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Connection Course
The foundations of change. 3 weeks to rewire how you relate to yourself, others, and the inner journey itself.
Springs cohorts now open. Spaces are limited and fill quickly.
Jenny Wood
NYT Bestselling Author
"The Connection Course made me a better executive, business owner, and human."
The Problem
You’ve been solving the wrong problem
You’ve tried everything: Meditation, therapy, books. Perhaps it helped. But after a while, the patterns returned. That’s because most approaches try to solve things with more information. But information isn't what we're missing.
What we lack is connection: to each other, our emotions, and ourselves. Once we find that connection, the change we want arises naturally.
Our Invitation
Connection is not a soft skill, it's a multiplier
Most people treat connection as a nice-to-have. But it's the key to fulfillment, joy, and meaning. Anyone thriving in any area of life, from sports to business, is deeply connected to their practice, purpose, and people.
Understand connection, and everything compounds. Get it wrong, and you're grinding through life with the brakes on.
What You Get
A new relationship with life and work
Connection isn’t compartmentalized. It shows up in every aspect of your life. Change your relationship with your partner, and you change your relationship to your emotions, money, and beyond.
Relationships that feel real
Conversations go deeper and feel more alive. Connect with your truth and speak it, even when it’s scary, to find the aliveness on the other side.
Less friction, More ease
The voice in your head that's always bracing, judging, and rehearsing quiets down. The war with yourself fades.
Deeper access to your emotions
Practice a new way to connect with sadness, fear, and anger. Discover that your emotions aren’t the enemy, they’re messengers.
Skills that stick
Not another framework to forget. When you practice these tools with real people on real problems, they seamlessly integrate into your life.
“People don’t want you to be perfect. They want to feel connected to you.”
Joe Hudson
Course Results
96%
Cohort
Completion Rate
2000+
Course
Alumni
A wild and deep journey into becoming my own best friend.
And learning how to invite others into knowing those parts of myself.
Carrie Ho
Hematologist/Oncologist
Since participating, I've noticed a significant shift in how I approach conversations and interactions.
I find myself being more effective, truly listening, and exercising patience—an aspect I've struggled with before. What's even more liberating is my newfound comfort with not having all the answers, which has been incredibly freeing
Zinzi Nsingwana
An unusual and effective set of exercises you do with a partner.
It enables you to feel in your bones some things you may think you know - but you don't.
Rachel Schneider
Founder/CEO, Canary
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This course is an incredible tutorial on how to exist in the world.
It gives tools for understanding and being with my triggers in any situation, and it explains how and why certain past actions and stories have impacted me in a certain way. It also teaches radical presence. It's helped to make me very attuned to how people are acting and behaving in a certain moment and gotten me curious and non-reactive about it.
Alex Hardy
Founder, Coach
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Very impactful, but personally and professionally.
I'm able to cultivate greater depth interpersonally and have developed enhanced self-awareness.
Andras Lenart
Clinical Counselor/Therapist
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My relationship with my husband is deeper, richer, and more interesting than ever before.
If you’re serious about taking your relationships to the next level, I urge you to take this course.
Marie Poulin
Founder, Notion Mastery
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It was perspective-shifting.
I realized that all connection stems from within and when you are in VIEW, you can access a deeper self or a more true part of yourself. This does wonders for your conversations and connections.
Bogdan Dumitriu
Motion Designer
How it Works
Beyond a course,
an experiential playground
We've designed the Connection Course to be as enjoyable as watching a movie. That’s because the deepest, most effective learning happens when we're in play.
Apply NowLive 1:1 Partner Work
No lectures. Instead, you’ll be paired with a real partner and practice connection in real time.
You Are The Curriculum
You’ll be bringing your real problems: The hard conversations you’re avoiding, the relationship that keeps nagging at you, the thing you’re scared to say. This is where you actually work on it.
Learn By Doing
Every session, you'll be running live experiments: Testing a new way of being in real time, on something that actually matters to you. Beyond just learning the tool, you’ll feel what it does.
Play, Not Work
We designed this to feel like something you look forward to, not something you have to force yourself to do. You'll walk out of each session feeling different than you arrived.
Course Curriculum
What you will learn
The four foundations of change. Beyond technique, VIEW is a mindset for having transformative conversations and an entirely new way to relate to yourself, others, and the world around you.
Next cohort starts Apr 6th
Intro to VIEW
Get oriented to our experiential course style. Start learning about the VIEW framework.
Wonder
Discover the power of wonder: being curious to what's unfolding, without needing an answer. Question the assumptions underneath your biggest problems, and step into a new world of possibilities.
Empathy
Practice being with someone’s emotions (including your own) without avoiding it, taking it personally, or losing yourself. When you can listen without needing to defend or fix, deep connection emerges naturally.
Impartiality
Practice dropping your agenda of how you want things to go, and how you want others to behave. Uncover the richness of being with someone, including yourself, without needing them to be a certain way.
Vulnerability
Learn how to speak your truth, even when it's scary. Experience the joy and freedom of being fully seen when you show up as who you are, without defense.
Course Schedule
Your 3-week roadmap
No lectures or written assignments. Each week includes two partnered live Zoom calls (~2.5 hours) on Mondays and Thursdays, led by your facilitators. The course will close with a large-group coaching session with Joe Hudson. Podcasts and homework experiments are self-paced in between calls.
5
Partnered
Sessions
6
Instructional
Podcasts
2
Weekly
Calls
1
Large-Group
Coaching
Week 1
Get set up on our course platform and listen to the first introductory podcast. Then we’ll dive straight in with your first two partner sessions: Intro to VIEW and Wonder. You'll be paired with someone new each call, practicing experiments together.
Week 2
Partner sessions continue. This week, you'll be focused on Impartiality and Empathy. In between, you’ll be listening to podcasts and running homework experiments on your own time to go even deeper.
Week 3
Your last partner session will be on Vulnerability. Then we'll close with a live Large Group Coaching and Q&A session with Joe Hudson, where you'll have the chance to raise your hand for 1:1 coaching.
April Cohort: Apr 6th - 23rd
Because this work happens live and in relationship, attendance matters. Click to See session dates, times, and more.
May Cohort: Apr 27th - May 14th
Because this work happens live and in relationship, attendance matters. Click to See session dates, times, and more.
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Experience the
Connection Course
Three weeks to fundamentally rewire how you relate to yourself, others, and the inner journey itself. Spring cohorts are now open for applications. We recommend applying early as seats are limited and fill quickly.
Next cohorts: Apr and May 2026
Connection Course
The foundations of change
$900
Master the VIEW framework through practice, not theory
Learn to connect deeply without losing yourself
Get underneath the patterns that keep coming back
Experience the freedom that comes from being fully seen
Rewire how you relate to yourself, others, and life itself
Walk away different than you arrived
testimonials
What Connection Course alumni say
Direct truth about the nature of connection. Useful mechanics that point toward a connected state.
Tyler Keenan
Sales Leader
If you want to grow as a human being, AOA is the place to find tools, community and a very effective and genuine path.
Veronica Cordeiro
Artist & Writer
The Connection Course gave me a safe and supportive training space for practicing the kind of open-hearted connection I long for in my day-to-day life and with clients
Tamara Kemper
Executive Coach
This will help you live a better life and connect more deeply with the people you want in your life.
Sadie Barr
Science Communications
Deeper understanding of how to give loving attention to self and other.
Samek Mulepati
Software Engineer, Meta
Transformational. Helps you discover more about yourself and deepen your connection with others.
Robyn Smith
Director of Engineering
Love it, take it! It might change your life.
Rohith
Full. I cried fully. I laughed fully. I felt fully…on the other side of that is an expansive vista where I get to play.
Raph
Product Designer
The Connections Course gave me increased self-knowledge and simple, meaningful tools to connect with colleagues, loved ones, and new acquaintances.
Rob Card
Executive Coach
Fundamental to all other pursuits you have.
Rik van den Berge
Life Coach
An unusual and effective set of exercises you do with a partner that enables you to feel in your bones some things you may think you know — but you don’t.
Rachel Schneider
CEO of Canary
A course that makes you feel connected, with yourself and people around you.
Preeti Ravi
Space & Graphic Designer
I was exposed to ways of relating to others and myself that are intense, meaningful, and connection-building.
Owen Henshaw
Sr. Innovation Engineer
Something everyone needs to do for themselves, those they love, and the world.
Nancy Elliott
Life Coach
A course that teaches you to un-learn self-defeating relationship & communication habits by approaching people more openly.
Nick Sweeting
ArchiveBox Founder
A substantial upgrade to emotional intelligence, unlocking more ease, joy & assurance.
Max Phillips
Chief of Staff, Ecologi
Being thrown into the deep end of being vulnerable and authentic.
Mike Ouimet
Engineer
AOA teaches you to drop the critical fear-based narrative from your life and live a life of connection, love, and adventure.
Mikhail Turilin
This is a course about emotions, honesty, and how you can connect with other people and yourself through them.
Matt Kramer
Writer
You'll learn how you're getting in your own way when it comes to connecting with the people you love and yourself, and you'll learn how to get out of your way.
Luke Tucker
Principal Product Manager, Procore Technologies
Super helpful, insightful, worth investing in if you're interested in connecting with yourself and others.
Lee
Thoroughly and wholly life-changing. It transformed the way I see and relate to others and the world in a way I could have never imagined.
Justin Couture
Senior Product Manager
It opens up an entirely different way of looking at connection with other people.
John Doherty
Software Engineer
It's an intense experience of internal exploration.
Julia Saxena
Director of Marketing at Forte Labs
It's a mix of spiritual and emotional work that helps you have better connections with yourself and others.
Jimmy Neville
Software Engineer
This course gives you a window into a different way to approach life. If you want to change how you see others and more importantly yourself, take this course.
Joe Wolf
Commercial Real Estate Broker (Ojas Partners, Nashville, TN)
Everything you wished therapy would be but better.
Joachim Almdal
Partner
The Connections Course made me a better executive, business owner, and human.
Jenny Wood
Former Google Executive
Enlightening, challenging, not for the faint of heart or mind.
Jennifer-Rose Rizzo
Senior Designer
The best value course I have ever taken.
Jamie Pellegrin
Corporate Development Professional
A unique combination of psychological, emotional and esoteric practices, delivered through embodied experience. It's given me a beautiful new set of tools for connection.
Jamal Cassim
Co-founder + Creator
Lifechanging in the most unexpected way.
Inna Lykhovyd
Mom, Psychology Student, Podcaster
The Connection Course teaches you to be vulnerable, impartial, empathetic, and full of wonder with direct experience.
Hao Meng
Founder
It's a course about how to get out of your own way when connecting with people.
Huw Thomas
Project Manager at Good Impressions
Challenging, helpful, insightful, fun, and lots of great tools that I can use in the future. It was great meeting other people wanting to grow, and seeing how alike we all are.
Ellie McIntyre
Digital Marketing Strategist
A way to learn how to be in your body, especially for those who are very intellectual.
Frank Galanti
Equity Research Associate
An essential point of view for creating a safe container for self realizations and connections.
Erika Lopez
Transformational & Psychedelic Integration Coach
A mindset that actually works.
Elena Pavlenko
IFS Therapist
A chance to audit your chaotic mind and fall in love with the act.
Dozie Anyaegbunam
Managing Editor, The Newcomers
A super polished experiential learning opportunity based on a deep understanding of what authenticity and connection really feel like.
Daniel Brottman
The partner sessions were so good. To be able to connect with a complete stranger on that level was empowering.
Christopher McLeod
Automotive Finance Manager and Strength Coach
A wild and deep journey into becoming my own best friend, and learning how to invite others into knowing those parts of myself.
Carrie Ho
Hematologist/Oncologist
As a very rational person this course reshaped how I connect to myself and my emotions.
Balazs Horvath-Kele
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
A way to access a mindset that allows you to explore deeper connections with people.
Amroe Anderson
Pattern Engineer
This course is an incredible tutorial in how to exist in the world. It gives tools for understanding and being with my triggers in any situation
Alex Hardy
Founder and Coach
Foundation for unwiring the sense of separation. In many ways, the most challenging of all the courses, pointing to the simplicity of love.
Agnieszka Snarska
Partner @Russell Reynolds Associates
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is this course for?
The Connection Course is for people who are curious explorers, always seeking to grow and understand themselves and the world around them. It's for people who want to unlock their full potential, become more fulfilled by their work, and form true connections. This course is for those who want to courageously face themselves, with the knowledge that individual perspectives drive their experience of themselves, others, and the world.
What is the time commitment for this course?
The Connection Course is designed to be immersive yet manageable. It is the same commitment and energy it would take to attend two extra workout classes or watch two movies a week.
Expect to dedicate approximately 2-3 hours to live sessions and an additional 45 minutes listening to the podcast.
We've structured the course to fit into busy schedules while still providing deep, meaningful growth opportunities.
What happens if I have to miss a class?
The course unfolds as a progression, so each session needs to be completed before moving to the next. If you have to miss one, our course managers will work with you to schedule a makeup session.
I want to take the course but don't have a partner lined up.
Do I have to enroll with a partner?
You can absolutely join without a partner. This is the most common way people enroll. The cohort model of the course was specifically built to accommodate this. The course manager will ensure you are matched with another participant for any partner work. Most people switch partners each session. If you're taking the course with a friend, you can request to stay paired with them throughout.
How is your approach similar to and different from other coaching techniques?
Coaching is often about trying to get someone somewhere, or adding value to their life. AOA is about going on a discovery journey together. It's about deeply understanding that the person you're talking to has all the wisdom they need to take the right next step in their life. It is about connection, not fixing.
Would you recommend this course even if I've done a lot of inner work or other AOA courses?
Yes. In fact, the more inner work you've done, the more you'll get out of it. Most inner work happens alone or with a guide. This course puts you in live, relational contact with another person, which is where the real patterns show up. The insights you've already gathered don't go to waste here. They become the foundation you build from.
I listen to the AOA podcast. What will I get from this course that I can't get from the podcast?
While listening to the podcast is a great way to learn about the VIEW mindset, this course is designed to help you fully integrate the teachings into your life.
It's the difference between watching a baseball game and actually getting on the field. The podcast gives you the knowledge, but the course will actually bring those teachings into your life.
What are the reasons I shouldn’t take this course?
If deep self-exploration isn't what you're looking for: The Connection Course dives deep into who you are, how you connect, and why you might face challenges in your relationships. If you're not interested in exploring these deeper aspects of yourself, this course may not meet your current needs or expectations.
If you're not ready to be vulnerable: This course asks you to open up, not just to others, but to yourself. It involves looking inward at aspects of your life and personality you might not have examined closely before. If you're not in a place where you feel comfortable or safe being vulnerable, it might be better to wait.
If you're fully satisfied with your relationships: If you feel content with how you relate and don't see the need for change, this course might not provide the value you're seeking. It's designed for those who are looking for growth and improvement in their connections.
If you prefer a traditional learning environment: The Connection Course is highly interactive, experiential, and emotionally intense for some. If you're looking for a more conventional educational experience that focuses on lecture-based learning without the emotional and personal development component, this course may not align with your preferences.
Do you offer scholarships or financial assistance?
Yes. We offer a sliding scale discount of up to $300 to make the course more accessible for those who need it. To take advantage of it, simply complete your application and you'll see the link at the end. If you need additional financial support beyond the sliding scale, a limited number of scholarships are also available. Reach out to courses@artofaccomplishment.com to request a scholarship application link.
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