Authenticity

Let's have a conversation about authenticity.

Here are a few questions we will consider during this evening:

• what is "being authentic" mean to you? what about "being inauthentic"?
• what is truly authentic about you?
• can we really understand what is authentic about ourselves?
• do you always need to act "true to yourself"?
• can authenticity stand in the way of personal growth?

If you've never participated before, here's what to expect:

• 2 hours of deep, interesting conversations in a respectful environment that will elevate your spirit and give you new ideas for life, work or relationships
• a supportive group of people sharing their own unique experiences and viewpoints, and encouraging you to do the same
• a rich mix of newcomers and regulars from different countries and cultures for a broad diversity of opinions and experiences

Please remember the existing rules of this group:

• DO listen respectfully. DON'T interrupt others.
• DO show up with a learning mindset. DON'T try to win an argument.
• DO show curiosity towards other people experiences and ideas. DON'T project judgement and blame.
• DO make yourself fully present. DON'T pull out your phone during the conversation.

🚫 No-show policy
As the group size is small, no-shows have a strong negative impact on the group. As such, the policy is that as a general rule, no-shows and same-day cancellations will not be able to sign up for future events. To avoid this:

• Only reserve a spot if you really intend to come.
• If your plans have changed, cancel at least 24 hours before the event, to give people on the waiting list a chance to change their own plans and make it to the event.
• If you have a real last-minute emergency and need to cancel in the last 24 hours, please contact me directly to avoid "no-show" status.

🌮 Food for thought
Here are a few quotes about authenticity:

• “Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let out true selves be seen.” Brené Brown.
• "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." - Carl Jung
• “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
• "Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking." Steve Jobs