What makes the difference with those clients who are hardest to reach?

More often than not it's not the tool that you use, but the quality of your presence.

This series helps you develop exactly that, through easy to learn, practical embodiment tools.

As a result you will feel more resourced in your work, so that you are better able to work with challenging clients.

It can also help you to take your work to a deeper level. Each session is one step on that journey.

More info here

Session 5: Following The Power of Relational Presence

Research shows that the decisive factor for success in coaching and therapy is not the tools you bring. It is the human factor. How present you are with your client impacts your work more than anything else. But what is actually happening in the space between you and another person?

This session explores exactly that and the relational field that exists between you and others. We will draw on Circling Practices to help you discover a quality of connection that is rare in daily life. You can learn to bring this quality into your work with clients.

No prior experience needed — this session is complete in itself.

Led by Ruth Friedman, this two-hour workshop creates a warm, safe, and empowering learning environment. You will have space to connect with others in the room and practise what you learn immediately.

About this session

Circling as a practice has been around for about 30 years and yet most people have never heard of it. It is a kind of relational meditation, rooted in mindfulness, integral theory, and conflict resolution. It offers a structured way to explore what arises between yourself and others.

Through Circling Practices you can feel truly seen and accepted for who you are. It can also bring you new insights about yourself and how you relate to others.

In working with clients, you may sometimes feel you have to put yourself to aside in order to be there for them. The truth is you don't. In this session we will explore how you can bring yourself, however you are in the moment, in service of your clients.

The 2-hour session blends short presentations, guided experiential exercises and partner work. You will leave with practices you can use straight away. All levels of experience are welcome.

What you will learn

What Circling as a Practice is, and how it can support you

To explore your experience of being with another person in a structured safe way
How to receive this quality of attention from another person
How to show up more fully as yourself however you are that day in service of your client
How you can use this practice in service of your clients.

Who is this for?

This session is designed for anyone whose work centres around holding space for others. This includes: coaches, therapists, counsellors, mentors, meditation teachers, facilitators, and group leaders.

You will particularly benefit if you want to:

Enhance your presence and listening skills for deeper impact.
Integrate embodied techniques into your work with groups and clients.
Go beyond traditional approaches to coaching and facilitation.
Learn to work in a more authentic and embodied way.

If you don't fit this description exactly but feel curious — you are warmly welcome. These skills benefit a wide range of people and professions.

About the series

This session is part of Relational Presence: Embodiment Tools for Coaches, Therapists and Space-holders a six-part series of workshops rooted in body-based awareness and relational presence.

Each session is offered twice — once on a Thursday morning and once on a Tuesday evening. Both cover identical content, so you can choose whichever time suits you best. You are also welcome to mix and match across sessions.

The series draws on Focusing, Circling practices, and somatic approaches to nervous system regulation. No prior experience is needed. Each session is complete in itself.

The six sessions are:

1. The Embodied Practitioner (April 23rd and April 28th )
Discover how to access your body's own wisdom, and why this is a game changer for coaches, therapists and space-holders.
https://events.humanitix.com/relational-presence-embodied-practitioner

2. The Art of Arrival May 5th and May 7th
This easy to learn and accessible practice helps you arrive more fully in the room. This process can also help support your clients to become more present and grounded.
https://events.humanitix.com/embodied-practitioner-arrival

3. Discover The Felt Sense - Your Inner Compass May 12th and May 14th
Your body has its own intelligence which you can learn to access. Find out how this can also increase your presence with clients

https://events.humanitix.com/relational-presence-felt-sense-your-inner-compass

4. Following the Felt Sense with Focusing May 26th and May 28th
This session introduces you to Focusing and how to following your own inner felt sense. Explore how this can also support you to work with clients at a deeper level
https://events.humanitix.com/relational-presence-focusing

5. The Power of Relational Presence June 2nd and June 4th (This Session)
Experience the relational field between you and others through Circling Practices. Discover how this can positively impact your client work.
https://events.humanitix.com/relational-presence-power-of-relational-presence

6. Holding Space the Embodied Way June 9th and June 11th
Explore how to hold space for a client in an embodied and relational way. Experience being present with them and their topic as you also access your inner knowing as you work together.
https://events.humanitix.com/relational-presence-holding-space

Small group format
The group size is deleiberately kept small. This helps to ensure everyone gets the attention, space and connection that this work deserves. Places are limited.

CPD and certification Each session is fully self-contained, come to one or come to all. If you attend the complete series, you can apply for a CPD certificate in recognition for attending the full programme.

What Past Participants Say

“This program provides essential tools for anyone looking to enhance their presence and relational abilities in a structured and supportive environment.”
—Wolfgang Broetz, Coach

“With these tools I’ll be able to create much deeper connections with my clients—and use them for my own wellbeing.”

“Being fully present and grounded opens new possibilities. I LOVE IT!”

“Being more present in myself and listening to my gut… this will make me a better coach.”

“Any coach worth their salt would want to learn and practice how they can be more present.”
—Helen Isacke, Founder, Trusted Coach Network

You can also watch these Video Testimonials

Ellie Nova, The Sober Coach

Helen Isacke, Founder, Trusted Coach Network

Mariell Patiki, Executive Coach

Natalie Therapist on Circling Practices

Natalie, Therapist on Relational Presence Course

Contact the host of Relational Presence: Embodiment Tools for Coaches, Therapists and Spaceholders. Session 5: Power of Relational Presence