The Connection Experience
In the age of AI and remote work, the most valuable thing any team brings isn't what they know—it's how they connect with each other. When people understand each other as complete humans rather than just their roles or functions, collaboration becomes easier, trust deepens, conflicts resolve faster, and creativity increases.
Whether you're leading a leadership team, managing a nonprofit board, or bringing together any organizational group seeking authentic connection, The Connection Experience builds the human understanding that accelerates everything you do together.
The Connection Experience is a 90-minute facilitated session using professionally designed conversation frameworks developed through hands-on facilitation and continuous refinement. These frameworks help leadership teams, nonprofit boards, project teams, and cross-functional teams seeking stronger relationships see beyond roles to the humans you work with every day.
No lengthy consultation process. No complicated customization. Just jump straight into the conversation frameworks that create transformation.
What It Is
A transformed understanding of each other that makes collaboration more effective and meaningful. When your team sees each other as complete humans rather than just roles or functions, everything changes:
For newly formed or growing teams:
Rapid trust-building that typically takes months happens in 90 minutes
Quick alignment around shared values and working styles
Foundation for psychological safety from day one
For established teams seeking to strengthen:
New dimensions of people you thought you already knew well
Unlocked creativity and innovation that comes from deeper understanding
Stronger resilience to navigate future challenges together
For teams navigating challenges:
The person perceived as "difficult" is revealed as someone protecting shared values
Conflicts become conversations about perspectives, not battles over positions
Shared understanding that prevents many conflicts from happening in the first place
For all teams:
Different working styles make sense in context of personal experiences
Decision-making incorporates diverse viewpoints more naturally
Trust deepens through genuine understanding
Psychological safety increases, making it easier to take risks, be creative, and show up authentically
Teams report that one 90-minute session shifts dynamics they've been working toward for months or years; whether that's building connection from scratch, deepening existing relationships, or moving through challenges together.
What Your Team Will Experience
Arrival: Warm welcome and device securing. Phones go into Yondr pouches to create space for genuine presence with each other, without the pull of notifications or the urge to document the moment. For more information, check out Why We Go Device-Free.
Opening: Why Connection Matters (15 minutes) Brief introduction setting context for why human connection is the foundation of effective collaboration.
Three Rounds of Connection (60 minutes) Facilitated conversations using proven frameworks that help people share who they are beyond their roles. After each round, participants move to a new group of 3-4 people, ensuring everyone connects with multiple team members.
Round 1: Getting Energized - Light, accessible prompts that create comfort while revealing perspectives. This round eases everyone into conversation before expanding the scope of what gets explored.
Round 2: Exploring Connection - Questions about how we relate to others and experience presence
Round 3: Essential Self - Reflections on who we are beyond daily roles
Integration Discussion (15 minutes) Guided reflection connecting today's insights to your team’s collaboration. How does understanding someone's values change how you interpret their work perspectives? What will you do differently in your next meeting?
The Experience: 90 Minutes That Shift Everything
You don't need a crisis to benefit from deeper connection. In fact, the best time to build relational foundation is before challenges arise. Teams that know each other well navigate difficulties with more grace, adapt faster to change, and maintain resilience through uncertainty.
This isn't team building. It's about actually knowing who you work with. When you understand each other as humans, not just roles, everything else gets easier.
Why This Matters for Any Team
"After we did this with my team, I noticed the shift immediately in our next meeting. People were actually asking about each other, not just diving into work. And when conflicts came up, they were so much easier to navigate because everyone actually understood where each other was coming from."
"I'd been on this team for three months and honestly felt kind of out of the loop. But after 90 minutes of that experience, I actually knew my teammates. Like, really knew them. It sounds weird to say, but it completely changed how I interact with them now."
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The Connection Experience
90 minutes of connection using our proven framework. Your date, time, location. Designed to work effectively for teams 12-50 across industries, contexts, and purposes.
Best for: Any team ready to connect authentically - leadership teams, nonprofit boards, project teams, cross-functional teams, etc.
Starting at: $1,000
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Custom Connection Experience
For organizations with specific challenges, unique culture, or particular themes to explore. Includes pre-session consultation, customized conversation framework selection, and tailored integration discussion.
Best for: Teams with particular dynamics to address, organizations wanting extended formats, or anyone needing conversation frameworks designed for your specific context.
Starting at: $2,000
What’s Included
All Connection Experiences include:
90-minute facilitated session
Device-securing pouches (Yondr) for up to 50 participants
Professionally designed conversation frameworks
Facilitator travel within 30 minutes of Portsmouth
Setup and breakdown
Location & Travel
In-person facilitation in Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas. Complimentary travel within 30 minutes of Portsmouth. Regional travel (30-60 minutes) includes $75 travel fee. Extended travel beyond 60 minutes available by arrangement.
Virtual options available with modified approach and premium pricing. We specialize in in-person facilitation because face-to-face connection creates the strongest foundation for transformation.
Team Size
12-50 people. Smaller teams allow deeper connection with each person, while larger teams create broader connection across the team. The experience is designed to work effectively across this full range.
Special Pricing
Nonprofit discount: 20% off for qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations
Multi-session discount: Book 3+ sessions over 6 months, receive 10% off total (perfect for development series or multiple team units)
Full-Day & Extended Experiences
The 90-minute Connection Experience is powerful on its own. But if you're planning an offsite, retreat, or multi-day gathering, we can design a full day around device-free connection—managing the logistics, emergency protocols, and experience flow so you can focus on being present.
This includes custom Yondr management, dedicated emergency contact systems, and a thoughtfully designed schedule that integrates connection experiences with other elements of your day.
This same framework also works beautifully for book clubs, friend groups, family gatherings, professional networks, and any community seeking deeper relationships. Pricing and format may vary based on group size, context, and customization needs.
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FAQs
How is The Connection Experience different from traditional team building?
Traditional team building focuses on activities and exercises. This focuses on who people are as humans. The transformation comes from understanding, not from completing challenges together.
Is this therapy or conflict mediation?
No. This builds the foundation of understanding that makes collaboration possible. We don't process past conflicts or provide therapy. We create the human connection that prevents many conflicts from happening in the first place.
What if my team is skeptical or resistant?
The conversation frameworks are designed to meet people where they are. No one is forced to share beyond their comfort level, and the progressive structure builds safety naturally. Most skeptical participants are surprised by how meaningful the experience becomes.
Do we need to prepare anything in advance?
No. Just show up ready to be present. All facilitation, materials, and structure are provided. Your only job is to participate.
What if we need something more customized?
The Custom Connection Experience includes pre-session consultation and conversation frameworks designed for your specific organizational challenges or culture. It's perfect for teams with unique dynamics or particular goals.
Can we do this virtually?
In-person facilitation creates the strongest connection. Virtual options are available for teams who can't gather in person, with modified approach and premium pricing.
What size teams work best?
12-50 people. Smaller teams allow participants to connect more deeply with each person, while larger teams create broader connection across the team. The experience is designed to work effectively across this full range.
Below 12 or above 50? Contact us to discuss the best format for your team size.
How do we know if this is right for our team?
If your team experiences slower decision-making than you'd like, recurring conflicts that never fully resolve, difficulty accessing collective creativity, or a sense that people don't really know each other beyond job titles - this will help. Still unsure? Schedule a brief call to discuss your specific situation.
Interested in bringing The Connection Experience to your organization? Fill out this form and we'll respond within 24 hours to discuss availability, answer questions, or schedule a brief call.