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Authenticity Lab
4.5 month journey to expressing your true, bad-ass, empowered, authentic self
Course Summary
What if you...
... woke up ready to take on the world every morning?
... felt, at the end of the day, like everything you did that day was worthwhile?
... had clarity of purpose and felt sure about how you spend your time?
... lost the feeling of personal frustration and felt like you were moving forward in your life?
Good News!
This is entirely possible!
Together, we can transform your feelings of being stuck and frustrated into feelings of satisfaction and fulfillment by expressing your authentic, bad-ass, empowered self.
How do I know?
Because I've been stuck, gotten un-stuck and have helped others achieve their dreams and feelings of fulfillment too.
After a series of really bad luck (watch my TEDx talk to hear the story), I was faced with having to reinvent myself. I've been up and down on that journey, have subsequently been diagnosed with chronic illness, and have found myself with no job twice. Any of these low points could have been the end. Instead, I dig deep into what my inner, most authentic self needs, and I usually find the answer.
My most important solution came in the form of solo kayaking the Mississippi River from source to sea, documenting plastic waste and water quality along the way. It was hard work the whole time, but every day I went to sleep well satisfied and sure that I was doing the right thing.
Self-assuredness and satisfaction is all too rare in modern life. Honing the courage and skills needed to listen and express my authentic self in order to feel this deeply fullfilling sensation has been due in part to self-reflection, but I have benefited from having caring and thoughtful people in my life, as well. My ultimate joy now, is helping you discover and express your courageous awesome self, too--and I promise you don't have to paddle a whole river to get there!
While happiness is a fleeting emotion, satisfaction can endure, even in the difficult parts of life. It tends to yield more happiness, but even in the doldrums of life, it provides stability, strength, and calm.
Where: From the comfort of your own home (online!)
When: Exact date TBA.
We will be running live group meetings on Thursday nights (online) 7:30-9:30pm EST every week. If you are unable to join live, the session will be recorded and shared.
Only 12 people in this group, for optimal attention and group dynamics.
What you'll get:
- 18 weeks of authenticity coaching
- 8 modules (2 per month), plus a welcome and wrap-up session in the form of pre-recorded lessons
- Weekly coaching calls with me and your group as we do deep dives on the lesson material
- 2 one-on-one sessions with Alyssum; at the start and at the end of the course
- Regular emails every week to keep you engaged, on track, and in the mode
- Custom-designed workbook to use as your study guide
- Access to a community of other authenticity-seekers/pioneers
- Continuous feedback and support
- Lots of exercises and strategies to build your authenticity practice in each of the 8 modules
- Weekly homework exercises
- You will learn and practice the skills and tools it takes to be your authentic self
- You can use these skills and tools at ANY POINT in the future and they will still be relevant and helpful
- I'm super compassionate, not judgemental
- I've been in your shoes
- The exercises we will use are coping skills I have used myself, have shared with others. They work!
- I've sharpened my coaching skills over more than 15 years of teaching
- Each module distills some of the most salient aspects I've learned from years of studying dance, environmental conservation, adventure, clowning as well as personal observation
- I love stories, which means I'm interested in yours
This is for YOU if:
- You are ready for a change
- You are super motivated to do the work
- You are willing to try new things
- You like the idea of being a pioneer
- You are not interested in letting fear rule your life
Course Curriculum
Alyssum Pohl
I want the world to be a better place. Let's do this together. After years of frustration in my professional life, but otherwise leading a fairly happy life, I realized that I am most fulfilled I when I do exactly what feels good at a deep soul level, no matter what society or family values suggest are the 'best' decisions. I am engaged and ebullient, dedicated and diligent; have taught and performed nationwide as a bellydancer with a comedienne's wit, improvisational storytelling, strong isolation technique, and authentic, soulful expression; I gave a TEDx talk about innovation told through contortion; I became the 2nd woman to solo kayak the Mississippi River from source to sea, documenting plastic waste and water quality along the way; and now I am helping others realize their best and most authentic selves. This is incredibly fulfilling work.
As a facilitator, Alyssum has been described as, “masterful, patient and clear –and approachable and friendly.”
Alyssum is a cheerful and multi-talented woman with extensive scientific, policy, and creative training. Her love and appreciation of the natural world began at an early age as her family raised rabbits, built a home in the Kentucky hills sandwiched between State Park and National Forest, and then took a year to live aboard a sailboat. She holds a B.S. in biology from the University of Kentucky, an M.A. in international environmental Policy from the Monterey Institute of International Studies, and spent several years in veterinary school. She is now working on a memoir of her many adventures.
