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The Basics Workshop

Clear the air in your relationship so they become a source of energy, collaboration, and connection

A relationship without tension is lifeless

We might wish for good relationships to be free of tensions or conflict. Yet these hold generative potential. They are how a relationship transforms into more of what it is meant to become.

But this doesn’t always happen. All too often, conflict leads to breakdowns and hurt feelings. How we work with tension makes all the difference. For it to become a source of energy, clarity, and connection, it must be transmuted effectively.

How we communicate is crucial. Yet most of us were never taught the skills to do this effectively.

Join Michael Porcelli for MetaRelating Basics, a 4-hour online workshop. Here’s what we’ll cover:

Address a specific situation in your relationship.

Learn to address a specific situation between you and some who matters to you by learning how to effectively clear the air.

Be heard and understood. Hear and understand them.

Learn the basic communication skills to share your experience and to get their experience in a mutual satisfying way.

Recognize opportunities in your relationships.

Cultivate your sense of when and how to address tensions so your relationships can become more relaxed, enjoyable, and functional.

Renew your communication skills.

Get our overview of communication techniques and refresh your basic skills so you'll feel equipped to create more of what you want in your relationships.

Connect.

Meet others interested in having healthier,  more meaningful, and enjoyable relationships.

Here’s what the workshop includes:

One 4-hour Live Online session

An opportunity to connect with others

Practice communication skills

Reflect on relationships that are important to you, and why

Q&A + Coaching on how to apply what you've learned

Course materials you can keep for your reference

When we’re mired in the complex emotional dynamics of our relationships, it can be difficult to imagine there's a clear way out. And the stakes are usually very high—we love our people and we want our relationships to succeed. We need a way to navigate difficult feelings, eliminate confusion and get crystal clear on how to proceed, and that’s exactly what's on offer at MetaRelating.

What is MetaRelating?

MetaRelating is an innovative approach to communicating effectively about your relationships with others. During this live workshop, you will learn communication skills necessary to bring out more of the potential within your relationships and gain awareness about yourself and what you want from your relationships.

This is good for you if:

  • You have a specific relationship challenge you want to get leverage on right now
  • You've done MetaRelating before and you're ready for a refresher
  • You've done Circling and Authentic Relating, but you still have some relationship issues
  • You're not sure you're ready for the full MetaRelating deep dive but want to check it out
  • You're dissatisfied with some of your relationships and sense you can do something about it
  • You want to learn more from Michael Porcelli!

DATE: June 8, 2024

TIME: 9 am - 1 pm Pacific Time

INVESTMENT: $400

About Michael Porcelli

There’s something incredible about being in a flow state with other people—in a well-oiled machine of a team, or when the household is humming in sync with each other; knowing that what you can do together is far greater than what you can do alone.

This is what has compelled me, for the last 15 years, to immerse myself in many approaches to leadership, psychology, communication and interpersonal relationships, to distill a common vocabulary and effective system for relational communication I call MetaRelating.

I’ve guided many through learning interpersonal communication—from engineers, to educational technologists, to venture capitalists and much more. In the process I’ve learned just how much the quality of our relationships shapes the quality of our lives. I believe we all have the potential to foster rewarding connections that satisfy our needs and build potent collaborations that make a difference worthy of our highest aspiration, and that’s what I’m here to teach. 
testimonials

Don't just take our word for it

Björn Schneider

Holacracy & Agile Coach

Hypoport SE

At the first MetaRelating Training, I realized this was the first time someone had tied together a complete package that shows you how to build good relations. And MetaRelating is a perfect fit with Holacracy.

Brian Robertson

Founding Member & Partner

HolacracyOne

Improve your relational skills, and watch nearly everything else in life and business get easier. With MetaRelating, Holacracy practitioners will find an approach to addressing interpersonal tensions that complement self-management.

Casey Capshaw

Director of Operations

Strata identity

Conflicts WILL happen in high-performing teams. HOW we work with these conflicts determines how efficient and effective we can be as teammates, subordinates, and leaders. I highly recommend MetaRelating for anyone wanting to up their game.

Dr. Chris Cowan

Partner

HolacracyOne

Porch's approach to relational practices with MetaRelating can revolutionize workplace dynamics, leading to enhanced teamwork, increased productivity, and improved employee well-being. I am grateful for the positive impact Porch has had on my life and work.

Kendra Cunov

Practioner, Coach, and Facilitator of Relational,
Embodiment, and Intimacy work

Michael is an exceptional teacher & facilitator. There is no one I would recommend more highly to learn relational communication skills from. Any organization, team, or business would be lucky to have his support in creating their culture.

Kevin O'Melley

Senior Product Lead

Signant Health

Porch has an unmatched ability to help me explore thoughts, emotions, biases, and shame with skill and kindness. I admire how he synthesizes multiple disciplines, perspectives, and learning styles. The resulting product is relatable, effective, and powerful. He’s one of the best teachers I’ve known.

Rachel Brown

Holistic Marketing Strategist

Emergent Voice

I love Michael Porcelli. He's an inspirational facilitator, an artful communicator, and a truly compassionate human being. I'm so grateful for the skills he taught me through MetaRelating and how they help me navigate the complexity of the world.

Robert MacNaughton

Executive Coach and Facilitator

Neuberg Gore & Integral Centered

The underlying issue impeding our progress is the inability to coordinate effectively without our human frailties mucking things up. Michael Porcelli is a leader in the field of relational leadership since before such a field existed. The timing couldn’t be more appropriate for a masterfully designed toolkit built to address the hemorrhaging needs of people trying to get along and work together effectively.

Sara Ness

Founder & Chief Catalyst

Authentic Revolution

Porcelli has managed to distill complex communication practices into a simple framework. If you're looking to improve your communication culture, I don't think you can find a better resource than him.

Tataya Bailey

Founder, Lead Facilitator, Integral Master Coach

Prisma Leadership

MetaRelating training gave me clear and systematic communication practices I could apply immediately with our facilitators and participants who need ways to address relational tensions that inevitably arise while doing deep work together.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is relational communication?

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Anytime you’re having a conversation with one or more people and the topic of the conversation includes something about your relationship with them. It’s an inevitable part our more significant relationships, and yet most people haven’t learned how to do it well.

Will there be opportunities to interact and practice the communication skills?

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Yes. The weekly live session will include interactive practice sessions. You’ll also have assignments to apply the communication skills in your everyday relationships.

I’m interested in doing together with some folks I know, do you offer group discounts?

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Yes we do! We can do group rates for two or more peoples. Please reach out and connect with us to find out more details.

I’m interested in this for my team, do you offer anything for organizations?

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Yes, indeed. We can deliver our training to your team if you have six or more people you’d like to sign up. We are able to scale up for higher numbers. You can also sign up with teammates for our public trainings with our group rates. Please have a look at our offerings For Organizations.

What is the time commitment for this course?

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We’ve designed the course to accommodate the often demanding schedules of many professionals. We estimate it will take approximately 3-4 hours per week for eight weeks.

There’s a single 2-hour live session per week for interactive practice, Q&A, and group coaching. The weekly learning module includes a multimedia presentation that you can watch on your own time lasting approximately thirty minutes, give or take.

There will be also be weekly exercises and practices, which are easily doable in one hour or less.

What if I have to miss a session?

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We understand life is unpredictable and priorities and other unforeseen circumstances arise. Though we don’t encourage it, you’re welcome to miss a session. You may not get the full value of the course if you miss too many sessions. And we will record the live sessions and distribute them to you and the fellow participants in your course.