The Power Dynamics Weekend
Ever gone into a conversation intending to ask for something you wanted, but walked away with something entirely different?
Ever been made to feel powerless by a single comment, or found yourself answering an intrusive question you really didn’t want to answer?
Then you already know what it feels like when power dynamics go wrong.
Imagine knowing the precise recipe for steering them right, in every area of your life. It starts with harnessing the power of the Dominant and Submissive states of attention.
If you’ve read Unbound or studied at The Academy before and want to focus exclusively on understanding the Dominant and Submissive states of attention, this class will support you in a deeper application of power dynamics.
If this is your first class at The Academy, it is the perfect place to start.
Consider this:
Power is not a dirty word.
Many regard “power dynamics” as a series of games abusers play. That is an accurate descriptions of power dynamics gone wrong.
Fortunately, you already know what it feels like when power dynamics go right: that’s when the best collaboration, the most stimulating conversations, the most epic sex happens.
When you learn to play skillfully and lovingly with power dynamics, your world changes.
You can allow yourself to deeply surrender, because you have unshakeable confidence in your ability to get out of trouble and reclaim your agency when you need to. You can command, lead and wield power, but know how to use it with care and compassion.
It means there’s no conversation you have to be scared of. There’s nothing you can't ask for, no correction you can’t issue, no proposition you can’t decline.
Is this class for you?
In difficult conversations, you feel like your words don’t land, or are misinterpreted or twisted against you.
You’ve gone into a conversation seeking an apology, and wound up apologizing yourself.
You struggle to make requests without sounding like you're begging – so you prefer not to ask at all.
You find it hard to replicate those ‘magical’ meetings or moments where you feel fully in control and at ease.
You want more respect in one or more relationships in your life, but don’t know how to get it.
You want to be able to show up power and agency in every daily interaction you have.
What you’ll learn:
How to wield the power of both the Dominant and Submissive states of attention.
How to track the power dynamics in a conversation in real-time.
How to flip power dynamics when confronted, placed on the spot or cornered into an excruciating and uncomfortable situation.
Simple but potent techniques to wield power in any interaction where you feel powerless: From business meetings to family conflicts, dating and everyday microaggressions.
Dates & Times
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June 2021
3 - 6 PM EST
A recording will be available for those who cannot attend live.