4 till 6 September

Czech Republic

Facilitator's Initiation - Czech Republic

Prague

3 days

4 till 6 September

Max 20 men

You are the limitation & potential of your leadership

You are the limitation & potential of your leadership

The quality of your interactions will be limited by your capacity to facilitate yourself. Most men feel an inner calling to lead, yet some are waiting to feel ready or feel like they've hit a ceiling in their quality of facilitation. Realising that the previous certificates or frameworks didn't 'fix' that internal feeling of not knowing if or how capable you are. Because you realise it was never in the skills or the piece of paper in your hand.

But an inner click in your whole body that did not yet took place. It's because the level of depth you're seeking in your facilitation is equal to meeting the depth within yourself. A part of you is not yet showing up and thinks it's playing it safe. But it's costing you the quality you can deliver.

The Facilitator's Initiation is a three day full immersion into the pillars of 'self', 'self & other' & 'space'. Confronting, inviting and therefor expanding. You will be met with the parts of you that are holding you back and will meet the depth of that through self facilitation. So you can actually bring your 'medicine' & leadership there where it matters; in relationships, in circle, at work, with strangers or with a brother or a sister.

THE ELEMENTS

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Nervous System Regulation

Continuous practice of facilitating self to create safety in the system. You can only work with what your nervous system allows you to.

Relational Practices

Actively practice our foundation that sets the base for facilitating yourself and the method to guide others through it.

Coping Mechanism

Active mirroring of your coping mechanisms to bring awareness of what's in the way of you living up to your greatness.

Circle Facilitation

Actively being part of the circle, participating in it and learning to facilitate it. Getting hands on feedback personally adjusted for you.

Body Awareness

Exercises for consistent self check-ins emotionally and what you experience physically. Your capacity to feel subtly will have you tune in with others and the space more easily.

Expanding Range of emotions

Activities that will invite you to step into a wider range of your emotions. What you have been through becomes easier to hold space for. The deeper you go, the higher you fly.

Embodiment

Clear insights in different areas in your life where you actually get to bring the work home. Embodiment is result of integration.

Slide 1 of 1

Nervous System Regulation

Continuous practice of facilitating self to create safety in the system. You can only work with what your nervous system allows you to.

Relational Practices

Actively practice our foundation that sets the base for facilitating yourself and the method to guide others through it.

Coping Mechanism

Active mirroring of your coping mechanisms to bring awareness of what's in the way of you living up to your greatness.

Circle Facilitation

Actively being part of the circle, participating in it and learning to facilitate it. Getting hands on feedback personally adjusted for you.

Body Awareness

Exercises for consistent self check-ins emotionally and what you experience physically. Your capacity to feel subtly will have you tune in with others and the space more easily.

Expanding Range of emotions

Activities that will invite you to step into a wider range of your emotions. What you have been through becomes easier to hold space for. The deeper you go, the higher you fly.

Embodiment

Clear insights in different areas in your life where you actually get to bring the work home. Embodiment is result of integration.

Slide 1 of 1

Nervous System Regulation

Continuous practice of facilitating self to create safety in the system. You can only work with what your nervous system allows you to.

Relational Practices

Actively practice our foundation that sets the base for facilitating yourself and the method to guide others through it.

Coping Mechanism

Active mirroring of your coping mechanisms to bring awareness of what's in the way of you living up to your greatness.

Circle Facilitation

Actively being part of the circle, participating in it and learning to facilitate it. Getting hands on feedback personally adjusted for you.

Body Awareness

Exercises for consistent self check-ins emotionally and what you experience physically. Your capacity to feel subtly will have you tune in with others and the space more easily.

Expanding Range of emotions

Activities that will invite you to step into a wider range of your emotions. What you have been through becomes easier to hold space for. The deeper you go, the higher you fly.

Embodiment

Clear insights in different areas in your life where you actually get to bring the work home. Embodiment is result of integration.

Slide 1 of 1

Nervous System Regulation

Continuous practice of facilitating self to create safety in the system. You can only work with what your nervous system allows you to.

Relational Practices

Actively practice our foundation that sets the base for facilitating yourself and the method to guide others through it.

Coping Mechanism

Active mirroring of your coping mechanisms to bring awareness of what's in the way of you living up to your greatness.

Circle Facilitation

Actively being part of the circle, participating in it and learning to facilitate it. Getting hands on feedback personally adjusted for you.

Body Awareness

Exercises for consistent self check-ins emotionally and what you experience physically. Your capacity to feel subtly will have you tune in with others and the space more easily.

Expanding Range of emotions

Activities that will invite you to step into a wider range of your emotions. What you have been through becomes easier to hold space for. The deeper you go, the higher you fly.

Embodiment

Clear insights in different areas in your life where you actually get to bring the work home. Embodiment is result of integration.

Slide 1 of 1

Nervous System Regulation

Continuous practice of facilitating self to create safety in the system. You can only work with what your nervous system allows you to.

Relational Practices

Actively practice our foundation that sets the base for facilitating yourself and the method to guide others through it.

Coping Mechanism

Active mirroring of your coping mechanisms to bring awareness of what's in the way of you living up to your greatness.

Circle Facilitation

Actively being part of the circle, participating in it and learning to facilitate it. Getting hands on feedback personally adjusted for you.

Body Awareness

Exercises for consistent self check-ins emotionally and what you experience physically. Your capacity to feel subtly will have you tune in with others and the space more easily.

Expanding Range of emotions

Activities that will invite you to step into a wider range of your emotions. What you have been through becomes easier to hold space for. The deeper you go, the higher you fly.

Embodiment

Clear insights in different areas in your life where you actually get to bring the work home. Embodiment is result of integration.

DOES THIS RESONATE WITH YOU?

DOES THIS RESONATE WITH YOU?

You know the theory yet you struggle to let it land in your body.

You admit that you can step up in the quality of your interactions.

You know you have way more to offer, but somewhere you feel 'limited'.

You feel called to lead yet you don't fully trust yourself yet.

You want to make more miles on your facilitation practice.

You want to be (even) more of a safe space for people.

You want to become better at 'tuning in' to what is happening in the field around you.

If you’re the type of person who enjoys being the ‘audience’ in workshops where you’re primarily taking notes, this is not for you. It’s a head first full immersion experience. Leading by example.

WHAT PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS SAID

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Olivier de Waal

ATTENDED FACILITATORS INITIATION

"It will definitely make you uncomfortable and that is the exact reason you should join. Fuck around and find out."

Jaring Brunia

ENTREPRENEUR/FACILITATOR

"I became more confident, more myself. My need to prove myself disappeared. I learned to speak what I feel even when it's uncomfortable"

Yves van Veen

Facilitator & Business Trainer

"I feel more at home with my own authenticity, more at home with other men, and I now have tools to guide groups in a way that resonates with my values, style and story."

Frans Korpershoek

Men's Work Facilitator

"Taking part in the Facilitator's Initiation has transformed me. It brought up insecurities and at the same time compassion and space to deal with them. I also experienced the power of brotherhood on a new level."

Justin van Loon

Men's Work Facilitator & Coach

"It all starts with oneself. The course offered much more than just teaching skills. It taught me how to live a meaningful and true life, in service."

Tommy van der Wal

Men's Work Facilitator

"Kwaliteit, puur, authentiek, krachtig. I embraced my authentic power more. And I now have more compassion for myself. Underrated."

Santino Koopmanschap

Coach & Trainer

"Underpromised and overdelivered for me. Faith. Trust. Confidence. A huge sense of purpose. Old patterns broken."

Koen Schoonus

Former ceo

"This initiation is much more than learning how to hold a group. This is all about learning how to know and hold yourself first, so you can become a safe space for growth."

Justin Hogenbrik

attended facilitator's initiation

"I can tell this has provided a deep shift in consciousness, especially if I can continue integrating."

"All the moments where direct feedback was given with love and a belief in potential made every exercise more deep and full of lessons."

Michiel van Roermund

Podcaster

"It will change the way you view yourself, friendships and other relationships for the rest of your life."

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Olivier de Waal

ATTENDED FACILITATORS INITIATION

"It will definitely make you uncomfortable and that is the exact reason you should join. Fuck around and find out."

Jaring Brunia

ENTREPRENEUR/FACILITATOR

"I became more confident, more myself. My need to prove myself disappeared. I learned to speak what I feel even when it's uncomfortable"

Yves van Veen

Facilitator & Business Trainer

"I feel more at home with my own authenticity, more at home with other men, and I now have tools to guide groups in a way that resonates with my values, style and story."

Frans Korpershoek

Men's Work Facilitator

"Taking part in the Facilitator's Initiation has transformed me. It brought up insecurities and at the same time compassion and space to deal with them. I also experienced the power of brotherhood on a new level."

Justin van Loon

Men's Work Facilitator & Coach

"It all starts with oneself. The course offered much more than just teaching skills. It taught me how to live a meaningful and true life, in service."

Tommy van der Wal

Men's Work Facilitator

"Kwaliteit, puur, authentiek, krachtig. I embraced my authentic power more. And I now have more compassion for myself. Underrated."

Santino Koopmanschap

Coach & Trainer

"Underpromised and overdelivered for me. Faith. Trust. Confidence. A huge sense of purpose. Old patterns broken."

Koen Schoonus

Former ceo

"This initiation is much more than learning how to hold a group. This is all about learning how to know and hold yourself first, so you can become a safe space for growth."

Justin Hogenbrik

attended facilitator's initiation

"I can tell this has provided a deep shift in consciousness, especially if I can continue integrating."

"All the moments where direct feedback was given with love and a belief in potential made every exercise more deep and full of lessons."

Michiel van Roermund

Podcaster

"It will change the way you view yourself, friendships and other relationships for the rest of your life."

Slide 1 of 1
Olivier de Waal

ATTENDED FACILITATORS INITIATION

"It will definitely make you uncomfortable and that is the exact reason you should join. Fuck around and find out."

Jaring Brunia

ENTREPRENEUR/FACILITATOR

"I became more confident, more myself. My need to prove myself disappeared. I learned to speak what I feel even when it's uncomfortable"

Yves van Veen

Facilitator & Business Trainer

"I feel more at home with my own authenticity, more at home with other men, and I now have tools to guide groups in a way that resonates with my values, style and story."

Frans Korpershoek

Men's Work Facilitator

"Taking part in the Facilitator's Initiation has transformed me. It brought up insecurities and at the same time compassion and space to deal with them. I also experienced the power of brotherhood on a new level."

Justin van Loon

Men's Work Facilitator & Coach

"It all starts with oneself. The course offered much more than just teaching skills. It taught me how to live a meaningful and true life, in service."

Tommy van der Wal

Men's Work Facilitator

"Kwaliteit, puur, authentiek, krachtig. I embraced my authentic power more. And I now have more compassion for myself. Underrated."

Santino Koopmanschap

Coach & Trainer

"Underpromised and overdelivered for me. Faith. Trust. Confidence. A huge sense of purpose. Old patterns broken."

Koen Schoonus

Former ceo

"This initiation is much more than learning how to hold a group. This is all about learning how to know and hold yourself first, so you can become a safe space for growth."

Justin Hogenbrik

attended facilitator's initiation

"I can tell this has provided a deep shift in consciousness, especially if I can continue integrating."

"All the moments where direct feedback was given with love and a belief in potential made every exercise more deep and full of lessons."

Michiel van Roermund

Podcaster

"It will change the way you view yourself, friendships and other relationships for the rest of your life."

Slide 1 of 1
Olivier de Waal

ATTENDED FACILITATORS INITIATION

"It will definitely make you uncomfortable and that is the exact reason you should join. Fuck around and find out."

Jaring Brunia

ENTREPRENEUR/FACILITATOR

"I became more confident, more myself. My need to prove myself disappeared. I learned to speak what I feel even when it's uncomfortable"

Yves van Veen

Facilitator & Business Trainer

"I feel more at home with my own authenticity, more at home with other men, and I now have tools to guide groups in a way that resonates with my values, style and story."

Frans Korpershoek

Men's Work Facilitator

"Taking part in the Facilitator's Initiation has transformed me. It brought up insecurities and at the same time compassion and space to deal with them. I also experienced the power of brotherhood on a new level."

Justin van Loon

Men's Work Facilitator & Coach

"It all starts with oneself. The course offered much more than just teaching skills. It taught me how to live a meaningful and true life, in service."

Tommy van der Wal

Men's Work Facilitator

"Kwaliteit, puur, authentiek, krachtig. I embraced my authentic power more. And I now have more compassion for myself. Underrated."

Santino Koopmanschap

Coach & Trainer

"Underpromised and overdelivered for me. Faith. Trust. Confidence. A huge sense of purpose. Old patterns broken."

Koen Schoonus

Former ceo

"This initiation is much more than learning how to hold a group. This is all about learning how to know and hold yourself first, so you can become a safe space for growth."

Justin Hogenbrik

attended facilitator's initiation

"I can tell this has provided a deep shift in consciousness, especially if I can continue integrating."

"All the moments where direct feedback was given with love and a belief in potential made every exercise more deep and full of lessons."

Michiel van Roermund

Podcaster

"It will change the way you view yourself, friendships and other relationships for the rest of your life."

Everything you need to know.

Details

Date

4 till 6 September

Location

Prague

Duration

3 days

Group size

Max 20 men

Language

English

Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Investment

€1250

Incl. VAT .

€1250

WHAT'S INCLUDED / EXCLUDED

Included

  • Exclusive accommodation & meals

  • Facilitation by experienced guides

  • Post retreat - Integration circle

Not Included

  • Travel to location

  • Personal travel insurance

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MEET THE TEAM

Hylke Yuka Reidsma

Lead Facilitator

Meet Yuka, the co-creator at The Gathering of Men and one of the hearts behind our culture and circles. Yuka's core mantra ''The amount of discomfort you are able to hold equals the amount of success you are able to invite in.'' A man deeply committed to truth, who creates spaces where vulnerability is strength and honesty is freedom. Driven by a genuine curiosity about what moves us beneath the surface. A piercing but gentle presence with a fierce dedication to meaningful change.

Oscar Andoni Alonso Delgado

Lead Facilitator

The founding father of The Gathering of Men. Guided over nearly 3000 people throughout his facilitation, including international gigs. Advocate for nature, human connection and integrity. Oscar believes that living life should be a ride to enjoy, by allowing us to be human and not be perfect in that. Being busy with personal development can be fun and light too. Coming with an attitude that is generally inviting and friendly, yet still being to the point. Followed by the philosophy of 'go deeper, fly higher'.

Hylke Yuka Reidsma

Lead Facilitator

Meet Yuka, the co-creator at The Gathering of Men and one of the hearts behind our culture and circles. Yuka's core mantra ''The amount of discomfort you are able to hold equals the amount of success you are able to invite in.'' A man deeply committed to truth, who creates spaces where vulnerability is strength and honesty is freedom. Driven by a genuine curiosity about what moves us beneath the surface. A piercing but gentle presence with a fierce dedication to meaningful change.

Oscar Andoni Alonso Delgado

Lead Facilitator

The founding father of The Gathering of Men. Guided over nearly 3000 people throughout his facilitation, including international gigs. Advocate for nature, human connection and integrity. Oscar believes that living life should be a ride to enjoy, by allowing us to be human and not be perfect in that. Being busy with personal development can be fun and light too. Coming with an attitude that is generally inviting and friendly, yet still being to the point. Followed by the philosophy of 'go deeper, fly higher'.

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