Fundamentals of Authentic Relating - Curiosity & Assumptions

Name: Fundamentals of Authentic Relating - Curiosity & Assumptions
Start: 2026-04-18T00:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-04-18T02:00:00+10:00
Location: Mysore Melbourne

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 am to 02:00 am

UTC+10:00

Location

Mysore Melbourne | Brunswick, VI

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽
Fundamentals of Authentic Relating (AR) is for people who want to bring more awareness, honesty, and connection into their relationships.
In April we are exploring ‘Curiosity and Assumptions’
As human beings we are assumption making machines.
Whilst assumptions help us make sense of a complex world whilst preserving our time and energy, when left unchecked they can get in the way of relationships as our minds tend to jump to conclusions, fill in the blanks, and assume we know what someone means.
This workshop is an invitation to discover what becomes possible when we stop relating to our story of someone and start relating to the actual person in front of us by using one of the most powerful relational tools we have, our own curiosity. When we use curiosity well, conversations become richer, misunderstandings dissolve, and connections become easier and more alive.
Through playful, insightful and connecting exercises, we will experiment with how it feels to replace “I know” by “I wonder” and:
- Bring more awareness to how much we assume and what it feels like when people assume things about ourselves
- Learn how to notice our assumptions and check them out skillfully
- Curiosity as the antidote
- Be interested to make conversations more interesting
- Build our curiosity muscle
- Find the topics that are of interest to everyone involved
- Learn to ask questions that invite depth
The workshop is mostly experiential and we aim to foster a sense of connection, insight, and fun in/between participants. Expect a mix of:
• Structured activities in pairs or small groups (55%)
• Facilitated reflection time (30%)
• Teachings (15%)
After the workshop, you will receive session notes (summary of teachings, reflection prompts, and suggestions for integrating AR into daily life etc).
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿?
Anyone curious about personal growth, wanting more ease and connection in their interactions, interested in improving their relational skills, or wishing to gain a formal understanding of AR frameworks and mechanics.
You need to:
• Have an interest in fulfilling relationships, emotional intelligence, or effective communication
• Come with an open and playful mind, ready to experiment with new ways of relating
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀?
We’re committed to accessibility and offer a sliding scale starting at $30.
If money is a real barrier to attending, please contact us and we will find a solution together.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿
Guillaume has been training in Authentic Relating since 2020, most recently with ART International (Level 4 facilitation certification).
He facilitates online and in‑person AR workshops for corporates, training institutions, mental health organisations (Menergy, Island of Men), and at private events and festivals (Confest, Renaissance).
After 15+ years in corporate leadership, Guillaume now focuses on relational arts (Authentic Relating, Circling, Non‑Violent Communication) and therapeutic modalities (Counselling, Gestalt psychotherapy).
He is the founder of The Relational Space where he supports others in their personal growth both through individual sessions and group facilitation, and the co-creator of Intentional Dinners, a space for human connections and a meal.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
Fundamentals of Authentic Relating is a five-part workshop series where we explore a different theme on the 3rd Saturday of each month between February and June 2026).
Even if connected, each workshop is a stand alone experience, so come for one, come for some, or come for all!
• 21st February - Noticing: mindful presence, awareness, acceptance
• 21st March - Listening: listening to understand not fix, reflect back, share impacts
• 18th April - Curiosity and assumptions: beginner's mindset, checking out assumptions
• 16th May - Self‑expression: owning our experience, sharing with vulnerability
• 20th June - Contact with others: boundaries, conflicts, and repairs