We assist leaders at all levels to lead meetings people want to attend, to build presence, and to inspire action.
Learning and applying the Art of Convening® equips mentors, managers, coaches, and leadership educators with the tools to develop leaders who know how to create trust, engage participants, and move groups toward aligned action.
The Challenge
Many leadership programs overemphasize performance metrics, frameworks, and checklists, while neglecting the human aspect of leadership. People may leave with theories about influence or decision-making, but without the relational capacity to build trust or foster genuine collaboration.
Frameworks and models can inform, but it’s relationships that transform. Neuroscience shows that without safety and belonging, participants are unlikely to take risks, speak openly, or allow new knowledge to truly reshape their way of leading. Leaders emerge with information—but not the presence to inspire others.
The Shift We Imagine
Now imagine leaders who:
Create trust in every meeting or interaction
Inspire others to bring their best ideas and honest perspectives
Hold space for cross-cultural dialogue, emotional intelligence, and collaborative problem-solving
Move beyond “what to do” into how to be—leading from presence, integrity, and relational wisdom
When this shift happens, leadership programs stop producing performers and start nurturing authentic leaders capable of guiding transformation.
How AoC Helps
The Art of Convening supports leadership development by offering:
A teachable, experiential framework for relational leadership at every level
Practical tools to deepen trust, belonging, and connection within groups
Sustainable practices that help leaders carry forward the culture of engagement long after a program ends
AoC can be integrated into existing leadership curricula, adding the missing dimension of relational presence and authentic engagement. Over time, this practice transforms not just leaders but the organizations and communities they serve.
An Easy Way to Begin
Start with the AoC Field Guide, which introduces practical tips you can test in your next cohort, training, or coaching session. Many leadership educators use these tools as a first step, then expand into AoC courses, retreats, or certification. Train-the-trainer pathways are also available for embedding AoC directly into leadership development programs.
Testimonial
“AoC gave our leadership program the missing piece—not just how to do leadership, but how to be. It helped us shift into a culture of real engagement where participants were excited to meet, share, and act together.”