The Team Connection Experience™
Most teams bond organically. People connect with the colleagues they started with, sit near, work with most often, or happen to click with. It works well enough, until it doesn't. Uneven relationships create silos. New team members struggle to break in. And when challenges arise, teams without a shared foundation of understanding have to build trust at the exact moment they need it most.
The Team Connection Experience creates the conditions for your whole team to know each other as complete humans, not just their roles or functions. When people feel genuinely known and safe to show up authentically, psychological safety increases, collaboration gets easier, and the organization benefits from a team that actually trusts each other.
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.
Three Rounds of Connection 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.
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
Group Reflection Guided discussion connecting the experience back to your team. What surprised you? What did you learn about someone you thought you already knew?
The Experience
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Core
Starting at: $500
90 minutes of connection using our proven conversation frameworks. Three rounds of facilitated, device-free conversation. Best for teams ready to jump straight into connection.
Best for: Seasonal teams, new teams, small business staff, and any team ready to jump straight into connection.
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Advanced
Starting at: $1,000
A 2-hour session that adds psychological safety training, work-focused conversation rounds, and an extended integration discussion. Best for teams wanting to connect the experience directly to how they collaborate.
Best for: Leadership teams, nonprofit boards, project teams, organizational groups, and any team wanting to connect the experience directly to how they collaborate.
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Custom
Starting at: $2,000
For organizations with specific challenges, unique culture, or particular themes to explore. Includes pre-session consultation, conversation frameworks designed for your specific organizational goals, and flexible format options.
Not ready to schedule a call? Download our free guide: The Missing Piece in Your Team Culture
"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."
What’s Included
All experiences include professionally facilitated session, Yondr device-securing pouches (up to 50 participants), designed conversation frameworks, facilitator travel within 30 minutes of Portsmouth, and setup/breakdown.
Location & Travel In-person facilitation in Portsmouth, NH and surrounding areas. Complimentary travel within 30 minutes. Regional travel (30-60 min) includes $75 fee. Extended travel available by arrangement.
Team Size 12 or more. Below 12? Contact us to discuss the best format for your group.
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)
Virtual options available with modified approach and premium pricing.
FAQs
How is this 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.
What if my team is skeptical?
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?
No. Just show up ready to be present. All facilitation, materials, and structure are provided.
Not sure which format is right?
Schedule a consultation and we'll figure out the best fit for your team together.