Conversations that Connect
Build deeper Connections
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected and mis-understood
in important relationships?
Whether it’s with a partner, family, or friends, truly connecting can feel challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. By applying just a few simple approaches that we will teach you in Conversations that Connect ©, you can change the course of your relationships.
What do you want your relationships to be like?
Wouldn’t it feel amazing to have conversations with your partner that leave you feeling seen, heard, and validated?
In this course, we will teach you the power of specific open questions, which will allow you to explore and understand each other’s inner world so you can have a greater appreciation and respect for each other.
How fantastic would it be to share your thoughts with your partner and feel completely understood and connected?
In this course, you and your partner will learn to acknowledge and be present for each other, allowing you to both express yourself fully so that you each can be seen, heard, and valued.
Wouldn’t it feel great to know good and supportive things to say while speaking openly with important people in your life, helping them sort through their problems?
We will teach you how to respond with helpful and supportive questions to better understand and connect during emotionally charged conversations.
Conversations that Connect ©
Benefits of the Course:
- Stronger, Healthier Relationships: Gain the skills to foster deeper, more fulfilling connections with those who matter most.
- Greater Self-Awareness: Understand your communication patterns and how to refine them for better interactions.
- Improved Listening Skills: Learn to actively listen and make others feel truly heard.
- Increased Emotional Intelligence: Develop the ability to connect with others emotionally and show genuine understanding.
- Better Workplace Communication: Enhance your professional relationships and team collaboration.
- Boosted Confidence: Feel more comfortable initiating and sustaining meaningful conversations.
- A Positive Mindset: Cultivate a constructive approach to communication and relationships.
Join Us Today for Conversations that Connect ©
You’ll gain priceless insights and skills to enhance your relationships. Investing in your relationships today builds deeper connections tomorrow!
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$250 Price includes access to all sessions, course materials and community group access.
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What to Expect:
- Live Online instruction with expert Coaches
- One-to-One practice to deepen your learning
- A Support Group and partners to practice with
- Recommended weekly activities for real time experience
- Live support and practice calls between classes hosted by expert Coaches
Conversations that Connect © Getting Connected
Meets weekly for six Sundays; February 23rd -March 30th 2025
Time: 8:30 AM Pacific, 11:30 AM Eastern US
Attendance is encouraged, however, recordings will be available so you can learn on your schedule and revisit to deepen your learning
Conversations that Connect ©
Invite someone that you want to have a better relationship with and let both sides of your relationships flourish.
Together we will spend 6 weeks learning and practicing skills and techniques that will enable you to engage in conversations that connect. Each week features a 1.5 hr virtual class led by expert Coaches along with time to practice each skill, reflect and go deeper with other participants. Weekly exercises will give you the opportunity to practice on your own, gain self awareness, reflect and refine your skills. In addition, weekly Coaching calls will be available to support your learning and practice.
- Week 1 – Power of Attention and Presence in Making and Holding Connection
- Week 2 – The Art of Open Question and Curiosity Made Simple
- Week 3 – The way to be Seen and Understood – Acknowledgements and Reflections
- Week 4 – Holding Space – and making uncomfortable silence comfortable
- Week 5 – Creating Safety with Supportive Statements so others can open up.
- Week 6 – Putting it all Together and next steps to going deeper.
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Gary van Warmerdam combines the wisdom spiritual traditions have in eliminating suffering with common sense in a way that is both practical and effective. Gary has studied extensively with best selling author of The Four Agreements, Dr. Miguel Ruiz beginning 1994. He co-developed and taught the Four Agreements Facilitators training at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck NY and the Crossings in Austin Texas. His teachings are based in universal principles of common sense and unconditional love found in all spiritual traditions. Gary leads several intensive events during the year and coaches individual clients. His book, MindWorks, is available in print and in digital formats in numerous places.
Gary has previous professional experience in sales and management in both small and large businesses. He served as a nuclear trained officer in the US Navy and as officer of the deck of an aircraft carrier. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Read more about Gary’s journey and his teachings here
Claudia Weber, M.A., CPIC founder of Results Through Resilience LLC and Wisdom of Your Heart LLC is a transformational facilitator and international coach whose expertise weaves together a passion for wellness, science and success. As a U.S. Navy Veteran, former Mental Health Counselor, and corporate leader with over 23 years in the high-tech industry, Claudia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her transformative work. Claudia implemented a science-based resilience program that provides individuals with practical techniques to quickly reduce stress, anxiety, and PTSD, enhancing both personal well-being and professional success. Reaching over 10,000 corporate employees, Claudia’s work has been featured on KOIN TV, in the Portland Business Journal, at the Stanford Leadership Conference, and throughout numerous leadership, technical and mental wellness communities.
Common questions
All the video and audio from the class will be uploaded to the course area and you can view on your own.
You can use these skills and techniques for any conversations with partner, family, and close friends.
You will find these skills most valuable to lower the tension when you want to create more beautiful emotional connection, or to reduce conflict, and work out the real issues in a constructive way.
Help your child talk about stressful things going on in their life, or just have normal conversations that go deeper, and are more enjoyable.