] Notes: First session I re-recorded this audio from an updated transcript, as the audio was not clear and I subsequently added some things to the transcript. Second session is the (edited) live recording. Enjoy 🙂 You can read the transcript of this presentation here.… Continue reading....

Relational Power v1.21b: Chapter 5: Circling best practices: the “living laboratory of love” and how to make it work for you Get Relational Power in all formats, and join the crowd-sourcing project at https://marcbeneteau.com/book-relational-power/… Continue reading....

Relational Power v1.21: Chapter 4: My framework for emotional literacy; The impact of large-scale developmental trauma; Coaching and story-telling in Circling; Emotional charge and the practice of giving withholds Get Relational Power in all formats, and join the crowd-sourcing project at https://marcbeneteau.com/book-relational-power/… Continue reading....

Relational Power v1.21: Chapter 3: Practical Relational Leadership; our first deep-dive into the movement; Circling as the “love bootcamp” Get Relational Power in all formats, and join the crowd-sourcing project at https://marcbeneteau.com/book-relational-power/… Continue reading....

Relational Power v1.21: Chapter 2: NVC and Circling, how they complement each other; Learning the language of feelings and needs Get Relational Power in all formats, and join the crowd-sourcing project at https://marcbeneteau.com/book-relational-power/… Continue reading....

Relational Power v1.21: Chapter 1: First Orientation to Circling in the Authentic Relating Tradition Get Relational Power in all formats, and join the crowd-sourcing project at https://marcbeneteau.com/book-relational-power/… Continue reading....

Relational Power v1.21: Chapter 1: First Orientation to Circling in the Authentic Relating Tradition. Get Relational Power in all formats, and join the crowd-sourcing project at https://marcbeneteau.com/book-relational-power/… Continue reading....

Relational Power v1.21: Introduction Get Relational Power in all formats, and join the crowd-sourcing project at https://marcbeneteau.com/book-relational-power/… Continue reading....